Legislation – New bill a vital step towards tobacco-free future in Aotearoa – Health Coalition

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa strongly supports Dr Ayesha Verrall’s new Tobacco Transparency Bill, launched this week, which – if supported by a majority of MPs – will help protect public health policy from tobacco industry interference and honour New Zealand’s international commitments. This landmark legislation gives real force to Article 5.3 of … Read more

VinFast signs new dealer agreements in France and Germany, further expands dealership network in Europe

Source: Media Outreach PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 May 2025 – VinFast today announced the signing of a dealership agreement with ASTRADA SIMVA, its first official dealer partner in France, and Schachtschneider Automobile GmbH & Co KG, its second dealer in Germany. This marks a significant milestone in VinFast’s strategy to accelerate … Read more

Revolutionizing AI: How FLock.io Is Expanding Global Decentralized Solutions

Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2025 – FLock.io, a private AI training platform, closed a strategic funding round led by DCG in December 2024 and launched FL Alliance, a solution enabling decentralized AI model training. FL Alliance transforms everyday devices into training nodes, allowing users to create … Read more

GE Jun’s Speaks in Hong Kong: Guiding Mainland Chinese Lawyers on Compliance and Global Operations

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2025 – On May 3, at the “China Lawyers Going Global – Hong Kong Session” held at the University of Hong Kong, GE Jun, Chairman and CEO of TOJOY Smart Enterprises Services, delivered an insightful lecture titled “Compliance Management and Globalized Operations … Read more

HKU iCube Annual Gala Luncheon 2025 – Talent Management in the Age of AI

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2025 – HKU iCube celebrated its second anniversary at the Annual Gala Luncheon 2025, held at its venue in Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong. The event, themed “Talent Management in the Age of AI”, explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping talent … Read more

A Constellation of Stars Shine at LANDMARK Honoring Eternal Maternal Love with the Brilliance of Natural Diamonds

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2025 – This Mother’s Day, love finds its most radiant expression at LANDMARK in Central Hong Kong. Over 200 distinguished guests, including industry experts, LANDMARK’s esteemed clients, and a stellar lineup of celebrities—such as Michelle Wai, Best Actress of the 43rd Hong … Read more

XTransfer Officially Licensed as EMI by Dutch Central Bank

Source: Media Outreach AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2025 –XTransfer, the world‘s leading and China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is pleased to announce that it has officially been granted an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the central bank of the Netherlands. This significant milestone … Read more

Government’s attack on Pay Equity a major setback for Māori and Pacific wāhine – PSA

Source: PSA The PSA strongly condemns the Government’s sudden decision to rewrite Aotearoa’s pay equity laws, a move that threatens decades of progress for women, especially Māori and Pacific wāhine. Announced without consultation and passed into law last night, the rollback creates new barriers to pay equity claims and undermines hard-won gains in fairness and justice, … Read more

Government passes kiwi killing bill under urgency – Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace The amendment to the Wildlife Act, New Zealand’s foundational wildlife protection law, was passed under urgency today and allows the Director-General of Conservation to grant companies permission to kill kiwi and other native wildlife if they get in the way of projects like roads, mines or dams. Greenpeace says it’s the latest escalation in … Read more

Budget 2025 – Budget priorities supported by business – BusinessNZ

Source: BusinessNZ Continued R&D support and substantial infrastructure investment will figure in the 2025 Budget. These were among the Budget priorities outlined by the Prime Minister at BusinessNZ’s Pre-Budget lunch in Auckland today. The business audience reacted positively to news of continued Budget provision for the R&D tax incentive (RDTI) that supports innovation investment by firms, … Read more

Confessions Wraps Filming: Eastern Dark Aesthetics Meet the Abyss of Human Nature, Elevating Chinese Drama to New Heights

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2025 – Confessions, a psychological suspense series written and directed by Wong Ching-Po and starring Ethan Juan, Gingle Wang, Alyssa Chia, Yi-Wen Chen, and Vivian Sung, officially wrapped filming on May 3. Hosted by Bowie Tsang, the press conference gathered the full cast … Read more

F88 officially becomes a public company, paving the way for UPCOM listing

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2025 – On May 6, F88 Investment Joint Stock Company (F88) was officially recognised as a public company, marking a major milestone in its growth and bringing the firm closer to its long-term goal of being listed on the stock exchange. An F88 … Read more

Advocacy Events – Protests against the Government’s Pay Equity legislation – PSA

Source: PSA The Government’s unconstitutional and undemocratic rushing through the House of legislation that denies pay equity for workers in female dominated professions has sparked a huge public backlash. As a result of this widespread outrage a number of protests are being planned by groups around the country in the next two days. PSA National Secretary … Read more

Transport – It’s good to be a truckie on the Coast

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is partnering with Teletrac Navman to produce a detailed snapshot of the road transport sector. One of the early findings is that truck drivers on the West Coast of the South Island do well in comparison to the rest … Read more

Myanmar: Life-saving education funding must be restored following USAID cuts

Source: Amnesty International The United States and other governments must urgently find funding for education programmes in Myanmar that were a lifeline for students, teachers and families in the war-torn country, Amnesty International said today, as it warned of a “lost generation” if no action is taken. Testimony from teachers and students gathered by Amnesty … Read more

Weather News – Heavy Rain Warnings and Watches across the country – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 8th – Monday 12th May – This morning, pockets of heavy rain have been observed across the South Island, with precipitation expected to continue throughout today and into tomorrow.   Rain is expected to be heavy, especially in places already under a weather alert. A cold front advancing northward … Read more

GAZA – PSNA joins with NZ Māori Council for call to action on Gaza

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA and the NZ Māori Council are jointly publishing advertisements today in the Post, Press and Waikato Times calling on the government to end its silence and take action on the Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. The Israeli blockage on all food, fuel and other essential supplies … Read more

First Responders – Glen Innes building fire update #2

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has contained a building fire at Mayfair Place in Glen Innes, Auckland this morning. Incident Controller Shane Munro says there are still eight crews at the Work and Income building, checking for hotspots and dampening them down. Fire investigators are also at the scene. “We … Read more

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