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Was it really a rubbish summer this year? What the numbers say
Source: Radio New Zealand Canterbury flooding – Little River – 17 February 2026 RNZ/Nathan McKinnon The latest data from Earth Sciences New Zealand shows just how wet and cool it...
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Appointments – GUARDIANS APPOINTS JONES TO HEAD REAL ASSETS
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $90 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed Brendon Jones to the role of Head of...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2026
Source: New Zealand Treasury Thursday, 5 March 2026 – The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2026 were released by the...
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Tax Reform – Report shows wealth tax practical and necessary to address increasing inequality
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 5 March 2026, 6:30am – Taxing wealth is a practical and necessary step to address increasing inequality, according to a research report released today by Tax Justice...
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Second private Building Consent Authority approved
Source: New Zealand Government The launch of New Zealand’s second private Building Consent Authority (BCA) will add competition and capacity to the building consent system, Building and Construction Minister Chris...
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What are New Zealand’s global supply chains being disrupted by the US-Iran conflict?
Source: Radio New Zealand The Hormuz Strait between Iran and Oman carries around a fifth of the world’s oil and a large amount of natural gas, but shipping lanes there...
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ChamberWorks helps employers build teams
Source: New Zealand Government Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says a new partnership which supports business owners with their hiring decisions will help get more Kiwis into work....
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Trade Me drops success fee, Facebook ‘snapping at its heels’
Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Me is removing success fees for casual sellers, in a move that one marketing expert says is probably a response to the growing power of...
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Coroner renews call for temporary pool ban after further death, says they are costing children their lives
Source: Radio New Zealand creative commons – pixabay – markusspiske Another child has died in a portable pool and the coroner’s court has renewed calls for these pools to be...
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Housing market ‘upturns start somewhere’
Source: Radio New Zealand Hamilton and Dunedin experienced a lift of 0.9 percent in the month while Auckland was up only 0.1 percent (file image). 123rf Upturns have to start...
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Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra Ushers in New Premium Era
Source: Media Outreach Thanks to powerful partnerships with industry leaders, NOTE 60 Ultra represents Infinix’s boldest entry in the flagship tier, debuting in Barcelona during MWC 2026 BARCELONA, SPAIN –...
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Why Air NZ is in the red while rivals soar
Source: Radio New Zealand While other international airlines are reporting a profit, Air New Zealand recently announced a $40 million loss. RNZ/ Mark Papalii Air New Zealand is struggling in...
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Global Talent Summit Week Returns to Hong Kong March 18–19, Featuring Nobel Laureate, President of Peking University and SenseTime Co-founder
Source: Media Outreach Focusing on talent ecosystem in the AI-era, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s Premier International talent hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March...
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“Study in Hong Kong” Week spotlights city’s competitive higher education sector
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – The inaugural “Study in Hong Kong” Week (February 23 to March 1) was successfully launched...
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New Zealanders feeling the pinch of rising inequality, think tank says
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A think tank says New Zealanders can see and feel rising inequality. Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa released polling suggesting most people agree billionaires should pay...
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Empowering Frontline Safety: HAEXC Mobile Introduces Rugged Devices That Protect Workers in Hazardous Zones
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – HAEXC Mobile Pte Ltd, a specialist in rugged and intrinsically safe communication technology, today announced its latest...
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Media OutReach Newswire Launches Schema Markup to Boost PR Visibility in the Age of AI
Source: Media Outreach Schema Markup for SEO and GEO, combined with guaranteed posting on authentic news media, provides visibility boost for press releases. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire...
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AEON Bank Launches Seamless Zakat Payments for Ramadan Through Partnership with Tulus Digital
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – AEON Bank, the first digital Islamic bank in Malaysia, has gone live with its Zakat...
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Trinity Medical Group Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Source: Media Outreach New Board Appointments and Strategic Partnerships Drive Fresh Momentum Accelerating Expansion into Chinese Medicine and Physiotherapy HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026...
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Buy Now Pay Later got a revamp – but borrowers are still out of pocket
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Some people are resorting to withdrawing money from their KiwiSaver accounts to clear Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) debt, financial mentors say,...
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76% of New SaaS Buyers Now Choosing AI-Native Plans Over Traditional Software, SleekFlow Platform Data Shows
Source: Media Outreach As the global “SaaSpocalypse” reshapes enterprise software, data from the Asia-headquartered AI commerce platform reveals a decisive shift in how businesses are buying and deploying technology. SINGAPORE...
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Courier companies fined over $1 million for cartel conduct
Source: Radio New Zealand The penalties follow separate hearings at the Auckland High Court. 123RF Two courier companies found to be involved in cartel behaviour have been ordered to pay...
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Best Nights VC invests in Mad Monkey alongside lead investor EXS Capital
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – Best Nights VC (BNVC) is proud to announce its investment in Mad Monkey, one of...
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Geopolitical instability and interconnected risks raise fears of Black Swan scenarios
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – Despite seeming predictable in hindsight, Black Swans are unexpected or unforeseen events that are highly disruptive and...
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Māori-led tech company prepares to go global
Source: New Zealand Government A Tauranga-based Māori health technology company is expanding into major international markets following support from the Government’s Māori Development Fund, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says....
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Speech to second Pacific Stakeholder Fono
Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa, and warm Pacific greetings to you all. Thank you for the opportunity to gather for this important fono. I want to begin by...
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Amnesty International Update – Urgent call to protect civilians and respect international law amid escalating regional conflict following US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Amid rapid expansion of regional hostilities across the Middle East following the ongoing joint United States-Israel attacks on Iran and the subsequent wave of Iranian...