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Speech on foreign affairs and trade
Source: New Zealand Government Kia ora and good morning everyone.Before I start, can I acknowledge the Wellington Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to speak to all of you this...
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VT Markets Exclusive Analysis: Global Capital May Shift Amid Tariff Shock and AI Disruption
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2025 – 2025 has marked a turning point for global stock markets, as U.S. stocks, once the...
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Release: Reserve Bank acts while Govt shrugs
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Nicola Willis continues to sit on her hands amid a global economic crisis, leaving the Reserve Bank to act for New Zealanders who are worried...
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Three gang members charged following Gang Conflict Warrant in Tairāwhiti
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Tairāwhiti Area Commander Inspector Danny Kirk: Three gang members have been charged following a significant operation in Tairāwhiti. On Monday 24 March,...
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Universities – Global EV adoption fails to cut CO₂ – study – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) There’s little point in buying an electric vehicle if you’re charging it with electricity generated by fossil fuels. In fact, when it comes to carbon...
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World Vision – Sport and music stars join forces to raise funds to combat hunger in the Pacific caused by climate change
Source: World Vision A group of star-studded inspirational Kiwis, including rugby players, pop icons, and a climate activist are putting their names behind this year’s World Vision 40 Hour...
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Phu Quoc prepares for APEC 2027
Source: Media Outreach Phu Quoc Island has captured global attention as the chosen venue for the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week. PHU QUOC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach...
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Police target illegal 3D printing operation
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) – Police shut down illegal 3D printed firearm operation– Five warrants across Auckland; five arrested on serious charges– Significant seizure of firearms, 3D printed...
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Myanmar earthquake: Risk of waterborne disease outbreak amidst devastation compounded by weekend heavy rains – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Heavy rains that struck Mandalay and Sagaing – the epicenter of the recent earthquake in Myanmar – over the weekend have further complicated the humanitarian situation. The existing...
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Greenpeace Statement: Greenpeace corrects Federated Farmers’ impotent attack
Source: Greenpeace In response to the “desperate bid” by Federated Farmers to curtail Greenpeace, the environmental heavyweight has issued a correction to the agri-industry lobby group’s “scurrilous complaint” made to the Charities...
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Arup honoured with multiple awards at HKIE 50th Anniversary for its achievements in decades of shaping Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – Arup, a global built environment consultant, has been recognised with eight awards at The Hong...
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North Island Firefighters compete in high profile firefighter-sports event
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Aotearoa New Zealand is protected by around 14,000 paid and volunteer firefighters from urban, rural, industrial, and defence force fire brigades. Firefighters have expert, life-saving skills...
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Global Bodies – Joint statement: World must act with urgency to save Palestinians in Gaza
Source: UNICEF Aotearoa NZ Statement by heads of OCHA, UNICEF, UNOPS, UNRWA, WFP and WHO NEW YORK, AMMAN, COPENHAGEN, GENEVA, ROME, 7 April 2025 – “For over a month, no commercial...
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MYANMAR: Heavy rains heighten risk of disease outbreaks following earthquake – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Children in earthquake affected areas in Myanmar are at heightened risk of contracting waterborne diseases, such as diarrhoea and cholera, after heavy rains in recent days as...
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Russel Norman – NZ’s Environment Report Card is Alarming – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace The Government’s three-yearly environment report card, Our Environment 2025, documents the rapid and dramatic decline of nature in Aotearoa, Greenpeace says. “The report documents the alarming decline of nature...
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Rallying the World to Keep Up: Announcing New Advisors and Creators for the HKSTP I&T Powerhouse, Propelling Homegrown Startups Towards Global Success
Source: Media Outreach New global thought leadership series spotlighting the HKSTP I&T powerhouse, uniting its soft power of visionaries to rally the world to keep up with Hong Kong’s innovation...
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Fire Safety – Fire season changes – Te Tai Tokerau Northland District
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Most of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Te Tai Tokerau Northland District will transition to a restricted fire season from 11.59pm tonight (Monday, 7 April),...
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Federated Farmers Statement: ‘Law-breaking’ Greenpeace must lose charity status
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling for the Government to immediately strip Greenpeace of their charitable status, following the activist group’s illegal occupation of Port Taranaki this week. “There is...
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First Responders – Christchurch industrial fire update #2
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The fire in the industrial building in Bromley, Christchurch, has been contained to the building of origin and has not spread to any surrounding buildings....
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DFI Launches 2024 Sustainability Report
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – DFI Retail Group (DFI or the Group) is pleased to announce the release of its...
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Police make arrests following Ōtara aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police were quickly on the scent of two offenders following an aggravated robbery at an Ōtara dairy. Investigators are also making good progress in...
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Update: Fatality following fire, Ashburton
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police and Fire investigators have completed a scene examination at the scene of an Ashburton house fire in which a person was located, deceased,...
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Weather News – Stormy start to the week, then a fine finish – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 7th – Thursday 10th April – Rain, possible thunderstorms and hail, and strong winds sweep across Aotearoa New Zealand today (Monday) and Tuesday, associated...
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Auckland storm recovery shifts to delivery focus
Source: Auckland Council As Auckland Council’s storm recovery office wraps up assessing 3500 homes affected by 2023 storms, the focus now shifts to delivering solutions — including completing a programme...
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A helping hand to clean up backyard streams
Source: Auckland Council Residents are getting the help and tools they need to care for streams in their backyards with an innovative new project introduced by the Hibiscus and Bays...
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Protecting our endangered fish
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Members of our Land Management and Biodiversity teams, along with representatives from EOS, ACCG and several local farmers, travelled to Corbies Creek to learn from...
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Restrictions on outdoor fires ease in Tāmaki Makaurau
Source: Auckland Council Fire and Emergency New Zealand has eased the restrictions on outdoor fires in Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties Manukau from 8am on Monday 7 April, until further...