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Mediawatch: Putting down the watchdog?
Source: Radio New Zealand The Broadcasting Standards Authority may soon be abolished or changed with pending media regulation reforms. RNZ / Nik Dirga “This will be a free-for-all, will it?”...
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Advocacy – Global Sumud Flotilla Legal Team Confirms that Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Ávila will be Released in the Coming Hours
Source: Aotearoa Delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla ASKALAN, OCCUPIED PALESTINE – The legal team of the Global Sumud Flotilla has confirmed that Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Ávila will be...
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Advocacy: Gaza – Governments of the World: History Will Record What You Did Not Do
Source: Aotearoa Delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla As Israel continues its genocide in Gaza, abducts civilians in international waters, and tortures international activists, the Global Sumud Flotilla demands governments...
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Advocacy – The Global Sumud Flotilla Remains Undeterred As Over 30 Boats Depart for Türkiye
Source: Aotearoa Delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla MEDITERRANEAN SEA – The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) has officially departed Crete, with more than 30 vessels now cutting a path across...
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Little engagement with security efforts despite threats against MPs rising – Parliamentary Service
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament’s Petitions Committee has considered an inquiry into the scale and nature of abuse and intimidation targeting women MPs and local body representatives. RNZ / Angus...
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Green Party criticises government’s ‘outrageous’ decision to scrap fees-free tertiary education
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says the government should invest more in the future of young people, not less. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Green Party...
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Cancer treatment closer to home for West Aucklanders
Source: New Zealand Government West Aucklanders receiving cancer treatment will soon be able to receive care closer to home, with a new community-based infusion service opening in Henderson on Monday,...
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Taupō councillors see future without their council
Source: Radio New Zealand Wahine Murch, Te Papamārearea Ward Councillor. Supplied / LDR When Te Papamārearea (Taupō Māori ward) councillors Ngahuia Foreman and Wahine Murch swore their official oaths last...
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Palmerston North MP calls for fix to shortage of gastroenterology specialists at its hospital
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour MP Tangi Utikere wrote this week to health minister Simeon Brown outlining his concerns about the situation. RNZ Palmerston North MP calls for immediate response...
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Little engagment with security efforts despite threats against MPs rising – Parliamentary Service
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament’s Petitions Committee has considered an inquiry into the scale and nature of abuse and intimidation targeting women MPs and local body representatives. RNZ / Angus...
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Green Party criticises govt’s ‘outrageous’ decision to scrap fees-free tertiary education
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says the government should invest more in the future of young people, not less. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Green Party...
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Rāwene community celebrates milestone in battle to keep human waste out of Hokianga Harbour
Source: Radio New Zealand Hapū kaikōrero Dallas King says Rāwene’s new wastewater system shows what can be achieved when councils, iwi and communities work together. RNZ / Peter de Graaf...
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Olive industry confident despite closure of Wairarapa producer
Source: Radio New Zealand Pixabay Olives New Zealand is confident growers and olive oil supply will not be significantly affected by the collapse of Wairarapa producer The Olive Press, despite...
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New engine room now powering up Auckland City Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Auckland City Hospital is now being powered by its new Central Plant Complex, the ‘beating heart of the hospital’, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is...
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Green light for new SH6 walking and cycling bridge in Queenstown
Source: New Zealand Government Construction is expected to start in the coming months on a new walking and cycling bridge over State Highway 6 (SH6) in Queenstown, that will provide...
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VinFast Deepens Its EV Push in the Middle East Through Technology and Smart Mobility
Source: Media Outreach As Gulf markets accelerate toward smart and sustainable mobility, VinFast is expanding its EV presence in the Middle East with technology-focused products, connected vehicle capabilities, and long-term...
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Inaugural Global Mediation Summit boosts Hong Kong’s status as a global mediation hub
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – The Global Mediation Summit, the first international conference hosted by the International Organization for Mediation...
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Elegant Flavours, Reimagined at Galaxy Macau
Source: Media Outreach May unveils unending celebrations of a repertoire of appealing international delicacies, paying homage to motherly love and French gastronomic treasures MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire –...
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Banyan Group Residences Brings Latest Phuket Property Launches to Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach Three new Laguna Phuket developments – spanning lakeside living, golf-front design and Angsana-branded luxury – to be showcased at Park Lane Hong Kong on 16–17 MayCaption HONG...
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TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns
Source: Radio New Zealand Maiki Sherman at Parliament. (File photo) Aotearoa Media Collective TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has resigned, posting on social media that Friday was her last day...
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Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped in upcoming Budget, Nicola Willis confirms
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis said she’d have more to say on the cut in due course. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Finance Minister has confirmed claims by Winston...
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Number of jobs to go in major Auckland public transport shake-up revealed
Source: Radio New Zealand LDR The number of jobs in jeopardy from a major shake-up to public transport in Auckland has been revealed. In six months, significant transport decision-making will...
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Illicit tobacco ‘action group’ to combine powers of customs, police and the health sector
Source: Radio New Zealand A Retail NZ report estimated that more than 27 percent of tobacco smoked in 2024 was illicit. Supplied / New Zealand Customs Customs, police and the...
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Report highlights increase, repercussions of health sector assaults
Source: Radio New Zealand Data shows attacks more than double in some regions between 2022-25. 123rf A nurse who was stabbed, burned and held captive by a patient in respite...
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Government Cuts – Government proposes more job cuts at Kāinga Ora – tenants and workers in regions pay the price
Source: PSA – Maintenance staff to be ripped out of 40+ regional offices and centralised to Auckland and Christchurch – 138 roles impacted, net loss of 46 positions – More than 1,100 Kāinga Ora...
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Local News – Porirua Careers Expo a success
Source: Porirua City Council More than 3000 people came through the doors at Te Rauparaha Arena this week to be inspired for further education or towards a career. The third Careers...
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Critical flood resilience work begins in Southland
Source: New Zealand Government Work on one of the largest flood resilience investments by the Regional Infrastructure Fund is underway in Mataura, Southland, with Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson...