Cook Islands PM says economy remains strong despite NZ funding pause

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will not attend the milestone event in Rarotonga, which will celebrate the Cook Islands’ six decades of self-governance in free association with NZ. RNZ Pacific Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown told local media he had requested a meeting with … Read more

Fragomen: Becky Xia Named Among the “Top 100 Most Influential Chinese Elites for 2025”

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – Becky Xia, Managing Partner of Fragomen China, has been named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Chinese Elites for 2025, recognizing her leadership and enduring impact on global immigration and cross-border mobility. With more than 20 years of experience in … Read more

Valle Venia presents new song: I’ve cleared up it all – LPS feat.Lara

Source: Media Outreach NEUSTADT AN DER WEINSTRAßE, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 14 November 2025 – With the song “I’ve Cleared Up It All” Lara steps into the spotlight as one of the most fascinating new storytellers on the music scene. I’ve cleared up it all LPS feat Lara/Leo Philipp Schmidt Her voice conveys both the … Read more

OPPO Announced Apex Guard, Reaffirming its Commitment to Next-Level Quality

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – OPPO today introduced Apex Guard, a full technology suite designed to safeguard the user experience with unprecedented quality in hardware and software. The new concept marks OPPO’s latest step in redefining what consumers can expect from smartphones—moving beyond everyday use to … Read more

One person in critical condition after 4WD rolls in Far North

Source: Radio New Zealand Tokerau Beach. Supplied / Alina Jones A four-wheel drive has rolled on Tokerau Beach in the Far North, leaving at least one person with critical injuries. Emergency services were called to the beach at about 7.30pm Friday. Fire and Emergency said its crews were still working to free one person from … Read more

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

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

XTransfer and KBank Team Up to Turbocharge International Trade Across ASEAN at SFF 2025

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – XTransfer, World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform and KBank, a leading regional financial institution in the AEC+3 market, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025. The partnership aims to deliver one‑stop cross‑border financial solutions … Read more

Family violence unit unaware man dated, then stalked, harassed Christchurch murder victim

Source: Radio New Zealand A specialist multi-agency family violence unit was unaware a man had been in a relationship with a woman he harassed and stalked, making nearly 600 calls to her in two weeks, before fatally stabbing her 55 times. Corrections had asked police to check the suitability of the woman’s address for the … Read more

Family violence unit unaware of man who stalked, harassed, then murdered ex-girlfriend

Source: Radio New Zealand A specialist multi-agency family violence unit was unaware a man had been in a relationship with a woman he harassed and stalked, making nearly 600 calls to her in two weeks, before fatally stabbing her 55 times. Corrections had asked police to check the suitability of the woman’s address for the … Read more

Basketball: NZ Breakers won’t wear ANBL ‘Pride’ insignia

Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright under pressure from Isaac Humphries of Adelaide 36ers. Photosport NZ Breakers won’t wear the rainbow pride progress flag on their uniform during the Australian NBL’s ‘Pride Round’ early next year. The club said it was a collective decision to not wear the logo as part of the … Read more

Meta Unveils Southeast Asia’s Most Impactful Reels Campaigns and Creators

Source: Media Outreach Publicis Groupe, L’Oréal SAPMENA Zone, and Grab took home the top honours, winning Agency of the Year, Advertiser of the Year, and the Grand Prix, respectively. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – Meta today announced the winners of the 2025 Southeast Asia Reels Impact Awards (RIA), celebrating the … Read more

iCOMPASS® Unveils ULTRA™, the World’s First AI-Powered Compliance Operating System for Financial Institutions

Source: Media Outreach Singapore-based RegTech firm breaks new ground in compliance innovation for financial institutions regulated by the MAS; Will debut at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – iCOMPASS®, a Singapore-based regulatory technology (RegTech) firm, has launched ULTRA™, the world’s first AI-powered compliance operating system for … Read more

White Island plume rises 3km above sea level, visible from mainland

Source: Radio New Zealand A steam and gas plume from White Island rose to about 3km above sea level. Supplied/GeoNet A steam and gas plume from Whakaari/White Island has been visible from the mainland, but the volcano remains at Volcanic Alert Level Three. The aviation colour warning for the island remains at ‘orange’ to tell … Read more

San Gold Coins, Bearers of China’s 117-Year Gold Legacy Arrives in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach A trusted custodian of China’s precious metal heritage rapidly expands retail footprint to make unique collectables and investment-grade gold accessible to investors and collectors HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 November 2025 – San Gold Coins, the century-long leading specialists in precious metal investment and collectable coins distribution, has … Read more

Esk Valley resident pleads for automated river warning system at Cyclone Gabrielle inquest

Source: Radio New Zealand An Eskdale house where a family was rescued from their ceiling cavity. Alexa Cook / RNZ A witness at the inquest into 13 deaths linked to Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke’s Bay has warned the coroner that more people will be harmed, unless local councils set alert levels for rivers, so everyone … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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