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Attendance rates rose in Term 1 2025
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says this Government has prioritised student attendance and as a result we’ve seen every term since Term 1 2024 record higher...
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New CT scanner to improve cancer services in Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Government A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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Erosion of Safety Protections – Government turns its back on workers’ safety – CTU
Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed by the Government’s decision to abstain from the...
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Achieves over 78% Renewable Energy Usage Across the Group
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), a leading data centre service provider headquartered in Singapore, today...
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Advisory: Rally to save our history tomorrow – PSA
Source: PSA Tomorrow at 8.30am, workers will rally outside Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage to protest a proposal to cut 16% of its workforce. The proposed cuts would decimate...
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The 6th “Straits Financial Forum: Taiwan Enterprise Development Forum” held in Xiamen
Source: Media Outreach XIAMEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – “Straits Financial Forum: Taiwan Enterprise Development Forum,” an essential event of the 17th Straits Forum, was...
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New halal agreement unlocks opportunity in Indonesia
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a new halal cooperation arrangement in Jakarta over the weekend to strengthen trade access to Indonesia and create new opportunities for New...
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Government turns its back on workers’ safety
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed by the Government’s decision to abstain from the new International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on biological...
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PTT Lubricants Accelerates Regional Growth with Innovation and Sustainability at the Core
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – PTT Lubricants, a flagship business under OR (PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited), is...
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Mapletree and Singaporean photographer Melisa Teo present Two Rivers exhibition (Part II) at VivoCity
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree” or “the Group”) is pleased to host the second instalment of Two Rivers, a...
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Speeding Auckland motorist put lives at risk
Source: New Zealand Police An Auckland teenager is without wheels and will face charges after a patrol detected him at driving at dangerous speeds. It could have been a different...
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Celebrating health volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey are marking National Volunteer Week by recognising the extraordinary contribution of volunteers to New Zealand’s health...
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Property Market – Renters on average $1,400 better off per year than this time last year as national weekly rental prices continue to trend down
Source: RealEstate.co.nz New Zealand’s national average weekly rent is on the decline, leaving tenants better off with a potential saving of $1,400 per year. Latest data from realestate.co.nz shows the...
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Weather News – A frosty start to the week, but rain is on the horizon – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 16th – Thursday 19th June – A frosty start to the week, but rain is on the horizon. • Cold, clear nights bring widespread...
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Auckland Council and NZ Police sign memorandum of understanding
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and NZ Police have signed a memorandum of understanding, cementing and enhancing the two organisations’ commitment to continue working together, now and for years to...
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Increases to paid parental leave rates to help families
Source: New Zealand Government New parents can expect more support to take time away from work to care for their children from 1 July, with an increase to the maximum...
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Safer trucks mean safer roads – construction begins for Mackays Crossing Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Construction has begun on a new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) on State Highway 59 between the Mackays Crossing and Paekākāriki interchanges. View larger map...
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Health and Employment Advisory: Senior medical and dental officers 24-hour strike in Te Tai Tokerau
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Senior medical and dental officers who are members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Toi Mata Hauora (ASMS) and are employed in the...
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Peace Action Wellington – Israel’s pre-emptive war illegal, unjustified
Source: Peace Action Wellington 14 June 2025 – Israel’s unprovoked and extensive bombing of Iran yesterday is illegal under international law. There is no allowable claim of self-defence for a pre-emptive...
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Kaitake cameras reveal impact of sustained predator control
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 June 2025 The western-most of three mountain ranges in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Kaitake is the focus for a joint predator control programme involving the Department...
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Pharmac funding u-turn for patients
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour says the oestradiol patch funding decision is an example of Pharmac’s new patient-centric approach. From December 2025 Pharmac will fund two...
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Pharmac to fund two brands of oestradiol patches from 1 December 2025
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund two brands of oestradiol patches – Estradot and Estradiol TDP Mylan – from 1 December 2025. People will be able to use either brand of...
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Economy – Monetary policy affects some parts of the economy differently: RBNZ Analytical Note
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 16 June 2025 – Some parts of the economy and prices for some products are more sensitive to a rise in the Official Cash...
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Work of voluntary fishery officers crucial to ensuring plenty of fish for the future
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The work of honorary fishery officers (HFOs) is crucial for protecting our shared fisheries resources and this week they’re among the many volunteers being...
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Immigration changes a win for productivity and workforce development – EMA
Source: EMA The expansion of the Work to Residence immigration pathway to include more skilled tradespeople reflects the real needs of businesses, says the EMA. From 18 August, 10 trades occupations,...
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Retirement – New Sorted retirement navigator a one-of-a-kind tool for spending in golden years
Source: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission A groundbreaking new Sorted tool has been released to help New Zealanders nearing or already in retirement feel more confident about their financial future...
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Animal Welfare – Three greyhounds dead within three days: SAFE says shut it down
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is calling for immediate action following the deaths of three greyhounds in the space of just three days. With the industry now resorting to legal action...