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Construction begins on Chatham Islands ship
Source: New Zealand Government Construction of the Chatham Islands’ new supply vessel is now underway, securing a vital economic lifeline for the local people and businesses living and working on...
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More than 200 medicines approved for paramedics to prescribe
Source: New Zealand Government Paramedics will be able to prescribe from a list of 232 medicines covering common infections, repeat prescriptions for long-term conditions, and treatments needed in urgent and...
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Hong Kong’s Chief Executive takes to the airwaves to discuss his strategic vision for development under the city’s First Five-Year Plan
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2026 – Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee, took part in a radio phone-in programme this morning...
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Huawei Cloud Rolls Out Enterprise AI Products Across the Board, Building an Open Agentic Cloud
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2026 – On September 18, Dr. Peter Zhou, Director of the Board at Huawei and CEO of Huawei...
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“CHIIKAWA DAYS” Exhibition Makes Its Chinese Mainland Debut at JingAn Kerry Centre, as JAKC and AllRightsReserved Join Forces Again to Create a New Urban Hotspot
Source: Media Outreach Exhibition officially opens to the public on September 12; tickets now on sale SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2026 – On September 10,...
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Philippines: Authorities must ensure right to protest as fresh anti-corruption demonstrations planned
Source: Amnesty International 18 September 2026 Ahead of planned demonstrations marking one year since mass anti-corruption protests took place in the Philippines on 21 September 2025, Ritz Lee Santos III,...
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Modernising the Public Works Act
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Land Information Hon Mike Butterick has welcomed the Public Works Amendment Bill passing its third reading in Parliament tonight. The Public Works Act enables...
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Honouring Suffrage Day by backing women to succeed
Source: New Zealand Government Suffrage Day is a celebration of how far New Zealand has progressed the rights of women and girls, and a time to reflect on how we...
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AI-enabled Economic and Trade Cooperation Tightening the Ties of Trade and Investment CooperationThe 23rd China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit Held Successfully
Source: Media Outreach NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2026 – The 23rd China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) was held in Nanning City, Guangxi, China from...
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More local support for people experiencing homelessness
Source: New Zealand Government More support is on the way for people experiencing homelessness, with the Government strengthening local services in Lower Hutt, Hamilton, Upper Hutt and Whangārei, says Associate...
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MSF: The race to contain the Ebola outbreak is far from over
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders 18 September 2026 – The race to contain Ebola disease outbreak is far from over, warns Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders. While some indicators,...
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Federated Farmers slams TOP climate policy
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is slamming The Opportunity Party’s climate change policy, describing it as ideological, unaffordable and totally unnecessary nonsense. “The Opportunity Party have now exposed themselves as...
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Seven Civil Society Organisations Launch Citizens’ Observer Group (COG) to Support Domestic Election Observation in Fiji
Source: International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) and Citizens’ Observer Group (COG) 18 September 2026, 11:00 AM Suva Business Centre, 217 Victoria Parade Seven civil society organisations...
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BusinessNZ: Corporate homicide law raises proportionality concerns
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ supports strong accountability for workplace safety and recognises the profound impact workplace deaths have on families, workers and communities. However, Labour’s proposal to introduce a corporate homicide...
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Opportunity climate policy a step in the right direction – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa has welcomed Opportunity’s new climate policy, pointing to its promise to cut agricultural methane as a vital step toward tackling New Zealand’s biggest source of pollution....
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NGOS CALL FOR URGENT ACTION TO PASS MODERN SLAVERY BILL BEFORE THE ELECTION
Source: World Vision New Zealand humanitarian organisations and others have joined forces to sign an open letter calling on Parliament to pass the Modern Slavery Bill before the November election....
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Scholarships for Young Writers Awarded for the First Time
Source: Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa 18 September, 2026 Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA) and the New Zealand Society of Authors...
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Mandatory nine month repayment best for village residents and operators
Source: Retirement Villages’ Residents’ Council The Government’s decision to impose a mandatory nine month repayment period to return capital on units vacated by retirement residents is a sensible step forward...
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Thousands set to March for Nature in Auckland tomorrow
Source: Greenpeace Thousands are expected to take to the streets of Auckland tomorrow to march for nature, in protest of the Government’s controversial Conservation Amendment Bill. The march is jointly...
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Consumer NZ slams government’s retirement village announcement
Source: Consumer NZ 18 September 2026 Consumer NZ says the government’s decision to set a nine-month deadline for retirement villages to repay residents shows it has caved to business lobbying....
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ICONSIAM Invites Global Travelers to Discover Why Bangkok Remains One of Asia’s Most Revisited Destinations This Golden Week
Source: Media Outreach Best Things to Do in Bangkok This Golden Week: Discover Authentic Thai Cuisine, Luxury Shopping, Cultural Experiences and Iconic Chao Phraya River Attractions at ICONSIAM BANGKOK, THAILAND...
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GDP shows economy grew through fuel shock
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s GDP figures show the economy grew in the June quarter, defying expectations of a contraction, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ figures put GDP...
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Interventional radiology upgrade to speed up stroke care in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government Patients needing urgent stroke treatment and other lifesaving procedures will benefit from faster, more reliable care, with a $38.2 million investment to complete the upgrade of...
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De Beers Group and Chow Tai Fook Jointly Launch Desert Rose Collection at JGW
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2026 – De Beers Group presents the Desert Rose collection in partnership with Chow Tai Fook—the strategic...
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More funding for children and young people’s dental services
Source: New Zealand Government Dentists and oral health therapists have reached a new national agreement that will support the delivery of oral health services for children and young people, Associate...
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Move on, or face the consequences
Source: New Zealand Government Police can soon issue move-on orders to people being disorderly in public places with legislation passing its final reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith...
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Faster and fairer retirement village repayments
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening protections for retirement village residents through faster repayments, earlier access to money, fairer contracts and stronger minimum standards, Associate Housing Minister Tama...