Octa recognised as the most innovative broker 2025 by FXDailyInfo

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 April 2025 – Octa, a global broker since 2011, recently received the FXDailyInfo award as ‘The Most Innovative Broker 2025’. This accolade yet again highlights Octa’s focus on incrementally improving its proprietary trading platform, OctaTrader. Financial portal FXDailyInfo recognised Octa as ‘The Most … Read more

The Carnival Fair Transforms Corporate Events With Tailored Carnival Experiences

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 April 2025 – Ditch the dull boardroom activities—The Carnival Fair is revolutionizing corporate team-building with thrilling carnival experiences that drive collaboration and fun! The Carnival Fair is redefining workplace bonding with its newly launched corporate event solutions—designed to inject fun, excitement, and team spirit into … Read more

Police appeal for information after burglary, Nelson

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A 26-year-old man is before the courts following a burglary in Tahunanui and Police are appealing for information from the public as enquiries to locate several firearms continue. On Sunday 30 March, a man allegedly burgled a commercial premises on Parkers Road between the hours of 4am and 5am. … Read more

Travellers to benefit from joint airline agreement extension

Source: New Zealand Government The British Airways and Qatar Airways joint business agreement has been extended for five more years by the Government, Acting Transport Minister James Meager announced today. “This continuation is great news for both New Zealand travellers and tourists visiting from overseas – people will continue to benefit from more convenient flight … Read more

Modern civil aviation law comes into effect

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new civil aviation law will modernise regulations and ensure New Zealanders are safe in our skies, Acting Transport Minister James Meager says.“A strong aviation sector is integral to New Zealand’s economic success and to ensuring New Zealanders can get to where they need to go for work or leisure,” … Read more

Four before the courts following incident in Levin

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander: Manawatū Police have arrested and charged four people following a serious incident in Levin. In the early hours of Thursday 3 April, Police received a report of an aggravated robbery in which four people entered a store on Oxford Street, Levin … Read more

Super-sized granny flats coming to backyards

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government will go even further than it earlier proposed to make it easier to build granny flats by increasing the maximum size allowed to be built without consents, say RMA Reform and Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Associate Finance Minister Shane Jones and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk.  “It’s … Read more

Second fatality following crash, Christchurch Akaroa Road, Little River

Source: New Zealand Police (District News)  A second person has died following a single-vehicle crash near Little River on Thursday 3 April. Emergency services were called to Christchurch Akaroa Road, Little River at around 10.40am. One person died in hospital a short time later and a second person transported in a critical condition has died … Read more

‘Decolonising’ deadlines: Waikato law faculty undermines excellence with automatic extension policy

Source: ACT Party ACT can reveal that Waikato University’s law faculty is giving students an automatic 10-day extension for assessments submitted past deadline. A law lecturer has confirmed the policy in an email to ACT, saying a normal deadline policy “creates a burden for students.” A concerned Waikato University student has told ACT that their lecturer … Read more

Security resources to support ethnic communities

Source: New Zealand Government The Ministry for Ethnic Communities has released resources to support people in New Zealand who may be subject to foreign interference, Ethnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell says. “Foreign interference impacts the safety and security of everyone in New Zealand. “Some of our Ethnic Communities in New Zealand are receiving unwanted attention … Read more

Ethnic Communities Minister outlines key priorities

Source: New Zealand Government Distinguished guests, community leaders, business representatives, and faith leaders.It is my pleasure as the Minister for Ethnic Communities to address you today. New Zealand is home to speakers of more than 170 languages, and while I would love to greet you in each one, for now let me extend a warm welcome … Read more

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