LUX Mash-Up: Reframing Bollywood Soundtracks With Empowering Clap-Backs

Source: Media Outreach LUX and VML Singapore Create Entertaining Playlists That Spark Reflection on Gender Representation in Popular Bollywood Songs SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Iconic beauty brand, LUX, has always stood against casual sexism. Through the years, LUX has launched numerous campaigns to fight sexism and empower women. This … Read more

Work+Store Expands Storage Solutions with Premium Wine Storage Service in Kallang Bahru

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Work+Store, a leading provider of self-storage solutions in Singapore, has officially launched its premium wine storage service in response to rising demand for secure, climate-controlled storage among wine collectors, enthusiasts and merchants. Located at 202 Kallang Bahru, the facility is designed to … Read more

Coda unveils ESG roadmap to drive data privacy, ethics, and sustainability

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Coda, a leader in digital content monetization, today released its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing its commitment to sustainable growth, responsible operations, and creating long-term value for its stakeholders. The report details its ESG commitments and progress to-date across … Read more

Unlocking Diverse Test-Drive Experiences: GWM Stirs up the Shanghai Auto Show with Full-Scenario Test Drives

Source: Media Outreach BAODING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – The 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show kicked off with a bang. GWM brought an indoor off-road course to the show site for the first time, attracting many visitors to take photos and experience. In addition, GWM also conducts off-road test drives … Read more

Petdirect Expands From Digital To Physical Retail

Source: Press Release Service – Christchurch Petdirect, New Zealand’s leading online pet retailer, is expanding into new territory with two more physical stores set to open in Mt Roskill, Auckland and Tower Junction, Christchurch. This follows the success of its first brick-and-mortar store in Takapuna, launched in October 2024. The company, which recently celebrated its … Read more

Schneider Electric advances in product environmental data transparency

Source: Media Outreach Enabling customers to make better informed sustainability and business decisions 14 environmental data attributes now covering 70% of product turnover HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its Environmental Data Program. This … Read more

NZ-AU: Port Access Approval Received as Last Key Item for FID at Minim Martap Bauxite Project

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights: With port access approval in place, detailed design for bauxite port loading infrastructure has now commenced Final tenders received for mine development and road access upgrade to Inland Rail Facility (IRF) Engineering design of IRF approximately 50% completed Evaluation of rail and port capacity upgrade from 6Mtpa to 10Mtpa now underway … Read more

Transport – Retirement of Aratere Highlights Urgent Need for New Cook Strait Ferries

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand CEO Dom Kalasih says KiwiRail’s announcement today that the Interislander ferry Aratere will be retired later this year is appreciated by his members in so far as it gives some certainty on what’s happening. The withdrawal of the Aratere means there will be just four ferries … Read more

Media – PSNA complaint about TVNZ reporting upheld by the Broadcasting Standards Authority

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa It was good to see this PSNA complaint against TVNZ reporting upheld by the Broadcasting Standards Authority. (ref. https://www.bsa.govt.nz/decisions/all-decisions/minto-and-television-new-zealand-ltd-2025-002-29-april-2025/ ) TVNZ showed film which they claimed was of “anti-semitic violence” by Dutch football fans attacking Israeli football fans on the streets of Amsterdam last November. TVNZ described the scenes as … Read more

Health and Employment – Auckland theatre nurses to strike tomorrow – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Toka Tumai Auckland Te Whatu Ora theatre nurses will strike for two hours tomorrow over attempts by Health New Zealand not to pay them appropriately for involuntary overtime. The 370 perioperative (which includes preoperative, theatre and postoperative) nurses are members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki O … Read more

Twice the Impact, Half the Budget: Budget 25 Must Invest in Whakaata Māori

Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori spokesperson for Broadcasting, Tākuta Ferris, and MP for Tāmaki Makaurau, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, are demanding the Government significantly increase its investment in Whakaata Māori in Budget 2025. The call comes following the release of the network’s 2025 Social Value Report at an event today, attended by MP Kemp, … Read more

Future of the Aratere

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Rail Winston Peters says the decision by the KiwiRail board to retire the Aratere from service is about the next 60 years of rail on the Cook Strait. Ferry Holdings supports this decision.  “We will not waste one tax dollar on shuffling infrastructure to keep the vessel in service … Read more

One year from extinction day: Minister urged to act

Source: ACT Party “We are now less than one year away from a potential mass extinction event for small incorporated societies across New Zealand,” warns ACT MP Laura McClure, who has a bill in Parliament’s ballot to address the issue. With the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 set to require all existing societies to re-register under … Read more

Whānau Ora reset to support vulnerable whānau

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing four new community-based Whānau Ora commissioning agencies to ensure whānau with significant needs continue to benefit from the best possible support services. Whānau Ora Minister Tama Potaka today announced the following agencies will take-over the commissioning of services from July 2025: National Hauora Coalition, Te Tiratū and … Read more

Fatal crash, Awakino, Waitomo District

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm one person has died following an earlier crash on State Highway 3 at Awakino, in the Waitomo District. The two vehicle crash happened at around 9:50am. State Highway 3 at Awakino remains closed. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre. MIL OSI

New Zealand: New Independent Information and Debate Platform PodTalk.Live calls for Foundation Members

Source: NewzEngine.com After a successful beta-launch in April PodTalk.live is now ready to invite people in New Zealand to register as foundation members. Foundation members are free to join the post and podcast social platform. The Foundation Membership soft-launch is a great opportunity for founders to help shape a brand new, vibrant, algorithm-free, info discussion and … Read more

Galaxy Macau Celebrates 30 Years of China–Monaco Ties with the Spectacular ‘Galaxy Music Gala: A Musical Journey from Monaco to Macau’

Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – In celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Monaco, Galaxy Macau™ proudly presents the “Galaxy Music Gala: A Musical Journey from Monaco to Macau“. On May 21. This prestigious evening of classical music celebrates the deepening friendship … Read more

Government Cuts – Patient care still at risk from Govt’s deep cuts to health IT workers – PSA

Source: PSA The Government is deliberately ignoring risks to patient safety and the security of sensitive information as it green lights damaging cuts to specialist IT health workers. Health NZ Te Whatu Ora today confirmed deep cuts to the Data and Digital team, with impacted staff informed of their roles being disestablished and redeployment opportunities in … Read more

Chris Swasbrook appointed as Chair of Te Papa

Source: New Zealand Government Chris Swasbrook has been appointed as Chair of the Te Papa Board says Chris Bishop, Acting Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage. “Chris Swasbrook is a prominent New Zealand investor with more than 25 years’ experience working in finance. He has an extensive resume in executive and governance roles in many … Read more

Backbase launches world’s first AI-powered Banking Platform, putting banks back in Growth Mode

Source: Media Outreach Industry pioneer redefines what a banking platform is in the era of AI, and delivers both the technology and talent to drive remarkable growth AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Today, Backbase announces a major industry shift: the launch of the world’s first AI-powered Banking Platform, following … Read more

Vietnamese Student Exemplifies Growing Success of International Community at CUHK

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) continues to attract top talent from Vietnam, as demonstrated by Ryan Le Minh Khue, a Year 3 student in the Integrated Bachelor of Business Administration (IBBAC) Programme. Coming from the prestigious Nguyen Hue … Read more

Oryon.net Launches Oryon Academy: Empowering Microsoft 365 Business Users

Source: Media Outreach Why Owning Microsoft 365 Isn’t Enough Anymore — Oryon Academy Teaches Businesses to Master It SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Oryon.net, the largest Singapore web hosting provider and a leading Microsoft Solutions Partner, is proud to announce the launch of Oryon Academy — a dedicated learning platform … Read more

Gold’s Path to $4,000: Macro Drivers, Market Sentiment, and Strategic Insight by global broker Octa

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Gold has kept on rising almost uninterruptedly for most of 2025, recording a series of new all-time highs. Since October 2022, the metal’s price has almost doubled, having risen by more than 25% in 2025 alone, hitting a fresh all-time … Read more

Weather News – Severe Weather brings a suite of warnings for both Islands – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Wednesday 30th – Friday 2 May – Stormy conditions starting to impact New Zealand today will bring strong damaging winds, heavy rain and choppy seas over the next few days to various parts of the country. MetService has issued numerous Severe Weather Warnings and Watches. North Island Widespread rain is currently affecting many … Read more

Singapore SMEs Hit by Record 8.47% Borrowing Costs and Shrinking Loan Access in 2024: Linkflow Capital Survey

Source: Media Outreach New data shows sharp contraction in loan sizes, rising business cessations, and shifting lender dynamics as SMEs struggle with tighter financing conditions. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Singapore’s SMEs battled tighter financing conditions in 2024, with average borrowing costs rising to 8.47% per annum — the highest … Read more

Construction to start on new average speed safety cameras in Auckland

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will begin construction of a new pair of average speed safety cameras to improve safety on Pine Valley Road, in Dairy Flat Auckland, from next week. NZTA Auckland and Northland Director of Regional Relationships, Steve Mutton, says the safety cameras aim to significantly … Read more

Update: Further appeal in relation to missing man Jarrod Kingi

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The search for missing 44-year-old Jarrod Kingi continues today, with Police searching areas surrounding the Whangamatā Harbour. Sergeant Will Hamilton says a search around the area was conducted yesterday with the assistance from surf lifeguards from Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club. “Today, Police will be using a vessel to … Read more