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Chief of Defence resigns
Source: New Zealand Government The Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Tony Davies MNZM is resigning, Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Air Marshal Tony Davies has informed me that he’ll be...
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ChildFund – Solar-powered drinking water systems for more than 4,500 students in Kiribati
Source: ChildFund New Zealand ChildFund New Zealand has partnered with the Embassy of the Netherlands in New Zealand to bring solar-powered drinking water to 4,585 students in South Tarawa, Kiribati....
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Pharmac extends limit for cancer medicine to be funded in private hospitals
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour has today welcomed Pharmac’s decision to extend the 12-month transitional access funding limit for Pertuzumab with trastuzumab (Phesgo) for people receiving...
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Greens’ fiscal plan takes working people’s priorities seriously NZCTU
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) welcomes the Green Party’s fiscal plan, which tackles the issues working people most want fixed: the cost...
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SH76 Brougham Street upgrade moving to next stage
Source: New Zealand Government A major upgrade of State Highway 76 Brougham Street in Christchurch is set to move into its second stage of key roading improvements, as a new...
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RIF grants fund completion of marae projects
Source: New Zealand Government Grants from the Regional Infrastructure Fund will support two marae to strengthen their ability to serve as community hubs and offer refuge in times of emergency,...
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Health – Call for more equitable health delivery – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Pre-election polls have found that behind the cost-of-living, health is the most urgent concern among New Zealanders but disparities for Māori paint an even starker...
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Investment in vital bridge to Monowai Valley
Source: New Zealand Government The Regional Infrastructure Fund will invest $6 million towards replacing the Monowai Suspension Bridge in western Southland, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson and South Island...
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Burundi: Congolese Refugees in Busuma Face Mounting Threat as Humanitarian Funding Dries Up
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Bujumbura, 22 October 2026 – More than ten months after tens of thousands of Congolese refugees arrived at the Busuma camp in eastern...
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New Asia Forum 2026 Targets US$30 Billion in Investment Mobilization, Positions Indonesia as a Gateway to Asia’s Growth
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2026 – The New Asia Forum (NAF) 2026 aims to mobilize US$30 billion in investment across the New...
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Historic APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting 2026 successfully wraps up in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2026 – Finance leaders and representatives of international organisations attended the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Finance Ministers’...
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Nexconn Launches Free Chat Plan for Up to 10,000 MAU With Full Pro Features and Additional Cloud Discounts
Source: Media Outreach Production-grade in-app messaging with no credit card required to start, plus an optional Cloud Bonus offering your choice of either 15% off AWS or 30% off Alibaba...
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Vietnam Airlines to Launch Daily Nonstop Flights Between Da Nang and Singapore on November 17
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2026 – Vietnam Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Da Nang and Singapore on November 17, 2026,...
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Vietnam Airlines becomes first Asian airline to win World’s Best Culinary Airline
Source: Media Outreach HA NOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2026 – Vietnam Airlines has become the first Asian airline to receive the World’s Best Culinary Airline...
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APAC CEOs face the same AI and geopolitical pressures as their global peers but are more confident in navigating complexities
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2026 – Egon Zehnder, the world’s premier leadership advisory firm, today released the results of its latest global CEO...
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Universities – Five out of six AI chatbots stay in the political middle-ground – CUoT
Source: Chalmers University of Technology (CUoT) In the lead-up to Sweden’s parliamentary elections this autumn, a research team led by Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, investigated how six large language...
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Vincom Retail Partners with South Korean Premium Buffet Giant QooQoo
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2026 – Vincom Retail has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation with QooQoo Franchise Group,...
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Election 2026 – ACT plan will cut costs and make farming fun again – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is backing additions to ACT’s plan to ‘Make Farming Fun Again’, with a raft of new policies released today as competition heats up for the...
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Cabinet agrees to enable nature-based early childhood education
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking steps to formally recognise and enable nature-based early childhood education in New Zealand, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. “I’m pleased to...
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Puberty blocker ruling great news for transgender rangatahi – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The High Court ruling that the ban on new prescriptions for puberty blockers for transgender youth was unlawful is fantastic news for transgender rangatahi and...
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Government backs oyster industry resilience
Source: New Zealand Government A $2.8 million investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund will help support the long-term resilience of the Northland oyster sector while backing economic opportunities for local...
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NEW ZEALAND TAKES AIM AT GUMBOOT THROWING WORLD RECORDS ON GUMBOOT FRIDAY
Source: I Am Hope 21 October 2026 Proudly sponsored by Number One. Throwing everything behind youth mental health Olympians, Commonwealth Games athletes and familiar Kiwi faces will take on Finland’s...
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Singaporeans Feeling the Pressure: Cost Concerns Rise as Household Optimism and Government Ratings Weaken – Blackbox Research Study
Source: Media Outreach Blackbox’s latest SensingSG findings show affordability concerns rising amid global headwinds; workplace sentiment and the Good Governance Meter see notable falls. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire –...
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Inflation data shows Luxon’s Government has failed on the cost of living NZCTU
Source: NZCTU Consumer prices rose 3.7 percent in the year to the September quarter, according to StatsNZ figures released today. Petrol prices were a major driver, up 19.1 percent. But...
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Charter school roll surpasses 2,100 students
Source: New Zealand Government September’s roll return data tells us what we already knew; families want schooling options that reflect the needs of their children, says Associate Education Minister David...
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The real cost of rates capping: libraries, pools and community facilities will be sold
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi New report shows Councils lose up to $5.2 billion in revenue by 2034 The Government’s rates capping proposals will see councils...
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Hook a fish not a fine: DOC marine protection rangers prepare for summer
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 October 2026 On 25 October 2025, new marine protected areas came into effect, adding 12 high protection areas, five seafloor protection areas and extending...