First Responders – Glen Innes building fire update #1

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to a fire at Mayfair Place in Glen Innes, Auckland at approximately 7am this morning. Incident Controller Shane Munro says the Work and Income New Zealand building is single-level and has multiple tenants. “Fifteen trucks are now attending the incident,” he says. “The fire … Read more

Local News – Government Funding Secured for Ava Rail Footbridge Replacement – Lower Hutt

Source: Hutt City Council Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry is welcoming confirmation the Government will co-fund the replacement of Ava Rail pedestrian footbridge, saying it’s “a great win for our community.” Transport Minister Chris Bishop has agreed to $2.4 million of Crown funding for the project, covering half of the total cost. Mayor Barry will recommend … Read more

NZ Treasury – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the nine months ended 31 March 2025

Source: The New Zealand Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the nine months ended 31 March 2025 were released by the Treasury today. The March results are reported against forecasts based on the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update 2024 (HYEFU 2024), published on 17 December 2024, and the results … Read more

NZ-AU: FioBit, The Most Profitable Cloud Mining Platform: Passive Income Made Effortless

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) London, UK, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto investors everywhere are feeling the tremors, with fear firmly gripping traders across the entire crypto market. The CoinMarketCap Crypto Fear and Greed Index has been locked in Fear to Extreme Fear territory for several consecutive days—less of a dip and more like a long-term lease! … Read more

Climate change: A third of 5-year-olds will be spared unprecedented lifetime exposure to dangerous heat if world meets 1.5°C temperature goal – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children BRUSSELS, 7 May 2025 – Almost a third of today’s five-year-olds – about 38 million children – will be spared a lifetime’s “unprecedented” exposure to extreme heat if the world meets the 1.5°C warming target by 2100, Save the Children said.  Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, research released by Save the … Read more

NZ-AU: Bruno Male Enhancement Australia Reviews 2025 – Is Beast Force Male Enhancement the Game-Changer?

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Experience peak male vitality with Bruno Male Enhancement and Beast Force Pills. Enhance size, stamina, and performance naturally with powerful ingredients designed to reignite confidence in the bedroom. Trusted by thousands—discover why these dual-action supplements are making headlines in 2025.  BRISBANE, Australia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introduction – Bruno Male … Read more

Chubb Life Hong Kong Launches “Health Up” Insurance Plan to Foster a Wellness Lifestyle for the Tech-savvy Generation

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong today announced the launch of Health Up Insurance Plan (Health Up), a digital insurance plan aimed at promoting and facilitating well-being practices for individuals wishing to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Belinda Au(middle), Mercedes Ho (Right), with … Read more

Property Market Analysis – NZ’s regional property markets diverge since peak – Cotality

Source: Cotality – Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist for Cotality NZ (formerly CoreLogic) In this Pulse article, Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist for Cotality NZ (formerly CoreLogic), explores the significant regional divergences that have emerged since the post-COVID peaks. Following the dramatic growth in property values during the COVID-era boom, New Zealand’s housing market has … Read more

CTF Life Title-Sponsored “Fencing Plus” Training Programme by Kai Tak Sports Initiative Officially Kicks Off

Source: Media Outreach Nearly 800 Students Participate in the Selection to Become Future World Champions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Title-sponsored by CTF Life and organised by Kai Tak Sports Initiative (KTSI), the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme (“Programme”) officially kicked off at the Kai Tak Arena Grand Hall … Read more

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan acquires Warrants of Diginex Limited to Purchase 6.75 Million Ordinary Shares of Diginex for USD$300 million via a Private Transaction

Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Diginex Limited (“Diginex”) (NASDAQ: DGNX), a global leader in ESG sustainable RegTech, is pleased to announce that His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family, has purchased warrants to purchase … Read more

New Report Highlights Need for Ecosystem Approach to Help MSMEs in Southeast Asia Adopt More Sustainable Practices

Source: Media Outreach Report by the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP) finds growing momentum among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Southeast Asia to adopt sustainability practices, driven by commercially motivated goals such as reducing costs, improving long-term efficiency, meeting consumer demand, entering new markets and attracting talent. As significant variations in … Read more

INIU Partners with Boulanger to Launch Innovative Charging Products in France

Source: Media Outreach PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – INIU has expanded its partnership with France’s leading electronics retailer Boulanger, making its latest innovations—MagPro Slim 5K/10K, Pocket Pro 10K 45W, and Leopard Magnetic Cable 100W—available in stores and online. “We’re thrilled to bring INIU’s most advanced charging innovations to even … Read more

Rhenus signs MoU with Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)

Source: Media Outreach MUMBAI, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), leading global logistics service provider, the Rhenus Group, will operate barge services in various National Waterways in India. In the first phase, Rhenus will introduce push boats and 20 flat bottom barges from Germany with … Read more

INIU Expands European Footprint Through Strategic Partnership with SFR

Source: Media Outreach PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Powering ahead with innovation, INIU, a globally trusted brand in portable power solutions, is proud to bring its products to even more French consumers through its ongoing partnership with SFR, one of France’s leading telecom service providers. Founded in 2017, INIU … Read more

Amari Bangkok: Gateway to the Vibrant Heart of the City, Creating Unforgettable Experiences at Every Moment

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Located in the dynamic heart of Thailand’s capital, Amari Bangkok is an upper-upscale luxury hotel managed by ONYX Hospitality Group — a leading hospitality management company in Southeast Asia, with a diverse portfolio spanning hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences. … Read more

“Relaxing Jiaxing” Creative Naming Journey Launches, A Hong Kong Influencer Lead the Way in Cultural Tourism

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Recently, a well-known travel influencer from Hong Kong was invited by Jiaxing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and Putike International Travel Service (changzhou) Co., Ltd. to embark on a 3-day, 2-night journey themed “Relaxing Jiaxing”. Prior to this, the … Read more

Hong Leong Bank Redefines Branch Banking with Meet @ HLB Eco Majestic, Semenyih

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Following its first Iconic branch in Penang, Hong Leong Bank (“HLB” or “the Bank”) has launched its innovative Meet @ HLB branch concept in Eco Majestic, Semenyih. This community-centric branch is central to HLB’s bank-wide transformation plan, which includes upgrading … Read more

Energy – Methanex gas sale – a short-term fix for a systemic problem

Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the pragmatic deal announced by Methanex today of an agreement with Contact Energy to sell ~2.8 PJ of gas over an eight-week period, starting immediately. Chief Executive John Carnegie says, while it is good to see industry players once again broker a solution to security of the supply … Read more

Thailand Unites to Elevate Bangkok Pride 2025 into a Global Festival of Diversity and Tourism Powerhouse

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – In a powerful collaboration across sectors, Siam Piwat Group— developer and operator of global destinations including Siam Center, Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery, ICONSIAM, Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok and ICS—joins forces with Bangkok Pride, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Bangkok … Read more

Blue Cross Surpasses Market Average with Over 20% Growth in 2024

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”) reported outstanding performance in the 2024 provisional statistics for Hong Kong general insurance business released by the Insurance Authority: Blue Cross achieved a 22.1% year-on-year growth in gross written premiums, significantly outpacing the … Read more

DFI Retail Group and Dingdong Announce Strategic Partnership With first-year sales target of HKD100 million

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – DFI Retail Group (DFI or the Group), and Dingdong (Cayman) Limited (Dingdong or DDL), a leading fresh food e-commerce platform in the mainland, recently announced their partnership to their supply chains and retail networks. Together, they aim to build a … Read more

Climate – New study reveals climate change is already impacting the Andes – NIWA

Source: NIWA Seven nations sharing world’s longest mountain range already impacted by climate change Climate change is already reshaping life and landscapes across the world’s longest mountain range which extends the length of South America’s western side, new research has found. Climate change isn’t just a future threat for the Andes mountain region, but a … Read more

Greenpeace slams PM’s science pick: “Polluters are running the show”

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says the appointment of a former DairyNZ scientist as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Chief Science Advisor shows the Government is handing power to polluters. “For years, DairyNZ has ignored science and lobbied to weaken protections for rivers, drinking water, and the climate,” says Greenpeace campaigner Amanda Larsson. “We’re facing a climate and nature … Read more

Unions launch petition to protect pay equity – CTU

Source: NZCTU Major Aotearoa unions have launched a new petition calling on the Government to reverse their proposed amendments to the Equal Pay Act and restore existing pay equity claims. Unions behind the petition are home to tens of thousands of working people who’ve experienced the life-changing impact of pay equity – including hospital administrators, social workers, … Read more

PSA – $19,480 and rising: the cost women workers are paying to plug Govt’s Budget holes

Source: PSA The Government’s decision to rewrite pay equity laws to save its Budget means 65,000 mainly female care and support workers will continue to be underpaid by $148.50 a week, new figures calculated and released today by the PSA show. Care and support workers have waited more than three years for the Government to fund … Read more

Local News – Porirua City Council seeks families of unmarked graves of Porirua Hospital patients – Porirua

Source: Porirua City Council The public’s help is being sought as a project gets underway to memorialise more than 1,800 former Porirua Hospital patients. The Porirua Lunatic Asylum, later Porirua Hospital, opened in 1887. At its height, in the 1960s, it had more than 2,000 patients and staff and covered 1,000 acres of land, making it … Read more

Unemployment data shows real weakness behind the headline rate – CTU

Source: NZCTU Unemployment data released today by Statistics New Zealand shows ongoing weakness in the labour market, with falling employment, falling hours of work, and nearly half of all workers getting a pay rise less than inflation, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. “While the unemployment rate number stayed at 5.1%, the number … Read more