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Business NZ seeks government loan support for firms moving away from gas
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Business New Zealand is making what it says is a rare plea for business supports – in the form of below-market rate loans to help...
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EduCareerSG Integrates AI into Career Accelerator to Strengthen Emotional Readiness in the Workplace
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 April 2026 – EduCareerSG has enhanced its Experiential Career Accelerator (ECA) programme through the integration of AI-enabled monitoring and support...
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The 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit Concludes Successfully
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 April 2026 – On April 14, the two-day 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit, themed “Digital and Intelligent...
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Proposed further temporary closure at Mair Bank and Marsden Bank, Marsden Point, Whangārei, to the harvest of all shellfish
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board, on behalf of the Patuharakeke hapū, has requested a further 2-year temporary closure to the...
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Govt gives fuel companies ‘fair warning’ over sharing of detailed information on shipments
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says stronger action is on the cards next week. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Cabinet minister Shane Jones is putting pressure on...
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Asian Sports and Leisure Online Exhibition 2026: Connecting Global Buyers with the Future of Sports and Leisure
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 April 2026 – The Asian Sports and Leisure Online Exhibition 2026 (ASLE 2026) will officially open on April 16,...
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Appointments – Watkins joins BusinessNZ as Director of Communications
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has announced the appointment of Tracy Watkins, one of New Zealand’s most experienced and respected media operators, as its new Director of Communications. Watkins joins BusinessNZ from Stuff...
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins calls for return of free and safe Strait of Hormuz
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Samuel Rillstone/RNZ The Finance Minister has joined international counterparts in calling for a return to free and safe transit through the Strait...
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IMPEX 2026 returns as Hong Kong’s largest immigration and property expo on 18-19 April, expanding its focus on global mobility and asset planning
Source: Media Outreach Asset Mix Shifts, Australia Overtakes Britain In Migration Appeal, Southeast Asia Interest DoublesHeadline Seminars: Shih Wing-Ching On Capital Flows, Wu Kwok Wai On Overseas Property PitfallsExperts Tackle...
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$86 billion Super Fund failed to properly address human rights, court rules
Source: Radio New Zealand The court also ordered the crown entity to pay PSNA’s legal costs. RNZ / Dan Cook The managers of the country’s $86 billion Super Fund failed...
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Auckland project manager sentenced for defrauding nearly $30,000 through Covid schemes
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Marika Khabazi An Auckland project manager has been sentenced to three months community detention for defrauding nearly $30,000 through Covid schemes. Shelvin Kavish Swamy was sentenced...
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Community urges retail crime group to focus on youth offences before dissolution
Source: Radio New Zealand The ministerial advisory group on retail crime led by Sunny Kaushal (left) has made several recommendations to the government on ways to reduce crime. RNZ /...
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Remaining retail crime group members defend work amid criticism
Source: Radio New Zealand Hamilton liquor retailer Himashu Parmar is one of the last remaining members of the outgoing advisory group on retail crime. Supplied The last remaining members of...
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Vibrant Holi celebrations draw thousands nationwide
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands attended Holi Colour Splash in Tauranga’s Memorial Park. JK Creations Photography More than 7000 people attended one of Auckland’s largest Holi celebrations in Henderson on...
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Energy Transitions – Support transition before we’re gone: Latest gas report calls for Govt assistance
Source: BusinessNZ A new report is calling on all political parties to support a transition away from gas for commercial and industrial users, in the face of significant gas price increases...
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High Court Decision – PSNA says High Court Superfund decision a victory for Palestinian rights
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The High Court in Auckland has found policies of the NZ Superfund are ‘unreasonable and unlawful’ and fail to properly address human rights...
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University Research – AI chatbot targets online safety and support for seniors – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Researchers are designing chatbots to help make life online safer and more welcoming for seniors. New research, co-authored by Dr Jade Brooks (University of Auckland),...
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Advocacy – University of Canterbury (UC) Prohibits Arabic Cultural Wear at Graduation Ceremonies
Source: Students for Justice in Palestine Canterbury (SJP) At the University of Canterbury (UC) Graduation on 15/04/2026, UC Security ordered a student to remove a keffiyeh* from under their graduation...
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Investment strengthens resilience for two Tākitimu marae
Source: New Zealand Government Two Hawke’s Bay marae damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle will be rebuilt in safer locations following a $27.6 million Government investment, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. Through the Whenua Māori and Marae Pathway, the Government has approved $11.54 million for Petāne Marae and $16.06 million for Tangoio Marae to relocate and rebuild after both sites were severely affected by...
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Regulator prepares for more investment in unlisted assets
Source: Radio New Zealand KiwiSaver funds are likely to invest more money in private assets over the coming years. RNZ / Quin Tauetau KiwiSaver funds are likely to invest more...
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Should New Zealand follow Australia’s lead on the fuel crisis?
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour says it would be at least investigating following Australia’s lead on the fuel crisis if it were in power, but the circumstances in each country...
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‘Squeeze across the whole country’: Where bills are increasing first under water shake-up
Source: Radio New Zealand Some households are facing new, higher water bills in the coming financial year as a shake-up to water services gets underway. Councils are investing nearly $48...
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Wildlife deaths, intergenerational harm flagged in gold mine assessments
Source: Radio New Zealand Santana Minerals chief executive Damian Spring. Supplied The Department of Conservation has warned a proposed gold mine near Cromwell is an unprecedented threat to wildlife, while...
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VinUniversity Launches Global Academic Recruitment Tour 2026 to Engage Leading Scholars Worldwide
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – VinUniversity (VinUni) has announced the launch of its Global Academic Recruitment Tour 2026, an initiative spanning...
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Aspire Secures Securities and Asset Management Licences from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission
Source: Media Outreach Regulatory milestone paves the way for launch of Aspire Yield, enabling businesses to earn attractive returns on idle cash balances HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire...
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Huawei Cloud Introduces Token Service in Asia Pacific
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – Huawei Cloud AI Boost Day, themed “Agentic AI Practice”, was successfully held in Jakarta. At the...
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AI Compute, Simplified: ST Telemedia Global Data Centres and SuperX Debut AI Innovation Centre in Singapore
Source: Media Outreach Strategic partnership combines STT GDC’s resilient infrastructure with SuperX AI orchestration to enable enterprises to move from idea to pilot in weeks SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire...