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‘Need not race’ approach to bowel cancer screening will save lives
Source: ACT Party “The move to reduce the eligibility age for free bowel cancer screening to 58 is ‘need, not race’ in action, and will save lives,” says ACT Leader...
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Bowel screening changes to save hundreds of lives
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to progressively lower the age of eligibility for bowel cancer screening tests to align with Australia.“Today, I am pleased to announce that...
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Avondale’s new community hub gets set to connect
Source: Auckland Council Great progress is underway in the preparations to build Te Hono – the new Avondale library, community hub, and upgraded town square. Deconstruction works are complete and...
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CGTN: From GDP growth to tech, foreign investment boost, China brings confidence to the world in 2025
Source: Media Outreach CGTN published an article outlining key takeaways of the Chinese government work report, which was submitted to the country’s national legislature for deliberation on March 5. The...
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Da Nang Investment Forum 2025 Showcases Vietnam’s Rise as a Financial Hub
Source: Media Outreach Strengthening Vietnam-Singapore Financial Ties: Unlocking New Investment Opportunities in Banking, Fintech, and Green Finance SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2025 – The Da Nang...
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NZ-AU: Parker Blackwood Advisers Highlights Emerging Growth in Australian Economy
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parker Blackwood Advisers, a leading financial services provider has released its analysis of Australia’s economic trajectory following the Australian...
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Four-year term legislation takes first step
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation that will enable a four-year term of Parliament subject to a referendum has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.“As stipulated...
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Health and Academia – University welcomes primary care announcements – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The government’s announcements of support for more locally trained doctors and nurses to work in primary care are welcomed by the University of Auckland. The...
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FBS and SUKA Society Support Malaysian Communities During Ramadan
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2025 – FBS, a leading global broker, continues making a difference by donating $10 000 to support...
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New Antarctica swift field tests to speed up avian influenza monitoring
Source: New Zealand Government Sampling and timely testing for avian influenza in remote locations like Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands is now a step closer thanks the development of a...
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New Zealand backing new justice building for Niue
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will support Niue with the design and construction of a new justice building in the capital Alofi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters has announced. Niue’s...
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Ricoh Hong Kong Announces Launch of Ricoh InnoAI Program and Establishes Ricoh InnoAI Center at Cyberport to Accelerate Commercialization of AI Startups
Source: Media Outreach Strengthening Hong Kong’s Position as an International Innovation and Technology Hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2025 – Ricoh Hong Kong Limited,...
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Good Riddance: Prebble Resigns from Waitangi Tribunal
Source: Te Pati Maori Te Pāti Māori welcomes the resignation of Richard Prebble from the Waitangi Tribunal. His appointment in October 2024 was a disgrace- another example of this government...
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Watercare activates drought plan, stresses water restrictions unlikely
Source: Auckland Council Ongoing dry weather has tipped Auckland’s total dam storage level just below the ‘preparing for a drought’ level in Watercare’s Drought Management Plan. Auckland’s total dam storage...
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Economic green shoots start on the dairy farm
Source: New Zealand Government Increased production and higher export prices mean that New Zealand dairy farmers will play a big role in New Zealand’s economic recovery Agriculture Minister Todd McClay...
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Minister acknowledges outgoing RBNZ Governor
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis acknowledges the resignation of the Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr, and his seven years of service. “I wish him well for the...
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Patient wellbeing threatened by Treaty ideology
Source: ACT Party “Regulatory bodies in the health sector are using the Treaty to justify putting ideology ahead of patient wellbeing and validated science,” says ACT Health spokesperson Todd Stephenson....
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Energy – Private sector joins up to unlock new, large scale clean energy generation
Source: BusinessNZ A new private sector-led initiative is aiming to boost the number of multi-million-dollar power deals in New Zealand’s corporate sector, increasing clean energy capacity, and enhancing energy security. The...
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Release: Labour calls on Govt to condemn Israel’s aid blockade
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The National Government needs to publicly condemn Israel’s cutting off of aid supplies to the war-ravaged people of Gaza. Israel has cut off aid to...
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Te Whau Pathway: Photos show construction progress as milestone reached
Source: Auckland Council The first part of Te Whau Pathway is on track to be completed in 2026, with half of the Northwestern Cycleway to Horowai Reserve section in Te...
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Boost for Rotorua’s youth mental health services
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says funding from the Mental Health Innovation Fund will support an additional 560 young people in Rotorua to get mental health...
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Time of use charging Bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government A Bill to reduce travel times, increase efficiency, and help boost economic growth and productivity on our busiest roads has passed its first reading in Parliament...
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School property back on track
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken decisive action to address the inequitable state of school property to ensure better outcomes for all students. “It is crucial that the school...
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Greater role for nurses in primary care
Source: New Zealand Government Boosting our nursing workforce will deliver immediate benefits to people seeking care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“Kiwis will get better access to primary healthcare under our...
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New database improves effort to stop terrorist and violent extremist material
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is welcoming the introduction of a new ‘hash’ database to counter digital violent extremism and protect the wellbeing of...
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Greenpeace – Fonterra’s palm kernel supply link to illegal palm operations bad news for Nestlé
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says Fonterra’s entire supply chain is tainted with illegal palm products after all of the major importers of palm kernel into New Zealand have been found to...
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The Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm has officially been inaugurated
Source: Media Outreach 640MW sustainable and clean energy Delivering lasting value for all stakeholders Providing clean energy to over 600,000 households Major milestone for Taiwan’s offshore wind energy sector HAMBURG,...