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How much did cashback campaign cost banks?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau A small share of home loan borrowers benefited from banks competing with cashback offers last year, the Reserve Bank says, and it...
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Channel Infrastructure lifts full-year profit guidance
Source: Radio New Zealand Channel Infrastructure’s board chair says the 93-million-litre diesel storage facility commissioned by the government at the Marsden Point facility is on track for completion by end...
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Moody’s upgrades HDBank’s outlook to “Positive,” paving the way for potential credit rating upgrade
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 May 2026 – Global credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings has announced the results of its periodic...
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Defence News – Protection of merchant shipping top of agenda during wargames in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Defence Force Safe passage of merchant shipping and freedom of navigation is more relevant today than at any time since the Second World War, says New Zealand...
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Lower Hutt youth facility upping its security after escape
Source: Radio New Zealand The Epuni Care and Protection Facility is upping its security following an absconding incident on 15 March. Google Maps On a Sunday shortly after midday, a...
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‘Bad timing’ ferry fuel surcharge will disproportionately affect farmers, says transport leader
Source: Radio New Zealand supplied An industry leader in livestock transport has described price hikes for freight crossing the Cook Strait as coming at the worst possible time of year...
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IBPO Group Appoints Afsha as Its Official Shariah Advisor to Strengthen Shariah Compliant Financing
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 May 2026 – IBPO Group Berhad (“IBPO”), an award-winning fintech and financing solutions provider has entered into a...
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‘Brown and disgusting’ water coming out of Palmerston North taps
Source: Radio New Zealand One resident said the tap water had been “brown and disgusting”. Bev Smith / SUPPLIED Residents across Palmerston North are complaining brown water has been coming out...
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IF Brand Invests multimillion THB in the only Molecular-Level EA-IRMS Technology in the region to Verify Coconut Water Purity at Source
Source: Media Outreach IF brand introduces EA-IRMS technology, setting a new benchmark in Asia for molecular-level authenticity testing in coconut water. The Multi-million THB investment enables source-level testing, detecting adulteration...
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Micro Credentials Reshaping Learning While Degrees Remain Relevant
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 May 2026 – As global education systems evolve to meet rapidly changing workforce demands, micro credentials are gaining traction as...
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Companies must pay $200k after trucker’s death on private forestry road
Source: Radio New Zealand Greg Stevens was killed in a truck crash in May 2023 on a private forestry road. WORKSAFE / SUPPLIED Two companies have to pay almost $200,000...
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Anoushka Shankar: Chapters – Hong Kong Premiere
Source: Media Outreach Anoushka Shankar sitar/composerRobert Ames guest conductor “Storytelling, emotion and expression…..a spinetingling performance”BROADWAYWORLD.COM 3 June 2026 (Wed)Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, 8:00pm HONG KONG SAR – Media...
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New test covering ‘responsibilities and privileges’ of NZ citizenship announced for migrants
Source: Radio New Zealand Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says the move will strengthen what it means to be a citizen of New Zealand. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Migrants...
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Middle East conflict: Warning over Kiwis’ ability to pay back debt
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Reserve Bank warns of heightened uncertainty due to Iran war Economic recovery expected to be “somewhat slower” Financial institutions well-placed to support economy Risks to...
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Businesses increasingly dissatisfied with government due to rising costs, survey says
Source: Radio New Zealand MYOB’s Annual Business Monitor indicated businesses were under pressure from increasing costs. (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau Small and medium-sized businesses are becoming increasingly dissatisfied...
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Heavy rain warnings issued for South Island’s west with more severe weather possible
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService’s rain radar shows the South Island’s west under heavy downpours from 12pm Thursday. Screengrab / MetService A front will bring heavy rain to parts of...
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New youth mental health service to open in Northland
Source: Radio New Zealand Matt Doocey. RNZ / Mark Papalii Warning: this story discusses sensitive topics relating to mental health and suicide. A new youth mental health respite service is...
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Unemployment rate drops slightly to 5.3 percent in first quarter of year
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Unemployment eases to 5.3pct from 10-year high of 5.4pct 4000 jobs added in quarter, but number opting out grows Underutilisation rate steady...
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Why the same medicine can be called by several different names at your chemist
Source: Radio New Zealand Pharmacists like Wainuiomata’s Clive Cannons often get called upon to explain drug name differences. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Explainer – At Clive’s Chemist in Wainuiomata, customers...
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War an excuse to hike prices even without fuel costs – economist
Source: Radio New Zealand Inflation is expected to rise because of the war in the Middle East. RNZ / Quin Tauetau A leading economist says businesses could exploit the war...
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‘Big explosion’ after unidentified cannister found at Auckland’s Long Bay beach
Source: Radio New Zealand Long Bay on Auckland’s North Shore. (File photo) 123rf.com A loud explosion has been heard at Auckland’s Long Bay beach after an unidentified canister washed up....
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CDC signs deal to build 555-megawatt data centre
Source: Radio New Zealand A CDC data centre. (File photo) Luke McPake CDC Data Centres (CDC) has signed a deal to build to build a 555-megawatt (MW) data centre, with...
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Amisfield dropped from Good Food Guide following allegations against chef Vaughan Mabee
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand food magazine Cuisine has dropped award-winning restaurant Amisfield from its esteemed food guide, following at least five complaints about executive chef Vaughan Mabee. Amisfield...
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Chinese art exhibition reflects transformative modern times
Source: Radio New Zealand Hundreds visited Auckland Art Gallery over the weekend to view more than 60 works by 42 Chinese artists that included photography, sculptures, installations, moving images and...
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All Whites to play Haiti in World Cup warm-up match
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says the side will play Haiti and England before the FIFA World Cup. Photosport The All Whites will play Haiti for...
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Global milk prices rise after previous slides
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf A drop in milk volumes sold saw prices rise at the Global Dairy Trade auction overnight, stopping the slide seen at the previous two events....
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Police investigating after dirt bike rider dies, another seriously injured in Northland
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Police are investigating how two dirt bike riders were knocked off their bikes near Kaikohe, leaving one dead and another with serious injuries. Officers were...