PolyU establishes Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure with support from Otto Poon Charitable Foundation

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Source: Media Outreach Driving innovative solutions to tackle climate change and extreme weather challenges HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2025 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has established the Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure (RICRI), a pioneering strategic research institute focused on global climate change, with the … Read more

Hang Lung Properties and Tsinghua University Mark 15 Years of Impactful Partnership on Sustainable Urban Futures

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Source: Media Outreach The Hang Lung Center for Real Estate at Tsinghua University celebrates significant achievements in driving innovation in real estate and creating a greener future HONG KONG SAR & SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2025 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) … Read more

Galaxy Macau™ Presents: ANDREA BOCELLI Live in Concert – A Soul-Stirring Spectacle

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Source: Media Outreach Where Classical Majesty Met Modern Magic The “Voice of God” Ignites Galaxy Arena MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2025 – Galaxy Arena, Macau’s new cultural landmark, hosted an unforgettable evening on March 29 as the world’s most beloved tenor, Andrea Bocelli, staged his debut solo concert in the … Read more

Sony Hong Kong Named Official Imagery Partner for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025

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Source: Media Outreach Empowering Photographers to Capture Breathtaking Moments with the Latest Camera Gears HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2025 – Sony Hong Kong is proud to be the Official Imagery Partner of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, successfully held from 28 to 30 March 2025 at Kai Tak Sports … Read more

LANDMARK Hosts a One-Night Spectacle of Art, Design & Culinary Innovation

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Source: Media Outreach The Pioneering Collective We Are Ona, marks its second pop-up in collaboration with designer Alexandre de Betak, in Hong Kong, following first edition in Paris and with World’s Best Female Chef Elena Reygadas HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2025 – Kicking off Hong Kong Arts Month in … Read more

Samsung Showcases Immersive 3D Experiences, OLED Excellence with New Odyssey Monitor Line-up in Singapore

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Source: Media Outreach Featuring the revolutionary Odyssey 3D, the updated Odyssey OLED G8 with the industry’s first 4K 240Hz screen, and the new ultra-wide Odyssey G9, the new Odyssey monitor line-up is set to deliver unparalleled experiences for all gamers SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2025 – Samsung Electronics Singapore is bringing … Read more

CALM International Wins an Award at Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025 for its Groundbreaking Work in Providing Accessible Mental Wellbeing Services in Singapore

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2025 – Leading mental wellbeing agency Cognitive Approach to Life Management (CALM) International has been awarded Best Technological Collaboration at the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025 for its groundbreaking work in providing accessible mental health services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in … Read more

Update in investigation into deaths in Roseneath

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm that the deaths of two people at a residential property on Palliser Road, Roseneath are being treated as a murder-suicide. Police are providing support to the family at the centre of this tragic event. The family have requested privacy as they grieve their loss. We continue … Read more

Police wheel in stolen property from city burglaries

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Auckland Central Police have cleared out two apartments full of stolen property, resulting in four arrests. In the process an excess of 80 stolen items, including 13 electric scooters, have been recovered by Police. Auckland Central Area Commander Inspector Grant Tetzlaff says an investigation has been underway into a … Read more

Question of privilege concerning the conduct of four members during proceedings of the House

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Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Privileges Committee met today to consider the Question of privilege concerning the conduct of four members during proceedings of the House. In light of the members Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Rawiri Waititi, and Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke’s nonattendance at the hearings scheduled for today, we considered how to progress the question of privilege.MIL OSI MIL … Read more

Night closure ahead for Hawke’s Bay Expressway this Sunday 6 April

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closing overnight this Sunday for wire rope barrier repairs. SH2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closing from 8pm this Sunday 6 April to 4am Monday, between Meeanee Road and Links Road/Pākōwhai Road roundabout, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi … Read more

Police investigating unexplained death in Northland, Wellington

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Police are continuing to investigate an unexplained death in Northland, Wellington yesterday. The investigation team have been conducting enquiries door-to-door in the Northland area and speaking to witnesses and people known to the victim. A scene guard will remain in place at the … Read more

One person in custody following Silverdale incident

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) One person has been taken into custody following a reported firearms sighting in Silverdale, Hamilton this afternoon. Police were called to Silverdale Road just before 3pm. Two imitation firearms have been recovered from the address. Nearby schools were put into lockdown as a precaution, which has since been lifted. … Read more

Backing builders by cracking down on cowboys

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing builders by making changes so Kiwis will more easily be able to identify high-quality, trusted professionals to carry out work on their homes, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says.“Most tradies are highly skilled and trustworthy, but the industry tells me high-profile examples of poor workmanship are … Read more

Molex Addresses Hyperscale Data Center Growth with High-Performance, Low-Maintenance ‘Plug and Play’ VersaBeam EBO Interconnect Solutions

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Source: Media Outreach Innovative Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) technology boosts reliability and reduces cleaning, inspection and maintenance requirements Use of 3M™ EBO Ferrule helps streamline deployments, increase efficiency and decrease need for cleaning and maintenance to lower total cost of ownership (TCO) Flexible design includes options to integrate 12, 16 or 144 fibers into a … Read more

Local News – Young People’s Fund grant recipients aim to empower Porirua youth

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Source: Porirua City Council Recipients of the latest Young People’s Fund grants will run programmes ranging from boxing to podcasting, all aimed at positively impacting tamariki and rangatahi living in Porirua. This round of funding included two Tier 1 grants – $50,000 a year for three years, as well as five Tier 2 grants – one-off … Read more

Transport – Truck dashcams capture some hair-raising impatient driving

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving is endangering lives. Transporting New Zealand has been calling for members to submit footage of dangerous driving, highlighting the need for all road users to observe safe … Read more

Getting valuable input from Northcote’s future generation

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Source: Auckland Council On behalf of Auckland Council, Eke Panuku creates amazing spaces for current and future generations across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.  In Northcote, they’re transforming the town centre over the next ten years. There will be new public facilities and, working with private investors, they’ll be new housing, eateries, offices, and shops, including a … Read more

Decisive factors: Octa carried out a global survey about brokers’ red flags

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2025 – Octa, a global broker since 2011, surveyed more than 2,000 traders from Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, and Nigeria to discover their most glaring concerns regarding choosing a financial broker. What are the most suspicious brokers’ traits, according to traders? How … Read more

Roseneath deaths referred to Coroner

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths of two people at a residential property on Palliser Road, Roseneath, Wellington. About 10.25pm on Monday, a concerned family member asked Police to carry out a welfare check on the occupants of … Read more

Midtown street party unveils hidden art gems

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Source: Auckland Council April’s midtown street party on Thursday 17 April is packed full of art, music, food, live painting and stories. It will also celebrate street culture now, and from decades past. Midtown’s monthly street parties are enabled by Auckland Council to build vibrancy and support local businesses in the newly-emerging neighbourhood around Te … Read more

Release: Worst February for building consents in over a decade

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party The National Government’s choices have contributed to a slow-down in the building sector, as thousands of people have lost their jobs in construction. Statistics released today show 33,595 new homes were consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended February 2025, down 7.4 percent compared with the year ended … Read more

Two separate crashes causing delays in Napier

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are advising motorists in Napier to expect significant delays, as emergency services respond to two separate crashes in Napier. The first crash involved a vehicle and a pedestrian on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, at the intersection with Prebensen Drive in Poraiti at 1:05pm. One person has been seriously … Read more

Myanmar – One third of population in Myanmar requires humanitarian support, following devastating earthquake which has left thousands dead – World Vision

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 Source: World Vision   More than 3.5 million people are internally displaced following the earthquake and ongoing internal conflict   Children and families are struggling to survive, and are without shelter, food, or medical care, while enduring immense physical and emotional trauma, putting them at risk of abuse  One third of the population requires urgent humanitarian … Read more

Health – Group Therapy Could Be NZ’s Mental Health Game-Changer

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Source: MindMatters Clinic  I Am Hope and MindMatters Clinic have joined forces to shed light on the underutilised potential of group therapy in New Zealand’s mental health system. The newly conducted national study reveals that group therapy is a cost-effective, scalable solution to addressing the country’s growing mental health needs—yet a lack of funding and … Read more

Unacceptable payment by KiwiRail

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Source: New Zealand Government Rail Minister Winston Peters has described KiwiRail’s payment of $8 million to a management consultancy firm as unacceptable.“We are not criticising McKinsey, whose services were tendered in a lawful and competitive manner. We are criticising the decision to pay that sum,” says Mr Peters.KiwiRail engaged McKinsey on 6 December 2023, but … Read more

Announcement of Corporate Rebranding: IAT (Singapore) Technology Pte. Ltd. Transitions to IAS Global Pte. Ltd.

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2025 – IAT (Singapore) Technology Pte. Ltd. is pleased to announce that the Company has officially been renamed IAS Global Pte. Ltd., effective April 2,2025. This rebranding aligns the Company’s Singapore entity with the global unified brand IAS ANALYSIS (referred to as IAS), under … Read more