XTransfer and Maybank Announce Strategic Partnership at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025

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Source: Media Outreach XTransfer, world-leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment and fund collection solutions, significantly reducing the cost of global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Shanghai and has … Read more

There could be another chance to spot an aurora over southern NZ tonight

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Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Ian Griffin Keen stargazers could be in for another glimpse on an aurora that lit up skies at the southern end of the country on Wednesday night. Send us your photos: iwitness@rnz.co.nz Tūhura Otago Museum’s director Dr Ian Griffin told Midday Report the aurora was likely to be visible … Read more

Coromandel rescue mission escalates after man taking photos of it was also swept off rocks

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Source: Radio New Zealand A person being winched at of the Whiritoa blowhole in Coromandel. Supplied / Police Emergency crews already rescuing two people have had to rescue a third who was taking photos of the ordeal. Police were called about 8.30am to the Whiritoa blowhole in Coromandel where the first two people got caught … Read more

‘Controlled burn’ near Tongariro ruled out as wildfire cause

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Source: Radio New Zealand The fire impacted varied terrain including, sub-alpine scrub, alpine scrub, wetlands, frost flats and pockets of kaikawaka forest. Supplied/DOC Fire and Emergency has confirmed a “controlled burn” in the vicinity of the massive Tongariro wildfire was not the cause. A spokesperson said there was a controlled burn in the area at … Read more

Introducing SE Advisory Services

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced the launch of SE Advisory Services, its flagship global consulting brand. SE Advisory Services provides a broad range of solutions tailored to help organizations and individuals solve complex challenges in energy … Read more

INDIBA Unveils DeepRES R6 — The New Era of 448 kHz Radiofrequency Precision

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – At Cosmoprof Asia 2025, INDIBA® proudly unveiled the DeepRES R6, the world’s first 448 kHz Static Radiofrequency system featuring six Smart RES electrodes. Building on over four decades of radiofrequency innovation, this new generation of INDIBA® technology redefines how beauty … Read more

New declaration strengthens bond with Niue

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Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi met in Auckland today to agree a foundational Political Declaration, encapsulating the partnership between the two countries. “Niue is part of the Realm of New Zealand and one of our closest partners in the Pacific,” Mr Luxon says. “By establishing the … Read more

Dunedin bottle store to close earlier after backlash

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Source: Radio New Zealand Bottle O Cumberland originally applied to increase its off-licence hours to 9am until 10pm each day. 123RF A North Dunedin bottle store in the student quarter has agreed to close an hour earlier after facing backlash. Bottle O Cumberland originally applied to increase its off-licence hours to 9am until 10pm each … Read more

Aryaka Announces Unified SASE as a Service 2.0, Evolving Platform for Era of Hybrid Workforce and AI

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Source: Media Outreach Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service 2.0 introduces Universal ZTNA, AI>Secure, and other major new security capabilities SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – Aryaka®, the leader in and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced the launch of Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service 2.0. … Read more

Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Hong Kong “HOLIDAY BRICKTACULAR” Returns with Creativity as the Best Christmas Gift

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – As the sound of Christmas bells draws near, LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Hong Kong, under Merlin Entertainments, once again transforms into the enchanting “HOLIDAY BRICKTACULAR” from now until 5 January 2026. Families are warmly invited to embark on a LEGO® winter … Read more

Homegrown maritime surveillance platform may help in fight against meth – Prime Minister

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Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon talks maritime intelligence with Mat Brown of Starboard. RNZ / Phil Pennington The Prime Minister says a homegrown maritime surveillance platform might help in the fight against meth. Starboard Maritime Intelligence’s technology is already being used to combat pirates as well as the sabotage of vital subsea cables. Four … Read more

Media Advisory: Police graduation in Auckland tomorrow

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Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremony of Recruit Wing 390 in Auckland tomorrow. The ceremony mark the recruits’ completion of their initial training course and attestation as Police Officers. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of Police Hon Casey Costello will be in attendance, alongside the Wing Patron, … Read more

Watching a rescue turns dangerous for a member of the public

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Source: New Zealand Police This morning two people visiting the Whiritoa blowhole got caught out by the big surf and incoming tide. Then a bystander nearby watching also got into trouble. Waikato police are urging anyone near the coastline to take extra care as the conditions can change at any time. Sergeant Bradley York from … Read more

Live: Black Caps v West Indies – fifth T20

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps take on the West Indies at University Oval in Dunedin in the fifth and final match of the T20 international series. New Zealand lead the series 2-1, after the fourth match was wiped out by rain in Nelson on Monday, with just 6.3 overs played. First ball is … Read more

FASHION TO RECONNECT: A Tale of Two Style Capitals From 17 November to 25 December

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Source: Media Outreach Bringing together the fashion capitals of the East and West, featuring 9 Hong Kong-based and 15 Italian designers and brands FASHION TO RECONNECT Fashion Exhibition: creating an immersive journey of sustainable aesthetics 6 Third Paradise art installations make their debut at Hong Kong cultural landmarks and popular hotspots Launching a new chapter … Read more

Zhou Liu Fu Drives “Gold Fever”: Double 11 Sales Reached RMB287 million, Southeast Asia Expansion Marks Global Push

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 6168) ignited online “gold fever” during the recently concluded Double 11 shopping festival, with total shipment value across e-commerce platforms, excluding Vipshop and JD.com’s self-operated channels, reaching RMB287 million, representing an increase of over … Read more

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers pulled over for speeding at 112km/h

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Source: Radio New Zealand *This story has updated to clarify that Commissioner Richard Chambers was in uniform when he was pulled over. After a week of bad news for police, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has admitted he was “away with the fairies” when he was pulled over for speeding last week. Chambers was delivering a … Read more

Aussies lead the way in tourism growth

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Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed official stats out today showing continued growth in New Zealand’s overseas visitor numbers, with Australian tourists continuing to lead the way. “Visitor arrivals from Australia reached 1.48 million in the September 2025 year, up from 1.33 million the year before,” Louise Upston says. … Read more

Question Time directs rare query to non-ministerial MP

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Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/Louis Collins The first task for MPs when the House meets at 2pm on a sitting day is an hour-long barrage of questions at the government in what is usually a lively exchange, but on Thursday’s Question Time had an extra question directed at an MP outside of the executive. Up … Read more

Hastings hosts Aotearoa’s national Māori language festival Toitū te Reo

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Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of te reo learners are gathering in Hastings for the second year Aotearoa’s national Māori language festival Toitū te Reo which is taking place on Thursday and Friday. RNZ / Pokere Paewai Thousands of te reo learners are gathering the Hawke’s Bay for the second year Aotearoa’s national Māori language … Read more

Auckland FC owner Bill Foley sells stake in Scottish Premier League club

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Source: Radio New Zealand Texas billionaire Bill Foley who is bank rolling the new Auckland A League club. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC owner Bill Foley has sold his interest in Scottish football club Hibernian. The Scottish Premier League side has confirmed that majority shareholder Bydand Sports LLC has completed the acquisition of Black Knight Football … Read more

Bill to expand Road User Charges introduced

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Source: Radio New Zealand The shift from a system of matching odometer readings to paper labels on the windscreen, towards using subscriptions through private companies. RNZ A bill to make road tolling easier and shift Road User Charges (RUCs) towards a digital tracking system has been introduced to Parliament. In a statement, Transport Minister Chris … Read more

Infratil posts $2 billion first-half revenue

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Source: Radio New Zealand Infratil chief executive Jason Boyes. Supplied Infrastructure investor Infratil has reported a strong first-half net profit, with revenue up more than a third to $2 billion. It said underlying profit rose 7 percent, despite New Zealand’s economy remaining relatively subdued throughout the period ended in September. Key numbers for the six … Read more

New IP rules to boost research commercialisation

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Source: New Zealand Government A new national intellectual property (IP) policy will give New Zealand researchers more control over their inventions and greater opportunities to turn world-class ideas into commercial success, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Dr Shane Reti announced today. “New rules for managing intellectual property will ensure our brightest minds are incentivised … Read more

Tongariro National Park fire pānui #2

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 November 2025 Further good news from the fire ground: no new fire activity was identified yesterday by ground crews and drone surveys. With more precise mapping we now have updated figures revealing fire has affected 2,935 ha of Tongariro National Park. This is over varied terrain including, sub-alpine scrub, … Read more

Road blocked, Culverden Road/SH7, Culverden

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Source: New Zealand Police Culverden Road/State Highway 7, Culverden, Hurunui, is blocked due to a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, between Long Plantation Road and School Road, around 12pm. Initial indicators are that there are critical injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, and the road is expected … Read more

Modernising road funding

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill to Parliament, taking the next step towards a fairer, simpler, and more modern transport funding system. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the Bill makes important changes across both the road user charges and tolling frameworks, ensuring New Zealand is ready for … Read more