Cecilia Chang, CEO of Generali Hong Kong, Named ‘Best Woman CEO – Insurance’ at Women’s Tabloid Awards

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – Cecilia Chang, Chief Executive Officer of Generali Hong Kong, has been named the ‘Best Woman CEO – Insurance’ at the Women’s Tabloid Awards, a global honor recognizing exceptional female leadership. This accolade highlights Cecilia’s vision for driving sustainable business growth … Read more

Russia’s SIBUR to Participate in Major Polymer Conference in Indonesia

Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest producer of polymers and synthetic rubber, will take part in the Meet@Commoplast industry conference in Solo, Indonesia, on 22 May 2025. Representatives of SIBUR will join panel discussions alongside industry peers to address the state of international polymer … Read more

Release: Women in funded sector unlikely to get pay equity

Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government is unlikely to fund pay equity for hospice and Plunket nurses, care and support workers and other workforces made up of mostly women. On Thursday Brooke Van Velden told Parliament that she understood that “the Government, under Minister Nicola Willis’ pay equity reset, suggested that the funded sector would … Read more

Man arrested in FBI bust has thousands in assets restrained

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Christiaan Barnard Police have restrained more than $650,000 in assets, following the arrest of a Wellington-based man on Friday as part of an FBI investigation. The man appeared in the Auckland District Court on Friday for his alleged involvement in an organised criminal group that stole cryptocurrency … Read more

Parakao homicide investigation: Updated appeal

Source: New Zealand Police Northland Police are continuing an appeal for information in relation to the death of Whangārei man Geoffrey Ware. A homicide investigation has been underway since the 55-year-old’s body was found at his Parakao home on May 9. Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris, of Whangārei CIB, says a portal has been set … Read more

Southco Showcases Innovative Hardware Solutions at Computex 2025

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, connected access, and positioning technology, is excited to announce its participation in Computex 2025, taking place from May 20 … Read more

Magniflex Celebrates 63rd Anniversary with New Flagship Store in HomeSquare, Shatin

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – On May 22, 2025, to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the legendary Italian mattress brand Magniflex, the group is opening its 2nd store in HomeSquare, the largest one-stop home living mall in Hong Kong! This addition to Magniflex’s global network … Read more

Philips Evnia launches the 4th Gen QD-OLED Gaming Monitor, elevating the ultimate gaming experience, along with 4K 240Hz Refresh Rate and DP 2.1 Ports

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – Evnia, the premium gaming sub-brand of Philips Monitors, is proud to announce the groundbreaking launch of its flagship 27M2N8800 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor. Designed to redefine competitive and immersive gaming through industry-leading technology, this monitor combining a 4th Gen QD-OLED panel, 3840 x … Read more

Manukau Domain upgrades complete

Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Better connections around the Manukau Domain have been unlocked with a new walking track now open. The paths consist of a new track, linking with the Opened Stone sculpture, and a second path connecting to the existing Manukau Domain track.  Chair Ella Kumar is … Read more

10 days of TLC for Mason Bay homestead |

Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house By Sarah Wilcox Volunteers atop Big Sandhill looking south to the Ernest Islands and The Gutter | Riki Everest In January 2025, I was part of a volunteer crew doing maintenance work on the Island Hill Homestead near Rakiura Stewart Island’s west coast. As one of … Read more

One to appear in court following aggravated robbery, Ashhurst

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson, Manawatu Area Investigations Manager A 20-year-old man is before the courts following an aggravated robbery in Ashhurst. On Saturday 17 May, Police were alerted to a person armed with a weapon entering a commercial premises on Cambridge Avenue at around 2pm. The alleged offender … Read more

Gerontechnology: A Scoping Review of Telehealth and Ageing in Place Initiatives for Kaumātua with a Focus on Dementia and Loneliness

Source: ppta-logo-38 This brief was written by Rangimahora Reddy, the inaugural Ageing Well Fellow during her time working with the Office of the Chief Science Advisor as a part of the Ageing Well National Science Challenge. The Brief includes: a summary of the ageing landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a specific focus on kaumātua … Read more

Auckland flood project wins prestigious award

Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines A project that’s transforming how Auckland deals with flooding has just taken home one of the top awards in the country. At the recent Stormwater Conference and Expo Gala, the Ports of Auckland Outfall project was named Project of the Year, a big win … Read more

Have your say on the future use of Western Springs Stadium

Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Aucklanders are invited to provide feedback to help shape the future use of Western Springs Stadium. This public consultation, led by Auckland Council and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, is open for feedback, from today until 15 June 2025. It follows direction from the council’s Governing … Read more

SUNRATE Named Among Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies for 2025 by FXC Intelligence

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2025 – SUNRATE, the global payment and treasury management platform, has once again been recognised by FXC Intelligence as one of the Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies worldwide. This marks the second consecutive year SUNRATE has received the accolade, underscoring its growing influence and … Read more

Weather News – MetService Winter comes knocking after a wet weekend

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd May – Winter comes knocking after a wet weekend •    A soggy start gives way to crisp, clear conditions across most of Aotearoa.•    Cold southerlies sweep in behind the weekends rain, dropping temperatures into the low single digits.•    Frosts are expected for … Read more

Update – homicide investigation, Hamilton

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson Police investigating the death of a 30-year-old woman in Hamilton City are continuing to appeal to those who may have seen the incident to come forward. The woman died after a vehicle drove into a traffic light pole she was standing next to on … Read more

Health – Bold demand-side action required in face of methamphetamine surge

Source: New Zealand Drug Foundation New Zealand must invest in bold action to reduce demand for methamphetamine in the face of a recent surge in consumption, the NZ Drug Foundation says. Wastewater testing data shows that methamphetamine consumption has doubled in the last year, with acute social and health impacts being reported in areas with … Read more

Animal Welfare – No more delays – SAFE demands urgent dog racing winddown

Source: SAFE For Animals Carrington Magic is the latest dog to be killed by the greyhound racing industry. At only two years old, she suffered an open spiral fracture to her left hind leg on May 16 at Hatrick Raceway in Wanganui and was euthanised shortly after. Her death marks the eighth greyhound killed since the … Read more

Government Cuts – Budget week blow – Govt axes experts backing innovative Kiwi start-ups – PSA

Source: PSA Callaghan Innovation that supports the next wave of innovative Kiwi companies. This Friday, 15 highly skilled business innovation advisers at Callaghan Innovation will be shown the door. “The Government is sacking these smart and successful business advisors while loudly beating the drum about its economic growth agenda – it’s hypocritical, and makes no sense,” … Read more

Leading Environmental organisations call on the PM to reject the Regulatory Standards Bill

Source: Greenpeace Four of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading environmental organisations have today issued a joint open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, urging him to reject the Regulatory Standards Bill in full. The Regulatory Standards Bill is being discussed in Cabinet on Monday, 19 May 2025. The open letter, signed by the executive directors of Forest … Read more

Government Cuts – Government must commit to pay equity for funded health sector: NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Coalition Government must confirm its commitment to fully-funding pay equity for the funded health sector, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki O Aotearoa (NZNO) says. After urgently changing the Equal Pay Act without public consultation and scrapping 33 pay equity claims overnight, the Coalition Government promised it had kept a … Read more

Team effort to rescue teens

Source: New Zealand Police Packing a personal locator beacon paid off for two teenagers when one was swept down a river north of Wellington today. The two 15-year-olds were returning from an overnight hike to Kapakapanui Hut in the Tararua Forest Park when they got into trouble trying to cross the Ngatiawa River. Constable Alex … Read more

Southern rail celebrated with opening, funding

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Otago rail has received a big boost today with the official reopening of the Hillside Workshops in Dunedin and the announcement of up to $8.2 million for part of a vital rail link between Port Chalmers and Mosgiel. Rail Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development Minister Shane … Read more

Police make arrest over Masterton fires

Source: New Zealand Police Wairarapa Police have made an arrest in relation to seven suspicious fires in Masterton earlier this year. Six churches and a local business were damaged by fire on 22 February, acts Police believe were intentional. This morning, Police executed a search warrant at a Masterton address, where a 44-year-old man was … Read more

Urgent care closer to home for rural and remote communities

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Kiwis living in rural and remote communities will benefit from a significant funding boost to urgent and after-hours healthcare services, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey says.“Access to healthcare is one of the biggest concerns for people living in rural and remote communities,” Mr Doocey says.“Our Government is … Read more

Urgent care boost for Dunedin, Invercargill, and Timaru

Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets South Island communities will have better access to urgent and after-hours healthcare as part of a nationwide investment, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“Improving access to urgent and after-hours services is a key part of our plan to ensure all New Zealanders – whether they live in cities, … Read more