ChildFund – Urgent Support for Ukrainian Children in 2025

Source: ChildFund New Zealand Uncertainty about the next stage in the war in Ukraine is putting increased pressure on Ukrainian children who have already put up with three years of war. “Our ChildFund partners based all through Ukraine and in Moldova are continuing the roll out of our 2025 programme of support. No matter what the … Read more

Caravan caper leads pair to court

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Two men have been arrested following a fleeing driver event involving a vehicle towing a caravan in Wellington. Shortly after 5am, Police were notified that a caravan had been stolen from outside a Khandallah address. Police were able to locate the vehicle and lay road spikes, however, the driver … Read more

Laws to keep firearms out of the wrong hands come into force

Source: New Zealand Government Changes to the Firearms Prohibition Order (FPO) regime take effect today (Sunday 2 March). Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says the Firearms Prohibition Order regime has been expanded to help Police to keep firearms out of the hands of gangs and other high-risk offenders. “This is part of our commitment to reduce violent … Read more

Reminder: Rock scaling works planned for State Highway 65, Higgins Bluff

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers travelling on the inland route, State Highway 65, between Murchison and Springs Junction will need to detour from next week with resilience works planned on the highway at Higgins Bluff. Contractors will be onsite on the Shenandoah Highway near Ariki, from Monday, 10 March, when they will begin rock … Read more

Saddle Road reopens after earlier serious crash

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Saddle Road has reopened following a serious crash this morning. The road,  between Woodville and Ashhurst, closed around 11am and a detour was put in place through Pahiatua Track. The Serious Crash Unit has now finished its scene investigation. While the road is now open, please drive to the conditions … Read more

Drug Detection – TDDA Adds Tramadol and Fentanyl Testing Amid Rising Workplace Detections

Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners AUCKLAND – 3 March 2025 – The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), New Zealand’s largest workplace drug testing provider, is announcing new drug testing capabilities for New Zealand workplaces. Beginning in March, TDDA will make it easier for New Zealand workplaces to screen for tramadol and fentanyl, two high-risk opioids that … Read more

Health – ProCare welcomes Health Minister’s announcement around funding uplift for primary care

Source: ProCare Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has today welcomed the Health Minister’s announcement around the funding uplift for primary care, as the sector has been underfunded for a number of years now. Bindi Norwell, Chief Executive at ProCare says: “There is a significant need to invest in primary care, in order to keep people well, … Read more

Science – Seafloor of New Zealand’s most important fishing grounds shows resilience – NIWA

Source: NIWA Sea life in the seafloor of New Zealand’s most productive and important commercial fishing ground shows resilience to disturbance, according to a new study published in the New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research. The research found that some aspects of seafloor ecosystems on the Chatham Rise showed an ability to recover relatively quickly from … Read more

Buy NZ Made – Financial hardship at its highest level since 2020

Source: Buy NZ Made New Zealand businesses and consumers continue to face significant economic challenges in 2025, with data from Centrix revealing a 38% year-on-year increase in company liquidations. The services sector including advertising, accounting, and management consulting have all seen a rapid increase in company insolvencies in recent months. Meanwhile, insights collected from Buy NZ Made’s 1400 … Read more

Innovation Fund to support Crisis Café

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today visited Wellington City Mission’s Whakamaru Crisis Café where he announced they are the latest recipient of the Government’s Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund. “I am thrilled that the Wellington Mission will be receiving funding to deliver on an important initiative that is … Read more

Onerahi homicide: Name release

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police conducting a homicide investigation following the death of a woman at Beach Road Reserve on Thursday can now release her name. She was Yvonne Ann Chapman, 66, of Parua Bay. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says Police enquiries into the events leading up to her … Read more

Brett Fraser homicide investigation – $100,000 reward announced

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison: A $100,000 reward is offered for information in relation to the death of Brett Fraser in October 2014. Fifty-one-year-old father Brett Fraser was killed on Tuesday 21 October 2014 in the West Auckland home he shared with his flatmate. We want … Read more

‘Western waistlines’ on the way globally as supermarkets and convenience stores take over the world, new study warns

Source: Media Outreach Some of the fastest growing countries in the world are set for dietary disaster as the trend of convenience store and supermarket dominance takes hold, according to a new global study released today on World Obesity Day. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – Just published in Nature … Read more

Once-in-a-Lifetime Aquatic Show ‘House of Dancing Water’ Proudly Returns In May

Source: Media Outreach City of Dreams Macau Presents the Breathtaking Must-Experience Artistry at Cutting-edge Technology Theater MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – Where Water Dances, Legends Come Alive; this is the central premise that sets the enchanting stage for a new ‘House of Dancing Water’, the once-in-a-lifetime aquatic show featuring … Read more

Deer the focus of annual Pureora Hunting Competition

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  03 March 2025 An annual event on the North Island hunting calendar, the competition is managed by DOC’s Maniapoto team with support from the NZ Deerstalkers Association. It opens on 15 March and concludes on 27 April with a prizegiving at the DOC Pureora workshop. DOC Senior Ranger Community Ray Scrimgeour … Read more

Hong Kong Ups Game with Exciting New Multi-purpose Sports Park

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Neswire – 3 March 2025 – The Grand Opening Ceremony of Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) on Saturday (March 1) featured cultural performances, music and entertainment at the magnificent new Kai Tak Stadium with a seating capacity of 50,000, marking the beginning of a new era … Read more

Galaxy Macau Collaborates with International Pastry Maestros to Embrace Springtime “Ode to Spring” Afternoon Tea is Now Available

Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – Embracing the arrival of spring, Galaxy Macau™ (hereafter referred to as “Galaxy Macau”) – a world-class luxury integrated resort –unveils the captivating new “The Art of Patisserie Collaboration Series – Ode to Spring”. This series has been co-created by globally renowned … Read more

Health and Employment – Primary and community care will remain in crisis until nurses receive pay parity – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Paying incentives to GP clinics to hire nurses won’t fix the systemic funding issues causing chronic staff shortages in primary and community health care, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says. Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced incentive payments for primary care providers such as GP … Read more

FBS Celebrates 16 Years with an Adventurous Birthday Quest

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – FBS, a leading global broker, is marking its 16th anniversary with a special campaign — FBS Birthday Quest. Over the past 16 years, FBS has been on an incredible journey alongside its clients. Now, as a way to give back, the company … Read more

Professional Labelling Anywhere, Anytime: DYMO® Introduces New LabelManager Executive 640 CB

Source: Media Outreach ATLANTA, USA – Newsaktuell – 3 March 2025 – DYMO®, a leader in innovative labeling solutions, proudly announces the launch of the new LabelManager Executive 640 CB. It is designed for professionals seeking a fast, efficient, and reliable labeling solution for various work environments, from offices to the medical sector, with a … Read more

XTransfer CEO Bill Deng Joins AI and Saas Panels at Web Summit Qatar 2025

Source: Media Outreach DOHA, QATAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, had its Founder and CEO, Bill Deng, invited by Web Summit Qatar to participate as a panelist for two consecutive years. This globally renowned tech event, held in the … Read more

ONYX Hospitality Group Shines at Traveller Review Awards 2025, Celebrating 26 Award-Winning Properties

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – ONYX Hospitality Group, is delighted to announce its outstanding achievements at the Traveller Review Awards 2025, hosted by Booking.com. This year marks the 13th edition of the prestigious awards, celebrating exceptional hospitality across the globe. In 2025, ONYX Hospitality Group is … Read more

DHL Group enhances its electric vehicle and battery supply chain solutions in Asia Pacific as it gears up for Strategy 2030

Source: Media Outreach Adds Singapore Electric Vehicle Center of Excellence to its network in the region, covering every segment in the electric vehicles supply chain Customized solutions in more than 10 countries across Asia Pacific Safety and compliance at the core of solution design to cater to rising demand as Asia drives the electric vehicles … Read more

The new report ‘The State of Hong Kong Biodiversity 2025’ reveals over 25% of species in Hong Kong are at risk of local extinction

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – WWF-Hong Kong, in association with the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong, and local researchers, have released a new report titled ‘The State of Hong Kong Biodiversity 2025‘ today. This report … Read more

Cushman & Wakefield appointed as Lead Sales Agent for the Sale of an Enbloc building including the whole Student Accommodation located at No. 33 Cooke Street/ No. 13 Lo Lung Hang Street, Hung Hom

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield has been appointed by the owner as the lead sales agent for the sale of the enbloc building including the whole student accommodation located at No. 33 Cooke Street/ No. 13 Lo Lung Hang Street, Hung Hom. … Read more

Have you seen Jarridyn?

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The 25-year-old Mangere man has been reported missing in Blockhouse Bay. He was last seen heading eastbound towards the Caltex service station from the Woolworths supermarket on Donovan Street last Friday, 28 February around 7:20pm. He was last seen wearing a light grey hoodie, dark-coloured shorts and black sandals. … Read more

Asia’s digital future: Economist Impact’s 5th annual Technology for Change Asia to showcase innovation for business and society with keynote address by the Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2025 – Economist Impact will host the 5th annual Technology for Change Asia on March 12th-13th at the Hopewell Hotel in Hong Kong. This premier event will bring together 500 leaders to understand the transformative power of emerging technologies for business and … Read more