Name release, fatal train incident, Invercargill

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have now identified and can confirm the name of the man involved in a fatal train incident in Invercargill, Monday 17 March. He was 54-year-old Geoffrey Francis McIver a local of Invercargill. Police extend our condolences to his family and loved ones at this time. His death has … Read more

50% of Startups Fail to Raise Beyond Seed: Aspire Ignite to Help Startups Beat the Odds

Source: Media Outreach Aspire partners with global top tier VCs to launch a programme to empower early stage founders with the knowledge, resources and investor connections to fundraise with confidence. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Neswire – 25 March 2025 – Aspire, the all-in-one finance platform for modern businesses, today announces the launch of Aspire Ignite, … Read more

WRISE Singapore Appoints Paul Arni as Non-Executive Director, Strengthening Corporate Governance and Strategic Vision

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – WRISE Singapore today announced the appointment of Paul Arni as Non-Executive Director, effective immediately, reinforcing its commitment to strong governance, risk management, and long-term growth. With over 30 years of experience in wealth management and private banking, Mr. Arni will … Read more

FabriX Returns to ComplexCon Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach Revolutionizing Fashion: FabriX Leads the Digital Shift from Hong Kong to the World Redefining How Fashion is Created, Experienced & Sold HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – After a triumphant debut at ComplexCon Hong Kong last year, the leading digital fashion solution platform FabriX is thrilled … Read more

SWISS REJU Ranks Number 1 in “Sunday More Beauty 100 Award”, Breaking Record with 8 Major Wins

Source: Media Outreach Luxury beauty brand SWISS REJU is Hong Kong’s No.1 Best Body Slimming and Contouring Provider, according to Sunday More Beauty 100 Award Annual Rankings. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – Luxury beauty brand SWISS REJU is Hong Kong’s No.1 Best Body Slimming and Contouring Provider, according … Read more

SUNRATE Launches Global Payments Solution to Revolutionise the Maritime Industry

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – SUNRATE, the global payment and treasury management platform, today announced the launch of its maritime payments solution, aimed at empowering shipping companies and their key stakeholders at Sea Asia 2025. The SUNRATE maritime payments solution leverages the company’s cutting-edge proprietary platform, extensive … Read more

Eternity Waterproofing Forms Strategic Partnership with Mapei Far East

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – Eternity Waterproofing, a leading waterproofing company in Singapore, has announced a strategic partnership with internationally renowned building material supplier, Mapei Far East to deliver waterproofing systems tailored to unique climate and domestic construction demands. Enhancing Waterproofing ExcellenceUnder this partnership, Mapei Far East … Read more

Miramar unexplained death now a homicide investigation

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: The death of a man found critically injured in Miramar last week is now being treated as a homicide, as Police urgently seek two pedestrians, and motorists with dashcam footage. Abdul Nabizadah, 63, was located with serious head injuries at the intersection of … Read more

Gynecomastia Affects All Ethnic Groups in Singapore, Amaris B. Clinic Study Reveals

Source: Media Outreach Amaris B. Clinic releases insights into gynecomastia cases, proving the condition affects men of all races in Singapore. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – Gynecomastia, the development of excess male breast tissue disorder, is far more common than reported, yet it remains a misunderstood medical condition that is … Read more

Fatal crash: Mangaharakeke Drive, Horotiu

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Mangaharakeke Drive/ State Highway 1C, Horotiu this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 11am. Sadly, the driver of one vehicle died at the scene. No further injuries were reported. The road remains closed southbound near the … Read more

MongoDB Expands Availability of MongoDB Atlas in Southeast Asia to Support Accelerated Regional Growth

Source: Media Outreach MongoDB Atlas now available on AWS Regions in Malaysia and Thailand // Local availability empowers businesses across the region—including Botnoi and EasyEat—to innovate and improve user experiences SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – MongoDB, the leading database for modern applications, today announced that its industry-leading, multi-cloud data platform, … Read more

Final chance to feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan

Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders are encouraged to feed back on Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026, before consultation closes on Friday. Consultation on the plan closes at 11.59pm on Friday 28 March and all Aucklanders are invited to have their say on the council’s plans for the year ahead. The plan focuses on delivering the … Read more

Charges laid following hunting incident, Whakatane

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has been arrested after the death of a man following a hunting incident in Minginui, Whakatane last week. Police were notified at about 2am on Friday 21 March of a sudden death following a hunting incident. Police can confirm the man who died was 72-year-old Stuart Maxwell … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Woodville

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are now in a position to release the name of the woman who died in a crash on Saddle Road, Woodville on 3 March. She was 46-year-old Kelly King, of Woodville. Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this difficult time. The circumstances of the crash … Read more

Remuera Library to re-open following restoration work

Source: Auckland Council Remuera Library will reopen to the public on 10 April, 2025, following restoration and refurbishment work, making it once again a place for locals to enjoy a good book and connect with friends. For the duration of the works, the library’s services were relocated to Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Road and … Read more

Doco – Greenpeace launches documentary exploring freshwater pollution in Canterbury

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace campaigner Will Appelbe says, “For decades, Canterbury’s lakes, rivers, and drinking water have been heading on a rapid downhill trajectory as a result of industry polluters. But it’s not too late to turn that around. People across Canterbury are fighting back to protect their access to fresh water – and that’s the story … Read more

Quarry Association says Immediate RMA reform needed to avoid quarry material shortages

Source: Aggregate and Quarry Association of NZ The quarry industry warns of shortages and rising prices of foundation materials for housing and infrastructure due to at least two more years of delays in obtaining consents under the Government’s RMA reforms. Aggregate and Quarry Association (AQA) CEO Wayne Scott says while quarries support the intent of yesterday’s … Read more

Defence News – NZDF medics prepare for ‘inevitable’ natural disaster

Source: New Zealand Defence Force Around 26 New Zealand Defence Force medics have honed their skills for responding to the range of injuries that might be expected from a destructive weather event striking in the Pacific. The exercise was held in Santoft Forest near Whanganui recently. Senior Aviation Medical Officer, Squadron Leader Rob Visser, says … Read more

Stats NZ information release: Regional gross domestic product: Year ended March 2024

Source: Statistics New Zealand Regional gross domestic product: Year ended March 2024 – 25 March 2025 – Regional gross domestic product (GDP) is a geographic breakdown of national-level GDP, which is New Zealand’s official measure of economic activity. Figures are expressed in nominal terms, which means they are not adjusted for price effects. Files: MIL … Read more

Gang Conflict Warrant issued following Tairāwhiti gang tensions

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Tairāwhiti Area Commander Inspector Danny Kirk. A significant Police operation has begun across Tairāwhiti, following several concerning incidents stemming from tensions between rival gangs. Eight incidents, involving assaults and firearms, were reported between 16 March and 23 March. Police and gang leaders have been working to ease … Read more

Arrests over retail crime in central Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police have made several arrests following offending at central Auckland businesses last night. One person faces court following a robbery at a dairy in Wynyard Quarter just before midnight on Monday. Auckland Central Area Commander Grant Tetzlaff says the lone offender entered the Halsey Street business at 11.45pm. “He … Read more

Mangaharakeke Drive closed following crash, Horotiu

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Mangaharakeke Drive/State Highway 1C, Horotiu is closed near the Te Rapa Road off-ramp following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 11am. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre MIL … Read more

Police respond to IPCA investigation into death of a woman in custody

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police accept the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority which found officers failed in their duty of care for a woman who died while in Police custody in Gisborne. An internal investigation into the death conducted by Police also came to a similar conclusion. Lynne Martin, 63, was … Read more

NZ-AU: Toro Corp. Announces Record Date for the Proposed Spin-Off of its Handysize Tanker Business

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro”, or the “Company”) an international energy transportation services company, announced today that, in relation to the previously announced spin-off of its wholly owned subsidiary, Robin Energy Ltd. (“Robin”), the record date has been set to April 7, 2025 (the … Read more

Inner Hauraki Gulf closed to rock lobster fishing

Source: New Zealand Government The inner Hauraki Gulf will be closed for three years to commercial and recreational spiny rock lobster fishing to help rebuild the population, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.“Locals have raised serious concerns about the decline of spiny rock lobster in the inner Hauraki Gulf, and this has been backed … Read more

Dargaville Police catch up with offenders

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Five people face charges after Police intercepted a convoy of stolen vehicles travelling through Dargaville. In the early hours of Sunday, a burglary occurred at a rural address near Mamaranui. Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander, Inspector Maria Nordstrom says three vehicles were stolen from the address at around 1am. “These vehicles … Read more

Greenpeace: Government’s RMA overhaul a hostile takeover of nature

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is hitting out at the Government’s plan to scrap and rewrite the Resource Management Act (RMA), calling it a hostile takeover of nature. “The government’s proposed reforms are based on the dangerous idea that if you own a piece of land, you should be able to do what you like with it – … Read more