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Pay packet secrecy a thing of the past?

· May 19, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Curated Lifestyle Pay transparency has moved from a nice-to-have to a business priority, even though the topic leaves people feeling uncomfortable about sharing. A...

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Would buying BNZ actually help New Zealanders?

· May 19, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi New Zealand First might want the government to buy back BNZ and meld it with Kiwibank to create a banking competitor to...

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GPs calling for more funding and better allocation

· May 19, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand GenPro, the association for general practice owners, has called for all political parties to consider investing more in primary healthcare. 123rf GPs are calling for more...

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New forensic inpatient beds opened

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Ten new forensic inpatient beds at Waikato Hospital have been officially opened today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, a step forward in improving access to...

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Statutory guidance issued to help protect Kiwis’ rights

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Regulation and the Attorney‑General have today issued joint statutory guidance to support consistent application of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025 (the Act) across...

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Growers benefit as Govt strengthens plant rights

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening plant variety rights (PVR) to protect investments underpinning high‑value exports, regional jobs and global demand for New Zealand produce, Trade and Investment...

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Nurses vote to accept new pay offer

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of a new collective agreements for members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). “I am pleased...

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More Kiwi businesses to get AI support

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is stepping up support to help small businesses adopt artificial intelligence, with the expansion of the AI Advisory Pilot announced today at the Great...

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Details of NCEA replacement confirmed

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new senior secondary qualifications will provide clearer, more credible recognition of student achievement, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “We want young people leaving school...

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Doocey to lead delegation to Australia

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health Matt Doocey will today travel to Australia to attend the Digital Health Festival 2026 in Melbourne and...

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Minister attending Pacific organised crime summit

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello is visiting Samoa and Fiji as part of her Customs and Associate Polce responsibilities. Ms Costello is in Samoa...

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NCEA changes doom thousands of students to failure

· May 19, 2026

Source: Green Party The National Party’s decision to scrap NCEA entirely guarantees many thousands of children will leave school with no qualification, no love of learning, and no preparation for...

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New homes delivered for Defence families

· May 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Modern, high-quality new homes have been delivered for military families ahead of schedule and under budget, Defence Minister Chris Penk says.  The first homes built through the Homes for Families programme were officially opened with a...

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Why Australians are calling New Zealand a tax haven

· May 19, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Australia’s latest government Budget has prompted some strong reactions. 123rf A recent headline in The Australian newspaper declared: Budget increases New Zealand’s appeal as a tax...