Alibaba Group’s Damai Entertainment Launches MAISEAT to Provide a New Option for Global Events Ticket Purchasing and Cross-Border Attendance

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – Purchasing tickets for global performances now has a new solution. Damai Entertainment (HKEX: 1060) today announced the launch of its new brand, MAISEAT, a global events service platform designed to eliminate ticketing hassles and provide a smooth, reliable path to world-class … Read more

NRL: Warriors to host Cowboys at new Christchurch stadium

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Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors fans are at fever pitch. NRL Photos/Photosport NZ Warriors will create history, when they host North Queensland Cowboys at Christchurch’s new indoor stadium, which opens next year. The Warriors’ other landmark home fixture outside Auckland will see them host the Dolphins on Anzac Day in Wellington. The Warriors’ opponents for … Read more

Tongariro National Park fire pānui #3

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  14 November 2025 The Fire and Emergency drone team are conducting regular thermal imaging flights to determine if the fire is fully controlled. No new hot spots have been identified today. No ground staff are currently attending the fire, but DOC is using the time to assess damage and plan for potential reopening. Closures and … Read more

Wildberries Announces Partnership with Ethiopian Investment Holdings

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Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, has announced a partnership with Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), one of Ethiopia’s premier investment groups. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Moscow by Robert Mirzoyan, Chief Executive Officer of the united company … Read more

Police officer jumps in sea to save woman stranded near Auckland’s Castor Bay

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Source: Radio New Zealand Castor Bay on Auckland’s North Shore. RNZ / Emma Stanford A police officer has jumped into the sea to help save a woman stranded on rocks near Auckland’s Castor Bay. Police were called to the scene just after 1.30pm Friday by a woman who said she was trapped on rocks between … Read more

MetService issues thunderstorm warning for Central North Island

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Source: Radio New Zealand Thunderstorm building near Wairoa. Supplied A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for central Hawke’s Bay, Hastings and Wairoa, with torrential rain and flooding possible. MetService said its weather radar has detected severe thunderstorms near Tiniroto, Hangaroa, Te Reinga, Ruakituri, Tahunga, Tikokino, Bridge Pa, Maraekakaho, Pakipaki, Te Hauke, Pukehou, Poukawa and … Read more

A Rendezvous with French Cinema: The 41st vOilah! French Film Festival Returns to Singapore

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Source: Media Outreach Organised by the Embassy of France in Singapore, and co-presented by Alliance Française de Singapour and Shaw Organisation. Preferential rates for students and senior citizens for screenings at Shaw Theatres Lido, Shaw Theatres PLQ and Alliance Française de Singapour The 2025 edition will screen over 30 films spanning action, drama, comedy, literary … Read more

Dorsett 26 Hours: Dorsett Hotels Go the Extra Mile for Guests and Community

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – At Dorsett Hotels, we believe in giving our guests the gift of time with our exclusive Dorsett 26 Hours offering. When you book directly with us, you can enjoy a full 26 hours from check-in to check-out. For example, if … Read more

Name release – fatal cycling crash, Carterton

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died in a fatal cycling crash on Kokotau Road, Carterton, on Saturday 8 November. He was Raymond Allan Putt, 70, of Masterton. Police extend their sympathies to his loved ones. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued … Read more

Infringements issued to commercial vehicles in Operation Triangle

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Source: New Zealand Police Central North Island Police have issued 141 infringements after inspecting 910 vehicles in a targeted and pointed approach on heavy vehicles and trailers. Operation Triangle was carried out from the 3 November to the 6 November 2025. The objective is to improve the compliance of drivers and heavy vehicle standards to … Read more

Auckland-based wing graduates with 37 new constables for the frontline

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Source: New Zealand Police The first wing to graduate from the RNZPC’s Auckland campus has been congratulated on their achievement and will soon be boosting the frontline in Northland and across Tāmaki Makaurau. The campus was opened earlier this year to cater for both senior police courses and recruit courses, and the 37 graduates of … Read more

Climate Change Minister heads to COP30

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Source: New Zealand Government Climate Change Minister Simon Watts will attend the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, next week. “New Zealand needs all countries to take meaningful climate action, in line with rules we all agree to. This is critical for our economy and the Pacific region,” Mr Watts … Read more

Save the Children – “We are between life and death” – One month after agreement, lives in Gaza are in limbo

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Source: Save the Children One month after an agreed pause in hostilities in Gaza, children and families’ lives remain in limbo, with people unable to start repairs to homes without equipment and many scared to move due to unexploded ordinance or the fear of further airstrikes, Save the Children said.  While the UN and other aid … Read more

Education – Open Letter to the Minister of Education from the Principal|Tumuaki Waihi College

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Source: NZ Principals Federation Open Letter follows: Tēnā koe Minister The Illusion of Help: A Call to Slow Down and Trust the Profession School leaders from across Waihi have issued a united open letter calling for an urgent rethink of the pace and direction of educational reform in Aotearoa. As the principal of Te Kura Tuarua … Read more

Fire and Emergency New Zealand and New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union back to bargaining next week

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to good faith bargaining with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) that achieves a fair outcome. Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says the NZPFU has made the right decision to withdraw its threat of strike action for today for one hour at … Read more

Education – Open Letter to the Minister of Education – Western Bay of Plenty Principals Association (WBOPPA)

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Source: NZ Principals Federation Open Letter follows: Hon Erica Stanford Minister of Education Parliament Buildings  Wellington Tēnā koe Minister, We write to you today on behalf of the Principals and Tumuaki of the Western Bay of Plenty, representing a diverse network of primary, intermediate, and secondary schools committed to providing the highest quality education for our … Read more

PTT Lubricants Sets Global Benchmark with API SQ-Certified Oils, Expands Beyond Asia into Africa and the Middle East

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – PTT Lubricants, the flagship lubricant brand under PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR), is stepping onto the global stage with the launch of Thailand’s first engine oil certified under the latest API SQ / ILSAC GF-7A standard—a milestone … Read more

Genspark Joins Forces with AWS to Deliver the Next Generation Agentic AI Experiences for Users Worldwide

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – Genspark, a leading startup that builds general-purpose AI agents and serves more than 20 million users worldwide, has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider. By leveraging AWS infrastructure and generative AI capabilities, Genspark has reduced product … Read more

WorkSafe funding aligned for greater transparency

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Source: New Zealand Government With the Health and Safety reforms underway, a change has been made to how WorkSafe New Zealand’s funding is managed that adds increased accountability, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden confirmed today.  “Moving WorkSafe’s funding into a multi-category appropriation allows for greater visibility of spending and performance meaning WorkSafe … Read more

Metservice issues thunderstorm warning for Wairoa

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Source: Radio New Zealand A thunderstorm moving over Tampa, Florida, ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected landfall. AFP A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wairoa. Metservice said its weather radar has detected severe thunderstorms near Tiniroto, Hangaroa, Te Reinga, Ruakituri and Tahunga. The weather is moving towards the southeast and expected to hit just … Read more

Rocky rescue gets good result

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Source: New Zealand Police A woman stuck on the rocks at Castor Bay had a lucky scape thanks to a charged mobile phone and quick Police work. Just after 1.30pm, Police received a call from a woman stating she was trapped on rocks between Castor Bay Beach and Kennedy Park. Waitematā East Area Response Manager, … Read more

Government invests $2 million in Dunedin Tunnels Trail

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Chain Hills Tunnel opened in the 1870s as a single railway line, before being decommissioned more than three decades later. RNZ / Tess Brunton The government is investing $2 million to help extend a cycle trail linking Dunedin to Mosgiel, using historic railway tunnels. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston … Read more

Universities in ‘battle of the century’ with journal publisher Elsevier

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Source: Radio New Zealand Universities could lose access to more than 1000 journals. (File photo) Photo: 123RF Thousands of academics and students in New Zealand and Australia are poised to lose access to critical research journals next year. Negotiations between the Council of Australasian University Librarians and academic publishing giant Elsevier have broken down in … Read more

Green light for Dunedin Tunnels Trail

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $2 million to extend the Dunedin Tunnels Trail and transform Dunedin into a premier cycling destination, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced today.  “By investing in the Dunedin Tunnels Trail, we will attract more visitors to the Otago region, helping to unlock the region’s full tourism … Read more

Tracks cleared as more damage found

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  14 November 2025 Most of the damage has occurred in the DOC Greymouth District, and rangers have been diverted from other routine maintenance work to clear the windfalls. Work to reopen tracks has included engineers checking bridges, windfall clearance by chainsaw operators, and blasting to remove large rocks. In the … Read more

Government completes four bills in a week of political sideshows

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Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament Last week, much of the political focus was on the ongoing tensions within Te Pāti Māori. This week has been much the same, with the addition of the release of a report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority. While these sagas dominated headlines Parliament continued to consider legislation, with four … Read more

What to do if you have the coloured sand recalled for asbestos in your home

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Source: Radio New Zealand Tremolite – a naturally occurring asbestos – had been found in samples during lab testing. Supplied / Product Safety NZ Nearly 60 schools and early childhood centres have contacted the Ministry of Education over possible asbestos contamination from recalled coloured play sands. Here’s what we know. What is the product that … Read more