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New Zealand prepared and watching as bird flu detected in Australia
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is well prepared to respond if bird flu reaches our shores, but it is important that everyone takes steps now to be ready, says...
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99.5 per cent benefiting from KiwiSaver change
Source: New Zealand Government 99.5 per cent of people contributing to KiwiSaver through their wages or salaries can look forward to greater security in retirement thanks to the increase in...
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Meat leads rise in exports in May – Overseas merchandise trade: May 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Meat leads rise in exports in May – news story 19 June 2026 New Zealand’s total exports were valued at $8.9 billion in May 2026, up $1.4...
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World Refugee Day: Almost 2 million children estimated to have returned to “unliveable conditions” in Syria in 18 months
Source: Save the Children Almost 2 million children have returned to their hometowns in Syria in the past 18 months – the largest voluntary movement of returnees globally – but many...
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Health – Historic vote backs historic change for general practice funding
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) says today’s overwhelming vote by contracted primary care providers in favour of a new Government funding package marks...
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Hong Kong universities scale global heights, cementing education hub status
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – Hong Kong universities continue to excel on the international stage with five institutions ranked among...
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Glow Festival by Prudential Expands in Sentosa Partnership, Bringing Global Headliners and Its Biggest Edition Yet to Singapore
Source: Media Outreach Over 70 wellness sessions across six immersive festival zones from sunrise yoga and seafront runs, to strength training, breathwork, creative workshops and recovery experiences, offering something for...
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GPs overwhelmingly back funding deal
Source: New Zealand Government Local GP clinics will receive a major funding boost to help more New Zealanders get an appointment when they need one, with investment targeted to where...
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Funding boost for aged residential care sector
Source: New Zealand Government A funding boost will strengthen aged residential care services and improve support for older New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello...
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Funding boost for community pharmacies
Source: New Zealand Government Community pharmacies will receive a funding boost to help more New Zealanders access timely healthcare closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Community pharmacies are often the...
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Thailand’s “trust capital” a potential strategic advantage amid global realignment: NUS Business School Dean
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – As geopolitical tensions reshape global trade, supply chains and investment flows, Thailand’s long-standing reputation as a...
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Northland News – Total Mobility Scheme changes – Supporting our communities through change
Source: Northland Regional Council Residents in Whangārei and the Far North who use the Total Mobility (TM) scheme need to be aware that there are changes coming to the service. The...
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Awards – Two wins at Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards
Source: Northland Regional Council A project to relocate the heart of flood-prone Whirinaki and a manager acknowledged for outstanding leadership and commitment to strengthening iwi and hapū partnerships in local government...
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Ministerial Overreach – Minister guts Nursing Council board with no focus on patient safety – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Minister of Health Simeon Brown has gutted the Nursing Council in a ministerial overreach which fails to focus on patient safety and gets ahead of his...
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Research – Global clinical trial reveals safest, most effective antibiotics for Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections
Source: Aotearoa Clinical Trials Aotearoa New Zealand researchers and clinicians have contributed to a major international clinical trial that is set to change how Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections are treated worldwide....
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ADVISORY: MARCH FOR PEACE (AUCKLAND) – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Tomorrow, Aucklanders will gather at Aotea Square for the March for Peace, a major public mobilisation calling on the Coalition Government to prioritise people and the planet over escalating...
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Child deaths in conflict surge by a third amid rise of tech-driven warfare – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children The number of children killed in conflict soared to at least 6,266 in 2025, up about 34% from 2024, with the increased use of high-tech explosive weapons...
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Awards – Celebrating Excellence in Ethical & Impact Investing: Winners of the 2026 Awards
Source: Mindful Money The sixth annual Ethical and Impact Investment Awards were held in Auckland on 18th June, presented by the charity, Mindful Money. These awards showed strong commitment to...
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American Rare Earths Provides Exploration Update and Outlines 2026-2027 Field Programs Across U.S. Project Portfolio
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) DENVER, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) (“ARR” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an...
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GDP increases 0.8 percent in the March 2026 quarter – Gross domestic product: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand GDP increases 0.8 percent in the March 2026 quarter – news story 17 June 2026 New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.8 percent in the March...
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Hong Kong rises to No.2 globally in competitiveness
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2026 – Hong Kong jumped one place to become the world’s second most competitive economy, according to...
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2026 Hainan Cultural and Tourism Promotion Events Held in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2026 – On June 16, the 2026 Hainan Cultural and Tourism Promotion Events, under the theme of...
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Shell and St. Paul’s Hospital Drive low-carbon development in Hong Kong’s healthcare sector
Source: Media Outreach City’s first hospital to adopt Renewable Diesel Blend R33, reducing up to 30% lifecycle CO2e emissions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2026...
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CUHK ranks 18th in QS World University Rankings 2027
Source: Media Outreach Advancement in international reputation, employer reputation, and global engagement HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2026 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong...
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Advocacy – Peters’ ‘bulldust’ claim is bulldust – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is challenging the government to obtain medical records held in Türkiye to prove the truth of Global Sumud Flotilla activist Hāhona Ormsby’s...
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Advocacy – Members of Global Sumud Aotearoa Delegation come to Wellington this week to challenge the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Source: Global Sumud Aotearoa Delegation Members of Global Sumud Aotearoa Delegation come to Wellington this week to challenge the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, over Government inaction following the...
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Legislation – Jones fails to force through Fisheries Amendment Bill before election, following public backlash – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace News that progress on the Fisheries Amendment Bill will be delayed until after the election is being called a win for People Power by environmental groups, who say it...