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Why Air NZ is in the red while rivals soar
Source: Radio New Zealand While other international airlines are reporting a profit, Air New Zealand recently announced a $40 million loss. RNZ/ Mark Papalii Air New Zealand is struggling in...
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Immigration Minister Erica Stanford apologises after inflating overstayer figures
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Mark Papalii A Pasifika leader who lived through the Dawn Raids is accusing the government of scaremongering about overstayer numbers....
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Global Talent Summit Week Returns to Hong Kong March 18–19, Featuring Nobel Laureate, President of Peking University and SenseTime Co-founder
Source: Media Outreach Focusing on talent ecosystem in the AI-era, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s Premier International talent hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March...
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Iran ‘close’ to choosing new leader, Israel warns Southern Lebanon to leave
Source: Radio New Zealand A man makes his way through debris at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the offices of Al-Qard al-Hassan, a Hezbollah-linked financial institution, in...
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New Zealand consular response in Middle East
Source: New Zealand Government The Government continues to explore all options for assisting New Zealanders stranded by conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith...
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“Study in Hong Kong” Week spotlights city’s competitive higher education sector
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – The inaugural “Study in Hong Kong” Week (February 23 to March 1) was successfully launched...
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Proposed changes to Household Labour Force Survey income data
Source: Statistics New Zealand Proposed changes to Household Labour Force Survey income data 4 March 2026 We are seeking feedback on whether administrative (admin) data could be used to create...
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International trade: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source:Statistics New Zealand International trade: December 2025 quarter – information release 4 March 2026 International trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of goods and services between New Zealand and...
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Mayor dismisses rift over interim chief executive debate as politicking
Source: Radio New Zealand New Plymouth mayor Max Brough. LDR /Te Korimako o Taranaki Just minutes after unifying around a new vision statement, a rift on the New Plymouth District...
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New Zealanders feeling the pinch of rising inequality, think tank says
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A think tank says New Zealanders can see and feel rising inequality. Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa released polling suggesting most people agree billionaires should pay...
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Empowering Frontline Safety: HAEXC Mobile Introduces Rugged Devices That Protect Workers in Hazardous Zones
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – HAEXC Mobile Pte Ltd, a specialist in rugged and intrinsically safe communication technology, today announced its latest...
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Mayor dismisses rift over interim chief executive debate as politicing
Source: Radio New Zealand New Plymouth mayor Max Brough. LDR /Te Korimako o Taranaki Just minutes after unifying around a new vision statement, a rift on the New Plymouth District...
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Media OutReach Newswire Launches Schema Markup to Boost PR Visibility in the Age of AI
Source: Media Outreach Schema Markup for SEO and GEO, combined with guaranteed posting on authentic news media, provides visibility boost for press releases. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire...
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AEON Bank Launches Seamless Zakat Payments for Ramadan Through Partnership with Tulus Digital
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – AEON Bank, the first digital Islamic bank in Malaysia, has gone live with its Zakat...
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Trinity Medical Group Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Source: Media Outreach New Board Appointments and Strategic Partnerships Drive Fresh Momentum Accelerating Expansion into Chinese Medicine and Physiotherapy HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026...
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More than 2500 cases of Steinlager beer recalled for incorrectly being labelled alcohol-free
Source: Radio New Zealand Steinlager Ultra Low Carb outer packaging (24 x 330ml). Supplied / MPI A batch of Steinlager beer is being recalled for having incorrect alcohol-free labels. Lion...
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Christchurch couple who found more than $230,000 in ceiling allowed to keep portion of it
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash A Christchurch couple who found more than $200,000 in the ceiling will be allowed to $40,000 of it. The couple, whose names are suppressed, found...
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Hamstring, knee, ankle troubles for Auckland FC and no fitness coach
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC captain Hiroki Sakai has dealt with a hamstring injury for most of the season. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz An injury-hit Auckland FC could see...
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Rotorua retailer charged for selling nangs
Source: Radio New Zealand Selling or supplying a non-approved psychoactive product such as nitrous oxide carries a fine of up to $500,000. RNZ / Rose Garratt A retailer in Rotorua...
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Buy Now Pay Later got a revamp – but borrowers are still out of pocket
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Some people are resorting to withdrawing money from their KiwiSaver accounts to clear Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) debt, financial mentors say,...
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Controversial proposal to ban protests in parts of Christchurch fails to get off the ground
Source: Radio New Zealand Nurses protest at the Bridge of Remembrance in 2022. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The Christchurch City Council has voted against a controversial proposal to investigate banning...
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Animal control officers call for laws with more teeth
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland animal control officers say they need laws with more teeth, with the current dangerous dogs’ legislation resulting in dogs being locked up for years. Last...
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Blenheim Police disappointed alcohol sold to minors
Source: New Zealand Police Police are disappointed two premises have been caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers in the Marlborough region. Blenheim Police, in conjunction with Marlborough District Council licensing...
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76% of New SaaS Buyers Now Choosing AI-Native Plans Over Traditional Software, SleekFlow Platform Data Shows
Source: Media Outreach As the global “SaaSpocalypse” reshapes enterprise software, data from the Asia-headquartered AI commerce platform reveals a decisive shift in how businesses are buying and deploying technology. SINGAPORE...
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Mackenzie District workers sleeping in cars as tourism drives up long-term rental prices
Source: Radio New Zealand Lake Tekapo’s Iconic Landmark. RNZ/ Rachel Thomas Some Mackenzie District workers are resorting to sleeping in cars, campervans or commuting because there are not enough affordable,...
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Petrol prices could hit $3 a litre amid conflict in Middle East
Source: Radio New Zealand Marika Khabazi Petrol prices could start rising by the end of the week as the Middle East conflict goes on, one industry head says. Waitomo Group...
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Courier companies fined over $1 million for cartel conduct
Source: Radio New Zealand The penalties follow separate hearings at the Auckland High Court. 123RF Two courier companies found to be involved in cartel behaviour have been ordered to pay...