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New space squadron for NZDF
Source: New Zealand Government The Royal New Zealand Air Force has established its first dedicated space unit with the reactivation of the No. 62 Squadron today, Defence Minister Judith Collins...
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$22 million to enhance wildlife visitor experiences
Source: New Zealand Government Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta me Hineahuone, Toitū te marae a Tangaroa me Hinemoana, Toitū te tangata. Significant investment into supporting native species and tackling invasive...
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Kaohsiung Ranks No.1 Again for Tourism Satisfaction, Wins Double Gold in US and UK Design Awards
Source: Media Outreach KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 July 2025 – A huge congratulations to Kaohsiung for once again ranking No.1 in tourism satisfaction nationwide and brought...
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Sudan: Ongoing mass atrocities against civilians in and around El Fasher, North Darfur, documented in latest MSF report
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Paris, 4 July 2025— Mass atrocities are underway in Sudan’s North Darfur region, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned in a report today, urging the warring...
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Backing innovation to grow King salmon exports
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing innovation to grow New Zealand’s high-value aquaculture exports, with a $455,000 investment from the new Primary Sector Growth Fund to support the...
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Isan Creative Festival 2025 Transforms Regional Pride into Economic Power
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 July 2025 – In an era where creativity is the driving force behind economic and social development, the presence...
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Advocacy – Day of Rocket Lab protests to follow the company’s CEO being referred to the International Criminal Court for complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is supporting “End Rocket Lab Genocide Complicity” in a protest outside Rocket Lab’s New Zealand head office in...
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Legal Issues – PSNA refers Aotearoa government ministers and business leaders to the International Criminal Court – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has today filed a referral to the International Criminal Court in the Hague. It accuses four New Zealand...
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Pangaea Connectivity announced FY2025 Results: Revenue increased 53.8% to HK$2,128,200,000 driven by AI-Optimized Connectivity and Green Energy Technologies
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 3 July 2025 – Pangaea Connectivity Technology Limited (“Pangaea” or the “Company“, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“, stock code:...
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GreenTeams Secures Series A Led by Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 July 2025 – GreenTeams, a rapidly growing climate technology company advancing data-driven environmental governance in Indonesia, has announced the successful...
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Persona5: The Phantom X Officially Launched Today in Southeast Asia. Surpasses One Million Pre-Registrations. Log In Now to Claim Free Rewards.
Source: Media Outreach Available on mobile and PC NOW. TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 July 2025 – The highly anticipated turn-based JRPG Persona5: The Phantom X is...
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Commonsense changes to insulation rules
Source: New Zealand Government Overly rigid insulation rules are being removed to ease costs for designers, builders and homeowners, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced. “I’ve heard clearly from...
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Strengthening trespass laws for businesses
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is strengthening trespass laws to make them more effective and practical for businesses, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee say....
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Engagement group to be formed as New Dunedin Hospital project enters next phase
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is focused on the delivery of Dunedin’s new inpatient building, with the establishment of a local engagement group to support the next phase of...
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Construction on New Dunedin Hospital resumes
Source: New Zealand Government Work is back underway on Dunedin’s new inpatient building, marking a major step forward in the Government’s commitment to delivering this critical health project, Health Minister...
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China: Authorities must end interference in Tibetan religious practices as Dalai Lama announces succession plan
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL QUOTE Responding to the Dalai Lama outlining the process for his spiritual succession ahead of his 90th birthday, amid longstanding efforts by Chinese authorities...
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Environment – “A Dirty Deal for Dirty Water” – Government’s $56m irrigation subsidy blasted by Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace The Government has announced a $56 million dollar subsidy through the Regional Investment Fund for three water storage projects in the Canterbury region – the Opuha Dam and Irrigation...
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Legislation: Law Experts Issue Open letter to Govt calls for halt to the undemocratic Regulatory Standards Bill
Source: Professor Emeritus Jane Kelsey As some of the country’s senior lawyers and researchers in a range of disciplines (law, economics, Tiriti o Waitangi, public policy, environment), including a former Prime...
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Porirua launches Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities Work Programme (ROCC)
Source: New Zealand Police Porirua has officially joined the rollout of the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) work programme – a collaborative, community-led initiative designed to address the...
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Legal Cases – Greenpeace International begins groundbreaking Anti-SLAPP case to protect freedom of speech
Source: Greenpeace In a landmark test case of the European Union’s new legislation to protect freedom of expression and stop abusive lawsuits, Greenpeace International has overnight challenged the US oil pipeline...
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PSA welcomes settlement of Te Roopu Taurima industrial dispute
Source: PSA PSA members at disability support provider Te Roopu Taurima have voted to ratify a new Collective Agreement. The settlement follows an 8-month dispute. The employer banned Kaitaataki and Poutaaki...
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Universities and Security – Counterterrorism watchdog needed – legal expert – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) An independent watchdog would shine a light into the shadowy world of security and counterterrorism, says Associate Professor John Ip in a research paper. Since...
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Pain inflicted on lives of public service workers exposed in housing report – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s deep and wide cuts to public service jobs have taken its toll on the housing market over the past year, as well as the lives of public...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the eleven months ended 31 May 2025
Source: The Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the eleven months ended 31 May 2025 were released by the Treasury today. The May results...
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Focusing on maintaining and building roads
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s focus on improving roads across the country is well on its way, with the successful completion of one of the largest state highway road...
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Water resilience boost for rural Canterbury
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing more than $56 million into water resilience projects in rural Canterbury to help protect against changing weather patterns and increase productivity through...
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Market sounding on toll road concessions to begin
Source: New Zealand Government Market soundings with international and local toll road investors, operators and financiers will begin next week as the next step in exploring how toll concessions could...