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Pharmac adds Wegovy for weight loss to list for future funding
Source: Radio New Zealand If chosen for future funding, Wegovy would be available to people with a BMI of 35 or more with at least two comorbidities. AFP / Jens...
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Police renew appeals into 1991 disappearance of Andrew Maaka
Source: New Zealand Police Andrew Maaka disappeared suddenly one Tuesday in west Auckland nearly 35 years ago, ceasing all contact with his family. Despite an open Police investigation, no one...
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Communities to lead targeted social support
Source: New Zealand Government Communities will have more power to decide how social services funding is spent locally under a new approach being delivered through the Government’s Social Investment Fund,...
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Finance Minister puts money where her mouth is by reducing Budget’s operating allowance
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis – Nicola Willis has put her money where her mouth is and reduced her Budget’s operating allowance for a third year running. For years, the...
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Bora Navigates A Transitional 1Q26 And Sets A Strong Foundation For Rest Of The Year
Source: Media Outreach Transformational Acquisitions Expected to Contribute to Long Term Growth Starting 2Q26 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2026 – Bora Pharmaceuticals (“Bora”; TWSE:...
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Speech to The New Zealand Institute of International Affairs – International Trade in Troubled Times
Source: New Zealand Government Good evening, everyone. Thank you to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs for the invitation to deliver this year’s annual lecture. It’s a pleasure to...
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Investments and Human Rights – GUARDIANS TO REVISE POLICY DOCUMENTS FOLLOWING JUDICIAL REVIEW
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation (Guardians) The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation (Guardians), manager of the $90 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund (Super Fund), has confirmed it will not...
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Christopher Luxon signals immigration policy, more capital spending in Budget 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has promised “careful” immigration policy and signalled more capital spending than expected in an annual pre-Budget speech, Speaking about the need for...
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Watch live: Christopher Luxon on what global chaos means for Budget 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ will livestream the Prime Minister’s pre-Budget speech in Auckland that is due to start at 1pm at the top of this page. Prime Minister Christopher...
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Asia Pacific Governments Embrace Sovereign AI as a Strategic National Priority, but Scale Hinges on Trust, Skills, and Infrastructure Readiness
Source: Media Outreach Story Highlights: New IDC research commissioned by Dell Technologies finds Sovereign AI has surged to the second-highest investment priority for Asia Pacific governments. Almost all (99%) government...
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Partial sell-off of Kiwibank back on the government’s agenda
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Kiwibank has been instructed by the government to once again look at its options for long-term growth, including revisiting the possibility of...
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Housing Market – Ownership hold periods at historic highs as property market downturn stretches into fifth year – Cotality
Source: Cotality New Zealand homeowners are holding properties for near-record periods as the country’s prolonged housing downturn continues to impact the ‘pain and gain’ of resale outcomes. Cotality NZ’s Pain...
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NZ-AU: Andrew Sobko’s Argentum AI Expands Focus on Institutional AI Infrastructure Financing
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Argentum AI, an emerging institutional AI infrastructure platform founded by Andrew Sobko, today announced its strategic focus on supporting...
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HKSTP Joins Medical Fair and Asia Summit on Global Health with 38 Park Companies
Source: Media Outreach World-First Innovations Showcase Hong Kong’s Thriving Life and Health Tech Ecosystem from Bench to Bedside HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 –...
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Ant International Highlights Democratising AI and Strengthening Trust in 2025 Sustainability Report
Source: Media Outreach With the inclusion principle integrated into main innovation projects, Ant International now links 2 bn user accounts with 150 mn merchants through multi-layered partnerships, provides global account...
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Laws passed to deliver AML red tape relief
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed the passage of two major Anti–Money Laundering (AML) reform Bills through their final readings in Parliament today, cutting red...
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Getting started in investing? Here are five things to think about
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau A growing number of New Zealanders are investing in share markets as a way to build their wealth. But what do you...
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Patrick McHenry and global financial leaders to speak at The Asian Banker Summit 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
Source: Media Outreach The 27th edition of The Asian Banker Summit will convene senior banking, regulatory and technology leaders from over 25 countries in Kuala Lumpur on 13–14 May 2026...
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Auckland boarding houses investigation finds significant non-compliance with Healthy Homes Standards
Source: Radio New Zealand Inside a Mt Eden boarding house. (File photo) MBIE / SUPPLIED An investigation of boarding houses in Auckland found significant non-compliance with Healthy Homes Standards, the...
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Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman ‘hounded’ into resigning
Source: Radio New Zealand Former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman. Aotearoa Media Collective Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman was “hounded” into resigning, after a “witch hunt”...
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Students question university affordability after government scraps fees-free scheme
Source: Radio New Zealand Matt (left), Coco, Adam, and Joseph. RNZ / Pretoria Gordon Some University of Auckland students are questioning whether they can afford to continue their studies, after...
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Retailers, truckers back government’s simplified fuel rationing, Labour unconvinced
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis visit a Singapore refinery on 5 April 2026. Supplied / Prime Minister’s Office Retailers and truckers back the government’s more simplified,...
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ISCA Launches Taskforce to Strengthen Financial Reporting and Investor Confidence
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 May 2026 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has launched a new Taskforce to strengthen financial reporting and...
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‘It will be very disruptive’: Grant Robertson on scrapping of fees-free policy
Source: Radio New Zealand Grant Robertson says scrapping the policy will reduce accessibility and inclusion for students. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Scrapping of the fees-free policy for tertiary education will...
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InvestHK promotes Hong Kong as strategic gateway for African enterprises to expand in Asia
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 May 2026 – Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is set to broaden its strategic engagement with the African continent...
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Government Cuts – Government’s decision to scrap fees free scheme will lead to further student exodus – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Coalition Government’s decision to scrap the fees free policy for third year tertiary students has left nursing tauira outraged Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed at...
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PM Christopher Luxon ‘very relaxed’ about Winston Peters’ fees-free Budget ‘leak’
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister played down the leak. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he’s “very relaxed” about New Zealand First leader and...