HGC Embarks on Strategic Transformation to Harness AI and Digital Opportunities

Source: Media Outreach Transformation strengthens its structure to accelerate innovation and market agility HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or the “Group”), today announced a strategic transformation designed to capture new opportunities in an AI-driven, digital-first economy. As markets atmosphere gradually turn positive and technology … Read more

Chris Bishop says he’s not plotting to roll Christopher Luxon

Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Bishop says Luxon is doing a “wonderful job” as Prime Minister. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Senior National MP and minister Chris Bishop has categorically denied plotting a leadership challenge, insisting that Christopher Luxon remains the best person to be prime minister. Speculation surrounding the prospect of a coup has intensified … Read more

No more regional councils – major shake-up of local government announced

Source: Radio New Zealand Ministers Chris Bishop and Simon Watts during a press conference about proposed local government reforms. RNZ/Mark Papalii Mayors of city and district councils would take over the duties of regional councils, in a coalition proposal pitched as the biggest shake-up of local government in three decades. The mayors would form 11 … Read more

Resource consent woes: Owners feel let down by developer, agents, lawyers and council

Source: Radio New Zealand Single Mum Christine O’Connor (left) said she doesn’t have the money for the works needed, or to take legal actions against anyone. Harjinder Singh Brar (middle) and Manjot Singh (right) are in a similar position. RNZ / Lucy XIa Another group of West Auckland homeowners – including young families and a … Read more

Ōpōtiki kiwifruit worker remains in hospital after workplace accident

Source: Radio New Zealand The worker was injured while undertaking a routine plant cleaning process St John A Bay of Plenty kiwifruit worker remains in hospital following a workplace accident yesterday. Riverlock Packhouse General Manager Blair Simm says the worker was injured while undertaking a routine plant cleaning process. They were airlifted to Waikato Hospital … Read more

Simpler, more cost-effective local government

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has announced proposals that would fundamentally simplify how we plan our cities and regions and make it far easier to build the future New Zealanders deserve. “These reforms would deliver the most significant changes to local government since 1989,” Mr Bishop says. “Councils and their elected members shape the … Read more

Deloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington. Wellington City Council Wellington City Council could save tens of millions of dollars through cost-cutting, such as reducing staff, according to a new report. In August, the then-new council chief executive Matt Prosser commissioned independent analysis from Deloitte of the council’s processes, as well as finding opportunities to improve performance … Read more

Visa taps into esports with M7 World Championship partnership to empower youths through digital payments

Source: Media Outreach This marks the payment giant’s first partnership with one of the world’s most popular sports and entertainment IPs SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – Visa inked a landmark partnership with the M7 World Championship (M7), marking its first entry into Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Esports! With over … Read more

Bodies recovered after two climbers die in Aoraki Mt Cook fall

Source: Radio New Zealand Aoraki Mt Cook FLORIAN BRILL Police have recovered the bodies of an internationally-recognised mountain guide and their client who died in an overnight fall on Aoraki Mt Cook. The climbers were in a party of four, roped together in pairs, climbing from Empress Hut to the summit when the two fell … Read more

Football Fern Grace Wisnewski loving the sport again after mental health break

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Grace Wisnewski in action during the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2019. Photosport After time out of the game with serious injury and to focus on her mental health, Grace Wisnewski is falling back in love with football. The Football Fern has just returned to Aotearoa as the Kiwis prepare … Read more

Delloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington. Wellington City Council Wellington City Council could save tens of millions of dollars through cost-cutting, such as reducing staff, according to a new report. In August, the then-new council chief executive Matt Prosser commissioned independent analysis from Deloitte of the council’s processes, and find opportunities to improve its performance and … Read more

Volcanic ash from Whakaari – White Island leads to flight cancellations

Source: Radio New Zealand Volcanic activity on Whakaari – White Island. Supplied / Geonet Several flights to and from Tauranga have been cancelled on Tuesday due to volcanic ash from Whakaari – White Island. GeoNet has the volcano at Alert Level 3, denoting a minor volcanic eruption, and images show a plume of steam and … Read more

POP MART Debuts “POP LAND EXCLUSIVE FESTIVE EVENT IN THAILAND”

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2025 – POP MART THAILAND, under the management of POP MART INTERNATIONAL, one of the world’s leading art toy creators and distributors, is bringing a new phenomenon to the city with the “POP LAND EXCLUSIVE FESTIVE EVENT IN THAILAND.” Led by Ms. Siriporn … Read more

Māori health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon delivers complaint to UN in Geneva

Source: Radio New Zealand Lady Tureiti Moxon in Geneva. Supplied/Sarah Sparks The government has “escalated discrimination against Māori”, health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon has told the UN in Geneva. Moxon (Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Kai Tahu) presented her complaint to the United Nations Committee on Eliminating Racial Discrimination (CERD) in the early … Read more

Wellington hat maker with 150-year legacy fights to survive

Source: Radio New Zealand With 150 years of craftsmanship behind it, Wellington-based Hills Hats enters its new factory with cautious optimism — and an uncertain future. Four months ago, the company left its sprawling 900-square-metre Petone home of nearly three decades, splitting its operations across three smaller Lower Hutt sites: a flagship shop, an outlet … Read more

Watch live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford face questions at school visit

Source: Radio New Zealand https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6385544673112 Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford are set to face questions as they visit a school. It comes after a turbulent year for the education sector, with the government pushing through numerous changes, including to the curriculum, which have not always gone down well with teachers and … Read more

Hundreds of job cuts proposed in new report to Wellington City Council

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington. Wellington City Council Wellington City Council could save tens of millions of dollars through cost-cutting, such as reducing staff, according to a new report. In August, the then-new council chief executive Matt Prosser commissioned independent analysis from Deloitte of the council’s processes, and find opportunities to improve its performance and … Read more

Legal Appointments – MinterEllisonRuddWatts appoints Aaron Hockly as new Chief Executive

Source: MinterEllisonRuddWatts Leading New Zealand law firm, MinterEllisonRuddWatts is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Hockly as its new Chief Executive Officer. Aaron will join MinterEllisonRuddWatts on 3 March 2026 to allow for a seamless transition from the firm’s current Chief Executive, Andrew Poole, who is stepping down in April 2026. Aaron has almost 25 years … Read more

Wellington News – PSA calls on WCC to reject slash-and-burn Deloitte report

Source: PSA The PSA is calling on Wellington City Council Chief Executive Matt Prosser to reject the Deloitte report, which suggests eliminating up to 330 positions. Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi National Secretary Duane Leo says the report is fundamentally flawed. “This is a flimsy PowerPoint presentation that lacks any depth, rigour or … Read more

Christchurch chef keeps job despite sexually harassing young female employees

Source: Radio New Zealand Sumeer Thapa was found guilty of indecently assaulting four women aged between 15 and 18-years-old. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A judge says the employer of a chef found guilty of sexually harassing young female workers needs a “wake-up call” as the offender continues to be employed at the restaurant. Sumeer Thapa … Read more

High beef prices hurt and help McDonald’s NZ

Source: Radio New Zealand Not even fast food giant McDonald’s New Zealand is immune to the rising cost of food, especially for key burger ingredient beef. Around 90 percent of the fast food chain’s menu in its 170 restaurants across Aotearoa was sourced from local farms, and it spent $235 million on local produce in … Read more

Warrant to arrest: Police seeking Paul Rimene

Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who has a warrant for his arrest. Rimene is 176cm tall, has a large build, and is heavily tattooed. He has numerous gang associates across Wellington District, including in the Wairarapa. Rimene is considered dangerous and should not be approached. Any sightings should … Read more

Search for wreckage of plane after crash in Bay of Islands

Source: Radio New Zealand The plane sank after an emergency landing off Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands. Peter de Graaf Efforts are about to get underway to locate and recover the wreckage of a plane that crashed in the Bay of Islands on Monday. Northland harbourmaster Jim Lyle said the hard part will … Read more

Two more arrests after Waikanae homicide

Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at a Kakariki Grove home. Supplied Police have arrested another two men in relation to their homicide investigation of a man who died in a Waikanae home last week. Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at 3:15pm at a Kakariki Grove … Read more

Police appeal for information following serious assault, Raumanga

Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating after a woman was seriously assaulted in her Raumanga home last night. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says Police were called to the Murdoch Crescent address just after 12am following a report of a person injured. “The woman sustained moderate injuries during the assault, which left … Read more

Focus on basics delivers groundbreaking maths results

Source: New Zealand Government Groundbreaking maths gains in just 12 weeks show the Government’s reforms to raise student achievement are already delivering for students who need it most. New data from a nationwide maths acceleration trial for Year 7 and 8 students who needed extra support, shows students made, on average, a year to two … Read more

High beef prices hurt and help McDonald’s NZ

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Not even fast food giant McDonald’s New Zealand is immune to the rising cost of food, especially for key burger ingredient beef. However, it recouped its spend on ingredients sourced in New Zealand last year with stronger earnings from its exports of them. Around 90 percent of the fast food … Read more