Liverpool FC welcomes Visit Maldives to its global partnership portfolio

Source: Media Outreach LIVERPOOL, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – Liverpool FC has agreed a multi-year global partnership with Visit Maldives, making it the club’s official tourist destination partner. The partnership, which is inclusive of both the club’s men’s and women’s teams, will drive awareness of the Maldives as a world-class … Read more

Post-sentencing statement: John Hope Muchirahondo

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves of Canterbury Police: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to John Hope Muchirahondo today in the Christchurch High Court. He was sentenced to 23 years’ imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years, for his prolific sexual offending, after being found … Read more

Kind+Jugend ASEAN 2025: The Premier Gateway to Southeast Asia’s Booming Maternity & Baby Market

Source: Media Outreach Meet Buyers. Expand Markets. Unlock Opportunities. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – Kind+Jugend ASEAN 2025, the region’s largest trade fair for maternity, baby, and kids’ products, is back from June 12-14, 2025, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok. As Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing market, valued at … Read more

Police seeking information to identify man who assisted after assault in Tokoroa

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Tokoroa Police are wanting to identify and speak to a man who assisted a distressed woman following an assault in Tokoroa earlier this week. The assault occurred on Kelso Street, near Maraetai Road at around 9pm on Tuesday 11 March. The man who assisted was described as wearing shorts … Read more

AT completes massive Ahuroa Road slip repairs in Pūhoi

Source: Auckland Council Rodney’s most comprehensive and costly flood recovery road repair is complete after 20 months of construction. Ahuroa Road in Pūhoi was severely damaged in early 2023 with eight large slip sites occurring during the 2023 major storm events. The road was closed to all but residents, and a major slip at the … Read more

Clearing the traffic on Onewa Road

Source: Auckland Council Onewa Road, one of the busiest routes in Auckland, has become a model of productivity with over 30,000 vehicles moving an estimated 100,000 people each day.  But now important changes are needed to keep even more people moving efficiently along it.  Auckland Transport (AT) and the Kaipātiki Local Board want to help … Read more

Asia trade set for continued growth despite challenging global business environment, reveals DHL Trade Atlas 2025

Source: Media Outreach India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines are forecast to lead in both speed and scale of trade growth from 2024 to 2029 South Asia and Southeast Asia regions set to achieve fastest trade volume growth from 2024 to 2029 Asia remains central to global production networks, as the region benefits from supply … Read more

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Boosting Energy Security – Wood Pellets Set to Cut Coal Dependence

Source: New Zealand Government Energy and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts is welcoming a Memorandum of Understanding by Genesis Energy and Carbona to produce torrefied wood pellets with the potential to replace coal with biomass at Huntly Power Station.“This Memorandum of Understanding is an encouraging step towards affordable, secure and sustainable energy that supports economic … Read more

VIDEO – Information sought after aggravated robbery in Tokoroa

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Tokoroa Police investigating an aggravated robbery of a commercial premises continue to appeal for information to assist in our investigation. Detective Sergeant Neale Saunders says Police are now releasing this CCTV footage as we believe the three people in the video may be able to assist in our enquiries. … Read more

Name release – homicide, Hokowhitu

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the man who died following an altercation in Te Awe Awe Street on 11 March. He was Juan Desmond Turner, 32, of Palmerston North. We extend our sympathies to his family at this difficult time. The 24-year-old man charged with Mr Turner’s … Read more

Silver vs. Gold: Octa Broker’s Expert Take on the Future of Precious Metals

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – Silver is attracting investor interest, with market analysts predicting a potential leap to $40 per troy ounce in 2025. The metal is rising in global investment portfolios, providing stiff competition to gold’s long reign over commodity markets. Kar Yong Ang, … Read more

Konica Minolta wins 2025 A3 Line of the Year Award and four Pick Awards from Keypoint Intelligence

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – Konica Minolta has been awarded five Buyers Lab (BLI) Awards from Keypoint Intelligence, a world-leading independent evaluator of document imaging hardware, software, and services. These awards recognise the capabilities of Konica Minolta’s multi-functional print devices (MFPs), with four individual devices receiving Pick … Read more

Police assisting at Waiuku College fire

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services responded to reports of a minor fire at Waiuku College earlier today. At about 11.45am, Police responded to a report of two small fires on the grounds of the school. Investigations are in the early stages and we are continuing to look into the circumstances surrounding the … Read more

GROW with Singlife and aberdeen Launch New Exclusive Share Class of Global Income Bond Fund to Deliver Sustainable Payouts Amid Market Volatility

Source: Media Outreach Globally diversified portfolio of crossover bonds aims to deliver attractive yields for investors SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – GROW with Singlife (“GROW”), the integrated investment platform under leading homegrown financial services company Singlife, in partnership with aberdeen Investments (“aberdeen”), today launches a new share class of the … Read more

Singapore G Unveils the Largest Cold Storage Facility in Central Singapore, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Supporting SMEs and Business Growth

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2025 – Singapore G, a trailblazer in space solutions, today announced the grand opening of MustardSeed@SG Cold Store, a cold storage facility in the heart of Singapore. This new facility, the largest in central Singapore, includes 16 cold storage rooms ranging from 300 to … Read more

Release: Auckland needs second harbour crossing

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour supports Minister Chris Bishop’s call for input on the second Waitematā Harbour crossing. “Auckland needs this project, it has needed it for at least a decade. It’s time to get on with it,” said Labour transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere. “Labour had options for a second harbour crossing, and we … Read more

Business – Australasian real estate giant Raine & Horne turns up the volume in NZ

Source: Raine & Horne Real estate super brand goes all in on a nationwide radio blitz through Newstalk ZB and its NZME stablemates to reach collectively 1.86 million Kiwis weekly. Highlights: Raine & Horne has launched a strategic nationwide radio advertising campaign in partnership with NZME to enhance brand awareness and engagement across New Zealand. … Read more

It costs nothing to be kind

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Officers who stumbled across a man in need have helped get him back on track after a chance encounter. Just before 2am, the Police Eagle helicopter and Delta dog unit were in Papakura looking for a suspected stolen vehicle. Acting Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Matt Hoyes says … Read more

Appointments – New CEO Heather Campbell to lead Save the Children New Zealand

Source: Save the Children Longstanding international development leader and former Asia Deputy Regional Director for Save the Children International, Heather Campbell, has been appointed as the new CEO of Save the Children New Zealand. Ms Campbell, who will take up the role from Monday 17 March, brings more than two decades of experience in international development … Read more

Finance – Federated Farmers says Reserve Bank’s capital rules bleeding farmers dry

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling for the Reserve Bank to drop overly conservative and growth-restricting banking capital rules that are costing farmers a fortune. “These rules are among the strictest in the world and are a total handbrake on economic growth,” says Federated Farmers banking spokesperson Richard McIntyre. “They’ve unnecessarily driven up the cost … Read more

Animal Welfare – Three greyhounds dead in one week – video captures harrowing final moments – SAFE

Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is calling for urgent government action to enforce the closure of greyhound racing following the deaths of two more greyhounds this week. On March 13 at Addington Raceway, Homebush Honey collapsed and died after a trial. SAFE has received footage showing a greyhound, who appears to be Homebush Honey, in visible distress. Struggling … Read more

Consumer NZ sets out vision for New Zealand consumers for 2025

Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ calls for stronger protections for New Zealanders ahead of World Consumer Rights Day. Recent research by the consumer watchdog indicates that New Zealanders are struggling with an increasingly complex and confusing consumer landscape.   Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy says, “The cost of living remains people’s top concern, and … Read more

Serious crash, SH5, Rangitaiki

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on SH5, Rangitaiki.  Police were called about 11.30am.  Initial indications are there have been serious injuries. The road is closed, with diversions in place. Motorists, please avoid the area if possible.  ENDS  MIL OSI

Speech: Barbara Edmonds’ speech to NZ Investment Summit 2025

Source: New Zealand Labour Party And what role you can play in helping us to address some of the biggest challenges we face, while also creating new opportunities for business and good paying jobs in communities across our country. I also want to acknowledge our iwi leaders, and all our kiwi investors and firms in … Read more

Release: Labour does not support PPPs for prisons

Source: New Zealand Labour Party Labour does not support the private ownership of core infrastructure like schools, hospitals and prisons, which will only see worse outcomes for Kiwis. “Despite all of this Government’s talk about bipartisanship on infrastructure and the importance of long-term planning and investment, Labour wasn’t briefed on this,” Labour corrections spokesperson Tracey … Read more

Food prices increase 2.4 percent annually – Stats NZ media and information release: Selected price indexes: February 2025

Source: Statistics New Zealand Food prices increase 2.4 percent annually – 14 March 2025 – Food prices increased 2.4 percent in the 12 months to February 2025, following a 2.3 percent increase in the 12 months to January 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Higher prices for the grocery food group and … Read more

Selected price indexes: February 2025 – exclusion of rental data

Source: Statistics New Zealand Selected price indexes: February 2025 – exclusion of rental data – 13 March 2025 The February 2025 SPI release due out tomorrow, 14 March 2025, will not include actual rentals for housing data.   The dataset used to compile this information for this month is incomplete and we are not confident … Read more