VinFast and MUFG Bank partner up over a $100 million Green Loan facility

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – VinFast has secured a USD 100 million Green Loan facility from MUFG Bank, Ltd., to be used for VinFast’s development and international expansion strategy. The loan marks the beginning of a long-term relationship between the parties, demonstrative of the commitment of both … Read more

Amnesty International – $9000 youth award available for best human rights idea

Source: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND 25 September 2025 – The Gary Ware Legacy Award is a funding programme from Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand, designed to empower young people with a passion for protecting and promoting human rights. The award has been offered annually since 2020 and is available for people under the age … Read more

Two arrested following violent assault

Source: New Zealand Police Two people have been arrested and charged following a violent assault outside a Pukekohe supermarket last week. At about 12.30pm on 19 September, the victim and his family were in a supermarket carpark when two people approached him. Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says the two alleged … Read more

More diagnostics tests and faster answers for Kiwis

Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand will deliver an additional 75,000 diagnostic procedures this year through its $65 million Diagnostic Improvement Plan, aimed at reducing wait times for critical diagnostic procedures such as MRI scans, colonoscopies, and colposcopies, Health Minister Simeon Brown says “It is estimated that approximately 40,000 New Zealanders are waiting longer … Read more

Information sought in ongoing investigation, Raumanga

Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are appealing for information about suspicious activity in an ongoing investigation into a fire at a Raumanga property on Wednesday. Police were called to the address on Raumanga Valley Road at around 6.20am. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says upon further investigation the fire is being treated … Read more

Action needed as GDP falls faster and further than expected

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney is saying that new GDP data released by Statistics New Zealand demonstrates the scale of the problems in the economy, and the desperate need for economic policy change. “The economy fell 0.9% last quarter. The Reserve Bank forecast a 0.3% fall, and the Treasury had previously … Read more

First Responders – Large vegetation fires in Canterbury last week caused by strong winds that fanned embers from burn piles

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking the public to be vigilant after embers from burn piles caused large vegetation fires last week. Fire and Emergency Community Risk Manager Dean Harker says investigations into two vegetation fires, which broke out last Wednesday at Southbridge and Springfield, are now complete. … Read more

Appointments – New leadership for Gibbston Valley Wines

Source: Gibbston Valley Wines Gibbston Valley Wines has today announced the departure of its long-standing Chief Executive Officer, Greg Hunt. After two decades with the leading wine brand, restaurant, luxury lodge and spa owned by Phil Griffith and family, Hunt has concluded his role at Gibbston Valley to spend more time with family, following the … Read more

Greenpeace – Luxon Govt joins Trump’s Climate Stupidity Club – Russel Norman

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa Executive Director Russel Norman says, “We have just seen Donald Trump embarrass himself at the United Nations by claiming that climate change is not real, while the world watched with a mixture of ridicule and horror. With this decision on oil and gas exploration, Shane Jones and Christopher Luxon have signed up … Read more

Environment – Real solutions NOT toxic pollution: Day of action against incinerators

Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa Zero Waste Aotearoa will call on the Ministry for the Environment to embrace real solutions to waste and climate change, not toxic pollution from incineration as part of an international day of action on Tuesday 30 September. “We have to create the kind of future we want right now, where we … Read more

Huawei Releases the ISP/MSP Business Success Driven by RAMS White Paper

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – During HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, Huawei released the ISP/MSP Business Success Driven by RAMS White Paper at the summit themed “Powering the ISP/MSP Industry with All Intelligence and Resilience.” The white paper introduces the RAMS framework—ROI, Availability, Maintenance, and Security, aiming to … Read more

Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025 Opens with a Historic Celebration

Source: Media Outreach Founders and top executives from the world’s leading luxury watch brands united for an unprecedented evening celebrating horological culture, the largest luxury watch event in Southeast Asia. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – Siam Paragon reaffirms its position as Thailand’s premier luxury watch destination, showcasing the country’s … Read more

Apical Joins Industry Leaders to Launch Aceh Sustainable Palm Oil Working Group

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – Apical joins leading industry players and Yayasan Inisiatif Dagang Hijau (YIDH), the local foundation established by IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative, to launch the Aceh Sustainable Palm Oil Working Group, a collaboration to advance sustainable palm oil production across Aceh province, … Read more

Meat the G.O.A.T

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Queue long intro and eventually getting to the point. You don’t need to be genius to work out that food equals happiness. Just try sparking up a conversation with someone who hasn’t eaten in a couple hours, and you might be on the receiving end of a ‘H-angry’ (anger lead by hunger) … Read more

PROPEL with Singlife Receives Two Awards at the IIC Asia Awards 2025

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – PROPEL with Singlife, the one-stop shared services hub for financial advisory (FA) firms, added two more awards to its record at the IIC Asia Awards 2025 (“the Awards”). The Technology Integration Excellence Award and the Operational Excellence Pioneer Award recognise PROPEL’s contributions … Read more

Preventing Network Failures Could Save Asia Pacific Businesses Billions Annually, findings by Expereo

Source: Media Outreach 50% of Asia Pacific businesses have been forced to urgently re-evaluate their tech infrastructure following a wave of high-profile IT outages. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – Network instability is taking a serious toll on businesses in Asia Pacific (APAC), with over 50% reporting revenue losses of US$5 … Read more

Low levels of rubbish on West Coast beaches

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  25 September 2025 Marine ranger Don Neale has been running surveys at West Coast marine reserves since 2022, to measure the impact rubbish is having in our marine environment over time. Don says there is more rubbish in the sites he monitors which are closer to townships and settlements, but … Read more

Mission number 2025: Olymptrade is Supporting Indonesians in need

Source: Media Outreach KINGSTOWN, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – Olymptrade, a global trading platform, launched a charity campaign in Cipanas, Indonesia, to support those who are often overlooked: elderly people living in poverty and without family assistance. This isn’t just a vague plan, but real, direct … Read more

Swiss-Belhotel International wins Corporate Excellence Award

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – Swiss-Belhotel International, a global hospitality management group, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Corporate Excellence Award at the prestigious Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2025. [From left] Sarjit Singh, Senior Advisor, Deloitte & Touche LLP and APEA 2025 Jury … Read more

Update: Serious crash: Victoria Street, Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, Acting Auckland City District Commander: At 5.40am Emergency services attended a two-vehicle crash on Victoria Street, Auckland Central. At this point in our enquiries, we have established a vehicle has been traveling at high speed on Victoria Street West. It has continued down the hill … Read more

Weather News – Showers, westerlies, and kōwhai in bloom – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 25th – Monday 29th September – The first week of the spring school holidays comes to an end and showers continue as fast-moving fronts pass over today (Thursday) and Friday.  These fronts build a line of heavy showers, with the risk of thunderstorms for the South Island, and hail about … Read more

Massive new water storage for Northland

Source: New Zealand Government Horticulture and job opportunities in Northland will get a major boost with the completion of Te Waihekeora Reservoir, a large water storage project south of Dargaville. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones officially opened the 3.3 million cubic metre reservoir’s opening at Te Kōpuru today. “Northland is … Read more

Proposed changes to the Animal Products Notice: National Microbiological Database Programme

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) wants your feedback on proposed changes to the Animal Products Notice: National Microbiological Database Programme. The notice supplements the requirements of the Animal Product Regulations 2021 and sets requirements for microbiological sampling and testing of animal material and animal products … Read more

Green light for Army communications upgrade

Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Army is set to receive a suite of hi-tech digital communications devices and systems to help it protect our country and our people, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. “In a volatile global environment with rapid technological change, it is imperative our soldiers are combat capable, lethal, deployable … Read more

First Responders – Saving lives this Daylight Saving – check you have working smoke alarms in the right places

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand When the clocks spring forward this weekend make that a reminder to check your smoke alarms are working and in the right places. “Working smoke alarms give you the best chance to survive a fire,” Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Community Education Manager Tom Ronaldson says. “Fire moves fast. … Read more

Health Policy – Dental Roadshow Finds “Neglected” Under-18s Service, “Nationwide Crisis” in Oral Health

Source: Dental for All A national roadshow on access to dental care sets off on its final trip next week – and has confirmed longstanding concerns about barriers to dental care across the country. Advocacy group Dental for All – backed by dentists, oral health therapists, unions, and frontline service providers – begins a final … Read more

Chief Ombudsman publishes OIA and LGOIMA complaints information for January to June 2025

Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Chief Ombudsman John Allen has published his half-yearly data on Official Information Act (OIA) and Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) complaints. The data covers the number of complaints received under each Act from 1 January to 30 June 2025, as well as the number of complaints completed … Read more