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Western Bay Road / SH 32 blocked
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are in attendance at a two-vehicle crash on Western Bay Road – SH 32 – reported shortly before midday, which has blocked...
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Government exploring northern ‘energy bridge’
Source: New Zealand Government The Regional Infrastructure Fund will invest up to $2 million to investigate building additional electricity transmission and distribution capacity in Northland, which could also have benefits...
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Alibaba Introduces Qwen3, Setting New Benchmark in Open-Source AI with Hybrid Reasoning
Source: Media Outreach HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – Alibaba has launched Qwen3, the latest generation of its open-sourced large language model (LLM) family, setting...
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The Real Culture War
Source: ACT Party The Haps Quiet? MPs are having a break from Parliament and the country is having a break from MPs thanks to a three-week Parliament recess. The Government...
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Manawatū Tararua Highway open soon
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has confirmed the Manawatū Tararua Highway will be opened to traffic from June 2025, restoring an important connection for communities and...
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Brisbane’s Olympic Boom: Why Thousands of Kiwis Are Making the Move to the Sunshine State
Source: Robert Walters Migration Surge: 42% of New Zealanders are planning to move to Australia, with Brisbane a top destination. Key Motivators for Relocation: Better salaries (48%), improved job prospects...
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Fiordland’s Lake Marian Track temporarily closed for construction
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 29 April 2025 Lake Marian Falls and Lake Marian Track are about 30 km from Milford Sound/Piopiotahi on the lower Hollyford Road off State Highway 94....
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Leaves of hope; first signs of mistletoe success at Pirongia
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 29 April 2025 Long-term restoration efforts began at Pirongia in the early 2000s, and DOC’s Waikato team has been working with Pirongia Te Aroaro ō Kahu...
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Serious crash, Whitiora, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Motorists are asked to avoid the intersection of Mill and Ulster Streets in Whitiora, Hamilton, this morning, after a crash has left one person...
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Mark Cameron drafts bill to stop banking wokery and protect rural borrowers
Source: ACT Party ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron has drafted a bill to scrap the red tape forcing banks and financial institutions to make climate-related disclosures, by repealing Part...
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Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities
Source: Green Party The Government’s Budget looks set to usher in a new age of austerity. This morning, Minister of Finance Nicola Willis said new spending would be limited to...
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Auckland Council botanical pioneer retires
Source: Auckland Council After 48 years and many career highlights, Auckland Council’s Manager of Auckland Botanic Gardens Jack Hobbs is stepping down. Jack’s connection to the gardens goes right...
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Huge benefits available from medical conferences
Source: New Zealand Government Outdated regulations stopping trained medical professionals from learning about new medicines through trade show advertising are out of step with other countries and disadvantage New Zealanders,...
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Taupō Hospital accredited to train next generation of rural doctors
Source: New Zealand Government Taupō Hospital has become the first hospital in the North Island to receive accreditation to deliver Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) training, Health...
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Budget 2025: The Growth Budget
Source: New Zealand Government Tēna koutou kātoa. Greetings everyone. Can I thank you Malcolm for that kind introduction and thank everyone who has taken the time to be here today....
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Transport Minister to visit Sydney
Source: New Zealand Government Transport and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Sydney today to further promote New Zealand’s infrastructure investment opportunities following the NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit last...
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Statement by Minister Todd McClay following the March 2025 Pastoral Sector Group meeting
Source: New Zealand Government The Pastoral Sector Group (PSG) has held its first meeting, discussing farm emissions.The group consists of Agriculture, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay, Climate Change Minister...
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VinFast Announces 1Q25 Global Deliveries and Date for the Release of First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – VinFast Auto Ltd. (“VinFast” or the “Company”) today announced its preliminary vehicle deliveries for the first...
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Where Bricks Bloom: Pacific Place Unveils Hong Kong’s First LEGO® Botanical Garden
Source: Media Outreach Step Into a Brick-Built Spring-Summer Wonderland Where Nature Blooms with Imagination HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – What if nature were...
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MyRepublic Launches Singapore’s First Insurance Tailored for Geeks and Collectors
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – MyRepublic, an award-winning fibre broadband service provider in Singapore, has launched Geek Insurance, a first-of-its-kind insurance product...
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New rules for ground-based space infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government New legislation to deter foreign interference and protect New Zealand’s national interests and national security will be in place for operators of ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI) by...
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Authentic European Delights for Spring and Beyond – HOFEX 2025 Presentation
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – For spring, celebrations and gatherings, food lovers in Hong Kong are invited to indulge in...
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Porsche Design Tower Bangkok and Curvistan Bangkok Host an Exclusive Preview of the “Electrifying Past. Present. Future.” Exhibition
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – Porsche Design Tower Bangkok showcased its commitment to innovation by hosting an exclusive evening reception with...
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Information that empowers: Octa broker on the importance of transparency
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – When managing personal finances, any lack of communication or transparency on the part of the...
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Canada Brand Harlow Blend Launches Unique Cat Food Series
Source: Media Outreach Featuring Expert-Formulated Cat Food Recipes with Over 28 Years of Nutritional Experience HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – Harlow Blend Cat...
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Health – Te Whatu Ora’s failed pay offer cements strike action for senior doctors
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Te Whatu Ora’s latest offer to senior doctors fails to take staffing shortages, or achieving health targets, seriously the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says...
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Ready, set, go… every 10 minutes on Route 7!
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 28 Apr 2025 Route change part of wider improvements The change to Route 7 is part of a larger collaborative project to improve public...