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Public sector job cuts: ‘Nobody is above scrutiny’
Source: Radio New Zealand The government’s latest job cuts in the public sector have a “DOGE-type approach” say the Greens, but it is “just what the doctor ordered”, according to...
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Contact Energy boss says risk of New Zealand running out of power this winter eases
Source: Radio New Zealand New solar and geothermal generation means New Zealand no longer faces the same risk of running out of power in winter in so-called “dry years”, according...
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Labour holds off on Future Fund details until after election
Source: Radio New Zealand Barbara Edmonds says the party hasn’t decided what assets to put in the fund yet. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Labour will not release key details of...
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Government blindly cuts to save skin – Willis’s plan clearly hasn’t worked
Source: NZCTU New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey has today blasted Nicola Willis’s pre-Budget announcement on public sector job cuts. “After years of failing...
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Allianz Commercial: War becomes the number one political violence risk for more than 50% of companies globally
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – Political risks and violence has climbed to #7 in the annual Allianz Risk Barometer 2026, its highest...
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Rising Healthcare Costs and Chronic Health Risks Highlight Need for Preventive Care, Alpro Introduces CarePass
Source: Media Outreach New RM99 annual healthcare pass offers Malaysians access to preventive health services worth over RM600, encouraging earlier health monitoring and intervention KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach...
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Thailand’s SUBCON Expo Hits $705 Million in Parts Trade as Global Manufacturers Seek New Suppliers
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – SUBCON Thailand — ASEAN’s largest industrial sourcing expo — closed its 20th edition with an estimated...
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Slashing public sector jobs the right move, New Zealand Initiative says
Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand Initiative executive director Oliver Hartwich. Supplied The New Zealand Initiative is pleased with the government’s plan to slash nearly 9000 public sector roles...
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The World’s #1 Bestselling Robotic Window Cleaner: ECOVACS WINBOT Restores Crystal-Clear Views with Ease
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – The ECOVACS WINBOT is the world’s #1 bestselling robotic window cleaner, according to data from global market...
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Brokerage and financial services firm Jarden set for significant restructure
Source: Radio New Zealand The Jarden building at the bottom of Queen Street, Auckland Google Maps Brokerage and financial services firm Jarden is in for a significant restructuring, with the...
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Bridging Global Markets: Cathay Cargo Redefines Cold Chain Excellence via Hong Kong’s Strategic Nexus
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – In the rapidly evolving logistics landscape of 2026, precision and speed define the ultimate prerequisites...
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Hong Kong Artist Joins Bupa Global Campaign Highlighting Powerful Link Between Creativity and Health
Source: Media Outreach New research commissioned by Bupa highlights how creative activities like art can help people process and share health experiences, with 85% agreeing creativity can support mental and...
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‘Like closing a timber mill’: Why Wellington’s economy needs to rely less on public sector
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s spending dropped 2.8 percent over the year, compared to a fall of 1 percent for the country. File photo. RNZ / REECE BAKER Wellington’s struggling...
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Dairy Industry Restructuring Act statutory review begins
Source: New Zealand Government The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has today published the terms of reference for a statutorily required review on the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA), Agriculture...
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Police get more bang for their buck after shoplifting incident
Source: New Zealand Police A would-be thief who allegedly attempted to leave a store without paying has been caught red-handed. At about 10.20pm last night, Police were called following a...
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Construction in Asia Pacific Region Remains Resilient as Insurers Emphasize Risk Governance, Aon Report
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released insights from its 2026 Global...
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RAM hosts Hong Kong investor briefing as New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa attracts growing global interest
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – Real Asset Management (RAM) has hosted an exclusive Active Investor Plus investor briefing at its...
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Green Party says National’s education law changes undermine teaching council
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party Education spokesperson Lawrence Xu-nan. VNP / Phil Smith A primary teachers union says a last-minute amendment from Education Minister places the Teaching Council under...
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Luxon’s ‘DOGE style cuts’ will harm New Zealand
Source: Green Party Luxon’s cuts to the public service will only put more pressure on frontline workers, meaning New Zealanders miss out on the support they need, says the Green...
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Public service to be overhauled
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is embarking on a fundamental overhaul of the public service to improve services, lift productivity and deliver better value for money, Finance Minister Nicola...
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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...