Health – Dental Association share’s top tips for a healthy mouth on World Oral Health Day

Source: New Zealand Dental Association The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) encourages Kiwis of all ages to use World Oral Health Day as an opportunity to commit to better oral health habits. “Small daily actions can lead to a lifetime of healthier smiles and improved overall health and well-being,” says NZDA Colgate Oral Health Promotion Manager, … Read more

Banking and Finance – Further drops to ASB’s fixed mortgage rates

Source: ASB ASB has today reduced several of its fixed home lending rates by up to 20 basis points, marking the bank’s fifth fixed rate mortgage drop in 2025. ASB is reducing its 6-month rate by 10 basis points from 5.89% to 5.79%, while the longer-term 4-and-5-year rates have dropped to 5.59% and 5.69% respectively. … Read more

Surveys – Workers rate job security ahead of pay amid concerns about redundancies this year

Source: Robert Half 81% of New Zealand workers are concerned about redundancies occurring at their company in 2025  37% of workers prioritise their job security ahead of pay this year  To prepare for possible redundancy, 47% of workers are pursuing further training to improve their marketability, while 54% are passively looking for a new job  … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Loburn

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a crash in Loburn on 1 March He was 66-year-old Wayne Charles Harrison also known as Harry, from Richmond, Tasman Police extend our condolences to his friends and family. Enquiries to determine the … Read more

InternetNZ – Concern about AI remains high amongst New Zealanders

Source: InternetNZ A recent Internet Insights survey conducted by InternetNZ has revealed that a large majority of New Zealanders (68%) are worried about the potential malicious use of AI and the lack of regulation surrounding it. While only 10% of respondents expressed more excitement than concern, 44% reported feeling more concerned than excited. InternetNZ Chief Executive … Read more

InternetNZ – Women, elderly, and minority groups more concerned about online harm, study reveals

Source: InternetNZ New Internet Insights research released by InternetNZ shows a massive number of New Zealanders are concerned about young children accessing inappropriate content online. A staggering 71% of New Zealanders surveyed said they are either extremely or very concerned about young children accessing inappropriate content – making it the top concern for the fifth year … Read more

InternetNZ – New Zealanders highly concerned about online misinformation, harm, and harassment

Source: InternetNZ InternetNZ’s annual insights survey has revealed that misinformation remains a top concern for New Zealanders online for the sixth consecutive year. The results from a survey of 1001 New Zealanders showed that misleading or inaccurate information is a cause of significant concern for 61% of the population, with an additional 26% being somewhat concerned. … Read more

InternetNZ – Many New Zealanders confused about where to report harmful online content, survey

Source: InternetNZ A recent InternetNZ survey has found that only a third of New Zealanders know where to report harmful, dangerous, or concerning online content. Internet Insights, an annual survey, revealed that only 35% of people know which organisations, websites or agencies to go to if they need to report something. The percentage has dropped for … Read more

InternetNZ – New Zealanders spending more time online than ever – InternetNZ

Source: InternetNZ A study commissioned by InternetNZ found that New Zealanders are spending more time online than ever, with 50% of respondents spending four or more hours of their leisure time on the Internet each day. Internet Insights is an annual survey of New Zealanders’ habits, concerns and awareness of the online world, and has seen … Read more

Finance – ‘Rate wars’ could see borrowers go long again – CoreLogic

Source: CoreLogic As more new and existing borrowers begin to benefit from lower mortgage rates following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) cutting cycle, market turnover levels and property values should continue to trend higher in the coming months. The ‘Chart of the Month’ from CoreLogic NZ’s March Housing Chart Pack looks at RBNZ … Read more

Privacy Reports – Outgoing Chief Ombudsman releases ‘reflections’ report on Official Information Act

Source: Office of the Ombudsman Outgoing Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says stiffer penalties may be needed for government agencies that persistently delay the release of official information. Mr Boshier has today released a report about his reflections over the past nine years, on the Official Information Act 1982, along with separate investigations into seven agencies, and … Read more

InternetNZ – Desire for flexibility remains amid fall in number of remote workers

Source: InternetNZ Nearly half of New Zealanders who have the option to work from home would like to do so more, however the actual number of people working remotely is decreasing. This is according to the latest Internet Insights annual survey conducted by InternetNZ. Vivien Maidaborn, CEO of InternetNZ, believes that while employers are reconsidering work-from-home … Read more

NZ – US relations on strong footing

Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters says relations between New Zealand and the United States are on a strong footing, as he concludes a week-long visit to New York and Washington DC today.“We came to the United States to ask the new Administration what it wants from New Zealand, … Read more

Correction – Operation Sove update

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Two previous releases regarding Operation Sove, the murder and arson investigation in Stokes Valley, were published with incorrect dates. The three incidents Police are investigating occurred on Thursday 10 October, Monday 14 October and Tuesday 5 November. We ask media to please update any stories accordingly. We apologise for … Read more

Further arrest made in Operation Sove – Stokes Valley murder and arson

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan Hutt Valley Police have arrested a fourth person overnight in connection to the murder of Ian David Moller and the arson of his property in Stokes Valley late last year. A 26-year-old Upper Hutt man has been charged with murder, arson, conspiring to … Read more

Apollo Go and Waymo Lead the Way: Scaling Up AI-Powered Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – As AI transforms global industries, the transportation sector is undergoing notable change. Autonomous driving technology is rapidly scaling, with top companies like Google’s Waymo and Baidu’s Apollo Go leading the way. Waymo, a pioneer in autonomous driving, has launched commercial operations … Read more

2025 New Taipei City WJS Marathon Kicks Off on March 16 Kenyan Runner with a 2:04 Marathon Record Set to Compete—A Strong Contender to Break the WJS Marathon Men’s Record

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – The highly anticipated 2025 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon (WJS Marathon) was held on March 16, a special event at Xinzhuang Gymnasium welcomed elite international athletes. New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Han-jan and Chinese Taipei Athletics Association President … Read more

Live4Well Partners with Cathay to Offer Exciting Rewards—Experience the International Rugby Event

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Live4Well announces a new partnership with Cathay, launching an upgraded rewards program that allows you to earn rewards through your daily exercise while experiencing the international rugby event firsthand! To join, simply check in daily and walk 6000 steps during … Read more

KPMG Releases Ninth Annual Hong Kong Employment Outlook Report

Source: Media Outreach KPMG in China has offices located in 31 cities with over 14, 000 partners and staff, in Beijing, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Dongguan, Foshan, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Haikou, Hangzhou, Hefei, Jinan, Nanjing, Nantong, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Taiyuan, Tianjin, Wuhan, Wuxi, Xiamen, Xi’an, Zhengzhou, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR. … Read more

DYXnet Launches AI Computing Solution – Accelerating Enterprises’ Private DeepSeek Deployment

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – In the midst of an AI-driven transformation, DeepSeek has emerged as the preferred high-performance, open-source large language model (LLM) for enterprises aiming to develop dedicated AI applications. Responding to the vigorous demand for tailoring AI with private LLM, DYXnet — … Read more

Ba Den Mountain will be the host of large-scale events for Vesak 2025

Source: Media Outreach BA DEN MOUNTAIN, VIETNAM –Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh, Vietnam will become the destination for thousands of delegates to light candles and pray for global peace as part of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025. Many meaningful activities will take place during … Read more

Jamf named as a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Endpoint Management Tools

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF) the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, announced it has been included as a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Endpoint Management Tools. As the report points out: “Using a unified endpoint … Read more

DataSnipper Appoints Siu Wei Lee to Lead Asia Pacific Expansion

Source: Media Outreach DataSnipper enters 2025 with significant global momentum — including a 53% increase in customer count in 2024, 6,715% turnover growth, and a US$1 billion valuation, cementing its position as one of Europe’s fastest-growing technology companies. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – DataSnipper, the intelligent automation platform for audit … Read more

Hong Kong Life Announces the Title Sponsorship of “MacPherson Festival x Candy Lo Timeline II Concert 2025”

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Hong Kong Life has been the title sponsor of the “MacPherson Festival x Candy Lo Timeline II Concert 2025,” presented by the talented singer Candy Lo. After three years, Candy Lo will once again share her musical journey with fans, … Read more

FPG Fortune Prime Global – Awarded “Best Global Forex Broker” & “Best Trading Liquidity”

Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN / BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – In the highly competitive forex industry, FPG Fortune Prime Global (FPG) has stood out with its top-tier trading environment, razor-sharp spreads, and outstanding customer service. These strengths earned FPG the 2023 “Best Global Forex Broker” award from WikiFX. … Read more

Arts and Culture – New Zealand and India Forge Deeper Ties on the Big Screen

Source: New Zealand Film Commission The New Zealand Film Commission’s (NZFC) strategic engagement with India’s screen industry is delivering results, with key milestones highlighting the growing creative and economic ties between the two nations. These connections are opening new opportunities for collaboration, not only with Bollywood, but also with Tollywood (Telugu-language cinema) and other regional industries. … Read more

Name release, Cromwell crash (plus court appearance)

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are now in a position to release the name of the woman who died following a crash in Cromwell on 15 March. She was 65-year-old Donna Marie Melcher, of the United States of America. Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this difficult time. Police continue … Read more