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Economy – RBNZ releases Annual Report 2025
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 06 October 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has today published its Annual Report covering the year from...
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Immuno Cure wins Grand Prize at the National GBA Entrepreneurship Competition
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 – Immuno Cure BioTech (“Immuno Cure“) is delighted to announce victory at the National Final of...
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Northland News – Don’t forget to Vote
Source: Northland Regional Council DON’T FORGET TO VOTE Time is running out to have your say at the council elections. If you haven’t received your voting papers by now, it’s not...
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Employment and Health – Prison nurses and health care assistants to strike on 23 October – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Frustration over the Department of Corrections’ refusal to address safety issues and other concerns raised in bargaining has led to prison nurses and health care assistants...
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IHC – New Jobseekers rule hurts people with intellectual disability
Source: IHC The Government’s decision to means test the families of 18- and 19-year-olds before they qualify for Jobseeker support will unfairly punish young people with intellectual disability and families...
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University Research – Smart tech set to revolutionise heart care – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Smart devices that utilise artificial intelligence have enormous potential to treat heart disease and, with strategic investment, NZ could be at the forefront. Smart devices...
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Energy Sector – Keeping Kiwis on Gas Saves Money
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Electrifying everything doesn’t make sense for consumers. That’s the clear message from a Castalia report, commissioned by the Gas Industry Company (GIC), on the impact of decommissioning the...
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Advocacy – Trump’s peace proposal and “Hamas-Nitanyaho”’s YES-NO – PFNZ
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) It is clear that what is called the “peace plan” presented by the American president in its current form looks like a document...
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Health – Working age New Zealanders overall health declining – ASMS report shows
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Excellent health is now reserved for just a small minority of working age New Zealanders, as physical health falls and psychological distress climbs, according to...
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Defence News – Statement on the marking of one year since the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) The following is attributable to Captain Rodger Ward, who has recently taken over from Commodore Andrew Brown as the HMNZS Manawanui Response Lead Today marks one...
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“Happiness from Europe” Launches in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 – A new culinary chapter is beginning in Hong Kong, as the “Happiness from Europe” campaign...
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VinFast Philippines and Green GSM provide support to Cebu residents after earthquake
Source: Media Outreach CEBU, PHILIPPINES- Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 – Responding to the call from local authorities, VinFast Philippines and Green GSM quickly joined relief efforts to...
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Think Big Singapore Empowers Businesses to Navigate Uncertainty Amid Cloudy Economic Forecast
Source: Media Outreach Annual leadership business series by Canon Singapore equips business leaders with strategies and a resilience-ready toolkit to navigate global and economic shifts impacting Singapore SINGAPORE – Media...
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Payment to Samoan Government re HMNZS Manawanui
Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Government has made a payment to the Government of Samoa of Samoan Tala (SAT) 10 million (approximately NZD 6 million) following the grounding...
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Advocacy – Will NZ be a country of war profiteers? – Peace Action WELLINGTON
Source: Peace Action Wellington The just released New Zealand Defence Industry Strategy is clear that the government intends to fund and develop a home-grown defence industry. The ‘defence industry’ is...
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Environment – Wetlands Win Proves Power of Partnership to Improve Water Quality – Earth Sciences NZ
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Constructed wetlands project receives NZ award for environmental sustainability An innovative project constructing new wetlands to improve water quality has been recognised at the recent International...
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Northland News – Report highlights strong progress for communities, environment
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council’s latest Annual Report demonstrates a year of strong progress, resilience, and partnership, with significant achievements delivered for the benefit of Northland’s communities and environment,...
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Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Statement on World Habitat Day
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand On this World Habitat Day, we reflect on the universal right of every human being to live in dignity, with secure shelter, access to...
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Advocacy – IWCNZ Urges NZ Government to Act on International Law, End Silence, and Recognise Palestine
Source: Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand (IWCNZ) It is a universal principle of humanity that all people should be entitled to safety, security, and life. The past two years...
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Employment – West Coast home care support workers to strike on October 23 – PSA
Source: PSA Fifty-one West Coast home care support workers will be striking on Thursday October 23 in support of their claim for a fair pay offer and training they need to...
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Proposed updates to MPI’s cost recovery for plant and forestry export certification
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Background to phytosanitary certification The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is reviewing how much it charges to recover the costs of providing export phytosanitary...
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Securing a future for our young people
Source: New Zealand Government Two initiatives to move young people out of benefit dependency and incentivise them to stay in work will be significant for thousands of young New Zealanders,...
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Commemorating 160th anniversary of The Battle of Te Tarata Pā
Source: New Zealand Government The Battle of Te Tarata Pā reminds us of the extraordinary courage, determination and resilience of our tūpuna in a time of conflict and change, Māori...
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Bowel screening expansion underway to save more lives
Source: New Zealand Government From Monday, the starting age for free bowel screening will be lowered from 60 to 58 in Northland, Auckland, and the South Island, with the rest...
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CER Trade Ministers agree to fast track Single Economic Market agenda
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Australia have agreed to fast-track work on a more ambitious Single Economic Market (SEM), as Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay and Australian...
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New investment to boost NZ bioeconomy and drive export-led growth
Source: New Zealand Government A major government investment in cutting-edge science will unlock new economic opportunities by transforming New Zealand’s unique natural resources into high-value pharmaceutical and bio-based exports, Science,...
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“MUAYTHAI Power for All in Malaysia” Achieves Outstanding Success Reinforcing Thai Soft Power and Driving Muaythai onto the Global Stage
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 October 2025 – The Professional Boxing Association of Thailand, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and...