Universities to focus on skills, innovation, growth

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making changes to New Zealand’s universities to give students the best possible opportunities – making sure they’re developing the skilled workforce New Zealand needs and driving cutting-edge research that powers economic growth. Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti today announced a package of initiatives to modernise the sector and … Read more

Skyborn secures all major contractors for Gennaker offshore wind farm

Source: Media Outreach HAMBURG, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 1 September 2025 – Preferred Supply Agreements (PSAs) have been awarded for supply of monopile foundations to EEW Special Pipe Construction GmbH, transition pieces to Dajin Heavy Industry, foundation transportation and installation to Seaway7 and inter-array cable supply and installation to the consortium of Boskalis and … Read more

Hang Lung Rolls Out 65th Anniversary Nationwide Promotions

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR and SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) announced its kick-off of the 65th anniversary celebration month, featuring extensive promotions across Hong Kong and eight cities in mainland China. Together with its … Read more

GEG Unveils New Office in Singapore Marking a Landmark Advance for its International Growth Strategy

Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – In a landmark move to deepen regional ties and expand its international footprint, Galaxy Entertainment Group (hereinafter as “GEG”) proudly announces the opening of a new overseas office in Singapore. This strategic initiative marks a new chapter in GEG’s growth trajectory … Read more

IVD Medical Holding (01931.HK) Acquires 20.31% Stake in GoFintech Quantum for HK$3.142 Billion, Building a New Frontier in the On-Chain Financial Ecosystem

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – IVD Medical (01931.HK) announced that on September 1, 2025, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Final Touch Ltd. (the “Purchaser”), entered into a sale and purchase agreement with the Vendor, pursuant to which the Purchaser has conditionally agreed to acquire, … Read more

Quality HealthCare Opens New Flagship Clinic in Prince’s Building

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS) has opened its new flagship clinic on the 6th floor of Prince’s Building in Central. Designed to support preventive care and everyday health, the new facility offers a calm, thoughtfully curated environment for customers and … Read more

The “Colorful Guizhou Style” once again swept the Washington Chinese Culture Festival, and the charm of Guizhou continuously attracts more followers from all over the world

Source: Media Outreach WASHINGTON, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – On August 30, 2025 (US time), the 23rd Washington “Chinese Culture Festival” themed on “Meeting China · Experiencing China” was grandly held at the Pennsylvania Avenue in the US capital, Washington, which lifted up its curtain with the solemn national anthems … Read more

Legislation – Foreign buyers’ policy change welcomed by realtors – Sotheby’s

Source: New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty A New Zealand real estate leader is applauding the Government’s decision to amend the ban on foreign property buyers. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today confirmed that foreign investors with an Active Investor Plus residency visa will now be able to buy or build one home in NZ, with a … Read more

Fatal crash, Paremata

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash in Paremata today. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Paremata Road and State Highway 59 at around 1.15pm. Despite the best efforts of those on the scene, the person sadly died before reaching hospital. The road remains open. … Read more

Oil spill, Taihape Road, Sherenden

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists on Taihape Road near Hastings should take extra care following an oil spill this afternoon. Police were alerted to the spill about 2pm. Grit has been put on the spill and temporary speed limit signs have been put in place. Anyone using the road should obey the traffic signs and … Read more

Energy – Equinor to participate in Ørsted Rights Issue

Source: Equinor 01 SEPTEMBER 2025 – Equinor has assessed the proposal put forward by the Board of Directors of Ørsted A/S on 11 August 2025 for a Rights Issue with pre-emptive rights for existing shareholders (the “Rights Issue”). Following dialogue with Ørsted, Equinor has decided to support the proposal to strengthen Ørsted’s balance sheet in response … Read more

Health – New campaign launches for Gambling Harm Awareness Week, exposing the tactics of the gambling industry

Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora is marking Gambling Harm Awareness Week (GHAW) with the launch of a bold new national campaign that shines a light on the tactics used by the gambling industry – and the impact these have on whānau across Aotearoa. Created by creative agency Mahi Tahi in collaboration with Te Rangihaeata … Read more

Retail Crime Taskforce in the Hutt Valley springs into action

Source: New Zealand Police The first day of spring was also the first day on duty for the Hutt Valley’s new Retail Crime Taskforce – and the last day of evading Police for a prolific offender they caught an hour after his offending file was sent through. Inspector Shaun Lingard, Area Prevention Manager for Hutt … Read more

September planned nightworks on the way for State Highway 2, Hutt Valley

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The first major works of the state highway summer maintenance programme are about to get underway in the Hutt Valley. Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says State Highway 2 through the Hutt Valley will have nighttime resurfacing works underway from mid-September to late October. “Our crews will be resurfacing sections … Read more

Computer says snow (and potential disruption for the south)

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Several more bouts of wintry weather are expected for the South Island this week, according to forecasts; raising the prospect of further highway closures and disruption for road users. Following a series of recent closures due to snowfall, the MetService says a front moving northward tomorrow (Tuesday) over the South … Read more

Aon Appoints Bonjay Koo as Enterprise Client Leader for South Korea

Source: Media Outreach SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced Bonjay Koo has been appointed Enterprise Client Leader, Asia Pacific in South Korea effective September 1. Bonjay Koo In this strategic role, Koo will be responsible for the … Read more

Serial spitter sent to court

Source: New Zealand Police Police have caught up with a serial spitter causing angst amongst several North Shore communities. Enquiries have continued into several incidents since June this year, as the unsavoury subject spiralled on social media. “We’ve been aware of discussion of this man’s actions across Devonport and Bayswater amongst locals recently,” Waitemata East … Read more

Arrest made after shots fired towards Police, Palmerston North

Source: New Zealand Police A man is in custody after two instances of gunshots being fired towards Police in Palmerston North in the past 48 hours. In two separate incidents, the shots were aimed at Police after they tried to stop suspicious vehicles. Superintendent Dion Bennett, Central District Commander, says Manawatu Police will not put … Read more

Yanguan Sets Guinness World Record for “Most People Drumming Together to Greet the Tide,” Building a Global Music Destination

Source: Media Outreach JIAXING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – On the morning of August 26, at the Tide-Watching Resort Park in Yanguan Ancient City – also known as the “Tides and Music Resort” – a large number of participants gathered to play African drums as they welcomed the surging Qiantang … Read more

Apartment consents lift in July 2025 – Stats NZ media and information release: Building consents issued: July 2025

Apartment consents lift in July 2025 – media release 1 September 2025 There were 33,879 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended July 2025, down 0.1 percent compared with the year ended July 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Stand-alone house consents rose 1.7 percent in the year … Read more

New Zealand and the Republic of Korea strengthen emergency management cooperation

Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) New Zealand and the Republic of Korea have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to strengthen international cooperation on emergency management says Director Civil Defence Emergency Management John Price. The agreement between New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Ministry of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of … Read more

Health and Employment – Rallies, marches, blood banks, food drives among patient safety strike activities – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora health workers will be out in the community as they down tools for two days of strikes this week over patient safety. More than 36,000 Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora will walk off the job … Read more

Prime Minister must act on Van Velden’s ERA interference – PSA

Source: PSA Prime Minister Christopher Luxon must take action on Minister for Workplace Relations Brooke Van Velden’s political interference in the Employment Relations Authority, says the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi. The call follows media reports today that Attorney-General Judith Collins spoke with Van Velden after the Minister said her four new appointees … Read more

Environment – Palm kernel imports skyrocketing as climate crisis worsens – Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is revealing that new data provided by Stats NZ shows that palm kernel imports for the first six months of 2025 are higher than they have been at any point in the last ten years. Greenpeace says this continues to undermine the ‘grass-fed’ claims made by Fonterra and other New Zealand meat and … Read more

Change announced for overseas investors

Source: New Zealand Government Coalition parties have agreed that overseas-based investors with a New Zealand investor residence visa will be allowed to buy a house here, to encourage more investment to grow the economy, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “The ban on foreigners buying residential housing will remain. However, the Government wants to bring additional … Read more

AIA Singapore engages Singapore Airlines Academy to redefine customer experience excellence and future-proof all its staff

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – Leading health insurance provider AIA Singapore today announced that it has engaged Singapore Airlines Academy, the training arm of Singapore Airlines, to develop a curated talent development program for AIA Singapore. This initiative will see AIA Singapore collaborating with Singapore Airlines Academy … Read more

Crash causing delays, Paremata Road

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised to avoid Paremata Road, following a crash near the intersection with State Highway 59 in Porirua. The single vehicle crash was reported at around 1:15pm. One person is in a serious condition. Motorists are asked to please avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police … Read more