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GST used to be 10%, is it going to rise again?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Happy birthday, GST. You probably pay it every day – 70c or so on a bottle of milk, $150 on an airfare. But did you...
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Why does New Zealand take such a long summer holiday break?
Source: Radio New Zealand The summer break is a Kiwi institution. But has it always been that way? 123rf Explainer – It’s been a long year, but the end is...
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DOC asks people to stay away from seals after pup forms ‘unhealthy bond’ with humans
Source: Radio New Zealand A kekeno / New Zealand fur seal pup. Supplied / Department of Conservation It may not be the ‘silly season‘, but that has not put a...
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HKSTP Led Delegation of Innovators to Unlock Hong Kong-Italy Innovation Potential at Think Business Think Hong Kong in Milan
Source: Media Outreach Trailblazed Hong Kong-EU opportunities across AI, life and health, and smart city technologies HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Hong Kong...
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Abax Global Capital Appointed by the HKIC as an Asset Manager for the 2025 Capital Batch of the CIES IP
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Abax Global Capital (Hong Kong) Limited is proud to announce its selection by the Hong...
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Travel with the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku Area)
Source: Media Outreach Enjoy a convenient and affordable journey to the beautiful snowy landscapes of Japan’s Tohoku region TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Japan...
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A Tapestry of Global Leadership Unfolds at the ACES Awards 2025
Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – The ACES Awards 2025 unveiled one of the most compelling assemblies of international leaders in the...
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach and WildAid Join Forces to Advance Thailand’s Marine Protected Areas and Strengthen Reef Restoration
Source: Media Outreach PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, in collaboration with WildAid, an international conservation organization, launched...
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Dato’ KL Bock of Sandisk triumphs, winning Asia’s Most Inspiring Executives Award.
Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 Desember 2025 – The ACES Awards proudly announces Dato’ KL Bock as a distinguished winner of the Asia’s Most...
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Education Meets Empowerment: SIM’s Sponsorships and Community Support Change Lives
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – In Singapore’s competitive education landscape, affordability often determines opportunity. Yet, for many aspiring learners, financial constraints can...
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Singapore’s Leading Ergonomic Chair Brand Hinomi Recognized by Forbes
Source: Media Outreach Also featured in top media and industry reviews as one of the best ergonomic chair brands, including WIRED, Tom’s Guide, and international design award panels SINGAPORE –...
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Thailand’s OR Posts Strong Q3 Results as Fuel Margins Recover and Café Amazon Anchors Retail Growth
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR), Thailand’s largest fuel retailer and the operator...
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MELAND — A World-Class Indoor Magical Theme Park Debuts at Siam Paragon
Source: Media Outreach Opening on December 5 on the 5th floor, MELAND is set to become Bangkok’s newest edutainment landmark for families BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8...
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Property Market – Homebuyers’ only fear: fear itself – FAMNZ
Source: Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) The only thing homebuyers have to fear is fear itself, according to the Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New...
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MIPIM Asia 2025 Gala Dinner Revealed Award Winners across Asia Pacific
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – The MIPIM Asia 2025 Awards, which honor excellence and innovation in Asia’s real estate industry,...
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Financial struggles see Wellington Rugby sell Hurricanes stake
Source: Radio New Zealand Cam Roigard of the Hurricanes. Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz The Hurricanes will start the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season with a new ownership structure as the...
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Play sand recall expands to include Bluey, Frozen and Paw Patrol products
Source: Radio New Zealand Three brands of Kmart activity sand have been recalled. Kmart / supplied Kmart has been forced to recall yet more coloured sand products. Testing has found...
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Payment Options Singapore Secures In-Principle Approval from MAS for Major Payment Institution Licence
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Payment Options Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based payment solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it has received...
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Financial Assistance at SIM: Breaking Barriers to Education
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – For many aspiring learners, financial constraints remain one of the biggest obstacles to achieving their goals. SIM...
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RNZ broadcaster Corin Dann wins 2025 Bill Toft Award for journalism
Source: Radio New Zealand Corin Dann. RNZ Radio New Zealand senior journalist and broadcaster Corin Dann has won the 2025 Bill Toft Media Award. Dann was announced as the winner...
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Universities – Te Herenga Waka graduates light up Wellington
Source: Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington This week, the newest cohort of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s graduates will stop traffic with glam fits, billowing cloaks, and...
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Agencies unite to secure future of Macetown road
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission The Outdoor Access Commission will be one of several organisations to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Arrowtown, marking a major...
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Employment – PSA seeks Commerce Commission investigation into ACC over misleading job ads about working from home – PSA
Source: PSA Workers promised flexible work – only to have rug pulled from under them The PSA has written to the Commerce Commission seeking an investigation into ACC for breaching the...
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New Zealand Government abandons 71 years of NZDF work for Israel – Peace Action Wellington
Source: Peace Action Wellington Date: Sunday 7 December – The NZ government has abstained from a UN vote to declare Israeli occupation of the Syrian Golan illegal – the first...
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Scrutiny Week in review: Politics vs oversight
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/Louis Collins Parliament’s final weeks of the year began with Scrutiny Week, and while bellicose exchanges dominated headlines, much examination took place in relatively calmer hearings....
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When buying cheaper puts child safety in danger
Source: Radio New Zealand Parents have been alarmed after a variety of sand products for children were recalled, over asbestos fears. Supplied How to shop for your kids this Christmas,...
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ACC ‘breaking promise’ of flexible work arrangements – PSA
Source: Radio New Zealand ACC needs to stick by its original commitment to its workers ,says the union. File photo. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The public service union wants the...