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Source: Save the Children Kiwi young people will tomorrow come together to negotiate climate policy, find solutions and create a statement for climate action during Aotearoa Youth COP, New Zealand’s youth-led national simulation event of the UN’s international climate meeting. Held at Auckland University, around 200 young people aged between 14 and 30 (more than half … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Glass, spare tyres, metal sheets and poles, building materials, furniture, hay bales – these are just some of the objects causing obstruction on South Island state highways and needing to be cleared daily by contractors. Reports of the obstructions come into New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) each day … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is trialling new technology which will help clamp and seize cars of people evading paying court fines, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “If you haven’t paid your court fines, you may soon find yourself walking home or needing a lift. “Bailiffs are now trialling handheld devices which scan the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The busy intersection of State Highway 5 and State Highway 28-Harwoods Road east of Tīrau will be made safer with work starting next month on a roundabout. The T-intersection has a poor safety record which NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says can be improved with a 3-leg roundabout. Work … Read more
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The rail crossing on State Highway 1B Telephone Road, east of Hamilton, is set to reopen to traffic next week, more than 3 years after it was closed. The signals and barriers at the crossing are in the final stages of KiwiRail’s testing and commissioning process. Pending final approval, the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking further action to ensure Kiwis can see a doctor, focusing on improved funding for rural practices, faster access to primary care, and a stronger pipeline of locally trained GPs, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Updating GP funding to better reflect patient needs Setting a new health target … Read more
Source: Press Release Service Known for its focus on bathrooms only, Alchemy Bathroom Renovations Auckland has built a strong reputation in Central, West, and North Auckland over the past several years. The company says extending its operations south and east is a natural next step. “Many homes in South and East Auckland are now reaching … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – Bitcoin (BTC) has been rising almost uninterruptedly over the past three months, setting new all-time highs (ATH) essentially every week since mid-May. According to Coinbase, BTCUSD surpassed the crucial $112,000 mark on 10 July and went on to touch the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – BlueLink, a prominent provider of customer relationship management solutions, has been formally recognized as a “Best Place to Work” in the Czech Republic for 2024. This prestigious certification acknowledges BlueLink’s commitment to fostering an outstanding workplace culture, high employee engagement, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – DBS announced today that it is democratising coaching for its workforce with the launch of iCoach, a Generative AI-powered (Gen AI) platform developed in collaboration with Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s top executive coaches. While most corporations reserve coaching[1] … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – As artificial intelligence redefines how stories are told, trust is built, and reputations are managed, PRCA Thailand is calling on communicators, business leaders, and curious minds to join a first-of-its-kind national conversation. The inaugural PRCA Thailand Conference will take place on … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – ONYX Hospitality Group, the prominent management company in Southeast Asia specialising in hotels and resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, is reinforcing its long-term commitment to Japan as a key strategic market through a targeted development initiative. As part of its … Read more
Source: Family First Today’s superb (and well overdue) policy change by Sport New Zealand regarding biological males in women’s sports simply reflects public opinion. A recent Curia Market Research poll found that only 13% of New Zealanders thought that boys who identify as girls should be able to play in a girls team. 68% said … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders will be better protected from cybercrime following legislation passing third reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “11 per cent of New Zealanders were victims of fraud and cybercrime in 2024, and the National Cyber Security Centre estimates $1.6 billion was lost to online threats. “The emotional … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – Recently, DL Holdings Group (1709.HK) has entered into strategic cooperation agreements with ViaBTC, Asseto, and Rich Dragon Consultants, while actively advancing the tokenization of HK$500 million in assets for the DL Tower. These initiatives have sparked significant market attention, with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming steps to provide medical practitioners with more tools to treat people with depression, with Medsafe publishing guidelines for experts wanting to prescribe Psilocybin. “This is huge for people with depression who’ve tried everything else and are still suffering. If a doctor believes psilocybin can … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) celebrated a major milestone on 5 July 2025 with the successful charity run, Dash for Charity at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa. The event saw close to 500 participants comprised of students, staff, alumni, partners, family, and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Police Minister Mark Mitchell today announced the retirement of statutory Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tania Kura. Ms Kura has served in the statutory Deputy Police Commissioner role since her appointment on 18 April 2023. Deputy Commissioner Kura notified the Governor-General yesterday of her intention to retire from the role and the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach An immersive journey into the visionary world of internationally acclaimed creative pioneer Bruno Moinard launches at GalaxyArt MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) has launched In the Mind of Bruno Moinard — A Special Exhibition at Art Macao 2025 (“Art Macao”). Open to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister, Penny Simmonds, has announced the appointment of Yvonne Browning MNZM to a vacant position on the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). “I am pleased to confirm the appointment of Mrs Browning to this role. She is passionate about ensuring students, particularly young women, can realise their … Read more
Source: PHARMAC The Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ) is the leading industry body representing medical technology manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical devices in New Zealand. HealthTech Week is New Zealand’s national conference for health technology industry and research. “It was fantastic to have such a strong presence at HealthTech week this year,” … Read more
Source: PHARMAC “The recent external reviews have highlighted the need for Pharmac to continue evolving into a more outward-focused and transparent organisation,” says Pharmac’s Director Strategy, Policy & Performance Michael Johnson. A five-year change programme commenced on 1 July. It will occur in two phases, starting with an initial 12-month reset. “While some changes can … Read more
Source: PHARMAC These organisations represent people and communities with lived experience of health conditions. They help to make sure that these voices are heard and considered in Pharmac’s decision-making. “We want to make sure these groups can hear directly from our senior leadership about the progress we are making on key initiatives, and that they … Read more
Source: PHARMAC “We originally estimated that the uplift would allow us to fund around 54 medicines – 26 for cancer and 28 for other conditions – benefiting about 175,000 New Zealanders,” says Geraldine MacGibbon, Director Pharmaceuticals. Pharmac has used the increase to fund 66 medicines – 33 for cancer conditions and 33 for non-cancer conditions. … Read more
Source: PHARMAC “Right now, our decision-making framework—the Factors for Consideration—looks at how a medicine affects the person who needs it, their whānau, and the health system,” says Dr David Hughes, Pharmac’s Director of Advice and Assessment Like countries such as Australia, Canada, and the UK, our economic evaluations focus on the health system perspective. That … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest polymer producer, has begun manufacturing a high-performance plastic, polyphthalamide (PPA), based on its proprietary technology. This material features a unique combination of strength, stability, and resistance to aggressive environments. Thanks to these properties, PPA is widely used in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, today announced that it has been recognized as one of the key WAF & Cloud Security providers in Japan’s cybersecurity market, according to the ITR Market View: Cyber Security Solutions Market 2025, … Read more