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Union calls for banks to let staff work from home
Source: Radio New Zealand The cost of fuel has risen sharply in the past month. 123RF Workers First Union has asked banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions to do...
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ACT and Retail NZ claim paywave surcharge ban ‘dead’, but National says that’s wrong
Source: Radio New Zealand Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson is looking after the bill. RNZ / Mark Papalii The ACT Party is claiming the government’s proposed ban on...
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Tertiary Education Commission warns of government funding shortfall for domestic enrolments
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tertiary Education Commission has warned it will not have enough government funding to cover all domestic enrolments next year. RNZ / Richard Tindiller The Tertiary...
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What’s happened to the price of gold?
Source: Radio New Zealand Gold prices have slipped in recent days. 123RF Gold prices have slipped in recent days, but there are predictions that it might not last. Precious metals...
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NZ-AU: Innovation Beverage Group Ltd. Announces Acquisition of Controlling Interest in BlockFuel Energy Inc. and Execution of Amended Merger Agreement
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) IBG Acquires 51% stake in BlockFuel Energy as business combination nears completion Once complete, the combined entity will become a rising oil producer and power generation company...
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Ananda Launches Relocation Platform, Positioning Thailand as Asia’s Preferred Base for Global Living
Source: Media Outreach ‘One-Stop-Service’ Platform for Families and Investors Seeking Stability and Opportunity throughout Southeast Asia BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – In response to...
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Dozens of modern medicines languish on Pharmac’s drug wish list. for years
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand has seen 30 years of underinvestment in the medicines budget, says Medicines NZ. File photo. 123RF More than four million New Zealanders are missing...
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Economy – 1970s-style stagflation could hit global economy: deVere CEO
Source: deVere Group March 25 2026 – Households, businesses and investors should prepare for 1970’s-style global stagflation, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations....
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Update: Common Room bar fight, Hastings
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Heath Jones, Hastings Criminal Investigation Branch: Hasting Police have arrested and charged a person in relation to a fight at the Common...
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Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Greens have launched their housing policy for the election, promising legislation to limit...
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KiwiSaver will fall short of a no-frills retirement for some, Sharesies warns
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash/ Anukrati Omar Investment app business Sharesies says updated economic modelling indicates the lift in the default contribution to KiwiSaver will fall short of a no-frills...
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Endangered kakī/black stilts gobble up hearts
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 25 March 2026 Alliance Group has signed a new two‑year contract to supply 5,000 kilograms of beef hearts per year to feed hungry chicks. The...
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2026 Wealth for Good in HK Summit concludes, showcasing city’s appeal as global family-office hub
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – The fourth edition of the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong (WGHK) Summit concluded today...
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HKSTP Celebrates GreenTech Hub’s First Anniversary: Public-Private Partner Network Reaches 20 Across Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach Driving “Attract In” and “Go Global”, Accelerating Hong Kong’s Greentech Ecosystem Development HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – Hong Kong Science...
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Te Awa Lakes welcomes IFF funding to unlock 1500-house development in Hamilton
Spurce: Te Awa Lakes Te Awa Lakes has welcomed Government’s use of the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020 (IFF) to unlock 1500 houses in northern Hamilton’s largest greenfield development....
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The Warehouse fined for selling toy that was choking risk
Source: Radio New Zealand SUPPLIED The Warehouse has been fined more than $200,000 for selling a toy that was a choking risk for children under three. The Commerce Commission said...
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Fuel costs support package: Will those who most need help get any?
Source: Radio New Zealand Food is the one thing people can cut back on when the car runs low on fuel, say aid agencies. AFP / ROBERT MICHAEL The government’s...
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Is fuel support package ‘generous’ or not enough?
Source: Radio New Zealand The payment would continue until the price of 91 drops below $3 a litre. (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau Commentators are split on whether the...
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Who will be eligible to get an extra $50 a week as part of the fuel crisis package?
Source: Radio New Zealand The policy was estimated to cost $373 million if it ran for a full year. (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau The government announced almost 150,000...
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Green light for Te Awa Lakes
Source: New Zealand Government Around 1,500 new homes are set to be built as part of the new Te Awa Lakes development thanks to the Government approving the use of...
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Fuel crisis package: Nearly 150,000 families to receive $50 a week
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis announcing the fuel support package on Tuesday. Samuel Rillstone/RNZ Almost 150,000 families will receive an extra $50...
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Watch: $50 a week for some families as fuel crisis relief package unveiled
Source: Radio New Zealand People struggling with fuel costs will be eligible for an extra $50 a week – if they qualify for the in-work tax credit. Finance Minister Nicola...
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Watch live: $50 a week for some families as fuel crisis relief package unveiled
Source: Radio New Zealand People struggling with fuel costs will be eligible for an extra $50 a week – if they qualify for the in-work tax credit. Finance Minister Nicola...
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Fuel prices to stay high for at least 100 days, officials tell Labour
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins. RNZ / Mark Papalii It will be 100 days of hiked up fuel prices at the pump even if the conflict in...
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Live: Government’s fuel crisis relief package unveiled
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis are set to reveal the details of a support package aimed at helping Kiwis through the ongoing...
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Fuel ‘demand restraint’ being considered by government, Shane Jones says
Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Jones. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government will be hearing from officials later this week on possible steps towards “demand restraint”, Associate Energy Minister Shane...
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Government set to unveil details of fuel support package
Source: Radio New Zealand Cabinet has signed off on what support the government will offer in the face of rising fuel costs. RNZ / Dan Cook The Citizens Advice Bureau...