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NZ Ambassador to Chair WTO General Council

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the appointment of Ambassador Clare Kelly as Chair of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) General Council.  It is...

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Senior doctors vote to accept settlement

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for members of Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS), who represent Senior Medical...

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Frigate project progress key for maritime security

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing work to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy’s aging frigates as part of broader efforts to strengthen New Zealand’s Defence capability, Defence...

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Boost for cycling infrastructure across NZ

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing up to $7.1 million to upgrade six Great Rides cycle trails, strengthening regional tourism and safety, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston...

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Protections locked in to stop abuse in overseas adoptions

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to permanently shut down loopholes that allowed children adopted overseas to be brought into unsafe homes, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee....

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New Zealand welcomes Costa Rica joining CPTPP

· May 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed Costa Rica to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) today.  “Costa Rica is a close...

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Reaction to scrapping of Broadcasting Standards Authority

· May 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand An academic said it was a “momentous” move to scrap the Broadcasting Standards Authority. 123RF A former Broadcasting Standards Authority member says abolishing the regulator gets...

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Christchurch Kart Club’s last chance for a new home

· May 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/LouisDunham Christchurch City Council is being urged to back a multimillion-dollar plan to relocate the Christchurch Kart Club after decades of delays. The council has been...

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Channel Infrastructure lifts full-year profit guidance

· May 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Channel Infrastructure’s board chair says the 93-million-litre diesel storage facility commissioned by the government at the Marsden Point facility is on track for completion by end...