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Statement on Sir William Birch
Source: New Zealand Government Sir William Birch was a giant of the National Party and delivered more for our country than he would ever take credit for. His close to...
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Foreign Minister to travel to the Philippines
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Manila next week to further strengthen the NZ-Philippines relationship and participate in a series of regional meetings. “Lifting New...
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Minim Martap Development Update
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights The surface miner has arrived in Cameroon, with mining operations scheduled to commence in February 2026. Delivery of locomotives and wagons scheduled in Q1, 2026. Ore...
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New ferries operator announced, vessels named
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed KiwiRail will operate New Zealand’s two new Cook Strait rail ferries, with the vessels to be named Kupe and Cook. Minister for...
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Common sense back at the helm
Source: New Zealand Government [Speech delivered 12:30pm, Friday 17 July 2026, Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament, Wellington] Thank you all for being here today. We’d like to acknowledge Ferry Holdings, KiwiRail,...
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Security and Tech – Gen Half-Year Threat Report: Attackers are Moving Closer to Systems People Trust
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners New research finds cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting the trusted digital experiences Kiwis depend on, rather than relying on obvious malware or technical exploits. Auckland, July...
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Leading New Zealand and Australian experts to judge ACA Excellence in Care Awards 2026
Source: Aged Care Association The search has begun for New Zealand’s most outstanding aged residential care professionals, with the Aged Care Association (ACA) today announcing an exceptional judging panel for the...
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Northland News – NRC members support single authority
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council members have (subs: Thurs 16 July) backed development of a Northland local government reform proposal that would see a single unitary body being developed...
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Myanmar: Reported sea tragedy highlights desperate choices facing Rohingya – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International Responding to reports that more than 500 people are feared dead after two boats carrying mostly Rohingya refugees capsized off the coast of Myanmar, Amnesty International’s Myanmar...
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New Zealand and Switzerland agree trade discussions
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Switzerland have today agreed to establish a Trade and Investment Dialogue to explore an agreement on trade, economic security, e-commerce, investment and sustainability,...
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Johnson Electric reports Business and Unaudited Financial Information for the First Quarter of Financial Year 26/27
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 July 2026 – This news release is made by Johnson Electric Holdings Limited (“Johnson Electric” or the “Company”...
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Launch ceremony of third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest Held on July 9
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 July 2026 – Presented by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, spearheaded and sponsored by...
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DOC on alert after H5 bird flu detection
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 July 2026 DOC is working with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora...
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CRHL board Chair reappointed
Source: New Zealand Government John Rae has been reappointed as Chair of the Crown Regional Holdings Limited Board for a further three-year term, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. “John...
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Mental health response for Canterbury 111 calls
Source: New Zealand Government People in Canterbury experiencing mental distress have received support from a new mental health co-response team since it began operating, with early results showing the service...
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Local News – Further engagement sought on Porirua memorial project
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua’s unmarked graves memorial project is ready to move up another gear. In May, the Government confirmed funding to seven local authorities in New Zealand “to memorialise...
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Latest figures continue year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work
Source: New Zealand Government New figures reveal further year-on-year improvements in the number of New Zealanders moving off benefit and into work. Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston...
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New Zealand renews partnership with Fiji
Source: New Zealand Government The Foreign Ministers of Fiji and New Zealand have signed a refreshed Duavata Partnership, outlining the relationship’s priorities for the next five years. “The signing of...
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Kiwis asked to help shape digital driver licences
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwis are one step closer to being able to carry digital drivers’ licences on their phones with public consultation on its design now underway, Associate Transport...
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CyCraft Named a Sample Provider in the Gartner® Latest AI Reasoning Models Report—The Only Taiwan-Based Cybersecurity Provider Listed
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 July 2026 – CyCraft (Stock Code: 7823) has been recognized by the global business and technology insights organization Gartner...
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Cocaine Tightens Grip on NZ Workplaces, positive tests up nearly 70%
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for The Drug Detection Agency Imperans Q2 Report, State of Workplace Drug Use from TDDA AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 16 July 2026 – Cocaine use is...
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Trade ministers from around the world gather in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government Ten trade ministers and up to 100 delegates representing 21 countries will gather in Auckland this week for one of the most significant international trade meetings...
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New Zealand hosts Pacific leaders
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Pacific counterparts from Niue, Fiji and Samoa in Auckland today. “In these uncertain geostrategic times in our region, it is...
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NZCTU welcomes Bill to make union membership the default for new workers
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) is welcoming the Green Party’s Employment Relations (Automatic Union Membership) Amendment Bill, announced this morning at E...
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Central & Western District Youth-to-Career Explo Connects Hong Kong Youth to Future Careers in AI Era
Source: Media Outreach Two-day flagship youth to career exploration event unites 30+ corporates and organisations for youth empowerment, officiated by Alice Mak, SBS, JP, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs...
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Exports grow amid worst conditions on record – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ New Zealand’s exporters are navigating the toughest trading conditions on record, yet nearly half report growing sales overseas. BusinessNZ says it’s a testament to the resilience of the sector,...
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Cushman & Wakefield Study: AI to Drive Stronger Growth and Higher Real Estate Demand Across Asia Pacific
Source: Media Outreach Scenario-based analysis shows AI will expand demand across office, industrial and retail HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2026 – Artificial intelligence (AI)...