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Are banks immune to downturns?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / 123rf A $1.26 half-year billion profit for ANZ. A $545 million half-year for Westpac. A $494m result for BNZ. As New Zealand’s economy reels...
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Stark climate warnings: The hypothetical is now our reality, experts say
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ A major report highlighting the risks of climate change to almost every facet of New Zealand life is a “big wake-up call”, climate researchers say....
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Huawei’s Bangkok Launch Ignites All-Scenario Intelligence, Opening a New Chapter of Smart Life
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2026 – On May 7, 2026, Huawei held the “Now Is Your Spark” global product launch in Bangkok,...
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Defence News – NZDF concludes Papua New Guinea deployment
Source: New Zealand Defence Force The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) No. 3 Squadron has wrapped up a busy 20 days in Papua New Guinea (PNG), finishing with two...
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Regulation Minister ordering review of solar panel installation
Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour visiting Electric Cherries near Cromwell on Thursday. RNZ / Katie Todd The Regulation Minister is taking aim at what he says is excessive red...
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OECD report suggests raft of reforms to help New Zealand economy
Source: Radio New Zealand The OECD report called for changes to the electricity sector to break its reliance on costly natural gas which has underpinned high prices. RNZ / Robin...
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DP World Secures Laem Chabang Concession Extension Amid Rising Intra-Asia Trade
Source: Media Outreach The five-year extension ensures operational continuity at one of Thailand’s leading container terminals, supporting the country’s expanding role in intra-Asian trade BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire...
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Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele ousted
Source: Radio New Zealand Jeremiah Manele was elected prime minister in May 2024. Screengrab / National Parliament of Solomon Islands Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been ousted following...
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Steve Lancaster last-man standing after global search fails to find NZ Rugby boss
Source: Radio New Zealand Steve Lancaster is New Zealand Rugby’s new CEO. Photosport After searching the globe for a new CEO, New Zealand Rugby finally came to the conclusion that...
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Dr. Terence Tan, Medical Director of Halley Body Slimming Clinic, Shares Insights on the Evolving Role of Doctors in Medical Weight Management and GLP-1 RAs at Symposium
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2026 – Dr. Terence Tan, Medical Director of Halley Medical Aesthetics and Halley Body Slimming Clinic, shared his clinical...
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Grandmother’s anger after buses refuse student who forgot wallet
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A woman says her young grandchild was left stranded and in tears after she forgot her wallet on the way...
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 7...
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Global Governance Report Highlights Future Shock Risks as Democratic Accountability Slips and State Capacity Plateaus
Source: Media Outreach LOS ANGELES, US – Newsaktuell – 7 May 2026 – The newly released 2026 Berggruen Governance Index (BGI) paints a mixed picture of global governance heading into...
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Ministry of Social Development not following its own policy in 3 abuse in care cases court rules
Source: Radio New Zealand Lydia Oosterhoff who is a human rights lawyer and principal at Wellington law firm Cooper Legal sought a judicial review of the MSD’s decisions relating to...
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Grobrix Launches “Silver Harvest Initiative”, Turning Schools into Micro-Farms Powered by Students and Retirees
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2026 – More than 200 students and retirees have come together at Bukit View Primary School to grow fresh...
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Transport reform reaches another major milestone
Source: Auckland Council Consultation with staff at Auckland Council and Auckland Transport has opened today, marking an important milestone in progressing changes to the way transport is planned, governed, and delivered in...
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‘It breaks my heart’: Moana Pasifika uncertainty takes toll on players
Source: Radio New Zealand On a 10 match losing streak, Moana’s rough run doesn’t get any easier as they get set to host top of the table Hurricanes on Saturday...
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Infrastructure minister Chris Bishop commits to review of multibillion-dollar City Rail Link
Source: Radio New Zealand The 203m long platform at Auckland’s City Rail Link Karangahape Station. Supplied: CRL Infrastructure minister Chris Bishop has committed to a review of Auckland’s multibillion-dollar City...
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National tops party donations list, ACT overtakes Labour
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The ACT Party has overtaken Labour as the party that recorded the second largest amount in donations, with the Electoral Commission releasing the 2025 donation...
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Solar panel installation to be done at lightspeed
Source: New Zealand Government Installation of solar panels takes months; we are conducting a Sector Review into the installation of residential and small to medium scale solar, with the aim...
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Double duty paying off for Auckland FC’s Liam Gillion
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Gillion playing for Auckland FC in the OFC Pro League against PNG Hekari FC in January. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz Auckland FC v Adelaide United...
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Education – As youth job market tightens, Ara opens mid-year door for study
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury With the job market tightening for young people, Ara Institute of Canterbury is at this week’s Tahatū Careers Expo New Zealand with timely news: the 2026...
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Education to Employment – New white paper calls for stronger collaboration to support school-to-work transitions
Source: Skills Group A new white paper released today by Skills Group is urging secondary schools, tertiary providers, and employers to work more closely together to build and deliver pathways...
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Nelson councillor could face prosecution because of ‘outdated’ rules
Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson mayor Nick Smith. Supplied / Nelson City Council A first time Nelson councillor may have to vacate her seat and face prosecution over a local...
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Rate Rebate Scheme to assist ratepayers
Source: New Zealand Government Increases to the Rates Rebate Scheme will help ease cost of living pressures for ratepayers in need of assistance and lower income SuperGold Cardholders, Local Government...
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Man charged with murdering Ruatiti couple
Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Trina Cole were found dead at a rural property in Ruatiti last December. SUPPLIED A 30-year-old is facing murder charges in relation to the...
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New climate report yet more reason to reduce dairy herd – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is calling for immediate action to reduce the size of New Zealand’s largest climate polluter, the intensive dairy industry. This follows the release of the 2026 National Climate...