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Life Sciences Summit 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you for the opportunity to speak here at the Life Sciences Summit today. As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I see the contribution our...
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Preliminary report into Moa Point wastewater plant made private during Crown review
Source: Radio New Zealand Lyall Bay beach and the rest of Wellington’s south coast has been off limits since the Moa Point treatment plant failed on 4 February. RNZ /...
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NZ contributes changes to Pacific fisheries
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has secured orange roughy catch limits in the South Pacific for another two years at a Pacific regional fisheries meeting, Oceans and Fisheries Minister...
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Media OutReach Newswire Appoints Kitty Lee as Managing Partner, Greater China to Spearhead Chinese Brand Expansion into Global Markets
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2026 – Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific’s first and only global newswire, has appointed Ms Kitty Lee...
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NZ-AU: Biotech health company SRW Laboratories signs Paula Bennett as brand ambassador
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovative biotechnology company SRW Laboratories has engaged former Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett as brand ambassador to promote...
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NZ-AU: Minim Martap Project Update
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights Construction work ongoing on ore haulage access road, IRF and site access Locomotives delivery remains on schedule in first quarter 2026 Mining contractor has visited site...
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Under-35s buying less vapes could be result of tighter regulations
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Lester, director of Dot Loves Data said this trend was likely a consequence of tightening restrictions around marketing and flavours. 123rf Under-35s are spending less...
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Primary teachers’ union angry over government offering individual pay rises
Source: Radio New Zealand Richard Tindiller The primary teachers’ union is angry that the government is offering pay rises to teachers on individual employment agreements. Education Minister Erica Stanford said...
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Cathedral square upgrade: Concept design to open for consultation
Source: Radio New Zealand Cathedral Square was badly damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. Frank Film A long-awaited plan for an upgrade to Christchurch’s Cathedral Square will go to the public...
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Live animal exporters disappointed by backtrack on government commitment
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Exporters of live animals by sea are feeling “not flash” about the government’s announcement it will not resume the trade this term....
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NZ First calls for Covid-19 inquiry focused on vaccine injuries
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First said the latest report did not go far enough when looking into vaccine safety and risks. RNZ / Angus Dreaver New Zealand First has...
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Events – Gumboot Friday Delivers Hope in February: 1,754 Young People Supported
Source: Gumboot Friday In February 2026, Gumboot Friday helped 1,754 young people aged 5–25 access free counselling, delivering a total of 2,721 sessions. Every session is free, needs no referral,...
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Health – Aged Care Association Calls for Stronger Direct Communication in Pandemic Planning
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association is urging the Government to strengthen direct communication pathways between Ministers and essential service sectors as part of future pandemic preparedness planning. Chief Executive Tracey...
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Tax Reform – Concern that NZF, ACT could sink closure of major tax loophole
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 11 March 2026, 3 pm – NZ First and ACT appear to be threatening to sink a tax measure that would close a major tax loophole...
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Feedback sought on orange roughy closures
Source: New Zealand Government Proposals to close parts of the Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery to protect spawning areas and help rebuild the fishery are open for public consultation, Oceans...
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National would only support ‘gold standard’ live animal exports, Todd McClay says
Source: Radio New Zealand Todd McClay says he does not think there will be a resumption of live animal exports any time soon. RNZ / Mark Papalii The National Party...
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New Solicitor-General appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Anna Adams has been appointed Solicitor-General and Chief Executive of the Crown Law Office, Attorney-General Judith Collins announced today. “Ms Adams is an outstanding lawyer and...
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Labour reshuffle: Willow-Jean Prime loses education portfolio
Source: Radio New Zealand Willow-Jean Prime has picked up the social development role. VNP / Phil Smith Willow-Jean Prime has lost the education portfolio, but picked up social development, as...
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Small ideas, big impact: How simple digital tools help Auckland’s factories thrive
Source: Auckland Council If you travel past Auckland’s many factories, it’s not immediately obvious how much these businesses contribute to our everyday life. But they do, producing everything from stainless-steel...
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Health and Politics – Government Acknowledges Aged Care Pressures But Families and Carers Still Carrying the Load
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says today’s Government response to the Health Committee inquiry into aged care capacity recognises serious system pressures but leaves families and informal carers continuing to...
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Animal Welfare – Government drops plans to revive live animal export trade – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is celebrating news that the Government will not move forward with plans to reinstate live animal exports by sea, ensuring the ban on the trade remains...
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Greenpeace – Renewed calls for Govt to lower nitrate contamination limits, following Danish precedent
Source: Greenpeace In an open letter launched this morning, Greenpeace is calling on the New Zealand Government to put public health above industry profits by lowering the legal limit for nitrate in drinking...
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Crusaders back themselves to turn around slow start in Super Rugby
Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham in action against the Blues. Brett Phibbs The Crusaders concede they have not been good enough but are confident they can turn...
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Covid booster should be given alongside annual flu vaccine – experts
Source: Radio New Zealand Covid-19 booster vaccination rates are dropping. (File photo) AFP The latest wave of Covid-19 is being driven by low vaccination rates, a health expert says. Latest...
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Rural communities encouraged to attend emergency preparedness events
Source: New Zealand Government A series of rural resilience workshops to help farmers and growers be better prepared for adverse events will be rolled out starting next week, Agriculture and...
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Crackdown on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck
Source: Radio New Zealand UAS footage of RNZN Divers surveying the area around HMNZS Manawanui on the Southern Coast of Upulo as part of Op Resolution. New Zealand Defence Force...
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What do rural sector groups think of the RMA?
Source: Radio New Zealand Aotearoa has more than 900,000 hectares of irrigated agricultural land, mostly in the South Island. Sally Round Access to water, food production as a priority, and...