Amazing Thailand Grand Privileges for Family Tourists This August to September 2025

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to introduce the “Amazing Grand Privilege in Amazing Summer Family Month” campaign, part of the Grand Privileges – 2 BY 4 Global Campaign under the vibrant “Thai’d Up This Summer” theme. Running throughout … Read more

SafetySam Unveils WORKSafe Greta Safety Boot

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – SafetySam, Singapore’s provider of safety solutions and workwear, is proud to announce a new product launch—the WORKSafe Greta Safety Boot. Born from Craftsmanship, Built for the Field Known as “Generally Resistant Enough To Anything”, the Greta boot is a rugged innovation designed … Read more

Groundbreaking New Campaign Unveiled for Colgate Optic White Purple Featuring K-Pop Icon IU, Redefining Oral Care as a Beauty Essential

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – Colgate-Palmolive has launched a new campaign for Colgate Optic White Purple, starring global K-Pop idol and beauty icon, IU. This marks the first time a Korean celebrity has been engaged for a Colgate campaign of this scale, strategically associating oral care within … Read more

Trend Micro Launches Agentic SIEM to Herald New Era of Proactive Security

Source: Media Outreach AI-based offering will help make alert overload a thing of the past for SecOps teams HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced new agentic AI technology designed to solve the traditional pain points associated … Read more

Universities – Cutting-edge healthcare technology to showcase in heart of South Auckland – U0A

Post navigation Archives Source: University of Auckland (UoA) NZ’s medical technology innovation hub, Medtech-iQ Aotearoa holding showcase in heart of South Auckland. New Zealand’s medical technology innovation hub, Medtech-iQ Aotearoa will hold an inaugural showcase in the heart of South Auckland this month. MedTech Explorer will be an interactive showcase of MedTech innovations – from life-saving medical devices … Read more

BJAK 8.8 Mega Giveaway Awards RM500,000 In Prizes, Including A BYD Seal Electric Car

Source: Media Outreach A Simple Insurance Quote Turns Into a RM180,000 Electric Car Prize. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – BJAK has concluded its 8.8 Mega Giveaway, awarding prizes worth over RM500,000 to lucky participants nationwide, including the grand prize of a BYD Seal electric car worth over RM180,000. … Read more

Health and Employment – Te Whatu Ora nurses begin local strikes on Monday

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Exhausted Te Whatu Ora nurses will begin several local strikes on Monday in response to their concerns about staff shortages continuing to go unaddressed, NZNO says. The actions by Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) members follow a 24-hour nationwide strike by more than 36,000 Te Whatu … Read more

Legal Issues – IHC welcomes Supreme Court decision confirming unfair detention for intellectually disabled man

Source: IHC IHC welcomes today’s Supreme Court decision that has confirmed the human rights of a man (‘J’) locked away for half of his life have been breached. J has an intellectual disability and autism, has been detained under the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act since 2006. The Court of Appeal acknowledged J’s … Read more

Justice Issues – Sensible Sentencing Trust calls for minimum non-parole sentences for Coward’s Punches

Source: Sensible Sentencing Trust 15 August 2025 – The Sensible Sentencing Trust has today called on the Government to refresh its recent Cowards Punch law announcement with meaningful reform as had been achieved in multiple Australian States – rather than a tough-sounding headline with no actual teeth. SST National Spokesperson, Louise Parsons today said: “While … Read more

Environment – ECAN study confirms Canterbury nitrate issue escalating – Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is calling on Environment Canterbury (ECan) to put an end to dairy expansion on the plains, following new data that shows nitrate contamination worsening in the region. ECan’s latest Annual Ground Water Quality Survey released this week shows that nitrate-nitrogen contamination is worsening across 62% of groundwater wells, while 18% show no change in … Read more

Police and DOC working together to find sea lion killers

Source: New Zealand Police Ōamaru Police and the Department of Conservation (DOC) are executing a joint investigation into the cruel shooting of three endangered sea lions at Waitaki River on Saturday 9 August. Two of the sea lions died, and a third wounded sea lion sadly had to be euthanised. Local iwi were notified of … Read more

Arrest made, bikes seized in ongoing operation cracking down on illegal trail bike usage

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant John Stapleford:  Rotorua Police arrested a man in Glenhome yesterday morning, after he failed to stop for Police when signalled for dangerous driving in the Mangakakahi area. The man was seen by Police driving a trail bike recklessly on Biak Street and has fled when signalled by … Read more

Sick leopard seal sadly put to sleep

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  15 August 2025 The uncommon Antarctic visitor was first seen last Thursday on Taylors Mistake beach and spent most of this week resting on Sumner Beach. Department of Conservation Senior Biodiversity Ranger Mailee Stanbury says the young female leopard seal was unwell and in declining condition. “It’s unusual for a … Read more

Name release – Fatal Police shooting, Bryndwr, Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Police can now release the name of the woman who died after she was shot by Police at a Christchurch address on Wednesday night. She was 53-year-old Te Arohanui Pohio, who resided at the address in Bryndwr. Our thoughts remain with her … Read more

New offence for demonstrations outside homes

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is introducing a new offence for engaging in disruptive demonstrations outside private homes, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The public’s ability to demonstrate is a cornerstone of our free and democratic society. It is a key way for citizens to express themselves and engage in political activity.  “However, in … Read more

ASMALLWORLD Launches New Membership Tier and New Global Strategic Airline Partner

Source: Media Outreach ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 15 August 2025 – ASMALLWORLD AG announces the arrival of its Advantage Membership, an exclusive new tier within its membership portfolio, together with the launch of its newest global airline partner, Cathay Pacific. Designed for travellers looking for premium travel benefits, while earning air miles to … Read more

Advocacy – National Day of Action for Palestine – Tomorrow – Saturday 16 August – PSNA

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   In more than 25 centres around the country, New Zealanders will be rallying and marching tomorrow in a National Day of Action for Palestine. (See event details below)   “We will be marching to demand our government sanction Israel and hold it to account for the mass starvation … Read more

National War Memorial awarded status of National Historic Landmark

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “I am delighted to announce that the National War Memorial at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park has been made a National Historic Landmark of Aotearoa New Zealand,” says Secretary for Culture and Heritage Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae. “Receiving this recognition for our country’s National War Memorial is incredibly significant, and … Read more

KiwiRail settlement with Hyundai

Source: New Zealand Government KiwiRail and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard have reached a full and final settlement on the cancelled Project iReX ferries, KiwiRail confirmed today. “The net $144 million final settlement payment is to cover the costs incurred by Hyundai and its global suppliers, and that is only fair as the decision to cancel Project … Read more

Banking and Finance – ASB drops mortgage rates

Source: ASB  ASB has today reduced four of its fixed home lending rates, including some of its most popular terms. ASB’s Executive General Manager Personal Banking Adam Boyd says “We’ve got tens of thousands of customers due to refix onto lower rates in 2025, and we know any rate reduction is going to help these … Read more

Drainage works and road rebuild planned for State Highway 1 at Kuku

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Improvements and road repairs are coming for State Highway 1 between Manakau and Ōhau later this month. Nightworks will be underway south of Kuku East Road, on Sunday to Thursday nights 8 pm to 4:30 am, from Sunday, 24 August to Thursday, 18 September. Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says … Read more

A new approach for road maintenance and night closures on State Highway 58

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A new way of managing road maintenance is about to be trialled on one of Wellington’s key state highways – State Highway 58, between Hutt Valley and Transmission Gully. Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says the highway carries around 20,000 vehicles daily, and is currently the site of ongoing works … Read more

Burglars caught out on the job

Source: New Zealand Police Two alleged burglars who broke into a vacant restaurant have bitten off more than they could chew after being caught in the act. At about 2.47am, Police were alerted to a possible break-in at a commercial premises on Beach Road. Senior Sergeant Tony Turner, Auckland City Police, says a nearby security … Read more

Woman charged in relation to death in Awakeri

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Lew Warner, District Manager Criminal Investigations. A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Awakeri yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to a property on State Highway 30 at around 4:30pm after reports of a serious assault. Despite medical attention, sadly the … Read more

Ngamotu Road closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police Ngamotu Road, Rerewhakaaitu, Rotorua, will be closed for some time following a single vehicle crash that occurred around 5.30am. Indications are that there are serious injuries. Ngamoto Road is closed between Gavin and Okahu Roads, and motorists are asked to avoid the area. ENDS MIL OSI

Update: Fatal Police shooting, Bryndwr, Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: A scene examination is ongoing after Police shot two people at a Christchurch address on Wednesday night. A man remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital following the shooting on Clyde Road in Christchurch. He underwent surgery yesterday afternoon. In … Read more

Fatal crash, SH 5, Whakarewarewa

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died after a petrol tanker rolled on State Highway 5 near Whakarewarewa around 2 am this morning. The highway remains closed with diversions in place at the northern and southern ends of SH5. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene and contractors will be clearing debris and … Read more