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The House: Parliament’s week of review
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament House and the Beehive wreathed in heavy mist during winter 2019 © VNP / Phil Smith MPs are back in rainy Wellington for a two-week...
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RCEP expo bridges Linyi with global markets
Source: Media Outreach LINYI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Known as China’s “logistics capital” and its largest commodity distribution hub, Linyi in East China’s Shandong...
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Opioid detections in New Zealand workplaces rise 35% Year-on-Year
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for The Drug Detection Agency Imperans Q1 Report, State of Workplace Drug Use from TDDA AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 21 April 2026 – The Drug Detection...
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China’s Leading Secondhand Platform “Zhuanzhuan” Lands in Hong Kong as OASES Announces Sixth Batch of Strategic Enterprises
Source: Media Outreach Circular Economy Giant Eyes Global Market, Launches International Headquarters in the City HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – The Office for...
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Seventh Fast-track housing development approved
Source: New Zealand Government The Ashbourne project in Waikato, which will enable the development of 518 new homes and two solar farms, has been consented through Fast-track, Infrastructure Minister Chris...
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Asian Machine Tool Online Exhibition 2026: Bridging Global Buyers and Asian Manufacturing Excellence
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – The Asian Machine Tool Online Exhibition 2026 (AMTOE 2026) officially launches today, providing a comprehensive B2B...
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Live: Christopher Luxon survives National leadership vote, refuses to take questions
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow updates in our live blog above. The prime minister says he has the full support of his caucus, as National MPs gather for the first...
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New Zealand First’s Shane Jones defends comparing India FTA to ‘butter chicken tsunami’
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Shane Jones says his parliamentary colleagues have told him to tone down his language but...
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Herb found in natural cold medicine linked to reports of anaphylaxis
Source: Radio New Zealand The ingredient is found in some natural cold medicines. (File photo) Unsplash A herb found in natural cold medicine has been linked to nine reports of...
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Soaring power prices show urgent need for electrification
Source: Green Party The Green Party says today’s inflation figures show power prices are once again a key driver of the cost-of-living crisis, and reinforce calls for a National Electrification...
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‘We can do this’: Rejected Super Rugby bidder says it can keep Moana Pasifika going
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika players after a game. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz The founder of a Māori and Pacific-led professional rugby club says they have the finances, plan...
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Amnesty International: State of the World’s Human Rights – Annual Report
Source: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL 21 April 2026 – Amnesty International calls on states to stop predatory, anti-rights order from taking hold in pivotal moment for humanity Predatory attacks on multilateralism, international...
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Govt Cuts – Transport regulation jobs at risk as Govt funding cuts bite – PSA
Source: PSA More than 250 workers at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi face an uncertain future as the Government’s relentless squeeze on spending forces yet another major restructure. Staff in Waka...
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Tax Reform – IRD recognises the problems but is short on solutions – Tax Justice Aotearoa
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 20 April 2026 – Inland Revenue’s Long Term Insights Briefing on the future of New Zealand’s tax system has been welcomed as recognising the need for more...
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Immediate fuel relief for school communities
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is rolling out immediate targeted support to help small, rural and isolated schools manage fuel cost pressures, keep classrooms warm, and ensure students remain...
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Indian community welcomes ‘momentous’ free trade deal
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon visits Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in New Delhi, India, in March 2025. RNZ / Marika Khabazi New Zealand’s Indian community has welcomed the government’s decision...
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Live: Christopher Luxon faces caucus for first time in weeks
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow updates in our live blog above. The prime minister says he has the full support of his caucus, as National MPs gather in Wellington for...
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Anzac Day: What’s open and what’s closed and when?
Source: Radio New Zealand Anzac Day is Saturday, but the holiday will also be marked on Monday with a public holiday. RNZ / Reece Baker Anzac Day is coming, and...
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Christopher Luxon ‘absolutely’ confident he has caucus backing ahead of meeting
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime minister Christopher Luxon says he has the full support of his caucus. RNZ / Mark Papalii The prime minister says he has the full support...
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Weather: Lower North island residents urged to evacuate from low-lying, flood-prone areas
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents evacuate from Konini Street in Wainuiomata. RNZ / Mark Papalii Authorities are urging lower North island residents to stay off the roads and evacuate if...
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Total exports rise in March – Overseas merchandise trade: March 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Total exports rise in March – news story 20 April 2026 Total exports were valued at $7.9 billion, a rise of $542 million (7.3 percent) in March...
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ESG Achievement Awards 2025/2026 Open for Applications, Championing Human Capital and ESG Excellence to Shape a Resilient Future
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) proudly announces the launch of the ESG Achievement...
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Naturedesign’s Cinnamon Table Receives Archiproducts Design Award 2025, with Additional Recognition for Nicoline Italia Ahead of Salone del Mobile Milano 2026
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – Naturedesign, an Italian furniture manufacturer, has been recognised at the Archiproducts Design Awards 2025 in the Furniture...
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XTransfer Export PMI: Emerging Markets Drive Growth, High-End Upgrading Opportunities Stand Out
Source: Media Outreach GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, released its latest figures at the 139th...
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Jollibee Group Delivers Record Q4 Results and Strong Full Year 2025 Finish
Source: Media Outreach Q4 Operating Income Sets New Fourth-Quarter Record, Surging 42%, Accelerating Full-Year Growth METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – Jollibee Foods Corporation...
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Greens call on Government to make Civil Defence Payment available
Source: Green Party The Green Party are calling on the Government to immediately activate the Civil Defence Payment across the Wellington region, after a regional state of emergency was declared this afternoon. ...
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‘Alarmist’ – Prime Minister criticises Shane Jones’ ‘butter chicken’ comments
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister says comments from Shane Jones warning of a “butter chicken tsunami” coming to New Zealand after the signing of the free trade agreement...