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Consumer NZ calls for an end to the surcharge “swindle”
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ is calling on the Commerce Commission to consider a ban on card payment surcharges due to growing concerns about excessive and hidden fees. While the...
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Energy – Perfect paradox: Urgent focus on affordability and infrastructure in global energy report – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ Global data released from the World Energy Council today highlights urgent concern for affordable energy and the importance of future energy infrastructure. The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) is New...
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Property Market – NZ property values return to growth in February – CoreLogic
Source: CoreLogic Property values in Aotearoa New Zealand rose by +0.3% in February, the clearest sign yet that 2024’s ‘mini downturn’ has come to an end and that 2025 will...
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Da Nang Investment Forum 2025 Showcases Vietnam’s Rise as a Financial Hub
Source: Media Outreach Strengthening Vietnam-Singapore Financial Ties: Unlocking New Investment Opportunities in Banking, Fintech, and Green Finance SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2025 – The Da Nang...
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NZ-AU: Parker Blackwood Advisers Highlights Emerging Growth in Australian Economy
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parker Blackwood Advisers, a leading financial services provider has released its analysis of Australia’s economic trajectory following the Australian...
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PAObank Receives Insurance Agency Licence, Announces the Strategic Partnership with China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong) and FWD Hong Kong Respectively
Source: Media Outreach Offering Both General and Life Insurance to Meet Customers’ Various Protection Needs HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2025 – PAO Bank Limited...
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Ricoh Hong Kong Announces Launch of Ricoh InnoAI Program and Establishes Ricoh InnoAI Center at Cyberport to Accelerate Commercialization of AI Startups
Source: Media Outreach Strengthening Hong Kong’s Position as an International Innovation and Technology Hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2025 – Ricoh Hong Kong Limited,...
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Busted: Man arrested after car break-ins
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A man allegedly wandering through Bucklands Beach driveways under the cover of darkness is now facing charges in court. Police responded to calls before...
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Police investigate suspicious scrub fires
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police is seeking witnesses to a series of scrub fires across Port Waikato and Tuakau this year. Counties Manukau South CIB are investigating seven...
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Release: Labour calls on Govt to condemn Israel’s aid blockade
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The National Government needs to publicly condemn Israel’s cutting off of aid supplies to the war-ravaged people of Gaza. Israel has cut off aid to...
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Waitara Road roundabout construction progresses
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The installation of stormwater pipes, signage, footpaths and landscaping is in the works as Te Ara Tutohu: Waitara to Bell Block project on State Highway...
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New population of critically endangered kākāriki established
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 05 March 2025 The taonga were released on the predator-free island in Fiordland’s Tamatea/Dusky Sound on Friday, after two days in acclimatisation aviaries on the island....
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Greater role for nurses in primary care
Source: New Zealand Government Boosting our nursing workforce will deliver immediate benefits to people seeking care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“Kiwis will get better access to primary healthcare under our...
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Business Acquisitions – Family Values Drive Kennards Hire’s Kiwi Hire Group Acquisition
Source: Kennards Hire New Plymouth, New Zealand – 5 March 2025: Family-owned equipment hire company, Kennards Hire, is expanding its footprint into New Plymouth, opening its first branch in the...
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Universities – Student wellbeing probed on biggest campus in Aotearoa New Zealand – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) One of the country’s biggest investigations into student wellbeing is being carried out by psychology students and their teachers at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of...
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The Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm has officially been inaugurated
Source: Media Outreach 640MW sustainable and clean energy Delivering lasting value for all stakeholders Providing clean energy to over 600,000 households Major milestone for Taiwan’s offshore wind energy sector HAMBURG,...
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Samsung Electronics Singapore Launches Brand TikTok Shop to Drive Consumer Discovery and Interactivity in an Era of Shoppertainment
Source: Media Outreach Consumers can look forward to learning more about Samsung products from local creators and uncover special deals exclusive to Samsung Singapore’s TikTok Shop page SINGAPORE – Media...
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DHL sees new opportunities in Thailand with its Strategy 2030, reaffirms its commitment to help drive Thailand’s economic growth
Source: Media Outreach Identifies electric vehicles (EV), e-commerce and supply chain diversification as key focus areas in Thailand DHL is well positioned to support Thailand’s ambitions with investments ahead of...
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Update: Appeal for information following possible sightings of missing man Travis Langford
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Waikato Police have confirmed the reported sightings of a man matching the description of missing man Travis Langford on Sunday were not him. Police...
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OPPO Announces Enhanced AI Strategy to Deliver Next-level Mobile AI Experiences at OPPO AI Tech Summit during MWC25
Source: Media Outreach OPPO is one of the first smartphone brands to implement Private Computing Cloud and has further integrated applications with Google Gemini so users can soon take action...
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Te Aka Raataa: Regenerating Te Puhinui for a Greener Future
Source: Auckland Council A major transformation is underway for Te Puhinui / Puhinui Stream, with Te Aka Raataa Stage 1 leading the charge to regenerate the mauri of this vital...
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UPDATED: Primary care funding a positive step in the right direction, says College of GPs
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners This statement has been updated to reflect the Minister’s latest announcement made at 1pm today. The updated text is bolded– The Royal New Zealand...
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Release: Fewer houses, consents down under National
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The number of building consents issued under this Government continues to spiral, taking a toll on the infrastructure sector, tradies, and future generations of Kiwi...
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Health – Primary care funding a positive step in the right direction, says College of GPs
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has welcomed the Health Minister’s funding announcement saying it is a big step in the right...
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Local News – Porirua celebrating 60 years as a city
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua city is turning 60 this year. We officially became a city on Saturday 2 October 1965 when our population hit 20,000, meeting the threshold (at the...
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Government News – Chief Ombudsman releases report into secure aged care facilities
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is concerned that people can be placed in secure aged care facilities in New Zealand without the proper legal authority. Mr...
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Home consents up in the month of January 2025 – Stats NZ media and information release: Building consents issued: January 2025
Source: Statistics New Zealand Home consents up in the month of January 2025 – 4 March 2025 – There were 2,203 new homes consented in January 2025, up 11 percent...