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District Court Judges appointed

· March 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of three new District Court Judges.   The appointees, who will take up their roles in March at the Kaikohe,...

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Building ties with Brazil

· March 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will continue to build its relationship with Brazil, Latin America’s most populous country, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.  “Our delegation’s visit to Brazil has...

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The Strategic Importance of Latin America

· March 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government [Speech to the New Zealand Innovation Showcase, Brasilia, Brazil, 5 March 2026] Executive Secretary and Deputy Minister Elias, excellencies, distinguished guests, tēnā koutou katoa, boa noite,...

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Government clarifies welfare and ACC payments

· March 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has passed legislation clarifying the law on the impact of ACC payments on welfare entitlement to make sure the process is fair for everyone....

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What to know about the war in Iran

· March 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A man makes his way through debris littering a street following airstrikes in central Tehran, on March 4, 2026. AFP A look at the history, the...

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Why travel insurance might not help right now

· March 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Travellers are being warned to check what they are actually covered for by insurance. RNZ Travellers are being warned to check what they are actually covered...

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Several top Kiwi netballers undecided on Silver Ferns future

· March 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand From top-left clockwise, Te Paea Selby-Rickit, Jane Watson, Whitney Souness, Gina Crampton. Photosport Several top Kiwi netballers preparing to play in Australia’s Suncorp Super Netball (SSN)...

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MSD can now legally claw back welfare payments

· March 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The law change means ACC claimants will incur debts for supplementary supports they sought while waiting on an outcome with the Accident Compensation Corporation. The coalition...