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Banking and Finance – ASB increases interest rates in response to OCR
Source: ASB ASB is increasing its variable home loan rates by 25 basis points. Savings on Call and Savings Plus products are also increasing by 15 and 20 basis points,...
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Health Education – ProCare celebrates top Pacific nursing graduates from Unitec
Source: ProCare ProCare has recognised two outstanding Pacific nursing graduates from Unitec Institute of Technology, awarding scholarships as part of its commitment to strengthening New Zealand’s future primary care workforce....
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Politics – Taking solar subsidies from gas fund is “senseless” – GasNZ
Source: GasNZ GasNZ says Labour’s solar policy released today undermines its benefits by pulling the subsidy from National’s $200m Gas Security Fund. Jeffrey Clarke, chief executive of GasNZ, says it...
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Infrastructure – Some regions expected to be hit harder than others, as flood damage to infrastructure is expected to grow
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission New research by Earth Sciences New Zealand, commissioned by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, explores how flood damage to infrastructure could change under different...
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Singaporeans don’t cancel brands – they silently leave them, Ogilvy’s inaugural 2026 APAC Believability Index reveals
Source: Media Outreach 92% of Singapore consumers silently disengage when brand believability is lost Only 5.9%% would post about a negative brand experience on social media Singapore emerges as a...
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NZ Economy – A rate rise to get ahead of the curve – Cotality Analysis
Source: Cotality – Analysis / Commentary by Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson. Today’s decision to raise the official cash rate by 0.25% to 2.50% wasn’t universally expected, but seems to...
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Legislation – Accessibility Standards Bill creates opportunity for more accessible New Zealand
Source: Access Matters Aotearoa (AMA) Auckland, New Zealand – Access Matters Aotearoa (AMA) welcomes the introduction of the Accessibility Standards Bill by New Zealand First, a Member’s Bill in the name...
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Legislation – NZ Government taking the country down a chilling path – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand “We are once again seeing the Government rush through legislation without adequate oversight and the opportunity for us all to have a say. The Climate...
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Economy – OCR increase to 2.50% to return inflation to 2% – Reserve Bank
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 8 July 2026 – The Monetary Policy Committee today reached consensus to increase the OCR by 25 basis points to 2.50 percent. Following...
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Hotel in Bugis Singapore: Where to Stay for Culture, Dining and Heritage
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2026 – For travellers searching for a luxury hotel in Bugis Singapore, Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore...
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Natural Disasters – Families displaced by Venezuela earthquakes at risk of infection amid water and sanitation shortages
Source: Save the Children Hundreds of people displaced by Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes are sharing extremely limited toilets in informal camps, while others are risking returning to damaged homes to use bathrooms...
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Hong Kong Residential Purchasing Power Released as Prices and Sales Rise, CRE Investment Momentum Sustains
Source: Media Outreach Core Grade A Offices Lead Rental Recovery, Hong Kong Island High Streets Outperform Kowloon Residential Market: Q2 residential transaction numbers increased by 19% q-o-q and 32% y-o-y...
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Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: June 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: June 2026 quarter – information release 1 July 2026 The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows the...
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Annual number of home consents up 19 percent – Building consents issued: May 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual number of home consents up 19 percent – news story 2 July 2026 There were 39,737 new homes consented in New Zealand in the year...
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National accounts (income, saving, assets, and liabilities): March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand National accounts (income, saving, assets, and liabilities): March 2026 quarter – information release 2 July 2026 We have developed experimental quarterly estimates for institutional sector accounts...
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Dwelling and household estimates: June 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Dwelling and household estimates: June 2026 quarter – information release 7 July 2026 National dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy formation,...
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Prudential Singapore tops global MDRT Culture of Excellence (COE) Awards with 29 agency leaders recognised in 2026
Source: Media Outreach Agency leader Bryan Phang is the sole COE (Diamond Agency) winner to achieve four consecutive award wins; Prudential’s solid showing underpinned by its strong knowledge sharing and...
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Complaints to Utilities Disputes are up by 62% as more Kiwis seek help
Source: Utilities Disputes More than 27,000 New Zealanders contacted Utilities Disputes last year for help with electricity, gas, water and telecommunications issues, as complaints reached record levels. Utilities Disputes’ 2025/26 Annual...
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As EVs Become the Majority of New Car Registrations in Singapore, Allianz Highlights a Shift in Ownership Mindset
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2026 – Electric vehicles (EVs) have reached a defining milestone in Singapore. Allianz Insurance Singapore says the national EV...
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ChildFund NZ – Fatal floods hit Rohingya refugee camps just weeks after fires
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Disaster has become a cycle that children living in the world’s largest refugee camps cannot escape,” says ChildFund CEO Josie Pagani. Just weeks after a devastating fire...
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Sudan: More than 5,500 children displaced by escalating violence in El Obeid in past two weeks
Source: Save the Children More than 5,500 children are among the 11,000 people newly displaced in the wake of escalating violence in and around the city of El Obeid in North...
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AEON Bank Biz Powers Up Business Growth with Term Financing-i and Working Capital Financing-i
Source: Media Outreach AEON Bank (M) Berhad is Malaysia’s first digital Islamic bank, licensed and regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Ministry of Finance. Officially launched on 26 May...
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China Tests Missile in South Pacific – Peace Action Wellington says No missile launches wanted in the Pacific
Source: Peace Action Wellington The Chinese government test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from a submarine that landed in the South Pacific Ocean Nuclear-Free Zone. “Peace Action Wellington universally...
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First baby born by C-section at new Save the Children hospital in world’s largest refugee camp
Source: Save the Children The first baby born by caesarean section (C-section) was safely delivered at a new Save the Children hospital in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, at a time when global...
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ASB backs Kiwi sport through new NZOC and Athletics New Zealand partnerships
Source: ASB ASB is teaming up with the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) and Athletics New Zealand to help more Kiwi participate in sport, supporting their progress and performance from grassroots...
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Hong Kong Icon Anson Lo Celebrates July Birthday, Propelling Cantopop Toward New Frontiers
Source: Media Outreach Marking a historic milestone, the MAMA-winning icon celebrates a year of regional breakthroughs and a defining leap into the global spotlight. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach...
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The Purest Co Launches PurestLabs, Bringing Supplement Manufacturing In-House to Strengthen Quality Control
Source: Media Outreach Singapore-founded wellness brand brings powder production in-house with new Johor Bahru facility, strengthening product development, quality control and end-to-end batch traceability SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire –...