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Pre-Budget speech to Business North Harbour
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon everyone. It’s my pleasure to join Business North Harbour once again and to speak with you about this year’s Government Budget. Let me acknowledge...
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Nearly 9000 public sector jobs to go, government agencies to merge, Nicola Willis announces
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has announced plans to slash public service jobs by about 14 percent over the next three years in a shake-up it says will deliver...
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Qing Dynasty Imperial Chef Descendant Anthony Lai Adopts Exotica Umami EX M Sauce
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – Exotica Umami (EX M), the revolutionary multifunctional cooking sauce, has recently been adopted by acclaimed...
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Christopher Luxon says public service cuts will be on ‘case-by-case basis’
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister says the public service isn’t a “make-work” scheme as he signals there will be job losses as a result of proposed government changes....
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Amplexd Therapeutics Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Investigational EGCg-Based HPV Therapy
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – Amplexd Therapeutics, Inc. (“Amplexd”), a U.S.-based clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on women’s health and underserved...
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‘Slapped’ contractor issued a cease and desist
Source: Radio New Zealand A woman who shared a video online of Wealth Mentor chief executive Kyron Gosse slapping her says she did so to raise awareness of workplace bullying....
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Government Cuts – Nicola Willis sets out reckless plan to savage public services and sack 10,000 public servants – PSA
Source: PSA The Finance Minister today is laying out a plan to devastate the public service and sack thousands of dedicated workers, further damaging the services New Zealanders rely on. In...
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BusinessNZ – Announced investment in education will bolster reform
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s Budget 2026 investment of $131.1 million into compulsory education, saying the package reinforces the importance of strong foundational learning for New Zealand’s long-term economic future....
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More public service job cuts may be coming – here’s how many have gone already
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The government is set to announce proposals which RNZ understands will seek to reduce the number of government agencies, with amalgamation, more work on digitisation...
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‘Bigger isn’t always better’: Labour’s Chris Hipkins on coalition’s plan to merge government departments
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins says bigger government departments aren’t always more efficient than smaller departments. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Labour leader Chris Hipkins says public servant...
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Blind Dunedin woman turns trash into treasure
Source: Radio New Zealand A Dunedin blind woman is turning trash into treasure while supporting animals in need. Psychotherapist Megan Turnbull began losing her vision because of tumours on her...
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Why Australians are calling New Zealand a tax haven
Source: Radio New Zealand Australia’s latest government Budget has prompted some strong reactions. 123rf A recent headline in The Australian newspaper declared: Budget increases New Zealand’s appeal as a tax...
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Paediatrician calls for sleeping pod ban after five-month old’s death
Source: Radio New Zealand Manufacturer Taylorson denied that its sleeping pods represented an “inherent or widespread danger” and said they were safe to use. Supplied An expert is calling for...
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The 2026 VinFuture Prize Receives More Than 1,800 Nominations as Its Global Nomination Network Expands Fourteenfold After Six Years
Source: Media Outreach At the close of the nomination period for the 2026 season, the VinFuture Prize, a global science and technology prize recorded 1,819 nominations from around the world,...
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Sangfor Technologies Leads Next-Generation VMware Alternatives Conversation at Executive Forum 2026 in Bangkok
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Sangfor Technologies successfully hosted the Sangfor Executive Forum 2026 in Bangkok, bringing together CIOs, IT leaders,...
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Finance minister hints at government department amalgamation plans
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Mark Papalii The finance minister is set to reveal proposals to reduce the number of government agencies, by telling ministries...
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Bupa Hong Kong Launches “Bupa Care Bridge”, an Affordable Health Insurance Solution Designed for Cross‑border Living
Source: Media Outreach New medical plan combines cashless inpatient protection across Hong Kong and Mainland China with embedded outpatient and preventive care in Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media...
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V-GREEN Partners With Local Authorities And Businesses In The Philippines To Advance Large-Scale EV Infrastructure
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – V-GREEN, the global charging infrastructure development company, has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Provincial...
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Private capital investment remains resilient in the face of uncertainty
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Last year’s weak economic conditions coincided with a 35 percent drop in the value of capital investments, along with a 10 percent drop in the...
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Doremi3babies Helps Hong Kong Parents Choose the Right Caraz Playmat Size Amid Limited Living Space
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Doremi3babies is one of Hong Kong’s most comprehensive retailers of Caraz baby playmats and playpens,...
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CK Life Sciences’ Sequencio Therapeutics Appoints Emily Tan as Chief Operating Officer
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Sequencio Therapeutics, a subsidiary of CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc. (“CK Life Sciences”, Stock...
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Siam Piwat Joins Forces with Bangkok Pride and National Partners to Launch “The Celebration: Right to Love 2026,” Positioning Bangkok as a Global Pride Destination Ahead of Bangkok World Pride 2030
Source: Media Outreach Creating a Global Pride Month Phenomenon Through Collaboration, Creativity, and Celebration Across Bangkok BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Siam Piwat Group,...
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Beyond the Hype: AI+ Power 2026 Explores How AI Drives Real Business Value
Source: Media Outreach Tech Giants Microsoft, Adobe, BytePlus, HP, and iFLYTEK Headline the Event; Over 10,000 Professional Visits Expected to Bridge the “Deployment Gap” through High-Impact Exhibitions, Strategic Summits, and...
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Would buying BNZ actually help New Zealanders?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi New Zealand First might want the government to buy back BNZ and meld it with Kiwibank to create a banking competitor to...
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SIWW2026 Water Expo opens visitor registration, showcasing global innovations for a resilient water future
Source: Media Outreach Featuring close to 450 exhibitors, SIWW Water Expo connects global technology providers with ASEAN project owners and buyers to advance scalable solutions for water, energy and urban...
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Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Unveils Two New Disney-Themed Experiences For Families
Source: Media Outreach From stunning character topiaries at Floral Fantasy to nostalgic outdoor fun inspired by Winnie the Pooh and friends, a whole day of Disney fun awaits families at...
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State of Origin I teams: Briton Nikora to debut for Queensland, two Warriors selected
Source: Radio New Zealand Briton Nikora AAP / Photosport Kiwi forward Briton Nikora will make his State of Origin debut next week after being named in the Queensland team. Nikora...