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Civil Defence teams to assess damage caused by latest storm
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in Kāeo township NZTA/Supplied Civil Defence teams are heading out in Northland to assess how much damage the latest storm has caused. A red heavy...
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These Waikato hydro lakes are supposed to be safe to swim in, but a toxic algae problem is getting worse
Source: Radio New Zealand In a finger-like branch of Lake Ohakuri the water is as green as the grassy paddocks surrounding it. It’s thick with algae. The microscopic plant-like organisms...
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Ping An Digital Bank Embarks on a New Journey
Source: Media Outreach “Always with You, Always Ahead,” From banking services to life protection planning, professionally supports your journey with peace of mind HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire...
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WRISE Group Partners with China Asset Management (Hong Kong) to Offer Exclusive Access to Asia Bond Fund high dividend yield share class in Hong Kong Debut
Source: Media Outreach WRISE Prestige is the first firm in Hong Kong to offer the ChinaAMC Select Asia Bond Fund (Income Share Class), marking a milestone partnership that reinforces its...
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Nonstop in 11 Hours to the “City of Pandas”: Chengdu Launches Direct Flights to Brussels
Source: Media Outreach CHENGDU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2026 – Air China launched a direct passenger flight from Chengdu to Brussels, the capital of Belgium, with...
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Bertelsmann Stiftung BTI Survey 2026: More Autocracies Worldwide – But Democratic Resistance Is Growing
Source: Media Outreach Democracy is on the defensive. This is shown by the Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Transformation Index 2026 (BTI). The BTI was first surveyed twenty years ago, when democracies were...
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‘Lifesaving’ North Canterbury eating disorder facility can’t attract government funding
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Warning: This story contains reference to suicide. Residential eating disorder facility says without funding from Health NZ, only those who can afford the cost can...
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Proposed deportation changes could disproportionately affect Pacific Island nationals
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Mark Papalii Government documents show changes aimed at strengthening deportation levers could disproportionately affect Pacific Island nationals, but the Immigration...
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Stronger future for the Commerce Commission
Source: New Zealand Government Competition drives economic growth, innovation, and productivity, but New Zealand’s competition laws have not always delivered the outcomes they should, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott...
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Mackenzie mayor dismisses fuel concerns as Twizel hosts Maadi Rowing Regatta
Source: Radio New Zealand The Maadi Rowing Regatta is held at Lake Ruataniwha on alternate years. © Picture Show Ltd 2024 Mackenzie mayor Scott Aronsen has dismissed reports Twizel is...
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Prisoner reintegration founder’s ‘specified visitor’ status revoked after sexual allegations
Source: Radio New Zealand Billy Macfarlane stands outside Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility, a SERCO run high security men’s prison located at Wiri, in Auckland. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly The...
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Opening remarks – Otago Tourism Policy School
Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you, Mayor John Glover, for your opening remarks, and thank you Associate Professor Susan Houge Mackenzie for convening this...
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Tax changes passed to provide fuel price relief
Source: New Zealand Government A bill providing additional temporary support for low-to-middle income working families amid rising fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict has passed its final reading...
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NZ will not move up fuel alert level tomorrow, Willis says changes will not be sudden
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis and Christopher Luxon announcing fuel support. Samuel Rillstone/RNZ The country will not be moving up an alert level when ministers announce more details of...
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High Court rules in favour of College of Midwives class action
Source: Radio New Zealand College of Midwives chief executive Alison Eddy. supplied The High Court has ruled in favour of the New Zealand College of Midwives in its longstanding dispute...
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Wellcome and COFCO Hong Kong Announce Strategic Partnership Target First-Year Sales to Exceed HK$100 Million
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2026 – Wellcome and COFCO Corporation Limited (“COFCO”) held a strategic cooperation agreement signing ceremony, announcing the...
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Palestine Forum of New Zealand Condemns Restrictions on Worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Palestine Forum of New Zealand strongly condemns the ongoing restrictions imposed by the Israeli occupation on access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem,...
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More fuel shipments enroute than previously reported
Source: Radio New Zealand It has increased New Zealand’s jet fuel cover by 10 days. RNZ / Unsplash New fuel data has been released showing more shipments enroute to New...
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More than half of families in material hardship will not get $50 fuel support package
Source: Radio New Zealand Louise Upston says the government has been very clear that any response needs to be targeted. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Green Party is crying foul...
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First significant Pharmac medical device proposal since procurement changes
Source: New Zealand Government Pharmac has negotiated a provisional agreement for the supply of drug eluting stents to public hospitals that would result in estimated savings of $1.2m for public...
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Focus on boosting enrolment after government’s new voter restrictions – Electoral Commission
Source: Radio New Zealand Karl le Quesne says the Commission is expecting increased numbers of special votes this election. RNZ / Russell Palmer The Electoral Commission says it is pushing...
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NZ and Tuvalu reaffirm strong partnership
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo in Auckland today, during his first official visit to New Zealand. “New Zealand and Tuvalu...
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Consumer NZ upset at possible end of surcharge ban
Source: Radio New Zealand Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson introduced legislation last year to ban in-store card surcharges. 123RF Consumer NZ says it is disappointed by news the...
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Concerns countries in Asia are hoarding jet fuel
Source: Radio New Zealand A file photo of a British Airways plane being refuelled. AFP / NurPhoto / Mateusz Wlodarczyk There are concerns some Asian countries are beginning to hoard...
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Health Coalition – New report shows communities need better policy support to combat growing food insecurity
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa and Healthy Families South Auckland have released a new report highlighting key actions needed to improve access to affordable, nutritious food for communities across...
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Energy Sector – Electricity Authority launches free power comparison and switching site ‘Billy’
Source: Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko New publicly owned digital tool helps households check they’re on the right power plan Thursday 26 March 2026 – New Zealanders can now compare...
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Speech to the Infrastructure NZ One Day Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be here today. I’d like to thank Katie Bradford for the warm welcome and Nick Leggett and his team at...