Education – ERO finds removing cell phones from classrooms improving learning, reducing bullying – but only half of secondary students follow the rules

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Source: Education Review Office ERO finds removing cell phones from the classroom has improved learning and reduced bullying – but only half of secondary students follow the rules. Education Review Office’s (ERO) independent review has found that removing cell phones from the classroom has improved students’ learning. From Term 2 last year, students were required to … Read more

Banking – ASB Investor Confidence Survey: Confidence up 9% for Q3

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Source: ASB Net investor confidence is now at 10%, up from 1% last quarter, with Auckland up to 16%. Perceptions of a home as the best returning investment have dropped to their lowest level since first measured in 2015, with under 30s driving the shift to other investments, particularly the share market with confidence jumping … Read more

Taiwan Medical Textile Alliance Achieves Breakthrough in Thailand’s Healthcare Market with Cross-Industry Collaboration

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Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – To address the export challenges faced by Taiwan’s textile industry amid global trade and tariff pressures, leading functional and smart textiles manufacturer, Asiatic Fiber Corporation, has initiated cross-industry collaboration between textile and medical equipment companies, establishing the “Taiwan Medical Textile Alliance” … Read more

Business price indexes: September 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release

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Business price indexes: September 2025 quarter – information release 19 November 2025 Business price indexes (BPI) includes the producers price index (PPI), capital goods price index (CGPI), and farm expenses price index (FEPI). Key factsIn the September 2025 quarter compared with the June 2025 quarter: the output producers price index (PPI) rose 0.6 percent the input … Read more

KOI Founder Named to Forbes China’s 2025 Top 100 Most Influential Chinese

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Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK CITY, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – KOI, the globally recognized premium bubble tea brand, proudly announces that its founder, Khloe Ma, has been named one of Forbes China’s 2025 Top 100 Most Influential Chinese, in the Value Creator category. The honor recognizes entrepreneurs and business … Read more

Cyberport and Telkom University Formed Partnership to Accelerate HK Tech Expansion in ASEAN and Belt & Road

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – Cyberport formed partnership by exchanging a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Telkom University (Tel-U) on 17 November 2025, Indonesia’s leading private technology university, and its innovation hub, Bandung Techno Park, to deepen collaboration between Hong Kong and Indonesia in innovation … Read more

The Timeless Wisdom of Rivers: Collaboration and Shared Vision

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Source: Media Outreach NANJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – From November 21 to 22, the 2025 Yangtze Culture Forum will be held in Nanjing, China. This gathering will bring together global scholars in river studies, ecological conservation experts, cultural ambassadors, and representatives from international waterfront cities for intercontinental dialogues on … Read more

Hop on the Holiday Express: “Ticket to Christmas” Launches at Pacific Place and Starstreet Precinct

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – This year, Pacific Place and Starstreet Precinct invite everyone to gather at the heart of the city for a Ticket to Christmas — a joyful celebration set within the enchanting Christmas Grand Central, a European-inspired train station brimming with magic, … Read more

Tsim Sha Tsui Retained Its Position as the World’s Fourth Most Expensive Shopping Street

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Source: Media Outreach In the 35th edition of Cushman & Wakefield’s Main Streets Across The World report, Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui maintains its global ranking position as the world’s 4th most expensive retail street; whilst the area continued to top the APAC ranking as region’s the most expensive retail destination Rents on New Bond … Read more

Stalkers to face full force of the law

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Source: New Zealand Government Stalking will become a criminal offence punishable by up to five years in prison, following legislation passing its final reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.  “This legislation, which creates a new offence of stalking and harassment, is long overdue.  “For far too long, stalkers have been able to harm … Read more

DHL Express strengthens Penang connectivity with additional capacity to support trade momentum

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Source: Media Outreach Plying the Hong Kong-Penang route, the daily dedicated flight is now operated on a Boeing 767 freighter, offering an added capacity of 20 tons per flight The network upgrade aligns with Penang and Malaysia’s robust trade trajectory, driven in part by tech and semiconductor sectors SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 … Read more

Ferry solution saves New Zealand $2.3b

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Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon. Thank you, Lachie, for the introduction. And thanks to CentrePort for having us here. We selected this site as it was the scene of the iReX pyramid scheme. This was one of two large spaces rented for Project iReX. By contrast, the new Ferry Holdings office is so small … Read more

APTEXPO 2025 Officially Opens: Day 1 Sets the Stage for Global Collaboration

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – The Asia-Pacific Textile & Apparel Supply Chain Expo (APTEXPO 2025) officially opened today at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, bringing together global leaders to shape the future of the textile and apparel industry. The Opening Ceremony welcomed distinguished guests, including: H.E. … Read more

Transporting New Zealand says timely delivery of port infrastructure essential for Cook Strait connection

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the certainty provided by Minister Peter’s announcement on the Cook Strait ferry project, saying it will allow the Government to focus on the timely delivery of the supporting port infrastructure by 2029. Transporting New Zealand Head of Policy and Advocacy Billy Clemens … Read more

Teen vaping crisis worsens, system ‘truly failed to protect them’, health organisation says

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Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Vaping is far from under control, with new figures showing a worrying rise in use among teens. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ warns that the latest Health Survey -showing daily vaping among 15-17-year-olds has climbed from 10.3 per cent to 13.6 per cent in a year – highlights a serious … Read more

Better protection from foreign interference

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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will be better protected from foreign interference with legislation passing in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Some foreign states engage in activities that are deceptive, corruptive, or coercive. These activities are intended to inappropriately manipulate our society or place undue pressure on individuals and our communities. We … Read more

Central New Plymouth street closed by police

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Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Alexander Robertson Members of the public are being urged to avoid part of St Aubyn Street in New Plymouth this evening as police descend on the area. Hato Hone St John were called just before 7pm, and sent one ambulance and a rapid response vehicle. Police said … Read more

Blue Cross Introduces “Bear Attack Additional Coverage” to Safeguard Travellers Offers HK$50 Coupon for SmartClub Members

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – In response to frequent wild bear sightings in Japan and other popular tourist spots, which have brought new risks and unease for travellers, Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”) has announced the launch of a limited-time “Bear Attack Additional … Read more

Bill giving ECE sector rights and the regulator purpose passed into law

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education and Regulation Minister David Seymour welcomes the passing of a law which sets out the purpose of regulating early childhood education (ECE). It also establishes the Director of Regulation, who will administer new and improved ECE licensing criteria, among other things.  “The new law’s first priority is child safety. … Read more

AIA Hong Kong Offers Free Rides on the Hong Kong Observation Wheel to Celebrate Athletes of National Games, National Games for Persons with Disabilities and National Special Olympic Games

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – To celebrate all athletes participating in the 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China (15th National Games), as well as the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (12th NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (9th … Read more

Wellington bars went into lockdown after ‘suspicious item’ found

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Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police cordons have been lifted in the Wellington suburb of Newtown following reports of a suspicious item. A cordon was in place on Riddiford Street near Constable Street on Wednesday evening. Moon Pizza Music and Beer Bar on Riddiford Street was put into lockdown for … Read more

High school volleyball team in crash that left 12 injured

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Source: Radio New Zealand The volleyball players had been competing at Stadium Southland before the crash. File photo. © Photosport Ltd 2021 www.photosport.nz A Queenstown high school volleyball team is recovering from a crash last night that left a dozen people injured in Invercargill. All 12 patients were taken to Southland Hospital as a result … Read more

Person dies in crash on State Highway 73 in Canterbury

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Source: Radio New Zealand Another two people were taken to Christchurch Hospital with moderate injuries. ST JOHN NZ A person has died in a crash that has closed part of State Highway 73 near Sheffield in Canterbury. The two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection with Deans Road, shortly before 3pm on Wednesday. St John said … Read more

Wellington street closed after ‘suspicious item’ found

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Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police have closed off a street in the Wellington suburb of Newtown after a suspicious item was found. Cordons are in place on Riddiford Street near Constable Street. Police said members of the public are advised to avoid the area. – more to come Sign … Read more

Govt halts new puberty blockers prescriptions for gender-affirming care

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Source: Radio New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is halting new prescriptions of puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria, saying “a precautionary approach” is needed while evidence remains uncertain. In a statement published on Wednesday afternoon, Health Minister Simeon Brown said Cabinet had agreed to the new … Read more

Roaming dogs in Northland: ‘People have had enough’

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Source: Radio New Zealand A wandering dog in Moerewa in the Far North. RNZ / Peter de Graaf Northland’s roaming dog epidemic has turned a Whangārei grandmother into a prisoner in her own home. Tracy Clarke says she loves walking, but has not ventured even to the corner of her street in three years, after … Read more

Jury to decide whether a man treated young people as property

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Source: Radio New Zealand Moeaia Tuai is on trial accused of controlling two young people, keeping their passports and pay, sexual violation and assault. RNZ / Gill Bonnett The jury in an Auckland slavery trial has been told they have to decide whether a man treated two young people as if they were his property. … Read more