HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 September 2025 – Zentrogene Laboratory, an international genetic testing institution based in Hong Kong (under Sanai Health Industry Group 01889.HK), announced the launch of its ‘Y Precision’ testing technology based on Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). This locally developed innovation in Hong Kong addresses longstanding industry challenges in gender determination for twin pregnancies. It overcomes the limitations of traditional qPCR platforms, achieving the first-ever precise identification of male-female twins while significantly enhancing the accuracy of fetal cell-free DNA (cfDNA) analysis.
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Traditional methods could only qualitatively detect the presence of the Y chromosome, failing to distinguish between male-male twins and male-female twins. They also lacked the capability to identify residual male cfDNA after fetal reduction procedures. Zentrogene’s NGS-based technology achieves three breakthroughs:
Fetal Signal Assessment: Utilizes whole-genome SNP scanning to confirm fetal signal presence, precisely quantify fetal fraction, and determine the number of fetal signals.
Contamination Identification: Differentiates between false signals (e.g., contamination-derived Y chromosome fragments) and true fetal signals.
Twin Pregnancy Precision Analysis: Independently analyzes X and Y chromosome fragments to accurately distinguish male-female twins from male-male twins.
As a pioneer in Hong Kong’s genetic testing field, Zentrogene has established a global technology matrix covering pre-pregnancy, prenatal, and oncology applications through its integrated Sanger sequencing and NGS platforms. This NGS breakthrough underscores its ‘Technology-Driven Globalization’ strategy, leveraging Hong Kong’s expertise to deliver precision medical solutions worldwide. Zentrogene continues to advance genetic technology, safeguarding every family’s hopes with scientific rigor.
For details, visit: https://www.zentrogene.com/ https://www.zentrogene.com.hk/
Official Cooperation Contacts: Telephone: +86 18051865085 (WeChat same number) Telegram: +855 99990026 Facebook: Zentrogene
Hashtag: #Zentrogene
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 September 2025 – The 2nd GTI Forum on Digital Intelligence was held in Hong Kong under the theme “Openness, Sharing, Cooperation: Advancing Al Development”. The event brought together Li Zhen, Vice Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC); Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government; Zhao Houlin, Former Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Honorary Chairman of the GTI Advisory Committee; Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director and Chair of Greater China at the World Economic Forum; Gao Tongqing, Chairman of GTI; Li Huidi, Vice President of China Mobile; Mark Nitzberg, Executive Director Center for Human-Compatible AI at UC Berkeley AI Research Lab; and Yannis Ioannidis, President of Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). The forum also welcomed representatives from ITU, GSMA, and other international organizations, scholars from leading universities and research institutions worldwide, as well as executives from more than 100 enterprises.
2nd GTI Forum on Digital Intelligence Convenes in Hong Kong Forging Global Consensus to Advance Inclusive AI Development
In his address, Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, highlighted Hong Kong’s full commitment to advancing technological innovation, actively integrating into the national development agenda, and establishing itself as an international innovation hub through policy support, infrastructure development, and international collaboration. He underscored AI as a vital engine for high-quality economic development, expressing Hong Kong’s commitment to joining hands with global partners to drive inclusive AI development. He highlighted Hong Kong’s ambition to serve as a frontier for AI research, technology transfer, and talent, contributing to both China’s AI strategy and global AI progress.
GTI Chairman Gao Tongqing stressed that GTI is deepening global cooperation, uniting consensus, and advancing the vision of “network-intelligence integration for inclusive AI.” GTI has launched the “5G-A×AI Integration Development Project” to identify landmark AI applications and innovations. To contribute to global development, the Mobile Intelligence Integration Index (MI³) has been introduced as a benchmark for advancing network-intelligence convergence. The index is designed to help stakeholders adapt to local conditions, leverage complementary strengths, and implement targeted measures to bridge the digital-intelligence divide. Gao further observed that over the past year, AI development has demonstrated three defining trends: the generalization of models, the customization of applications, and the embodiment of intelligence. Looking ahead, he put forward three proposals on behalf of GTI:
1. Jointly drive technological innovation to solidify intelligent foundations. Bring together global industry, academia, research, and application stakeholders; leverage the complementary strengths of East and West; and use GTI’s platform to address shared challenges. 2. Share open scenarios to empower diverse industries.Build and operate 5G-A×AI/6G open laboratories, actively open high-value industry scenarios, and co-develop replicable AI benchmark projects.
3. Establish dialogue platforms to advance AI for good.Foster constructive dialogue, leverage outcomes such as the MI3 Index, and explore common ground on AI standards, safety, and governance to promote human well-being.
Li Huidi, Executive Vice President of China Mobile, remarked that as a founding member of GTI, China Mobile has consistently upheld the principles of “openness, sharing, cooperation, and mutual benefit,” contributing to the prosperity of the global ICT industry. In recent years, China Mobile has positioned itself as a provider, integrator, and a facilitator in the field of AI. Through its AI action plan, China Mobile is driving faster innovation, and wider application of digital technologies, contributing its strength to sustainable high quality economic and social development. He outlined China Mobile’s strategy of advancing “AI for Life”, “AI for Production” and “AI for Governance”. To shape the AI+ era, Li proposed three initiatives to ensure AI is safe, fair, and beneficial:
1. Build world-class hubs for AI innovation. This calls for deeper partnerships among research institutes and industry, and stronger research into AI fundamentals, including mathematics, autonomous collaboration, and intelligent decision-making. At the same time, frontier fields such as spatial intelligence, embodied AI, and world models should be actively explored, while 6G–AI integration is advanced. The objective is to establish an original technology system capable of supporting AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) and ASI (Artificial Super Intelligence) in the future.
2. Accelerate AI adoption in real-world scenarios. This requires progress at every stage, from idea generation and design, to resource sharing and pilot demonstrations. With foresight and innovative practice, faster adoption of AI can be achieved in areas such as smart energy, intelligent construction, digital finance, and smart cities.
3. Harness AI for a better world. Guided by a human-centered approach, diversity of languages, cultures, and regions should be respected at every stage, from data collection and algorithm design to product application, ensuring that AI contributes to social equity and human well-being.
At the forum, China Mobile, together with GTI and the Zhongguancun Institute of Ubiquitous-X Innovation and Application, unveiled the “AI-Native 6G Open Testbed Hong Kong Node” and the achievements of Beijing-Hong Kong 6G interconnection trials. The Hong Kong and Beijing nodes will jointly serve as an international open 6G cooperation platform under GTI, supported by over 20 institutions including the University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the University of Malaya. The Hong Kong node will help establish the city as a demonstration base for 6G innovation and industrialization, while facilitating broader international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
China Mobile and GTI also joined hands with more than 20 central enterprises, leading ICT companies, and renowned scholars from the US, Europe, and Asia to launch the “Global “AI+” Industry-Academia-Research Ecosystem Cooperation Initiative”. The initiative calls for:
1. Joint Technology Innovation. Focusing on cutting-edge AI technologies, network and AI integration, etc. industry–academia–research collaborative innovation will be advanced to accelerate the continuous progress of “AI+” technology.
2. Use Case Creation and Validation. Replicable and scalable industry application templates will be developed to strengthen “AI+” technology integration and scenario deployment capabilities.
3. Achievement Sharing. The “GTI 5G-A×AI 100 Commercial Campaign” will be launched to boost cross-regional sharing of products and solutions, ensuring that the benefits of “AI+” development are broadly accessible.
4. Ecosystem Co-building. With the support of international platforms such as GTI, global innovation networks will be expanded and regular exchanges and cooperation fostered, building an open “AI+” ecosystem founded on fairness, mutual trust, and win–win collaboration.
Mark Nitzberg, Executive Director Center for Human-Compatible AI at UC Berkeley AI Research Lab, Yannis Ioannidis, President of ACM and other global experts shared insights on AI development trends and cutting-edge technologies.
Additional keynote speakers and panelists included Zhao Houlin, Gim Huay Neo, Alexander Ntoko, Chief of Operation and Planning Department of TSB at ITU; Laurent Audoly, Professor at Northeastern University; Etienne Chaponniere, Vice President of Qualcomm; and Feng Junlan, Chief Scientist of China Mobile. Executives and experts from China Southern Power Grid, China State Construction, AMD, Intel, Siemens, Nokia, the University of Malaya, and Deloitte. They engaged in discussions on AI’s global role, innovation progress, and solutions, aiming to advance AI from theory to practice.
The forum also featured three sub-forums—”Intelligent Construction,” “Smart Energy,” and “Convergence of Networks and Al.” More than 20 distinguished academicians and industry leaders from construction, energy, telecommunications, and AI shared insights into AI applications across diverse sectors, driving the deep integration of “AI+” with economic and social development and empowering industries worldwide.
https://www.cmi.chinamobile.com/en/
Hashtag: #GTI #ChinaMobile #AI #Connectivity
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The Only Data Centre Provider Recognised for Exemplary Performance in Sustainable Organisation and Green Energy Initiative
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 September 2025 – SUNeVision Holdings Ltd. (“SUNeVision”; SEHK: 1686), the largest data centre provider in Hong Kong and the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (“SHKP”), is proud to announce that it has garnered the Sustainable Organisation Merit Award and Recognised Project Award at the UNSDG Achievement Awards Hong Kong 2025, organised by the Green Council. SUNeVision has been honoured with this award for the third consecutive year, standing as the sole data centre recipient of this prestigious accolade. This recognition reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to integrating ESG principles into its business practices, alongside its adoption of green technology to drive momentum towards a sustainable economy.
SUNeVision’s representative (left) received the UNSDG Achievement Awards Hong Kong 2025 – Sustainable Organisation Merit Award at the award ceremony.
The UNSDG Achievement Awards Hong Kong recognises SUNeVision as a Sustainable Organisation for its sustainability leadership within the industry and its contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Environmentally conscious considerations are integral to the company’s business strategy, shaping its decision-making processes across every phase of the data centre lifecycle, from initial concept and planning, through construction and operations, to financial structuring. With a strong focus on corporate responsibility, SUNeVision is advancing long-term sustainability through the development of high energy-efficient infrastructure to mitigate environmental impact and address the growing challenges of climate change.
In addition to the corporate-wide recognition, SUNeVision earned the Recognised Project Award for launching the collaborative renewable energy solution with CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power). SUNeVision has committed to harnessing the solar power to be generated from Hong Kong’s first privately funded solar farm on a landfill operated by Sun Hung Kai Properties’ affiliate, Green Valley Landfill Limited (GVL), via purchasing the site-specific CLP Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). With construction completed recently, the solar farm is set to generate 1,200,000 kWh of renewable electricity annually, and the environmental attributes will offset a portion of carbon emissions from the energy consumption of SUNeVision’s data centre campus operations. This initiative, coupled with the company’s sustained efforts, marks a pivotal achievement.
SUNeVision has currently offset 100% of its own general building electricity consumption through the use of International Renewable Energy Certificates, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Hong Kong’s transition to a low-carbon city.
Helen Lo, Director of Commercial at SUNeVision, said, “We are honoured to receive this prestigious UNSDG award for the third consecutive year. While we are expanding our data centre capacity rapidly to fulfil growing AI and cloud needs, we are fully committed to adopting innovative ways to protect the environment and building green data infrastructure. Looking ahead, we are doubling down on our ESG efforts to foster a more sustainable ecosystem, while supporting Hong Kong’s green journey towards carbon neutrality by 2050.”
SUNeVision has been consistently leading green transformation by adopting energy-saving equipment, utilising renewable energy, and fostering responsible and transparent supply chain practices. As part of its efforts to enhance energy efficiency, the company has implemented a range of forward-thinking initiatives that leverage cutting-edge green technologies. These initiatives include the deployment of high-efficiency water cooling systems, installation of solar panels to convert energy, and the pioneering application of i2Cool’s radiative cooling paint across multiple facilities within the MEGA Campus. The sustainable design and build of SUNeVision’s world-class facilities have earned multiple global recognitions, including the industry-leading LEED Gold certifications for its hyperscale data centres MEGA IDC, MEGA Gateway, and MEGA Plus. Furthermore, MEGA-i, the leading connectivity hub in Asia, together with MEGA Plus and MEGA Two, have attained the highest certification level of ‘Excellent in Management” under the BEAM Plus Existing Buildings V2.0 Selective Scheme.
SUNeVision’s latest accomplishments further reinforce its vision of developing environmentally responsible and future-ready data centres that strike a balance between operational efficiency and environmental impact, contributing to a sustainable industry and the wider community.
Hashtag: #SUNeVision
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A joint effort to build new accommodation in Buller using local labour, local procurement and local businesses has been warmly welcomed by Regional Development Minister Shane Jones.
Mr Jones officially opened the 10 units at Reefton Campground today.
The units are the result of a partnership between Buller District Council, Development West Coast and Endura (formerly Federation Mining).
“These units, which will ultimately increase Reefton’s accommodation offerings for locals and tourists, are a shining example of what can be achieved when private and public bodies work collaboratively for the betterment of their region.
“An understanding of what it takes to get things done, easing the regulatory path and a shared vision for the result, and we now have a brilliantly executed local asset,” Mr Jones says.
“If all councils and local bodies could work like this in co-operation with industries that seek to lift up the local economies in which they do business, imagine what could be achieved.”
The build provided employment for 50 local workers, and many West Coast businesses were involved, boosting the local economy.
Endura, which contributed $350,000 to the project, will lease the community-owned units for its staff working on the Snowy River mining project for at least three years. Thery will eventually be used for visitor accommodation, supporting the booming local tourism industry.
While in Reefton today, Mr Jones also visited the Reefton Powerhouse, a historic small-scale hydro scheme that has been restored, supporting the town and district and providing a new tourism attraction.
Mr Jones also toured Reefton Distilling Co, a highly successful business established with the support of the former Provincial Growth Fund.
Three weeks of daytime road closures are on the cards for State Highway 6 at Spooners Saddle.
Daytime road closures and a local road detour will be in place on weekdays, 7:30 am to 5 pm from Monday, 22 September to Friday, 10 October. The highway will be fully open outside these hours
Rob Service, System Manager Nelson/Tasman, says the closure is required so that plantation trees blown down in the recent storm can be removed by the forestry owner – OneFortyOne NZ Limited.
“This is important work that the forestry owners need to do. Removing the windfallen trees also helps reduce risk to the highway should there be more bad weather.”
Treefalls on SH6 at Spooners Saddle, July 2025.
A local road detour will be available via Wai-iti Valley Road, Stock Road, Valley Road, and North Road.
Mr Service warns it will add to travel times.
“Drivers can expect the closure and detour to add up to ten minutes to travel times. So, anyone travelling south from Nelson to Murchison and the West Coast must factor this in.”
“We appreciate that delays can be frustrating. However, after the July floods, there still remains a lot of clean-up work to do across the region, and this will continue to affect state highways. Please be patient on the roads as work continues,” Mr Service says.
Drivers must take extra care on the detour route. Local roads suffered significant damage during the recent floods. It is essential road users drive to the conditions and obey all speed limits and traffic management in place.
Contractors will also make the most of the closure to continue post-flood repairs on State Highway 6 between Belgrove and Kohatu. This will include clearing drains and culverts, as well as repairing slip catch fences on Spooners Saddle.
Works schedule and detour route
Monday, 22 September to Friday,10 October. Weekdays, 7:30 am to 5 pm.
SH6 CLOSED between 7:30 am and 5 pm. Outside these hours, SH6 will be fully open to all traffic.
Local road detour via Wai-iti Valley Road, Stock Road, Valley Road, and North Road. This will add 10 minutes to travel times.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 September 2025 – Persona 5: The Phantom X has officially released Version 2.0, titled “Unconditional Love Phase 1.” This significant update introduces a wealth of new content, including a brand-new main story chapter, a new playable Phantom Thief, a new palace, a new area to explore, and a variety of in-game events and bundles.
The Version 2.0 update introduces the newest 5 Star Phantom Thief, Ayaka Sakai, voiced by Yui Makino. Ayaka Sakai is a shy college student and musician who plays rhythm guitar. Despite her band’s breakup, her passion for music remains, leading her on a new journey.
Players can now dive into Chapter 3 of the main story, where they will team up with Riko to solve new problems and challenges. This chapter also unlocks a new palace, Dam, and the new explorable area of Kichijoji, where players can discover rewards and more.
To celebrate this major content release, the operations team has prepared a series of events and rewards for all players.
7-Day Login Event: Log in for seven days during the event to earn a total of 20 Platinum Tickets and 20 Platinum Milicoins.
New Update Reward: Log in to claim 60 Thief’s Cognitite Shards, which can be redeemed for a specific Thief’s Cognitite.
Mission Completion Rewards: Complete objectives in the new Chapter 3 content to earn Meta Jewels, Joy Medals, and the exclusive event item, Mizuhiki Knots.
Additionally, fan-favourite Phantom Thieves, Ren Amamiya, is returning to idol contracts. During this limited-time event, players have an increased chance to obtain these highly sought-after characters. Don’t miss this opportunity to add them to your team!
Persona5: The Phantom X is now officially available for download on iOS, Android, and PC platforms in Southeast Asia.
– App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6745494137 – Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sea.com.iwplay.p5x – PC: https://p5x.pse.is/PCDL
A national commemoration will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington at 11am on Tuesday 16 September 2025, to honour the service and sacrifice of New Zealanders who served in military operations in Malaya and Malaysia between 1948 and 1966.
“At least 4,000 New Zealanders served in military operations in Malaya and Malaysia, spanning two major conflicts: The Malayan Emergency from 1948 to 1960 and the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation from 1963 to 1966,” says Brodie Stubbs, Manager Memorials and Commemorations at Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
“The Malayan Emergency, which arose out of an attempt by the Malayan Communist Party to overthrow British colonial rule, lasted for 12 long years.
“The Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation began three years after the end of the Emergency. The ‘Confrontation Campaign’ in Borneo saw New Zealand forces, alongside Commonwealth forces, support Malaysia against cross-border incursions by Indonesian troops.
“In 1966 a peace treaty was signed and the last New Zealand service personnel withdrew from Borneo in October of that year.
“The New Zealand Roll of Honour records the names of twenty personnel who lost their lives during these operations. Many more returned with experiences that would shape the rest of their lives.
“This commemoration is a moment to reflect on the courage and commitment of those who served in Malaya and Malaysia over almost two decades.
“Nau mai ki Pukeahu, please join us on 16 September to honour the legacy of those who served and deepen our understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand’s military history,” says Stubbs.
About the event
People wishing to attend this year’s commemoration are asked to arrive at the Hall of Memories at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park by 10.45am for an 11.00am start.
Please note that the Carillon Tower is currently closed for seismic strengthening. The Hall of Memories was strengthened in 2015 and is safe to enter.
Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc (NZSA)
The 2025 Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc (NZSA) Research Grants have been awarded to four writers in Aotearoa.
The $5,000 grants support local writers who wish to undertake research for a fiction or non-fiction writing project.
The judging panel, Siobhan Harvey, Vasanti Unka and Vaughan Rapatahana said, “Allowing authors funding and time to undertake research into the development of their creative writings is a true gift. We honour Copyright Licensing New Zealand and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc for the collective administration of these research grants and, therein and more broadly, the assistance provided to New Zealand writers and writing. It was an honour to judge each of the 46 applications for this year’s grants. We do encourage all New Zealand authors to submit to the CLNZ/NZSA grants in future.”
Join us in congratulating the CLNZ | NZSA Research Grants 2025 recipients!
Rosetta Allan with project ‘The Good Uncle’
Rosetta Allan is a novelist, essayist, and manuscript assessor based in Tāmaki Makaurau, with a strong interest in how family, addiction, and moral responsibility intersect. The Good Uncle, my novel in development, explores the pull of generational loyalty through the story of a woman determined to save her brother from relapse—and from the grip of a charismatic uncle with a criminal past.
Set between the Kaipara Harbour and inner-city Auckland, the novel navigates buried secrets, personal agency, and the long shadow of familial harm. With support from the CLNZ | NZSA Research Grant, which I am very grateful for, I’ll be deepening my research into addiction recovery, family justice systems, and the emotional aftermath of intergenerational trauma.
The 2025 judging panel said – “this literary fiction project about whānau set in the Kaipara offers insight upon navigating bureaucracy and personal trauma. The applicant offered an extensive and cogent outline of grant use including Environmental Fieldwork at the Kaipara Harbour and Urban and Systemic Research in Auckland (CYF/Oranga Tamariki offices, Family Court etc). The resulting novel will undoubtedly be authentic and impactful.”
Taryn Dryfhout with project Ngā Tini Ara o te Tamariki: A Complete History of Adoption in Aotearoa New Zealand
Taryn Dryfhout is a Māori academic, teacher, and writer whose work explores the intersections of adoption, western frameworks, and Māori worldviews. She is currently completing a PhD that examines Māori worldviews and cultural adoption.
Taryn will be working on the first comprehensive account of the history of adoption in Aotearoa New Zealand.
From the earliest examples of informal care arrangements in early colonial history, to the introduction of formal adoption laws, and the enduring Māori practice of whāngai dating back to before the arrival of the British, this book will trace how New Zealanders have cared for and raised children across generations. It will explore the legal, cultural, and personal dimensions of adoption, including stories of love, loss, identity, and belonging, while capturing the social forces that have shaped these practices over time. The book will offer a rich and inclusive account of how New Zealanders have formed, nurtured, and redefined family over time.
Taryn’s work aims to bridge scholarly research and accessible storytelling, contributing to meaningful conversations about care, identity, and indigenous knowledge systems in Aotearoa.
The 2025 judging panel said – “this is a project of national significance, aiming to be the first book the first book to offer a full, accessible account of the history of adoption in this country. A complex project, the grant will help enable travel and accommodation for fieldwork and archival access across the motu, as well as conducting face-to-face interviews with people, including Māori participants. We look forward to seeing the resulting publication”
Jacquie Mcrae with project Wākainga, a historical novel set in Aotearoa, in 1863
Jacquie Mcrae (Tainui and Ngāti Koata) is an award-winning fiction writer, published by Huia. She has a master’s in creative writing and mentors for the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) and Māori Literature Trust on Te Papa Tupu. She is on the Michael King Writers Centre board.
History happened but how we view it depends on who is telling the story.
This historical novel is Ika’s story, a young boy who leaves his home, on Rangitoto ki te Tonga (D’urville island) in 1863 to go to war in the Waikato. Ika’s view of the world was based in mātauranga māori (traditional māori knowledge.) He looked to his ancestors and te taiao (the natural world) to guide him. At the battle of Rangiriri he saw many of his whanau die, including his mother and father. Some managed to swim the river to safety but 180 others were taken prisoner, marched to Auckland and held captive on a ship, anchored in the Waitematā harbour. They were never charged with anything but held onboard for eight months before the ship was taken to Kawau island and from here they escaped. This novel looks at the loss of life, land, and freedom and the impact this had.
The 2025 judging panel said – “this project will be the author’s third book. Publisher support is provided for an intriguing book about Ika, a thirteen-year-old boy who leaves his home, on Rangitoto ki te Tonga (D’urville island) to go to war in the Waikato. This grant will allow the author to extend initial personal whakapapa research through access to the Auckland Library’s Governor Grey’s collection and archival footage and voice recordings housed in both Ngāti Koata head office in Whakatū and the National Library of NZ. We can’t wait to read this novel.”
Pauline (Vaeluaga) Smith with project – My New Zealand Story: The Dawn Raid Apology (Working Title)
Pauline (Vaeluaga) Smith is an author and educationalist of Samoan, Tuvaluan, Scottish and Irish descent based in the seaside town of Aparima/Riverton. Her first book My New Zealand Story: Dawn Raid, was a finalist at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young People in the Esther Glen, Junior Fiction and Best First Book categories. It was the winner of the Best First Book for 2018 and gained a Storylines Notable Book award.
The project My New Zealand Story – The Dawn Raid Apology is a companion text to her first book. This new work will combine the journey of her first-hand experience along with her Polynesian Panther colleagues to advocate for and secure a full, formal, public apology for the Dawn Raids. The grant will be critical to supporting interviews, research and development of this manuscript to bring the history and importance of the apology to life.
The 2025 judging panel said – “this is an exciting and commendable YA fiction follow up to the author’s My New Zealand Story Dawn Raid. In addition to composing the proposed work from firsthand experience, the author will use the grant to provide time and resources to meet with and interview several key people who worked towards getting The Dawn Raid’s apology.
CLNZ and NZSA are delighted to assist New Zealand authors in their research efforts. Research Grants are funded through the CLNZ Cultural Fund, which derives its revenue from a 2% share of domestic licensing income and from overseas revenue.
CLNZ and NZSA would like to thank the 2025 Judging Panel – Siobhan Harvey, Vaughan Rapatahana and Vasanti Unka.
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa is proud to be administering the awards in 2025. Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) plays a key role in making creative rights valuable assets for all New Zealanders, be they rightsholders like writers, publishers and artists, or users of creative works such as educators, students and businesses. CLNZ manages the Cultural Fund, which derives its revenue from licensing income.
New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (NZSA) is the principal organisation representing over 1800 writers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Founded in 1934, we administer prizes and awards, provide professional development opportunities, offer mentorship and assessment programmes, and have a national network of branches. NZSA collaborates across the book sector to make NZ writing and NZ writers more visible. We advocate for writers’ rights and champion fair reward. NZSA is a not-for-profit incorporated society and a registered charitable entity – CC61705 www.authors.org.nz
12 September 2025 – A helicopter pilot has been convicted for flying without a license or certificate and obstruction.
The defendant had, since early 2020, advertised and undertaken paid scenic flights around the Alexandra and Clyde area of the South Island without an Air Operator’s Certificate and without the correct pilot licence.
In 2021, the defendant failed to appear in court to answer charges and was found guilty on all counts in his absence. After protracted legal proceedings the defendant was sentenced at the Dunedin High Court.
“CAA prosecutions are uncommon but, when necessary, they are pursued to protect the integrity of New Zealand’s aviation system and the public who rely on it,” said CAA Deputy Chief Executive, Dean Winter.
“This individual repeatedly disregarded the rules that exist to keep aviation safe for everyone. The vast majority of our aviation community operates responsibly and professionally, so when someone deliberately tries to game the system, we will hold them to account.”
The CAA’s intervention prevented further unsafe flights, including instances where members of the public were at risk.
“In aviation tourism, passengers rightly expect that all operators are meeting the safety standards the law requires when they step onto an aircraft.” said Winter.
“This case is a reminder that aviation safety rules exist to protect everyone, and ignoring those rules has consequences.”
The CAA will continue to investigate and take appropriate action against serious breaches of aviation law where safety is compromised.
Details of charges
The defendant was sentenced in the Dunedin High Court with the following charges:
operating an aircraft without an Air Operator’s Certificate (Civil Aviation Act, section 46);
obstruction (Civil Aviation Act, section 50);
failing to produce or surrender documents (Civil Aviation Act, section 50A); and
flying an Australian-registered aircraft in New Zealand without the requisite pilot licence (Civil Aviation Rule 61.5(c)).
SCHAAN LIECHTENSTEIN – EQS Newswire – 12 September 2025 – United Terra Enterprises PLC (“UTP”) announced today the closing and issuance on September 10, 2025 of USD 150 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due September 10, 2030 (“Notes”), in a private offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Notes bear interest of 11.5% per annum which will be paid semi-annually on March 10 and September 10 to noteholders of record one business day prior to the relevant interest payment date during their term. The Notes have been assigned CUSIP H8969NAA1 / ISIN USH8969NAA12 and are traded electronically through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company, Euroclear and Clearstream Banking.
The Notes were issued outside the United States to persons that are not U.S. persons as defined in Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”). In addition, the Notes may not be offered, sold, delivered, or otherwise made available to any investor in any Member State of the European Economic Area that does not qualify as a qualified investor within the meaning of Art. 2 (e) Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 (“Prospectus Regulation”) except pursuant to an exemption from a requirement to publish a prospectus under the Prospectus Regulation.
The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction.
The Notes are not rated by any rating agency.
UTP is undertaking no obligation to list the Notes on an exchange.
Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, any state securities commission nor any other U.S. or non-U.S. securities authority, has approved or disapproved the Notes or passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Notes or the accuracy or adequacy of the offering memorandum. The offering memorandum has not been approved by any authority in its capacity as competent authority under the Prospectus Regulation or any other regulation.
UTP engaged Abalone Capital Ltd and Countryserv International Inc. as Co-Dealers and Lead Managers for the Notes.
For additional information, please contact Peter Krempin either via email info@unitedterra.enterprises or by telephone at +423 236 40 10.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, about UTP and UTP’s industry that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding the expected closing of the offering of the Notes and the anticipated use of the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes, and effects thereof, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “going to,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. UTP cautions you that the foregoing may not include all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release.
You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. UTP has based the forward-looking statements contained in this press release primarily on its current expectations and projections about future events and trends, including its financial outlook, macroeconomic uncertainty, and geo-political conflicts, that it believes may continue to affect UTP’s business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties related to: UTP’s financial performance; the ability to attain and sustain profitability; the ability to generate and sustain positive cash flow; the ability to attract and retain users, partners, and advertisers; competition and new market entrants; managing UTP’s growth and future expenses; compliance with new laws, regulations, and executive actions; the ability to maintain, protect, and enhance ‘s intellectual property; the ability to succeed in existing and new market segments; the ability to attract and retain qualified team members and key personnel; the ability to repay or refinance outstanding debt, or to access additional financing; future acquisitions, divestitures, or investments; and the potential adverse impact of climate change, natural disasters, health epidemics, macroeconomic conditions, and war or other armed conflict, as well as risks, uncertainties, and other factors described in “Risk Factors” in UTP’s offering memorandum. In addition, any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on assumptions that UTP believes to be reasonable as of this date. UTP undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
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