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Economy – OCR on hold at 2.25% – Reserve Bank
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 8 April 2026 – The Monetary Policy Committee today agreed to hold the OCR at 2.25 percent. Since the February Monetary Policy Statement, events in...
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Bhutan’s Young Culinary Talent Sharpens Skills in Hong Kong Culinary Exchange Sponsored by Lee Kum Kee
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – Lee Kum Kee Sauce (“Lee Kum Kee”), the global leader in Asian sauces and condiments,...
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Pharmac funds medicine to reduce complications following allogenic haematopoietic stem cell transplant
Source: PHARMAC People with very weak immune systems, including those recovering from an allogenic haematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT), will be better protected from a serious viral infection following Pharmac’s...
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Events – April Investiture Ceremonies at Government House Auckland
Source: Government House At April’s investiture ceremonies, Dame Coral Shaw will be acknowledged for her considerable service to the judiciary and public service. Other recipients will include Olympian Rod Dixon, former...
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ChildFund – Fuel price surge hitting families in the Pacific up to six times harder than in New Zealand
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Rising global fuel prices are cutting household affordability across New Zealand, but new analysis shows families in the Pacific are being hit up to six times harder....
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Education – From Colombo to Southland: Sri Lankan migrant secures NZ lecturing role before graduation
Source: Manukau Institute of Technology & Unitec A Sri Lankan academic who left behind an established teaching career to start again in New Zealand has achieved a rare milestone—securing a...
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Consultation on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 8 April 2026 Overview The Ministry of Health is asking for your feedback on the draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (the...
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New support delivers faster access to eating disorder care
Source: New Zealand Government More New Zealanders and their families will have faster access to support for eating disorders with the rollout of peer support workers in eating disorder services...
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New Zealand welcomes ceasefire
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand welcomes the announcements by the United States and Iran over the past few hours – as we welcome all...
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Hanoi Office at ANDPAD VIETNAM Relocated
Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – ANDPAD (Headquarters: Minato City, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeo Inada; ), which operates a cloud-based construction project...
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Arrests in relation to attempts to steal fuel
Source: New Zealand Police Two men are due in court today for separate instances relating to attempts to steal fuel, following prompt calls from members of the public. Around 4am...
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Events – Politicians debate NZ’s energy future at Electrify Queenstown
Source: DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN & LAKE WĀNAKA TOURISM Queenstown, New Zealand (8 April 2026) – Party leaders will go head-to-head on New Zealand’s energy future at Electrify Queenstown next month, in...
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Forged certificates put workers and communities at risk
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 8 April 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand has uncovered forged diesel‑tank certificates in use and is urging businesses to verify that their documentation is the real deal,...
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Universities – Dementia rates pushed up by poverty, says expert – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA Tackling poverty is the single most important thing New Zealand can do to reduce the number of people with dementia, says University of Auckland’s...
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Education – Ground-breaking Indian migrant graduate shaping fairer AI in New Zealand
Source: Manukau Institute of Technology & Unitec 8 April 2026 – An Indian-origin researcher is gaining national recognition in New Zealand’s rapidly evolving technology sector, after graduating with a Master...
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Activist Sector – Peters fails on Washington trip – Peace Action Wellington
Source: Peace Action Wellington Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026 – “The Foreign Minister Winston Peters has failed to call out the genocidal threats of the US and Israeli governments against the...
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NGOs – As Pacific nations queue for petrol, ministers gather to chart a fossil-fuel-free future
Source: Fossil Fuel Treaty APRIL 8, 2025 – As Pacific nations scramble to secure fuel supplies amid the Iran war – with Fiji hiking petrol prices by 20%, Tuvalu sending government...
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Hunters on target at police, DOC forest checkpoint
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 April 2026 Easter is often seen as the traditional start of the hunting season, and this year the long weekend coincided with The Roar...
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EPA approval good news for spud lovers
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new fungicide seed treatment to control disease on potatoes. The New Zealand potato industry is valued at approximately $1...
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Northland News – Applications open for Tū i te ora Scholarships
Source: Northland Regional Council Applications for Northland Regional Council’s Tū i te ora Scholarships have opened, with recipients set to receive financial support and paid work experience at council next summer....
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Pharmac invites feedback before possible medicine brand changes
Source: PHARMAC When a medicine is no longer under patent, suppliers can sell a generic, often less expensive, version of that medicine. Once a year, we invite suppliers to bid...
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Activist Sector – AWA Condemns US President Donald Trump’s Genocidal Threats Against Iran
Source: Anti War Aotearoa (AWA) Awa spokesperson today issued condemnation of recent statements made by US President Donald Trump, calling his threats against the civilian population of Iran “alarming, irresponsible,...
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Fire Safety – Muriwhenua zone in Northland District to move to restricted fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand will move the Muriwhenua zone of Te Tai Tokerau Northland District into a restricted fire season from 8am, Wednesday 8...
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Health – Why is aged care so hard to understand?
Source: Aged Care Association Recently, I received an email from a woman trying to help her mother navigate the aged care system. She is highly educated, with multiple post-graduate qualifications. Yet...
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Health – Fund launched to help families affected by deadly lung disease
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation A new fund named in honour of a young Northland woman who died from a devastating lung disease at 24 will help support families affected by...
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Arrest made over Papakura firearms incident
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man over a firearms incident on Marne Road in Papakura last month. The 41-year-old man had a warrant for his arrest and...
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Arrest in Mt Albert disorder
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, Auckland City West Area Investigations Manager: Police have made an arrest in the investigation into a disorder incident...