NZ-AU: Wyloo announces sale of interest in Neo Performance Materials Inc.

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On 9 October 2025, Wyloo Consolidated Investments Pty Ltd sold, through a block trade over the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange, 8,275,311 common shares (19.89 per cent) in Neo Performance Materials Inc. (“Neo”) for an aggregate price of C$165,506,220 (equivalent to A$180,101,678) or … Read more

NZ-AU: Vast Announces Successful Closing of US$3.5 Million Convertible Notes

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vast Renewables (“Vast” or the “Company”) (OTC:VSTTF), a leading Australian on-demand renewable energy and clean fuels platform, today announced it has successfully closed the placement of US$3.5 million of convertible notes with two of its largest and longest-standing investors, Nabors Industries and Canberra Airport Group. … Read more

XCoffee Launches the Region’s First AI-Powered Smart Robotic Beverage

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – XCoffee, a Singapore-based beverage technology company, unveiled the latest evolution of its AI-powered smart robotic beverage, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and quality in automated coffee and tea preparation across the region. Revolutionizing the Coffee and Tea Experience. XCoffee serving both hot … Read more

Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: June 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release

Tatauranga umanga Māori – Statistics on Māori businesses: June 2025 quarter – information release 10 October 2025 Tatauranga umanga Māori — Statistics on Māori businesses: June 2025 quarter presents information on one subset of Māori businesses that contribute to our country’s economy. This release includes data on Māori authorities and related businesses. It does not … Read more

G-DRAGON and the Concert-Cation Fever Ignite Hanoi, As Vietnam Shines on the Global Music Festival Map

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – This November, Hanoi is set to become more than just a destination for Vietnamese music fans. The city will turn into the emotional center of Asia as K-pop’s “King” G-DRAGON brings his 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] to 8Wonder Ocean City. The … Read more

NZ-AU: Nova Minerals Secures Land Use for Antimony Refinery at Port MacKenzie as it Targets the Production of Military-Spec Antimony in 2026/27

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Anchorage Alaska, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) ) is pleased to announce that it has secured a land use permit for 42.81 acres of commercial industrial zoned land (Figures 1 and 3) near to the critical Port MacKenzie … Read more

SLiquid Launches First Liquid-cooled CDU Tailored for the Southeast Asian Market, Powering Regional Digital Development

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – From October 8–9, 2025, DATA CENTRE WORLD—the largest data center event in Asia—was held in Singapore. SLiquid Global DataCenter (Singapore) PTE. LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “SLiquid”), an emerging company specializing in data center solutions with a core focus on liquid cooling … Read more

Young adult expats twice as likely to face mental health struggles – and four times as likely to turn to AI support

Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – AXA Global Healthcare’s new Mind Health Report reveals a generational divide in how expats experience and manage their mental wellbeing. The fifth edition of the report shows that while older expats lean on their resilience and life experience, younger expats are … Read more

IUCN and APRIL launch five-year collaboration to advance conservation science in Indonesia and beyond

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and APRIL Group, a member of the RGE group of companies, today announced a five-year strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening conservation science and applying evidence-based solutions to improving biodiversity outcomes in Indonesia and around … Read more

NHG Health and DFI Retail Group Collaborate to Empower Holistic Wellness in Asia

Source: Media Outreach DFI Retail Group (the ‘Group’) is a leading Asian retailer, driven by its purpose to ‘Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments’. At 30 June 2025, the Group and its associates operated over 7,500 outlets and employed over 83,000 people. The Group had total annual revenue in 2024 of US$24.9 billion … Read more

Interest sought for new Drury hospital site

Source: New Zealand Government The first step towards building a new hospital in South Auckland has been taken, with the procurement process underway from today to secure land in Drury for a major new health precinct, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Health New Zealand will today begin the procurement process to secure land in Drury … Read more

Relax, Refresh, and Recharge at Amari Bangsaen – a New Coastal Escape Just Outside Bangkok

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – Amari Bangsaen, the newly launched hotel by ONYX Hospitality Group—a leading hospitality company in Southeast Asia managing hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences—has received a warm welcome since its opening in June. Rapidly emerging as a favoured destination for short … Read more

Police continue to appeal for information on missing man Jayleb-Che

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing the search for missing Rotorua man Jayleb-Che, but have serious concerns for his welfare. The 36-year-old has been missing since Tuesday 30 September, and Police have been combing the area where he was last known to be. “We’ve had good tips from the public, but sadly nothing that … Read more

Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2025 Q3)

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2025 3rd quarter review of the ixCrypto Index Series. The constituent changes will be implemented on the effective date of 17th October 2025 (Friday). The results of the constituent review and exchange review are … Read more

Arrest made after armed restaurant robbery, Hamilton

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man for the robbery of a Hamilton restaurant on Father’s Day. Staff at Smith & McKenzie Steak House restaurant in Chartwell were preparing for a busy day ahead when three people arrived in a stolen vehicle at around 11.20am on 7 September. Two heavily disguised offenders went … Read more

Lee Kum Kee Global Culinary Immersion Programme Debuts in Bhutan

Source: Media Outreach Collaboration with Bhutan’s National De-suung Skilling Programme for Youth Empowerment THIMPHU, BHUTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – Lee Kum Kee Sauce (“Lee Kum Kee”), the global leader in Asian sauces and condiments, is excited to announce the debut of its Global Culinary Immersion Programme (the Programme) in Bhutan. … Read more

Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge Partners with Royal University of Agriculture to Drive Youth-Led Climate Solutions

Source: Media Outreach PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – The Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge, an initiative by philanthropist Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, has partnered with the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA) to inspire and equip Cambodian youth to develop impactful, community-based climate solutions. Guided by his belief that … Read more

NZ and Singapore launch Strategic Food Partnership & AOTES conclusion

Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand-Singapore trade relationship has been bolstered with the launch of a Strategic Food Partnership and the conclusion of Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies, Minister of Agriculture, and Trade and Investment, Todd McClay announced today. “New Zealand is a trusted and reliable partner for Singapore,” Mr McClay says. “The … Read more

Serious crash, Clover Park

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash in Clover Park this afternoon. Just before 3pm, Police were called to a report of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian on Dawson Road. One person has been transported to hospital in a critical condition. Motorists are being advised of road closures in … Read more

Government backs Cyclone Tam caulerpa seaweed clean-up in Northland

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has awarded $129,000 to Northland Regional Council to help cover the cost of removing seaweed that washed up on the region’s beaches during Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam in April, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says. “The $129,000 grant is drawn from the recently established emergency waste funding,” Ms Simmonds says.  “In … Read more

Youth lands in Court following stolen car incident

Source: New Zealand Police A stolen vehicle has landed a teenager in court following a combined effort from Police and the public. At about 4.45pm on Wednesday, a Whangārei woman reported her vehicle stolen after visiting friends in Dargaville. Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander, Inspector Maria Nordstrom, says officers quickly located the stolen car, but the driver … Read more

Auckland Police shut down large-scale cannabis grow operation

Source: New Zealand Police A man is facing charges after police seized over 500kgs of cannabis, during a series of search warrants executed throughout Auckland City West on Thursday 9 October. Additionally, police located a significant amount of cash, MDMA and Ketamine. The search warrants were part of Police’s continued effort to crack down on … Read more

Civil Defence – Are New Zealanders overconfident about emergency readiness? New survey suggests we’re “working backwards”

Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) New Zealanders know more and more about the hazards they live alongside – but the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)’s Annual Preparedness survey (attached) suggests they’re not taking steps to prepare themselves and their whānau. NEMA’s annual survey monitors how prepared New Zealanders are for emergencies, and how they … Read more

Agenda for November 2025 Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC) meeting

Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC) will be considering at its upcoming meeting on 13 and 14 November 2025. Applications Nivolumab (branded as OPDIVO), for people with bladder cancer The Committee will discuss an application for the funding of nivolumab with cisplatin chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of unresectable … Read more

Hang Lung Properties’ Malls Deliver Strong Performance During National Day Golden Week

Source: Media Outreach Chinese Mainland Tenant Sales and Footfall Achieve Double-Digit Growth Hong Kong Footfall Shows Steady Uptick HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00101) (“Hang Lung” or the “Company”) today announced strong preliminary operational results from its properties in … Read more

Judicial appointments announced

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced several High Court and Environment Court appointments. The appointees will sit in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington. Those appointed are:  Owen Paulsen  Justice Paulsen, currently an Associate High Court Judge, becomes a High Court Judge. He graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Laws … Read more

New deal deepens NZ-Singapore partnership

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong have launched the New Zealand-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in Auckland today. “Singapore is one of our closest partners. As small states, it’s important we work side-by-side to keep trade open, strengthen security, and defend the rules-based order,” Mr Luxon says. … Read more