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Hunting opportunities increase in Hawke’s Bay
Source: New Zealand Government Opportunities to hunt in New Zealand are growing, with a new commercial game preserve to open in Hawke’s Bay, increasing outdoor access for Kiwis and boosting...
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AI Guidance issued to clipboard wielders; how to raise productivity
Source: New Zealand Government This week the Government issued guidance to regulators on how to utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) to raise productivity, Regulation Minister David Seymour says. “Outside of Wellington,...
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Government Cuts – Privacy Commissioner’s findings on Manage My Health breach another wake-up call to resource health IT properly after 1000 jobs go
Source: PSA The Privacy Commissioner’s finding that Health NZ and Manage My Health had deficient security safeguards confirms what the PSA warned about in January: the health sector’s IT systems are...
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New technology means safer communities
Source: New Zealand Government New investment in Budget 2026 will ensure faster, better emergency responses, and make New Zealand more resilient, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell says. “Right...
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Budget 2026 – College of GPs: The future and sustainability of general practice – Why this must be a Budget and election priority
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The College will be releasing a series of advocacy White Papers that set out our priorities for strengthening Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system through...
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Business Sector – Insolvency data reveals New Zealand business stress has peaked, but risks persist
Source: BWA Insolvency New Zealand insolvency activity has eased in the first quarter of 2026 after peaking late last year, according to new data from BWA Insolvency. BWA Insolvency’s Quarterly...
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Housing and Finance – More existing borrowers are about to see higher mortgage costs – Cotality
Source: Cotality Growing numbers of NZ mortgage holders are set to face higher financing costs over the next six to 12 months, after a previous period where they got used...
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Budget 2026 delivers $100 million investment in Rotorua courts
Source: New Zealand Government Courts Minister Nicole McKee has announced a major investment in Rotorua’s justice infrastructure, with Budget 2026 allocating $100 million for new court facilities. The investment will...
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Government Cuts – Underfunded, understaffed, and struggling – PSA survey confirms grim impact of cuts
Source: PSA – 77% say Government is not funding services well enough – Only 5% believe restructuring has helped agencies deliver better services – Big Budget head count cuts will make service delivery worse...
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AI breast screening tool one step closer
Source: New Zealand Government The next steps are underway to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into breast screening, supporting earlier detection and better outcomes for women, Health Minister Simeon Brown says....
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New investigations into heritage and housing rules
Source: New Zealand Government An investigation has been launched into whether council planning rules in Wellington and Hamilton are getting in the way of new homes and economic growth, RMA...
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Executive summary: Inquiry into the cyber security breach affecting the Manage My Health Limited patient portal
Source: Privacy Commissioner 27 May 2026, 05:00 Download a copy of the Executive summary: Inquiry into the cyber security breach affecting the Manage My Health Limited patient portal (opens to...
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Huawei Code4Mzansi Highlights Developers Building for South Africa’s Real Economy
Source: Media Outreach Code4Mzansi highlights the growing strength of South Africa’s developer ecosystem and the role of youth-led innovation in shaping the country’s digital future JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media...
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Hong Kong’s first astronaut participates in Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – At 11.08pm on May 24, Dr Lai Ka-ying made history by becoming the first Hong...
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Local authority financial statistics: Year ended June 2025 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Local authority financial statistics: Year ended June 2025 – information release 26 May 2026 Local authority financial statistics provide information on the annual performance of core non-trading...
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The Royal Government of Bhutan and EtonHouse International Education Group Forge Landmark Partnership to Establish the Nation’s First International School
Source: Media Outreach THIMPHU, BHUTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – In a landmark collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) of Bhutan and...
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Mahsuri Food Sdn. Bhd. Launches State-of-the-Art Production Facility in Bandar Enstek, Malaysia to Drive Global Halal Market Expansion
Source: Media Outreach SEREMBAN, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – Mahsuri Food Sdn. Bhd. (“Mahsuri”), a local halal sauces and condiments manufacturer, officially launched its new...
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AI technology redefines the beauty of antiques: Yung Yau College held the Robert Chang AI x XR Digital Arts Education Program: AI Digital Antique & Art Design Competition
Source: Media Outreach Secretary for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs, Ms. Alice Mak Mei-kuen SBS JP, officiated at the ceremony as nearly a thousand teachers and students paid tribute to...
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Keeping Kiwi music in Kiwi hands
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to protect some of New Zealand’s most iconic songs for longer, with changes to the Copyright Act that will back Kiwi artists...
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Maritime NZ board appointees confirmed
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed two new appointments to the board of Maritime New Zealand, including a new Chair and Deputy Chair. Kevin Short...
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Fire and Emergency NZ – New First Response Unit to better serve St Arnaud community
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The St Arnaud community will get a swifter response to medical emergencies now that the Lake Rotoiti Volunteer Fire Brigade has become a First Response...
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Transport – Changes to vehicle rules a missed opportunity
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says the changes to vehicle rules announced by the government last week don’t go far enough and are a missed...
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Energy and Science – Earth Science New Zealand and Ara Ake join forces to accelerate geoheat with new Action Plan
Source: Ara Ake Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) and Ara Ake, New Zealand’s energy innovation centre, have released the 2026-2027 Geoheat Action Plan, designed to rapidly grow the use of geoheat...
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Luxon’s Government found breaching trade agreements again
Source: Green Party Today’s report from Lawyers for Climate Action shows that Luxon’s handouts to fossil fuel companies likely breach New Zealand’s trade agreement with the United Kingdom, undermining our international reputation and trade relationships. “A business wouldn’t get away with...
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Aged Care Association Calls for Urgent National Workforce Plan Following Latest Immigration Changes
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says the Government’s latest immigration changes highlight a much bigger issue facing New Zealand – the absence of a transparent long-term workforce plan...
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Greenpeace – Vision versus reality – thousands of protected animals killed in one year of trawling
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is renewing its call for urgent action on bottom trawling after data from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) shows another deadly year for New Zealand’s marine...
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SH3 Mangapepeke culvert replacements now complete
Source: New Zealand Government Two new culverts have now been completed on State Highway 3 (SH3) north of New Plymouth, as part of the Government’s priority bridge replacement programme, helping...