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Winston Peters on a mission to restore NZ’s diplomatic ‘mojo’
Source: Radio New Zealand Across the term Winston Peters has been to 51 countries, spending a total of 201 days offshore. RNZ / Mark Papalii You’d hardly know it, given...
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India free trade agreement a win-win for New Zealand, economist says
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi in March 2025. Piyal Bhattacharya / The Times of India via AFP New...
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The case for lying to kids about Santa – a philosopher’s view
Source: Radio New Zealand Opinion – I have a vivid memory of the moment I realised Santa didn’t exist. I was around six years old, it was the height of...
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SIM Unlocks Career Agility Through Micro-Credentials
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – In today’s fast evolving job market, traditional qualifications alone are no longer sufficient to guarantee career longevity....
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Free Trade Agreement with India confirmed
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has confirmed the conclusion of free trade negotiations with India with significant wins for several industries – but limited gains for dairy. Trade Minister...
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New Zealand secures landmark Free Trade Agreement with India
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and India have concluded a Free Trade Agreement, offering New Zealanders unprecedented access to 1.4 billion Indian consumers, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced today. This historic Agreement eliminates and reduces tariffs on...
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NZ researchers get $2.4 million for quest to develop Covid-style test for Crohn’s disease
Source: Radio New Zealand The Otago team will work with researchers in Australia and India on the three year study. befunky.com Otago University researchers on a quest to develop a...
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SIM Strengthens Alumni Support, Fostering Lifelong Career Growth
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – Graduation marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey. At the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), alumni are...
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New way to get nitrates out of wastewater found by Auckland scientists
Source: Radio New Zealand A wastewater treatment plant in Akaroa. Supplied/Christchurch City Council University of Auckland researchers have discovered different microbes can be used to reduce the carbon footprint of...
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In-Demand Employment Sectors: SIM Equips Singapore’s Workforce for the Future Economy
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 December 2025 – Singapore’s job market is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by digitalisation, sustainability imperatives, and demographic shifts. The challenge...
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Did New Zealand shortchange Samoa over HMNZS Manawanui wreck compensation?
Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel fuel slicking out from the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui, in late 2024, after the navy shift grounded on a reef near the village of...
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SIM Graduates Demonstrate Strong Employment Outcomes in High-Demand Sectors
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 December 2025 – As Singapore’s economy continues to evolve and sectors undergo rapid transformation, the need for adaptable, industry-ready talent...
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Study shows the experience of Māori grappling with ‘te reo trauma’
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii A new report published by Te Mātāwai has highlighted the narratives of Māori individuals grappling with language loss and trauma. An earlier...
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Helping hands: Could care robots solve aged-care crisis?
Source: Radio New Zealand Pepper is a robot designed by Aldebran to specialise in communication and interaction with humans for situations including providing companionship for elderly people. RNZ / Philippa...
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SIM Career Fairs: Connecting Talent with Top Employers
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 December 2025 – The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) reinforces its commitment to student success through flagship career fairs that...
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Concerns Glorivale children will struggle to adapt once school closed
Source: Radio New Zealand Gloriavale has been notified its school will be deregistered. RNZ / Jean Edwards A former Gloriavale member says leavers should be involved in helping families adjust...
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SIM Introduces CareerSense, an AI-Based Career Guidance Platform for Students
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 December 2025 – Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) introduces CareerSense, an AI-powered career guidance application designed to transform how students...
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What will happen to Gloriavale’s students once the school closes?
Source: Radio New Zealand Gloriavale Christian Community on the West Coast, taken when it was visited by the Employment Court’s chief judge on 25 February 2023. RNZ / Jean Edwards...
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SIM Strengthens Graduate Employability Through Structured Internship Pathways
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – As hiring expectations continue to evolve in a competitive labour market, employers increasingly seek graduates who possess...
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Why people with dementia can be so moved by music
Source: Radio New Zealand Researchers at the University of Auckland have been given an $853,000 grant to investigate the power of music for people with dementia. The study is a...
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OPPO Collaborates with UNESCO, Leveraging Tablets to Empower Educational Equity and Digital Inclusion in Asia and Africa
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – Following the recent tablets donation in Thailand, OPPO has successfully fulfilled its pledge to donate 1,000...
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Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke tops list of favoured candidates to lead Te Pāti Māori in new poll
Source: Radio New Zealand By Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather Te Pāti Māori’s leadership isn’t trusted by nearly half of Māori voters and many would prefer Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke to take...
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Could human tears be the key to diagnosing Parkinson’s disease?
Source: Radio New Zealand Parkinson’s disease affects more than 12,000 New Zealanders and is the fastest-growing chronic neurological disorder in the world. In a world-first study researchers at University of...
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Understanding Gambling Relapse and Associated Factors: A longitudinal approach
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 19 December 2025 This research sought to understand what constitutes gambling relapse and to identify factors that are associated with relapse. Relapse...
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SIM60 WILL Award: Elevating Employability Through Work-Integrated Learning
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – In today’s competitive job market, academic excellence alone is no longer sufficient for career success. Employers increasingly...
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Parent Portal updated with new maths practice tool
Source: New Zealand Government Parents will know more about what their children are learning at school and will have the tools to help them learn at home through new updates...
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Supreme Court finds government must consider climate change when offering oil and gas tenders
Source: Radio New Zealand The Supreme Court has found that climate change is a mandatory consideration when the government considers opening up new blocks for exploration and extraction. RNZ /...