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BIG THROWS. BIG PURPOSE. MEET THE GUMBOOT THROW SQUAD
Source: Gumboot Friday Raising funds for free and timely counselling for Kiwis aged 5-25 in need. Friday 6 November 2026 4-6pm / The Trusts Arena, Henderson, Auckland Cheer them...
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Re-think sees clear agriculture learning pathway locked in
Source: Federated Farmers Strong feedback from Federated Farmers and school leaders has resulted in a re-think on teaching Agriculture and Horticultural Science in Year 11. A proposal to remove...
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Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa NZ seeks survivors of minister who committed historic abuse over decades
Source: Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand Today the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand acknowledges that the late David Wentworth Pimm sexually abused children in communities where he...
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109 Years Since the Balfour Declaration: A Century of Denied Palestinian Self-Determination
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand 2 November 2026 Today marks 109 years since the Balfour Declaration of 2 November 1917, when the British government formally expressed its support...
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PlasticCard.nz Releases Free CR80 Card Artwork Checker, QR Code Generator and AI Business Card Designer
Source: PlasticCard.nz PlasticCard.nz launches three free browser-based tools for businesses and designers preparing plastic card artwork, QR codes and business card concepts. NEW PLYMOUTH, New Zealand, 1 November 2026:...
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Queenstown Lakes builds on enduring China friendship
Source: Destination Queenstown & Lake Wānaka Tourism Queenstown & Wānaka, New Zealand (2 November 2026) Queenstown Lakes Mayor John Glover is leading a delegation of tourism and business leaders...
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First Responders – Waiouru fire update #10
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Crews on the ground at the fire in the Waiouru Military Training area have used the improved weather conditions today to extend and strengthen...
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Arts Appointments – NZSA announces James Norcliffe as 2027 NZSA President of Honour
Source: The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) 1 November 2026 The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa is...
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Binance Crypto Security Incident | Recovery Update #3: 90% of Stolen Assets Replenished; Proof of Reserves Snapshot Provided (2026-10-31)
Source: Binance Published 2026-10-31 14:24 Our last update explained that Binance had set aside more than $6.34B in company funds to cover hacked losses, and we had already covered approximately...
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Global superstar Rita Ora joins I Am Hope’s Gumboot Friday campaign
Source: I Am Hope 1 November 2026 International singer and performer lends her support to help raise awareness of youth mental health and free counselling across Aotearoa. International music star...
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Porirua City mourns Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi
Source: Porirua City Council From Porirua Mayor Anita Baker: I am numb with shock and disbelief at the sudden loss of Deputy Mayor, Kylie Wihapi. She was such a...
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IKEA strike action to intensify with full-day strike and haka
Source: Workers First Union WHAT: Around 300 Workers First Union members at IKEA in Auckland will strike for the second time this Sunday, with staff voting to walk out...
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Waiouru Fire update #9
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Improving weather conditions have allowed firefighters from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and the Department of Conservation to...
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Household living costs increase 3.0 percent annually – Household living-costs price indexes: September 2026 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household living costs increase 3.0 percent annually – news story 30 October 2026 The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 3.0 percent...
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Binance’s $6.3 billion hack opens a new chapter in fight to protect wealth: deVere CEO
Source: deVere Group October 30 2026 The $6.3 billion Binance hack opens a new chapter in the fight to protect wealth, with AI handing criminals the speed to empty an...
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First Responders – Waiouru Fire update #8
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Deteriorating weather conditions have forced Fire and Emergency New Zealand, New Zealand Defence Force and Department of Conservation crews to halt work on the...
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Federated Farmers – Sludge consent review a win for rural Otago
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is applauding the news that a consent to dump treated urban effluent in rural Otago will now be put back under the microscope. Otago Regional...
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Woolworths New Zealand recalls Potato Long Roll 6pk
Source: Woolworths New Zealand Friday 30 October 2026 The product has been totally withdrawn from sale. This recall is due to a labelling issue that did not outline that this...
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Amnesty International – Cambodia: Politically connected security companies enabled slavery and rape in scamming compounds
Source: Amnesty International 29 October 2026 Five private security companies identified where guards committed or facilitated abuses Members of political elite, military and police linked to security companies at multiple...
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Economics – Piketty endorses NZ research showing very wealthy pay half tax rate of middle NZers, costing billions in revenue and increasing inequality
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future New research reveals billions in lost tax revenue and growing wealth inequality in New Zealand. A research report, endorsed by globally renowned French...
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Appointments – RBNZ appoints Director of Prudential Supervision
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 30 October 2026 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has appointed Stan Christian as Director of...
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“Little Gaza” in Egypt provides sanctuary for some Palestinian children but funding cuts loom and medical evacuations falling
Source: Save the Children Children in Gaza in need of life-saving medical treatment are becoming increasingly trapped inside the Strip with the number of child medical evacuations falling by 75%...
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Dairy Sector – Fonterra lifts forecast 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price
Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd 30 October 2026 Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today increased the midpoint of the 2026/27 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price from $9.50 per kgMS to...
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Fire Safety – Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds fireworks users to be safe this Guy Fawkes
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Clear space and calm conditions should be the priority for people planning to set off fireworks this Guy Fawkes, Fire and Emergency New Zealand...
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First Responders – Waiouru Fire update #7
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, New Zealand Defence Force, and Department of Conservation are continuing to work to extinguish hot spots in...
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Tech – Australian Hardstyle Awards Celebrate Community-Built Scene, Powered by Technology
Source: Leap Event Technology Australian Hardstyle Awards (AHA) honour the best of the best, in one of the fastest growing corners of the world for the genre, as Leap Event...
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Tech – Nexxen’s 2027 APAC Predictions: Four Shifts Set to Reshape TV and Digital Advertising
Source: Nexxen In 2027, advertising across Asia-Pacific will be shaped by how brands reach audiences, how media is bought and how success is measured. Smart TV Home Screens are opening...