Creature Comforts Veterinary Group opens Hong Kong Island’s first purpose-built Fear Free® 24-hour animal hospital

Source: Media Outreach East Island 24-Hour Animal Hospital spans 11,000 sq ft across two floors, offering Fear Free® design, advanced medicine, and affordable premium care with extended consultation hours. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 September 2025 – Creature Comforts Veterinary Group, with over 23 years of history in Hong Kong, proudly … Read more

Auckland Harbour Bridge protest: Plans shift to central Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Stefan Sagar, Relieving Waitematā District Commander: Police can advise that organisers of protest activity taking place in Auckland tomorrow have shifted locations due to unsafe weather conditions. Protest activity will now take place in central Auckland, between Aotea Square and Victoria Park. A Police operation will still … Read more

Rotorua operation succeeds in arrest of another anti-social bike rider

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant John Stapleford, Rotorua Road Policing Coordinator: Rotorua Police have made a further arrest in the operation to target illegal motorcycle anti-social road users. A 21-year-old was charged with reckless driving and will appear in the Rotorua District Court on Thursday 18 September. They were seen allegedly … Read more

Commercial fisher fined $15,000 for trawling marine reserve

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A commercial fisher who trawled in a marine reserve has been fined $15,000.  Kelly Gavin Scoles (37) appeared for sentence through audio visual link at Kaikohe District Court today on one charge under the Marine Reserves Act and one under the Fisheries Act, following a successful prosecution by the … Read more

Hong Kong Lab Zentrogene Cracks Twin DNA Code; Gender Mystery Solved for Moms Worldwide

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 September 2025 – Zentrogene Laboratory, an international genetic testing institution based in Hong Kong (under Sanai Health Industry Group 01889.HK), announced the launch of its ‘Y Precision’ testing technology based on Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). This locally developed innovation in Hong Kong addresses longstanding … Read more

2nd GTI Forum on Digital Intelligence Convenes in Hong Kong Forging Global Consensus to Advance Inclusive AI Development

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 September 2025 – The 2nd GTI Forum on Digital Intelligence was held in Hong Kong under the theme “Openness, Sharing, Cooperation: Advancing Al Development”. The event brought together Li Zhen, Vice Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State … Read more

SUNeVision Marks Double Triumph at UNSDG Achievement Awards Hong Kong 2025

Source: Media Outreach The Only Data Centre Provider Recognised for Exemplary Performance in Sustainable Organisation and Green Energy Initiative HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 September 2025 – SUNeVision Holdings Ltd. (“SUNeVision”; SEHK: 1686), the largest data centre provider in Hong Kong and the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited … Read more

New accommodation a collaborative success

Source: New Zealand Government A joint effort to build new accommodation in Buller using local labour, local procurement and local businesses has been warmly welcomed by Regional Development Minister Shane Jones. Mr Jones officially opened the 10 units at Reefton Campground today. The units are the result of a partnership between Buller District Council, Development … Read more

State Highway 6 Spooners Saddle to close for forestry storm recovery works

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Three weeks of daytime road closures are on the cards for State Highway 6 at Spooners Saddle. Daytime road closures and a local road detour will be in place on weekdays, 7:30 am to 5 pm from Monday, 22 September to Friday, 10 October. The highway will be fully open outside these … Read more

Major Content Update ‘Unconditional Love Phase 1’ Arrives in Persona5: The Phantom X

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 September 2025 – Persona 5: The Phantom X has officially released Version 2.0, titled “Unconditional Love Phase 1.” This significant update introduces a wealth of new content, including a brand-new main story chapter, a new playable Phantom Thief, a new palace, a new area … Read more

Heritage – Honouring New Zealand’s service in Malaya and Malaysia

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage A national commemoration will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington at 11am on Tuesday 16 September 2025, to honour the service and sacrifice of New Zealanders who served in military operations in Malaya and Malaysia between 1948 and 1966. “At least 4,000 New Zealanders served in … Read more

Arts – Four cash grants awarded to support local writers

Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc (NZSA) The 2025 Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc (NZSA) Research Grants have been awarded to four writers in Aotearoa. The $5,000 grants support local writers who wish … Read more

Aviation – Unlicensed helicopter flights lead to conviction – CAA

Source: New Zealand Civil Aviation 12 September 2025 – A helicopter pilot has been convicted for flying without a license or certificate and obstruction. The defendant had, since early 2020, advertised and undertaken paid scenic flights around the Alexandra and Clyde area of the South Island without an Air Operator’s Certificate and without the correct … Read more

United Terra Enterprises PLC Announces Closing of USD 150 Million Senior Notes

Source: Media Outreach SCHAAN LIECHTENSTEIN – EQS Newswire – 12 September 2025 – United Terra Enterprises PLC (“UTP”) announced today the closing and issuance on September 10, 2025 of USD 150 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due September 10, 2030 (“Notes”), in a private offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of … Read more

Additional two youths charged with murder after death of Kaea Karauria

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Dave De Lange: Hawke’s Bay Police have charged an additional two youths with murder following the homicide investigation into the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria. The two youths are 16-years-old and will both appear in Napier Youth Court later today. This follows a 15-year-old being charged with … Read more

Safer journeys on SH1/29 – Piarere roundabout now complete

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency One of Waikato’s most anticipated intersection upgrades is complete, with work wrapped up at the new 60-metre roundabout in Piarere. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) began construction to upgrade the existing T-intersection of SH1 and SH29 in January 2024, following consistent community calls for a safer solution. NZTA Acting … Read more

Privacy and sharing location information for faster emergency responses

Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog Sometimes it’s critical to get information to people who want to help. But how do we balance great uses of personal information with strong protections for people’s privacy? In August 2025 emergency services got access to device location information (DLI), a new way to find and help people … Read more

Work-based learning provision funding

Source: Tertiary Education Commission On this page: Overview of the changes to work-based learning What is work-based learning? Work-based learning is a unique part of the vocational education and training sector. Not all learning completed by employed people is work-based learning. In work-based learning: Learners study mainly in the workplace with provider-supported self-directed learning. Learners … Read more

Update 7 – Critical incident, Waitomo

Source: New Zealand Police The scene examination of the camping areas believed to have been used by Tom Phillips and his children is nearing completion today. The investigation team is continuing to work at pace with poor weather forecast for the next few days. They are working through areas of dense bush and difficult terrain … Read more

Police on the beat in Henderson

Source: New Zealand Police Police have launched Auckland’s first suburban beat team, which began patrolling the Henderson CBD this week. This marks the second beat team for the country’s largest policing region, focused on increasing police visibility and engagement in one of West Auckland’s bustling CBDs. The Henderson Beat Team was formally introduced to the … Read more

Durra brand Tahina recalled due to possible Salmonella

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Aldiery???s Mediterranean Market Limited in its recall of a batch of Durra brand Tahina due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Durra brand Tahina (800g) with a best-before date of 06/04/2027 and a batch marking of Lot No. 78 is affected by this … Read more

Putting Patients First: Modernising health workforce regulation: Summary of submissions

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 12 September 2025 Regulating the health workforce is essential to ensuring that health practitioners are qualified, competent and provide safe care. The Government is reviewing how we can modernise health workforce regulation to better support patients and providers. The focus is on how changes to regulation can … Read more

Health workforce regulations to put patients first

Source: New Zealand Government Patients will get faster access to care under new changes to modernise health workforce regulation, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Outdated and bureaucratic red tape is holding back our health workforce and keeping patients waiting too long for care,” Mr Brown says. “These changes are about putting patients first. By streamlining … Read more

Boots stay on the ground in Nelson Tasman

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing an additional funding boost of $300,000 to support the ongoing clean-up work in the Tasman district resulting from the significant rainfall events in June and July 2025. “Enhanced Taskforce Green programme was activated in July, enabling MSD to employ local job seekers to assist farmers and growers … Read more

Police cracking down on hunters without permission, Wairarapa

Source: New Zealand Police Wairarapa Police would like to remind the public that trespassing on private land to hunt is illegal and carries consequences. Police take reports of people shooting from the roadside, poaching, and spotlighting on farmland and forestry blocks very seriously and participating in such activities could cost you your firearms licence. Wairarapa … Read more

Whakamanawa Social Service Providers conference

Source: New Zealand Government I am honoured to be here today in my capacity as Minister for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, and Minister for Children.  I want to acknowledge:  My Parliamentary colleague, the Hon Marama Davidson. The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention, Chief Executive, Emma Powell, Deputy Chief Executive Benesia … Read more

Regional GIS Conference showcases innovation and student research at EIT

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 8 minutes ago A regional Geographical Information Systems (GIS) conference hosted at EIT’s Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale showcased how geospatial tools are being used to address environmental, planning, and infrastructure challenges across the region. Organised by the New Zealand ESRI Users Group (NZEUG) in partnership with Eagle Technology, the … Read more