AI INFRINGEMENT ALERT – NZ Authors books scraped in LibGEN dataset

Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) NZ Authors books scraped in LibGEN dataset – NZSA condemns authors intellectual property theft March 24, 2025 – Over the weekend, The Atlantic published a search tool that allows authors around the world to check if their works have been used in LibGen, an … Read more

Fitness First is ready to feature Asia’s Biggest Group Fitness Festival Returns! TUFF 2025

Source: Media Outreach Set to Take Over ICONSIAM Mall, Get Ready for the Ultimate Group Workout Experience – Tickets Available March 24, at Eventpop BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – The Ultimate Fitness Force 2025 (TUFF 2025), Asia’s largest group fitness festival, is coming to TRUE ICON HALL, ICONSIAM, on … Read more

ITE Singapore collaborates with Dell Technologies to enable AI adoption through launch of Hybrid Cloud VDI Centre

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a hybrid cloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Centre at ITE aimed at enhancing digital skills development and accelerating AI adoption for small … Read more

New Prudential Wealth Suite caters to growing high net worth segment

Source: Media Outreach Number of Prudential Private Client Advisors serving HNW individuals rose six-fold since 2018 to meet increased demand for specialised wealth advisory services SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) has launched the Prudential Wealth Suite (“Wealth Suite”). It is an exclusive space for the life insurer’s … Read more

American Express and Singapore Airlines Enhance Business Card with New Exclusive Benefits for SMEs

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – American Express and Singapore Airlines today announced the introduction of new benefits to the American Express Singapore Airlines Business Credit Card, designed to provide greater travel rewards and enhanced redemption options for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The enhancements include a higher … Read more

Live Local+ @CCF 2025: Positive Education Seminar Successfully Held at Cyberport

Source: Media Outreach Cyberport, Negawatt, and Our Hong Kong Foundation Join Forces to Promote Positive Education and Sustainable Development HONG KONG SAR – Media OuReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – Cyberport, Negawatt Utility Limited (Negawatt), and Our Hong Kong Foundation are delighted to announce that the “Live Local+ @CCF 2025: Positive Education Symposium” was … Read more

Business and Politics – RMA reforms will help drive economic development, says EMA

Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) strongly supports the government’s direction of travel around the two new acts for reforming New Zealand’s resource management laws. The current Resource Management Act (RMA) is highly complex and frustrating, says EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald. “It has been too difficult to build the infrastructure and houses … Read more

Road Closed, SH1, Taihape

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway One is closed following a serious crash this evening. Emergency services were alerted to the single vehicle crash near Spooners Hill Road at around 4.40pm. Two people are reported to have injuries. The road is closed while emergency services are at the scene and diversions are in … Read more

New planning laws to end the culture of ‘no’

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new planning legislation to replace the Resource Management Act will make it easier to get things done while protecting the environment, say Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop and Under-Secretary Simon Court. “The RMA is broken and everyone knows it. It makes it too hard to build the … Read more

Man in custody following threats made, Sydenham

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Area Commander: One man has been taken into custody without incident in Sydenham after making threats earlier this afternoon. The address will now be cleared as a precaution to ensure there is no ongoing risk to the public before cordons are … Read more

This might be the most important thing the Government does

Source: ACT Party Welcoming Cabinet’s agreement on the shape of laws to replace the Resource Management Act, ACT Leader David Seymour says: “Ditching the RMA and passing new laws centred on property rights might be the most important thing the Government does. “Why can’t young New Zealanders afford homes? Why are power bills so high? … Read more

Name release: South Wairarapa homicide

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now release the name of the man who died after being shot in Featherston on Saturday 22 March. He was 23-year-old Doreion Peri Ropata Hard, from Masterton. Two men, aged 23 and 25, appeared in the Wellington District Court today, charged with murder. They will next appear … Read more

Leading APAC Flexible Workspace The Work Project to Open First UK Location

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – The Work Project (TWP), the global luxury workspace provider, has marked its entry into the UK market with its first location to open at prime office tower, One Leadenhall, in the centre of the City of London. Leading APAC Flexible Workspace The … Read more

Stage One, almost done – The Strand Optimisation Project

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Stage One of The Strand Optimisation Project is nearing completion, with an upcoming four-night closure planned between Quay Street/ Tamaki Drive and Beach Road. The closure will take place between 9pm and 5am from Sunday 30 March to Thursday 3 April, and will allow crews to complete road resurfacing and … Read more

Miramar unexplained death: Runner, pedestrian may hold critical details

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard: Police investigating the unexplained death of a man in Miramar want to hear from two members of the public who may have critical information. Abdul Nabizadah, 63, was located with serious head injuries at the intersection of Camperdown Road and Totara Road, about … Read more

Business and Politics – RMA reform – opening the door for investment – BusinessNZ

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s commitment to reforming resource management laws, based on the principle of the enjoyment of property rights. “The latest announcement on phase 3 reforms is another step in the right direction,” BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich said. “Current consenting processes are slow and costly, and projects can be rejected or have … Read more

AnyMind Group’s AnyTag extends support for influencer discovery, campaigns and analytics on Xiaohongshu

Source: Media Outreach Empowering Marketers with Deeper Insights into China’s Leading Lifestyle Platform SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – AnyMind Group [TSE:5027], a Business-Process-as-a-Service company for marketing, e-commerce and digital transformation, has today announced that its influencer marketing platform, AnyTag, now supports users to run influencer discovery, influencer marketing campaigns and … Read more

Appeal for information following crash, Taupō

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Fane Troy Taupo Police investigating a serious crash in Rangitaiki, Taupō are seeking information from members of the public about events leading up to the crash. At around 10:30am on Sunday 23 March, Police were called to a two-vehicle crash involving a van and … Read more

Weather News – Mixed-bag of weather for New Zealand this week – MetService

Source: Metservice Covering period of Monday 24th – Thursday 27th March – New Zealand is set to experience a week of varied weather patterns through till the end of the week. While the North Island anticipates generally pleasant conditions with intermittent showers, the South Island may see cooler temperatures accompanied by occasional rainfall. The slow-moving rain … Read more

Transport – Transporting New Zealand backs freight-focussed Greater Manawatu City and Regional Deal Proposal

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priority projects would support the region’s role as a vital centre for freight and distribution, and support strong economic growth. The Manawatū region is the … Read more

Health and Employment – Primary Health Care wage agreement reached but pay parity still needed to retain nurses – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) primary health care members have agreed to an 8% wage increase over 12 months but pay parity with their hospital counterparts is still needed to retain nurses in the sector. NZNO’s College of Primary Health Care Nurses chair Tracey Morgan says … Read more

New Zealand & India Comprehensive FTA consultation begins

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has today launched a public consultation on New Zealand and India’s negotiations of a formal comprehensive Free Trade Agreement.“Negotiations are getting underway, and the Public’s views will better inform us in the early parts of this important negotiation,” Mr McClay says.We are offering all interested New … Read more

The most important thing the Government will do

Source: ACT Party The Haps At least one left wing chat room went ballistic about last week’s Free Press. The idea that men are oppressed seemed to trigger them so badly they missed the central point: The world is not made up of groups oppressing each other, but individuals trying to make the most of … Read more

Plan ahead for northbound closures on SH20

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Overnight road rehabilitation work on State Highway 20 (SH20) northbound between Cavendish Drive and the SH20A link will get underway this week. Work will be carried out between 10pm and 5am over 10 nights between Wednesday 26 March and Monday 14 April 2025. There will be no work on Friday and … Read more

Appeal for information following fatal crash, Whakatane

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Sergeant Shane Tailby, Eastern Bay of Plenty Road Policing: Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Whakatane yesterday, (Sunday 23 March). Around 4:55pm Police responded to Ohope Road after a car and a motorbike collided. It appears the motorbike has been travelling at speed … Read more

Invercargill Police appealing for information following aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises in Invercargill. At around 3.30am this morning, Police were alerted to four people entering a store on North Road with two armed with knives and another with a trye iron. The group targeted cigarettes and tobacco … Read more

Asia’s digital future takes centre stage at Economist Impact’s 5th annual Technology for Change Asia in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OuReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – Economist Impact successfully concluded its 5th annual Technology for Change Asia on March 12th and 13th at the Hopewell Hotel in Hong Kong, bringing together over 570 leaders to explore the transformative power of emerging technologies for business and society. … Read more