Dirt bikes recovered, Matamata

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Three stolen dirt bikes ridden dangerously around the Matamata community recently have been recovered by local Police following the execution of warrant in Matamata township yesterday. The warrant follows incidents of the dirt bikes, stolen from three separate properties, being ridden dangerously around the streets of Matamata. Police have … Read more

Fatal crash: SH2, Woodville

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 2, Woodville yesterday. Emergency services attended the crash reported at around 3.30pm, Friday 4 April. Sadly, despite the efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted … Read more

WRNZ Pioneers Sustainable ACM Panel Restoration in New Zealand

Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand New Technology Reduces Waste and Costs in Building MaintenanceAs buildings age, their exterior surfaces often deteriorate, leading to significant maintenance challenges. Traditionally, replacing ACM panels has been the go-to solution, requiring substantial financial investment and generating large amounts of waste. WRNZ is changing the landscape by offering an … Read more

Bigo Live’s Harmony Showdown Competition to Conclude in Miami with Exciting Creator Summit

Source: Media Outreach MIAMI, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – Bigo Live’s Harmony Showdown talent competition will come to a thrilling conclusion on April 9, 2025, at BIGO Fest: Miami Live. Organized by global social livestreaming platform Bigo Live, Harmony Showdown is a head-to-head talent competition featuring musical acts and performers … Read more

CIIE Global Promotion Gains Momentum Across Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – In March 2024, three delegations from the China International Import Expo (CIIE) launched a series of global promotional events to boost participation in the 8th CIIE. Spanning across nine countries—Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Sweden, Italy, Malta, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador—these initiatives engaged … Read more

NZ-AU: IREN March 2025 Monthly Update

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN” or “the Company”), today published its monthly update for March 2025. March Highlights Operating data center capacity increased to 660MW Bitcoin mining capacity now 37 EH/s, up from 31 EH/s On track for 50 EH/s in H1 … Read more

Dusit International expands its presence in India, leading luxury hospitality growth in emerging Tier 2 and 3 cities – with a new focus on metro destinations to follow

Source: Media Outreach Building on the successful opening of dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla, Dusit is set to bring its Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to high potential markets across India – including Bhiwadi, Raipur, Lonavala, Kasol, Kolkata, Manali, and Karnataka – while also preparing to target Tier 1 destinations in its next phase of development. NEW DELHI, INDIA … Read more

Man arrested after assault on parking warden, Palmerston North

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Acting Detective Sergeant Konrad Tamati: A man has been arrested and charged after an assault involving a parking warden in Palmerston North recently. Police were made aware of an incident on 26 March where a warden on duty reported that a man had thrown an unidentified … Read more

Tim Hortons brews more brand presence in Seoul with line of retail coffee products available now in grocery

Source: Media Outreach The Tim Hortons retail coffee lineup includes Original Blend whole bean coffee and fine grind coffee available in five signature varieties: Original Blend, French Vanilla, Colombian, Maple and Decaf. The first Tim Hortons restaurant in South Korea opened in the Seoul Metropolitan Area in 2023 and the brand rapidly expanded to 16 … Read more

MyRepublic Launches Industry-First Gamified Customer Experience with Pocket Rocket Adventures

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – MyRepublic, one of Asia-Pacific’s leading digital-first telcos, announced the launch of Pocket Rocket Adventures, an industry-first initiative that introduces unique gamification mechanics into the customer experience journey for their broadband and mobile subscribers. The game, accessible via the MyRepublic mobile app available … Read more

Connection and kōrero at first Community Civil Defence Emergency Management forum

Source: Auckland Council Kōrero flowed about all things emergency management at a community forum in Tāmaki Makaurau on 29 March. Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) hosted Auckland’s first Community Civil Defence Emergency Management Forum at Te Manawa Community Hub, Westgate. In attendance were iwi and marae, community groups and emergency service partners including NZ Police, Fire … Read more

SH3 north of Waitara Rd intersection being rebuilt/resealed

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 3 north of the intersection with Waitara Road will be rebuilt in May. We have previously indicated that work was due to get underway this week to rebuild a section of road south of the new roundabout. Work on the southern section got underway on … Read more

Waikato & Bay of Plenty state highway works April 2025 

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made much safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight with the construction of a new and long-awaited roundabout. The area is locally known as Matekerepu, between Awakeri and Ōpōtiki. Construction will … Read more

Update to Timaru’s Evans St/ SH1 planned changes

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 4 April 2025 4:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Planned line-marking along Evans St/ SH1 in Timaru will go ahead next week, maintaining the two existing lanes (one in each direction) for the immediate future, rather than four lanes as had been signalled, says NZ Transport Agency Waka … Read more

Night closures in May ahead for HB Expressway

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closing next month for maintenance work. The road will be closed between Meeanee Road and Links Road/Pākōwhai Road roundabout for 6 nights from Sunday 4 May to Friday 9 May. The road will close each night between 8pm and … Read more

SH1 closure at Putāruru to be lifted this weekend – weather dependent

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The closure in Putāruru as part of the State Highway 1 Tīrau to Waiouru Accelerated Maintenance project is due to be lifted this weekend. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Regional Manager of Maintenance and Operations for Waikato and Bay of Plenty, Roger Brady, thanks the community and road users … Read more

Malaysians Shop Smarter for Raya 2025, Prioritising Budget & Trust

Source: Media Outreach 98% shop early, leveraging deals for maximum savings, majority keep spending under RM500 MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 04 April 2025 – Shopee Malaysia’s Raya 2025 Buyer Trends Study1 reveals that Malaysian consumers are shopping earlier than ever, with 98% of shoppers beginning their Raya purchases as early as Q4 2024. … Read more

Li Ka Shing Foundation and Temasek Trust Jointly Commit S$12 Million to Acquire Systems and Advance Clinical Trial for Innovative Histotripsy Cancer Therapy in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach Li Ka Shing Foundation (LKSF) and Temasek Trust (TT) are purchasing and donating two Histotripsy Systems to the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) and the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) in Singapore to perform clinical trials to study novel ultrasound therapy for liver, kidney and pancreatic cancers. The funding from LKSF … Read more

Road closed, SH2, Woodville

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) SH2 near McLean Street, Woodville is closed following a serious crash this afternoon. At around 3.30pm, Police were notified of a vehicle having collided with another vehicle and a building. Initial reports suggest there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is closed while … Read more

NeuralFin adds strategic investors, DLH accelerates AI Agent push

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 04 April 2025 – DL Holdings Group, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Main Board (stock code: 1709.HK) announced the strategic restructuring of DL Digital Family Office (DLDFO). In this transaction, DLDFO introduced three new strategic investors at a valuation of … Read more

State Highway 2 roundabout resurfacing planned for Masterton next week

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 4 April 2025 3:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi The State Highway 2/Dixon Street roundabout in Masterton is scheduled to be closed for roadworks next week on Wednesday and Thursday nights (9 and 10 April) between 9pm and 4:30am. The Wellington Transport Alliance will be resurfacing the roundabout … Read more

Plan ahead for overnight southbound closures on SH1, Fanshawe St to Greenlane Interchange

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists that essential maintenance work will take place overnight on State Highway 1 (SH1) southbound between Fanshawe Street and Greenlane interchange on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 April between 10pm and 5am. There will be a full closure of southbound lanes from … Read more

Legislation – Nurses’ union backs call to scrap anti-Treaty bill

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation “The people have spoken, and it is a big fat no to that bill,” says New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku. Parliament’s Justice Committee has released its report into the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and has recommended it does not proceed. … Read more

Recall of Pams Afghan Oat Baked Bars due to foreign matter (metal)

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brands Limited in its recall of Pams brand Afghan Oat Baked Bars as the product may contain foreign matter (metal). “The concern with these oat bars is that some metal from manufacturing equipment may have got into the product during the production … Read more

Minister to speak at global Space Symposium

Source: New Zealand Government Space Minister Judith Collins will travel to the United States next week to attend the 40th Space Symposium.“I’m looking forward to returning to the Space Symposium to continue championing New Zealand as the place to do space-related business,” Ms Collins says.“The Symposium draws companies and government representatives from around the world, … Read more

Otago Tourism School – Public lecture

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  04 April 2025 Tēnā koutou katoa It’s great to see so many people here interested in tourism that’s sustainable for the environment and the communities we live in. The Government is focused on economic growth – tourism on the land that DOC manages is a key part of that. I know … Read more

OH!SOME Opens its First Store in Vietnam : A One-stop Destination for Global Selected Products

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – On April 4, 2025, OH!SOME officially enters the Vietnam market, with its very first store opening at Crescent Mall in Ho Chi Minh City. OH!SOME OH!SOME, as a one-stop trendy retail brand, benefits from primary business focus on fashion … Read more