Our enduring approach to a changing climate

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released New Zealand’s first National Adaptation Framework to ensure people know what risks they face and what the plan is to address them, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. “New Zealand faces growing risks from floods, storms and other natural hazards. We need our country and economy to … Read more

PACIFIC: Collision of crises deepens child nutrition challenges in PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children A new study from Save the Children released on World Food Day is warning that climate change is worsening child malnutrition in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, as climate-induced disasters become more frequent and intense in the Pacific.  The relationship between the urgent crises of malnutrition and climate change … Read more

Police seek information following fatal crash, Piarere

Source: New Zealand Police Taupō Police are seeking information follow a fatal crash on State Highway 1, Pairere yesterday evening. Police and other emergency services responded to the crash near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Horahora Road at around 7:50pm Wednesday 15 October. Police are asking for anyone who witnessed or has dashcam … Read more

Statement on the passing of Rt Hon Jim Bolger

Source: New Zealand Government My thoughts and condolences are with Jim Bolger’s wife Joan, his children and grandchildren, and the rest of his extended family. Mr Bolger was a proud New Zealander who served his country as Prime Minister during a difficult period of serious transition in our politics.  Everyone with a knowledge of New … Read more

Project for Love Expands Compassion-Based Education Across Africa

Source: Media Outreach JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – African Media Agency (AMA) – 15 October 2025 – Project for Love, a global educational movement rooted in loving-kindness and compassion, is deepening its impact in Africa. Building on work in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, and Rwanda, the organization has now launched partnerships in Uganda and Tanzania to … Read more

Galaxy Macau Presents Tatler Off Menu; Returns with a Stellar Line-up of Chefs to Illuminate Macau as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

Source: Media Outreach Macau’s cornerstone culinary event brings the region’s top talents to Galaxy Macau from November 14 to 15 with early-bird ticketing by October 26. MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Galaxy Macau Presents Tatler Off Menu returns to Galaxy Macau from November 14 to 15, once again celebrating … Read more

Malaysia Adopts Landmark Kuala Lumpur Declaration On Climate Resilience As IGEM 2025 Opens, Targeting RM5.5 Billion In Green Investment

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) and co-organised by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2025 opened its doors today at … Read more

TourBox Revolutionizes Lightroom Classic Workflow with Dynamic Panel for True Panel-Free Editing

Source: Media Outreach GUANGDONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – For years, Lightroom Classic users have faced limited workspace, with fixed Side Panels and the Filmstrip consuming valuable screen space and forcing constant toggling during color and tonal corrections. TourBox‘s new Dynamic Panel redefines this experience, enabling true full-screen editing and … Read more

The Aspen Tree The Foresitas Unveils World-Class All-in-One Senior Living Community with Residences, Wellness Clubhouse, and Health & Brain Center

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – The Aspen Tree The Forestias has officially launched as a holistic residential community under “Aging-in-Place” concept, blending nature-inspired living with international-standard residences and wellness services for lifelong well-being. Located within The Forestias on Bangna–Trad Road in Thailand, 157-acre mixed-use development dedicates … Read more

NZ-AU: Innovation Beverage Group Enters into Definitive Merger Agreement with BlockFuel Energy, Inc.

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Transaction expected to close in fourth quarter with combined company to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker “FUEL” Vertically Integrated business model combines state-of-the-art power generation with oil & gas production to power Bitcoin mining operations Post-Transaction combined entity expected to have an equity valuation range between US$220M-$343M SYDNEY, Oct. … Read more

Weaving a Luminous Fairy Tale with Technology: An Immersive Nighttime Spectacle Hosted by the Liangma River in Beijing

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – A golden autumn breeze brushes past the banks of Liangma River, as dazzling lights illuminate the night sky over Chaoyang. From September 26 to October 31, 2025, the 2025 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival · Consumption Season transforms the riverside into … Read more

PROUD Launches its Second InterContinental Branded Residences in Thailand, Redefining Luxury Living on Phuket’s Kamala Beach

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Proud Real EstatePublic Company Limited (PROUD) announces the launch of The Residences at InterContinental Phuket Resort, a prestigious development with an investment exceeding THB 2.5 billion (around $77 million USD). This is the company’s second Branded Residences project in Thailand under … Read more

AIA survey: 72% of respondents lack sufficient retirement reserves 60% have yet to make advance preparations

Source: Media Outreach Nearly 70% believe smart technology can help build better MPF portfolios AIA launches new MPF Smart Advisor to support members in achieving their desired retirement life HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – AIA Hong Kong (AIA) has released its latest “AIA Desired Retirement Tracker” (the survey), … Read more

Coca-Cola: First in Hong Kong in Recycling Plastic Bottles to Create New Ones Leveraging Its Own Facilities

Source: Media Outreach Continuing to advocate for and invest in well-designed collection systems to help reduce beverage packaging waste HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Coca-Cola in Hong Kong, represented by The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partner Swire Coca-Cola in the city, announced today a significant leap forward … Read more

Fatal crash, Piarere

Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died following the two-vehicle crash near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Horahora Road at Piarere this evening. One other person has sustained critical injuries, and two other people have also been seriously injured. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and enquiries into the circumstances of … Read more

Serious crash State Highway 1, Piarere

Source: New Zealand Police A serious two-vehicle crash was reported to Police about 7:40pm, near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Horahora Road at Piarere, north-west of Tirau. There are understood to be serious injuries. The road is closed and diversions are in place. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. ENDS Issued by … Read more

Delivering on our promise to disestablish Te Pūkenga

Source: New Zealand Government Regional decision-making has been restored for New Zealand’s polytechnics, and industry put back into the driver’s seat for work-based learning, with the Government today making good on its promise to scrap Te Pūkenga, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says. “This is an important milestone in rebuilding a vocational education and training … Read more

Watch Exchange Turns Luxury Timepieces Into Hope: Charity Drive to Raise At Least S$100K for Elderly Care

Source: Media Outreach “Give Time, Share Hope” campaign transforms dormant watches into tangible support for Geylang East Home for the Aged SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – As Singapore’s population rapidly ages, with nearly 1 in 4 citizens expected to be 65 and above by 2030 according to the Ministry of … Read more

Singapore and Shanghai Professional Bodies Sign MOU to Empower Enterprises Through Cross-Border Collaboration

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Professional and business communities from Singapore and Shanghai came together today in a landmark collaboration to deepen ties and empower enterprises in the Asia region. At the Sino-Singapore Forum for Empowering Enterprise Globalisation and Excellence, four leading professional bodies, the Institute of … Read more

APAC Employee Medical Plan Costs to Stabilise in 2026 After Two Years of Sharp Increase, Aon reports

Source: Media Outreach China, India, Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam projecting lower increases than previous year Cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal conditions and cancer are top medical conditions that are expected to drive the medical plan costs SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, … Read more

Fire and Emergency New Zealand celebrate 30 years of USAR

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is celebrating 30 years since the establishment of its Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) capability. The milestone is being marked around the country this week at Fire and Emergency’s Northern, Central and Southern USAR bases. Some of the original trainees, as well as the United … Read more

Renewable Energy – Auckland solar farm granted consent

Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has granted resource consents and confirmed notice of requirement, subject to conditions, for the Glorit solar farm and substation, North Auckland. Solar P LP and Transpower New Zealand Limited applied for resource consents and a notice of requirement under the Natural and Built Environment Act 2023.The project involves constructing … Read more

State Highway 1, north of Kekerengu blocked

Source: New Zealand Police Both sides of State Highway 1, north of Kekerengu are blocked due to a burning vehicle. Motorists can expect delays and are advised to delay travel if possible. Emergency services were notified at around 4:15pm. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre. MIL OSI

Appointments – Police Association welcomes new president

Source: NZ Police Association Delegates elected Steve Watt as president of the New Zealand Police Association today during the organisation’s 90th annual conference in Wellington. Steve has served as vice-president of the association since 2022 and has also served as a NZPA committee chairman and Region 7 (Southern) director. Outgoing president Chris Cahill did not seek … Read more

Civil Defence – Can’t ‘Drop Cover Hold’? You can still ShakeOut!

Source: NEMA Mobility or access issues needn’t be a barrier to staying safe in an earthquake, with ShakeOut participants being encouraged to do the drill in a way that works for them. ShakeOut 2025, New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi (evacuation), has attracted more than 730,000 sign-ups – the biggest turnout since 2019. … Read more

Xsolla Brings Exclusive Event To Thailand With Xsolla Connect Bangkok: A Global Games Industry Gathering

Source: Media Outreach Exclusive Event Brings Developers, Publishers, Investors, And Industry Leaders Together to Help Shape The Future Of Gaming BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, announces that Xsolla Connect Bangkok 2025 will debut on October 15, 2025, at the Mövenpick Hotel … Read more

Minister to US for defence, security meetings

Source: New Zealand Government Defence, GCSB and NZSIS Minister Judith Collins will this week travel to Washington DC to attend a range of defence and security meetings. “In a complex and deteriorating global environment, defence diplomacy that strengthens relationships and responds to new and emerging threats has never been more important,” Ms Collins says. While … Read more