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Hawke’s Bay water storage project a step closer
Source: Radio New Zealand The proposed Heretaunga Water Storage Facility, would be a 27 million cubic metre dam on private land near Whanawhana, in Hastings District. Supplied A massive Hawke’s...
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New Zealand announces more support for Ukraine, sanctions on Russia
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will provide $8 million in new assistance for Ukraine and implement additional sanctions targeting Russia’s war machine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. “Russia’s illegal and...
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‘We still have nowhere else to go’: Rough sleepers question police’s new move on powers
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland streeties say they already get moved on by security guards, council workers and police. Nick Monro Stay clean, don’t be seen – that’s the motto...
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Calls on Wellington Electricity for compensation after days with no power
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage from the storm to electricity networks was extensive. Wellington City Council Questions are mounting over whether Wellington Electricity should compensate households hit by damaging storms,...
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Why childcare costs could be set to rise
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Some parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year, and the industry is warning bills could rise. Stephanie Pow,...
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McSkimming claims Andrew Coster ‘advised’ him to file harassment complaint against woman
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Coster resigned from the Social Investment Agency last year following the IPCA report into the McSkimming case. RNZ Disgraced former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming...
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Middle East Coffee Shops Earn Spots in The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 List
Source: Media Outreach This year’s edition sees six coffee shops from the region secure placements in the Top 100 List SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 February 2026 –...
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Vinfast Middle East Signs MoU with PlusX Electric to Strengthen EV Ownership Experience in the UAE
Source: Media Outreach DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 February 2026 – VinFast today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PlusX Electric, a DEWA-approved...
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Holiday spending contributes to 0.9 percent increase in retail sales – Retail trade survey: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Holiday spending contributes to 0.9 percent increase in retail sales – news story 23 February 2026 The total volume of retail sales in New Zealand increased by...
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SICPA secures major European award for UK Vaping Duty Stamps Program
Source: Media Outreach Swiss technology company SICPA secured a landmark traceability contract, in partnership with Spectra Systems Corporation’s subsidiary, Cartor Security Printers (Cartor), reinforcing its global leadership in secure track...
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Esperanza Securities Introduces the First SFC-permitted Tokenized Investment for Live Entertainment in Asia Pacific
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 February 2026 – Esperanza Fintech (Securities) Limited (“Esperanza Securities“, or “Company“) announced today that, following the granting of...
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The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops: Asia Pacific’s Notable Winners
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 February 2026 – The second edition of THE WORLD’S 100 BEST COFFEE SHOPS 2026 with DaVinci Gourmet announced its global...
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Tim Hortons® Singapore Marks Major Milestone with Official MUIS Halal Certification Ahead of the Festive Season
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 February 2026 – Tim Hortons® Singapore is pleased to announce that it has officially received Halal certification from the Majlis...
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Companies could favour road as KiwiRail assets face decline
Source: Radio New Zealand KiwiRail has to meet budget cuts of $200 million over the next three years. Supplied by Kiwirail Companies sending goods up and down the country’s railways...
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Joint statement on AI Generated Imagery
Source: Privacy Commissioner 23 Feb 2026, 16:33 AI systems generating realistic images and videos depicting identifiable individuals without their knowledge and consent has led to the New Zealand Office of...
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Retail spending stronger than expected at end of last year
Source: Radio New Zealand Sales in hardware, building, and garden supplies rose in the final quarter of last year. Retail sales volumes up 0.9 percent in December quarter on previous...
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Landscape restoration trust committed to addressing South Island’s “worst man-made environmental disaster”
Source: Rata Foundation Ten years ago, South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust was established to help mitigate the spread of wilding conifers in the region. These invasive trees are now threatening a...
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Employment Trends – Employers anticipate salary growth with renewed economic confidence – Robert Half
Source: Robert Half 84% of Kiwi employers say the economic outlook in New Zealand will positively impact their approach to setting salaries for staff in the next 12 months. The top 3 factors that affect a...
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Lumen Technologies expands APAC cybersecurity capabilities in collaboration with Palo Alto Networks
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 February 2026 – Lumen Technologies has achieved the Palo Alto Networks NextWave Cortex XSIAM Select Specialisation Status in Singapore. This...
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Anaplan Launches AWS Data Center in Singapore to Enhance Global Reach and Support Local Enterprises
Source: Media Outreach New location expands company’s global infrastructure, while offering faster data processing, robust security measures and regulatory compliance SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 February 2026 –...
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Trad To Tech: Craftsmanship Growing Inside the Most Beautiful Homes as MIFF Leads the Way
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 February 2026 – At the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), a master craftsperson brings a solid wood tabletop...
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Keeper Security Expands Relationship With Ingram Micro to Broaden Availability of Privileged Access Management in Singapore
Source: Media Outreach Expansion strengthens cybersecurity resilience by delivering a modern, scalable privileged access solution SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 February 2026 – Keeper Security, the leading zero-trust...
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Labour’s Chris Hipkins to put ‘affordability’ at the heart of election year decisions
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government’s cost of living and climate policies in his State of the Nation speech in Auckland. Hipkins...
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Three properties red-stickered in flood-hit Banks Peninsula
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding at Little River Cafe. Cameron Gordon/Supplied Three properties have been red-stickered on Canterbury’s flood-hit Banks Peninsula after torrential rain last week. The local state of...
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins put to make ‘affordability’ at the heart of all decisions
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government’s cost of living and climate policies in his State of the Nation speech in Auckland. Hipkins...
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Illegal lender, Nane Easy Loan Finance Services, charged 15 percent interest per week
Source: Radio New Zealand The Commerce Commission is trying to contact borrowers who had a loan from Ilaisaane Malupo, trading as Nane Easy Loan Finance Services. (File photo) 123RF The...
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins delivers State of the Nation speech
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins is set to deliver a State of the Nation speech in Auckland, but the party is not promising many bells and whistles...