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Digital Identity NZ Trust Hui Taumata
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It is a pleasure to be speaking to you as the Minister for Digitising Government here at the Digital Identity New Zealand Hui...
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Climate – Extreme rainfall in New Zealand from future cyclones could rise by up to 35% – Earth Sciences
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Rain from tropical cyclones to increase under warmer climate New high-resolution modelling predicts that rainfall from tropical cyclones will significantly increase under global warming. Earth Sciences...
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Energy Supplies – Gas crisis will cost NZ jobs and industry – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ says urgent and coordinated action is needed to avoid what gas users describe as a ‘devastating’ disruption to New Zealand jobs, services and manufacturing. Chief Executive Katherine Rich...
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GAZA: 100 children starved to death: A needless tragedy that should shame the world – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children The reported deaths of 100 children due to starvation in Gaza [1] since October 2023 is a devastating milestone that shames the world and demands long overdue...
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Business – Industrial gas users almost out of options
Source: EMA A lack of available gas supply will force price increases and some very tough decisions across multiple business sectors as today’s release of the Industrial and Consumers Gas Survey...
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More protection for Marlborough Sounds blue cod
Source: New Zealand Government A longer seasonal closure for blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds will reduce pressure on the fishery and help support its sustainability, Oceans and Fisheries Minister...
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NZ-AU: Toro Corp. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer for Common Shares
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro” or the “Company”), a global energy transportation services provider, announces today the final results...
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New $3m focus on partnerships to improve youth outcomes
Source: New Zealand Government A new $3 million fund to support outcomes-focused programmes will significantly enhance our ability to improve the lives of at-risk young New Zealanders, Minister for Youth...
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Energy Sector – Gas market crisis: Industry warns of ‘devastating consequences’ ahead
Source: BusinessNZ New data confirms that New Zealand’s industrial gas market is in crisis, with immediate action required to save jobs, services and manufacturing in New Zealand. Businesses large and small...
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NZ-AU: Vast Secures New Funding and Launches Capital Raise to Accelerate Port Augusta Green Energy Hub
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vast Renewables (“Vast” or the “Company”), a leading Australian clean energy technology company, today announced that it has secured new...
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Ascott Expands Resort Portfolio with Multi-Typology Brand Strategy to Tap on Rising Leisure Travel Demand
Source: Media Outreach 11 new signings across high-demand travel markets in Asia and the Middle East bring portfolio to about 50 properties in sought-after resort destinations globally New additions span...
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Speech to Medical Technology Association of New Zealand – Innovation matters: fixing blockers to private sector gains in health
Source: New Zealand Government Good evening and thank you for the opportunity to be here today. This Government’s approach to health starts from a simple belief: every New Zealander deserves...
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Advocacy – Government delay on recognising Palestinian state weak and deeply embarrassing – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The government decision to delay till September considering whether to recognise a Palestinian state is weak and deeply embarrassing. Recognising a Palestinian...
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Renewable Energy – Offshore Wind Developer JERA Nex bp Launched
Source: JERA Nex bp 11 August 2025 – Parkwind, the company looking to develop a large-scale wind farm off the coast of South Taranaki, is now part of one of...
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Hong Kong Fabric Innovator Comfiknit Supports The Unified Diversity Fashion Show – SOROYURU in Osaka･Kansai Expo
Source: Media Outreach Showcasing its Disruptive Textile Technology on a Global Stage & Celebrating Diversity and Interconnection HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2025 – Hong...
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Rural News – New seasonal work visas a boost for agriculture – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Two new forms of seasonal work visas will give farmers and growers better access and certainty for securing skilled staff in specialised roles, Federated Farmers says. “Once again...
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Rail Safety Week Launch
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon. First, thank you to our speakers: Peter Jackson, Megan Drayton, Peter Reidy, Her Worship Adrienne Wilcock, and Deklin Frew-Parks. Welcome to Members of Parliament,...
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NZ considering recognition of state of Palestine
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will carefully weigh up its position over the next month on recognition of a state of Palestine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “The humanitarian...
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Schneider Electric reports significant sustainability milestones in Q2 2025
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 August 2025 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced...
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Transporting New Zealand Welcomes Rail Safety Week – calls on all drivers to lift their game
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that road freight companies have a key role to play in avoiding accidents at level crossings,...
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Appointments to strengthen Fiordland marine protection
Source: New Zealand Government A new Fiordland Marine Guardian appointment plus the reappointment of five existing Guardians will help safeguard Fiordland’s precious natural environment, Acting Environment Minister Tama Potaka says. “I am pleased...
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Australia-New Zealand Relations – Australia and NZ leaders and business forge path for stronger partnership
Source: BusinessNZ On 9 August the Prime Minister of New Zealand, The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, and the Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, held a productive roundtable...
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Faster heart specialist access in Northland
Source: New Zealand Government The number of people in Northland waiting for their first heart specialist assessment (FSA) has dropped significantly, with the waitlist decreasing by 36 percent since November...
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Fewer Kiwis waiting for heart and lung surgery in Waikato
Source: New Zealand Government Fewer Waikato patients are waiting for critical heart and lung surgery, with the number of people on the cardiothoracic treatment waitlist dropping by 70 per cent...
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New code of welfare for farmed deer
Source: New Zealand Government A revised code of welfare for deer balances ensuring the protection of farmed deer with practicality and the economic impacts on farmers, says Associate Minister of...
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People’s Select Committee: Thousands of care and support workers cannot wait for justice – unions
Source: PSA Representatives from three unions will make a joint submission to the People’s Select Committee today on behalf of 65,000 care and support workers whose long-standing pay equity claim was...
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Investing in Whanganui Airport’s future
Source: New Zealand Government A major investment in Whanganui Airport will improve safety, enhance regional connectivity and aid economic growth for the region, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. The...