Watsons Launches Exclusive IP “The Watsons Family” Across Asia to Drive Customer Engagement & Brand Loyalty

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – Watsons, AS Watson Group’s flagship health and beauty brand, announces the exclusive launch of “The Watsons Family” – an innovative and vibrant character-driven intellectual property (IP) created to revolutionise customer engagement across Asia. This creative initiative introduces 16 unique characters, … Read more

Fatal crash: Ellerslie

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Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Ellerslie earlier this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash was reported on Main Highway at 3.37pm. Sadly, a female occupant from one of the vehicles died at the scene despite assistance from emergency services. An occupant from the second vehicle suffered … Read more

VinFast Philippines, V-Green, and Green GSM Philippines seal strategic partnership with BDO Unibank to drive e-mobility in the Philippines

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Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – As the electric mobility sector gains momentum across Southeast Asia,VinFast Auto Philippines Inc. (VinFast Philippines), a fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer; V-Green Charging Station Development Philippines Inc. (V-Green), a pioneer in EV charging infrastructure; and Green and Smart Mobility Philippines Inc. … Read more

Road closed – SH2, Remutaka Hill Road

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Source: New Zealand Police Remutaka Hill Road is closed due to a high wind warning. The closure of the road is required for safety and won’t be reopened until winds ease. Motorists are advised to add extra time to their journey, as the alternative routes are State Highway 3 / Te Ahu a Turanga or … Read more

First Responders – Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews respond to multiple fires across Canterbury region

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are battling eight vegetation fires across the Canterbury region. Strong winds across the region are fanning fires and the public are being asked to check burn piles are extinguished. Fire and Emergency crews are working to bring a large vegetation fire in Southbridge under … Read more

Fire and Emergency – King’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers from Oxford, Fox Glacier, Matatā, and Taihape were presented with their Royal Honours by Governor-General the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington today. “These four recipients have dedicated years to supporting their communities to become stronger, safer, and more … Read more

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Returns to Singapore from 7–13 October with More Days and More Ways to Save

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Source: Media Outreach Entering its third year, the event continues to grow, giving Prime members in Singapore early access to savings across thousands of products, from categories such astoys, babies, electronics, and home & kitchen. Customers can get a head start on their holiday shopping with some of Amazon’s best deals of the season, with … Read more

Police call for information in ‘cowardly’ aggravated robbery

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Source: New Zealand Police Whangārei detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in investigating a cowardly aggravated robbery late last month. Police would like to speak to two men featured in footage after the victim was left with facial injuries following the ordeal. Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, of Whangārei CIB, says the victim was approached at … Read more

Have your say on proposed speed limit change – SH3 Hāwera north

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency is seeking public feedback on a proposed speed limit change for a section of State Highway 3 (SH3) in Hāwera. The proposal is to change the speed limit to 60 km/h on SH3 from just north of Kerry Road to just north of Fantham Street. This 1km … Read more

Serious crash: Main Highway, Ellerslie

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Main Highway in Ellerslie this afternoon. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 3.37pm, near the busy intersection with Ellerslie-Panmure Highway. At this early stage we can advise that one person has been critically injured and another person seriously injured. A section of … Read more

Families to get extra help with ECE costs

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Source: New Zealand Government From the start of next month tens of thousands of households will get extra help with the cost of early childhood education (ECE) thanks to the expansion of FamilyBoost, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Legislation expanding the ECE support scheme passed through its final stages in Parliament today. “I am delighted … Read more

Politics and Policy – Former Prime Ministers and young MPs unite at Parliament for launch of “Tomorrow Together”, a call for better long-term decision-making in Aotearoa

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Source: WEAll Aotearoa New Zealand On Wednesday 17 September, Tomorrow Together, an initiative of WEAll Aotearoa, is unveiling a national discussion document at Parliament, asking Kiwis how our country can get better at long-term decision-making, to ensure fairness for future generations. Hosted by the youngest Members of Parliament across the political spectrum (National, Labour, Te Pāti Māori, and … Read more

Linyi enterprises link e-commerce trade future at South Korea fair

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Source: Media Outreach SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – Linyi in Shandong province, revered as logistics capital of China, is home to a multitude of enterprises producing a diverse range of products, including hardware, ceramics, and daily necessities. Located at the central hub of the north-south transportation corridor in … Read more

Predator control planned to protect rare bats

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 September 2025 The Ettrick Burn Valley in Fiordland is home to one of the only remaining populations of the southern lesser short-tailed bat/pekapeka, with a colony of around 400 bats discovered there in 2018. Department of Conservation Te Anau Operations Manager John Lucas says a heavy beech mast predicted … Read more

Local News – New green space for Pukerua Bay in Porirua

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Source: Porirua City Council Work will begin next week to remove the old Plunket building from Wairaka Park in Porirua’s Pukerua Bay and restore the land to grassed open space for community use. The building is located on reserve land between the Wairaka Road Playground and the Pukerua Bay Library. It is in poor condition and … Read more

GAZA: Leaders of major aid groups call on world leaders to intervene following UN genocide conclusion – Oxfam

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Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The leaders of over 20 major aid agencies working in Gaza are calling on world leaders to urgently intervene after a UN commission concluded, for the first time, that genocide is being committed.  The statement is below: “As world leaders convene next week at the United Nations, we are calling on all member … Read more

Celebrating Predator Free 2050 progress from Waiheke to Akaroa

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 movement is stronger than ever with 9000+ community trapping initiatives and 20 large landscape projects. In this blog, we look at five stories from communities across the country that show the growing momentum behind Predator Free 2050. Possums are being eradicated from Tekimoka/Mt Te Kinga … Read more

Greenpeace applauds ECan for declaring nitrate emergency, calls for candidates to pledge real action

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is welcoming Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a nitrate emergency, calling it a long-overdue acknowledgement of a worsening health crisis. But the organisation warns that real action must follow, and is urging election candidates to commit to stronger freshwater protections. Greenpeace’s Canterbury-based spokesperson Will Appelbe says, “Canterbury is facing a nitrate emergency and … Read more

Federated Farmers slam ECan’s shameless political stunt

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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a ‘nitrate emergency’ is a shameless political stunt that won’t help anyone. “It’s incredibly disappointing to see Environment Canterbury (ECan) playing these kinds of petty political games,” says Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst. “Declaring a nitrate emergency isn’t helpful or constructive. All it will … Read more

Hengan International’s MSCI ESG Rating Elevates to “A”, Coupled with Continued Impressive Performance Across Multiple Key International ESG Indicators

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – Hengan International Group Company Limited (“Hengan International” or the “Company”, SEHK stock code: 1044, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is pleased to announce that in the recently released 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) ratings by the leading global … Read more

Remarkable reduction in youth offending

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Source: New Zealand Government A ‘tough but fair’ approach, and greater unity across both our communities and government, is keeping people and property safer.  Minister for Children Karen Chhour has confirmed a strong reduction in children and young people with serious and persistent offending behaviour dropping month-on-month since June 2024, a remarkable turnaround for what … Read more

Nurse-led cystoscopy clinics delivering timely cancer care in Dunedin

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Source: New Zealand Government A new nurse-led cystoscopy service at Dunedin Hospital is helping bladder cancer patients receive their essential follow-up care on time, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Bladder cancer requires lifelong, regular monitoring. Timely access to surveillance cystoscopies makes a real difference for patients and their families,” Mr Brown says. “Two highly skilled … Read more

Promoting resilience and insurance ties in London

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Source: New Zealand Government Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson travels to London this week to strengthen New Zealand’s international partnerships in insurance, emergency preparedness, and business competition. “Resilience and disaster recovery are central priorities for this Government. My visit to London is an opportunity to promote New Zealand’s leadership in these areas, and … Read more

Flare requirements: what you need to know

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Source: Maritime New Zealand We’ve received a few queries about the use of LED flares on commercial vessels, prompted by the circulation of some incorrect information. Maritime NZ continues to apply the existing standards – there have been no recent changes to the regulations on flares. What the current maritime rules say: Commercial vessels are … Read more

Minister must back online safety bill to protect Kiwi kids from online predators after reckless cuts – PSA

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Source: PSA The Minister responsible for online safety must support Labour MP Reuben Davidson’s Online Safety members’ bill launched today if she’s serious about protecting children from online predators and extreme content. “New Zealanders, including our kids, should be able to go online without being exposed to extreme and harmful material,” said Fleur Fitzsimons, National Secretary … Read more

Review of sustainability measures for fisheries – October 2025 round

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Updates  23 July 2025 – Consultation extended a week Fisheries New Zealand has received requests from some submitters seeking an extension to the closing date for this consultation. We want to ensure adequate time is provided for everyone who has an interest in the review of these stocks to … Read more

GAZA: Leaders of major aid groups call on world leaders to intervene following UN genocide conclusion – Save the Children

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Source: Save the Children GAZA, 17 Sept 2025: The leaders of over 20 major aid agencies working in Gaza are calling for urgent intervention after a UN commission concluded, for the first time, that genocide is being committed. The statement is below: “ As world leaders convene next week at the United Nations, we are calling on all … Read more