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FIT members commit to smoother trade
Source: New Zealand Government Members of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership have committed to practical initiatives aimed at enhancing trade and reducing barriers at their meeting in...
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FIT Partnership grows to 19 countries
Source: New Zealand Government The Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership has grown from 16 to 19 members, with Korea, Peru and Thailand formally joining at this week’s Ministerial...
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World first New Zealand-Singapore essential supplies agreement now in force
Source: New Zealand Government A landmark agreement between New Zealand and Singapore on essential supplies, is now in force following a ceremony in Auckland today, says Trade and Investment Minister Todd...
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Sunwin Bus Showcases Green Mobility Solutions at Australasia Bus & Coach Expo 2026, Deepening Commitment to Australia’s Zero-Emission Bus Market
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, July 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shanghai Sunwin Bus Corporation (“Sunwin Bus”) showcased its latest green mobility solutions at the Australasia Bus & Coach Expo 2026...
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BRICS Competition Authorities Establish Task Force to Study Global Grain Trade
Source: Media Outreach GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2026 – Competition authorities from BRICS countries have established a task force to conduct a joint sector inquiry...
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Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2026 Q2) & IX Digital Asset Industry Index Series Half Yearly Review (2026 1H)
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2026 – IX Asia Indexes today announced the 2026 second quarter (Q2) review result of the ixCrypto...
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From Climate Campaigns to Football: Save the Children Patron Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visits the charity in South Korea and Thailand
Source: Save the Children Save the Children UK’s Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, has met children playing football in Thailand and leading climate campaigns in South Korea as part...
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Cook’s Strait Ferries – Ferry Holdings welcomes today’s Government announcement
Source: Ferry Holdings Ltd Ferry Holdings welcomes today’s Government announcement about progress of the Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme. “Shareholding Ministers’ approval of a range of infrastructure delivery, funding, asset ownership...
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Forest City SFZ Releases Updated Tourism Data As Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link Nears Completion
Source: Media Outreach As Malaysia gears up for Visit Malaysia 2026 and Visit Johor 2026, Forest City expects heightened regional interest in eco and golf tourism JOHOR, MALAYSIA – Media...
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Bird flu work steps up – second case confirmed
Source: New Zealand Government Work on the ground will step up after confirmation today a single Kāhu, swamp harrier hawk, which was found in the Wairarapa, is the second bird...
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Statement on Sir William Birch
Source: New Zealand Government Sir William Birch was a giant of the National Party and delivered more for our country than he would ever take credit for. His close to...
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Foreign Minister to travel to the Philippines
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Manila next week to further strengthen the NZ-Philippines relationship and participate in a series of regional meetings. “Lifting New...
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Minim Martap Development Update
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights The surface miner has arrived in Cameroon, with mining operations scheduled to commence in February 2026. Delivery of locomotives and wagons scheduled in Q1, 2026. Ore...
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New ferries operator announced, vessels named
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed KiwiRail will operate New Zealand’s two new Cook Strait rail ferries, with the vessels to be named Kupe and Cook. Minister for...
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Common sense back at the helm
Source: New Zealand Government [Speech delivered 12:30pm, Friday 17 July 2026, Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament, Wellington] Thank you all for being here today. We’d like to acknowledge Ferry Holdings, KiwiRail,...
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Security and Tech – Gen Half-Year Threat Report: Attackers are Moving Closer to Systems People Trust
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners New research finds cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting the trusted digital experiences Kiwis depend on, rather than relying on obvious malware or technical exploits. Auckland, July...
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Leading New Zealand and Australian experts to judge ACA Excellence in Care Awards 2026
Source: Aged Care Association The search has begun for New Zealand’s most outstanding aged residential care professionals, with the Aged Care Association (ACA) today announcing an exceptional judging panel for the...
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Northland News – NRC members support single authority
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council members have (subs: Thurs 16 July) backed development of a Northland local government reform proposal that would see a single unitary body being developed...
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Myanmar: Reported sea tragedy highlights desperate choices facing Rohingya – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International Responding to reports that more than 500 people are feared dead after two boats carrying mostly Rohingya refugees capsized off the coast of Myanmar, Amnesty International’s Myanmar...
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New Zealand and Switzerland agree trade discussions
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Switzerland have today agreed to establish a Trade and Investment Dialogue to explore an agreement on trade, economic security, e-commerce, investment and sustainability,...
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Johnson Electric reports Business and Unaudited Financial Information for the First Quarter of Financial Year 26/27
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 July 2026 – This news release is made by Johnson Electric Holdings Limited (“Johnson Electric” or the “Company”...
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Launch ceremony of third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest Held on July 9
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 July 2026 – Presented by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, spearheaded and sponsored by...
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DOC on alert after H5 bird flu detection
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 July 2026 DOC is working with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora...
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CRHL board Chair reappointed
Source: New Zealand Government John Rae has been reappointed as Chair of the Crown Regional Holdings Limited Board for a further three-year term, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. “John...
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Mental health response for Canterbury 111 calls
Source: New Zealand Government People in Canterbury experiencing mental distress have received support from a new mental health co-response team since it began operating, with early results showing the service...
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Local News – Further engagement sought on Porirua memorial project
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua’s unmarked graves memorial project is ready to move up another gear. In May, the Government confirmed funding to seven local authorities in New Zealand “to memorialise...
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Latest figures continue year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work
Source: New Zealand Government New figures reveal further year-on-year improvements in the number of New Zealanders moving off benefit and into work. Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston...