XTransfer Returns to Hong Kong FinTech Week and Singapore FinTech Festival 2025

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – XTransfer, World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform,will participate this year in two world-class fintech events simultaneously, Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025 and Singapore FinTech Festival 2025. This marks the second consecutive year that XTransfer has been present at both … Read more

Correction: Update to Police arrest two men in relation to Te Puke homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Please use the following version of the article issued 29 October, 8pm.If you’ve used this in an article, please amend your story to correct the charge details.We apologise for any inconvenience. Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager: Police have arrested two men … Read more

Update: Police arrest two men in relation to Te Puke homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager: Police have arrested two men wanted in relation to death of Tristan Oakes, 29, in Te Puke on Saturday 25 October. The two men are aged 39 and 40. Both men will appear in the Tauranga … Read more

IntelWave Launches Custom-Trained AI Chatbot for Singapore SMEs, Cutting CX Work by 4–6 Hours Daily

Source: Media Outreach Secure, company-data-grounded AI assistant handles FAQs, bookings, and lead capture; early adopter Linkflow Capital reports ~40 hours saved per month and ~80% of routine responses automated. From FAQs to appointments and lead gen, IntelWave turns customer queries into lead capture and bookings, within a protected chat environment with early pilots showing strong … Read more

Reserve Bank of NZ – Protecting independence while embracing partnership

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 29 October 2025 – Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby has reaffirmed the crucial importance of central bank operational independence, while highlighting the need for partnership to enable the economic wellbeing of New Zealanders. In remarks delivered to an RBNZ event with industry stakeholders, Mr Hawkesby said that central bank operational … Read more

Federated Farmers – Survey reveals shocking cost of consents

Source: Federated Farmers A new survey shows the cost and complexity of resource consents have reached breaking point, highlighting the need for urgent Government intervention. Federated Farmers’ Survey on Resource Consents found four out of five farmers are worried about gaining or renewing consents, and the average bill for gaining a new consent has hit nearly $45,000. Renewal … Read more

Road reopened, Ōhaupō Road, Hamilton City

Source: New Zealand Police Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City has now reopened following a single-vehicle crash just after 4.30pm today. Police were called to Braemar Hospital on Ōhaupō Road after receiving a report a car had crashed into the fence of the hospital. Police thank drivers for their patience. ENDS MIL OSI

Greens re-litigate losing cannabis argument

Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 29 October 2025 Family First says that the Green Party’s attempt to relitigate the cannabis debate is desperate politicking that refuses to accept democracy and to divert attention from the proven harms of legalisation which have been mounting since 2020. “Contrary to Chloe Swarbrick’s claims, the evidence coming from … Read more

Lost tramper’s lucky escape

Source: New Zealand Police A tramper lost in dense Northland bush was able to make it home safely thanks to highly skilled and dedicated Search and Rescue teams. Northland Police Search and Rescue lead, Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, says the tramper, who was on a day walk, had almost reached the summit of Mount Tutamoe … Read more

Road blocked, Ōhaupō Road, Hamilton City

Source: New Zealand Police Ōhaupō Road in Hamilton City is blocked following a single-vehicle crash. Police were called to Braemar Hospital on Ōhaupō Road just after 4.30pm after receiving a report a car has crashed into the fence of the hospital. One person has serious injuries and emergency services are responding at the scene. Motorists … Read more

6 Startups Selected for Batch 2 of “Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia” by Creww and Real Madrid Next

Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Creww Inc. (Japan Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Sorato Ijichi, hereinafter “Creww”), Japan’s leading open innovation platform provider, and Real Madrid Next are pleased to announce the selection of 6 startups for the “Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia” Batch 2. About … Read more

Arrow Electronics Supports EMASS in Driving Ultra-Low-Power Edge AI Technology with ECS-DoT SoC

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Arrow Electronics and EMASS — a global provider of technology solutions, and an edge-AI-focused-semiconductor developer, respectively — have announced a collaboration to accelerate the deployment of ultra-low-power edge AI solutions across wearables, industrial IoT and smart sensing devices, using EMASS’s ECS-DoT System … Read more

Achieve Spine & Orthopaedic Centre Expands with New Clinic at Mount Alvernia Hospital

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Achieve Spine and Orthopaedic Centre (ASOC), a spine specialist clinic in Singapore, has opened its fourth branch at Mount Alvernia Hospital on 14 October 2025. The new clinic is part of the centre’s ongoing efforts to provide patients with access to minimally … Read more

Invitation To MCKL Open Day – Your Degree Pathway Starts with Us

Source: Media Outreach Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) invites all high school students, leavers and parents to join the much-anticipated Open Day happening on 21–22 November 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at both the Kuala Lumpur and Penang (Pykett Campus). KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – The … Read more

Transporting New Zealand calls for more ambitious high productivity truck reforms

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand calls for more ambitious high productivity truck reforms Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that getting higher capacity trucks on the road is essential to boosting freight productivity, as the Government opens consultation on simplifying heavy vehicle permitting. The proposed changes would remove the requirement for 50MAX trucks to … Read more

Education and Politics – New curriculum regressive and fractured

Source: Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Information on what schools and teachers should include in relationships and sexuality education was released yesterday as part of the Health and Physical Education. The new curriculum is regressive and fractured, failing to give young people the comprehensive knowledge base they need to navigate their sexual health and relationships. Chief executive Jackie … Read more

Canon Envisions a ‘Future-Ready Malaysia’ at Think Big Klang Valley Series 2025

Source: Media Outreach Forum invites businesses to Lead with Smart Tech towards Innovation, Resilience, and Growth in today’s digital-first economy KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Canon today announced its upcoming Think Big Klang Valley Series, happening on 12 November 2025 at the Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel. Under the … Read more

Animal Welfare – SAFE challenges Select Committee on cruel pig caging Bill

Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE has presented its oral submission today to the Primary Production Select Committee, calling for the Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill to be rejected in full. The Bill would entrench the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls – confinement systems so restrictive that mother pigs cannot turn … Read more

Online Legislation – New National Bill may Fail to Meet its Own Criteria or Scope

Source: Trend Analysis Network Initial analysis of the recently introduced member’s bill: ‘Social Media (Age-Restricted User) Bill’ appears to indicate the legislation does not meet its own criteria with regard to its purpose or scope. Firstly, the bill as written is a piece of universal legislation not targeted, as it purports to “regulate access for individuals … Read more

Renewable Energy – NewPower energises Taiohi Solar Farm, delivering new resilience for the Waikato region

Source: WEL Networks NewPower Energy is celebrating a major milestone with electricity being generated at the 33 MW Taiohi Solar Farm in Rangiriri, just north of Hamilton. Comprising more than 47,000 solar panels, Taiohi marks another significant step in the WEL Networks Group’s transition toward a more sustainable, resilient energy future. Once fully commissioned, Taiohi will … Read more

Education and Politics – Latest Curriculum like a foreign document say principals

Source: NZ Principals Federation Principals across the country are horrified by the latest version of the national curriculum, for years 0 – 10, which has been drip-fed to them over the past two days. “This third version of curriculum in two years, is a philosophical shift from the original design presented in 2023,” said Leanne Otene, … Read more

University Research – Active commutes lower cancer risk – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Cycling or walking to work lowers your risk of several cancers, new research finds. Cycling or walking to work will reduce your risk of several types of cancer, according to new research out of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. While earlier studies had established exercise reduced the risk of … Read more

Direction set for Auckland’s new housing plan

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has formally confirmed the Streamlined Planning Process that will be used for Auckland Council’s new housing plan, known as Plan Change 120 (PC120), RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “In August, as requested by Auckland Council, Parliament passed a law allowing Auckland Council to withdraw its controversial Plan Change 78 (PC78). The Council asked … Read more

Driving growth through tax work programme

Source: New Zealand Government Revenue Minister Simon Watts has today announced a refreshed Tax and Social Policy Work Programme which sharpens the focus on growing the economy by making New Zealand a more attractive place for capital, talent, and small business investment. “The initial work programme we released last year focused on boosting productivity, bringing … Read more

A Signal Through the Mountains: Zhejiang Mobile’s 5G Brings Care to Rural China

Source: Media Outreach LISHUI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva earlier this year, a rural healthcare project from eastern China drew global attention. The mountain county of Jingning She Autonomous County in Zhejiang’s Lishui City introduced its “Smart Mobile Hospital + AI” model … Read more

Gisborne homicide: Vehicle movements sought

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Martin James: Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are seeking the movements of a vehicle of interest. Mr Maangi died after being shot in the early hours of Monday 29 September, and while Police make good progress in the investigation, we are needing the … Read more

Police appeal for information following wilful damage with firearm, Port Chalmers

Source: New Zealand Police Port Chalmers Police investigating wilful damage to a home on Kaira Street, Sawyers Bay are appealing to the community for information. On Tuesday 28 October Police received a report from someone who found their window damaged on Friday 24 October, after being awoken by sounds coming from outside their home. Upon … Read more