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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed the passage of two major Anti–Money Laundering (AML) reform Bills through their final readings in Parliament today, cutting red tape and fixing what matters for thousands of businesses. “Once these Bills receive Royal Assent in the next couple of days, Kiwis will immediately begin … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Securing Maryland-Based Drug-Substance Facility and Existing Commercial Orders to Scale the Group’s Integrated Technology Platform HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Bora Pharmaceuticals (“Bora” or “Bora Group”; TWSE: 6472; OTCQX: BORAY) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of the GMP manufacturing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau A growing number of New Zealanders are investing in share markets as a way to build their wealth. But what do you need to know if you’re just getting started? Here are five things to think about. What are your goals? A good starting point is to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Sun Life is a leading international financial services organisation providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A court martial continued on Tuesday at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A Navy officer accused of threatening to kill an Afghani interpreter in 2013 has denied making any threat. A court martial continued on Tuesday at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. The court … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The 27th edition of The Asian Banker Summit will convene senior banking, regulatory and technology leaders from over 25 countries in Kuala Lumpur on 13–14 May 2026 under the theme “Imagining the AI Bank”. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – The Asian Banker Summit 2026 will … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand National would bring 39 MPs into Parliament under the new poll results, with 15 MPs from NZ First and eight from ACT. File photo. VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox National’s partners ACT and New Zealand First have taken a tumble in support in the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll, but the coalition bloc … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government considered phasing out the fees-free tertiary education scheme but decided it was too complicated, opting instead to axe it in one go. The policy which covers the cost of students’ third year of tertiary study will be gone in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mukesh Prashad is on trial at the Auckland High Court, accused of murdering his daughter Tulsi Amola. RNZ / Finn Blackwell Content warning: This story discusses graphic details of death and may upset some readers A jury has heard the harrowing account of how a South Auckland father allegedly murdered his … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Paparoa Track is a Great Walk which covers 55km from Blackball to Punakaiki crossing the Paparoa Range on the West Coast. RNZ / Tess Brunton More than 4000 people queued online to secure spots on the Paparoa Great Walk on Tuesday. It was the first of the Great Walks to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Copilot was rolled out across NZDF phones, tablets and laptops in September. AFP / Joe Raedle The defence force is drafting a directive about acceptable use of generative AI – a year after it was told stronger strategies were needed and eight months after it rolled the tools out at “speed”. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Alexander Robertson The Commerce Commission says work is underway to introduce stronger sector-specific regulation to improve competition in some critical industries. The commission’s first State of Competition report provides an evidence‑based assessment of how competition was working across New Zealand’s economy, indicating a need for increased oversight. Commission chair … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay says a US investigation into lamb is likely. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Trade Minister Todd McClay said he was expecting the United States government to announce it was launching a trade investigation into New Zealand and Australian lamb imports in the coming weeks. New Zealand lamb exports … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister Todd McClay today confirmed new Associate Agriculture Minister Mike Butterick’s key areas of delegated responsibility across the primary sector. “Mike Butterick brings a deep understanding of farming and rural communities to his new role,” Mr McClay says. Mr Butterick has delegated responsibility for: The organics sector Water security and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Copilot was rolled out across NZDF phones, tablets and laptops in September. AFP / Joe Raedle The defence force is drafting a directive about acceptable use of generative AI – a year after it was told stronger strategies were needed and eight months after it rolled the tools out at “speed”. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New boutique separates luxury brand collections across two dedicated spaces, giving collectors a more focused buying experience SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Watchbook Singapore has opened a second boutique at Far East Plaza, separating its curated collections across two dedicated spaces on the same floor to give … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 May 2026 The boys are from an Otago Boys High School’s geography class and are looking at how landscapes and plants change over time and at altitude. “You can look at this in books, but when you see how dramatic the changes are, how the glaciers move, and the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Inside a Mt Eden boarding house. (File photo) MBIE / SUPPLIED An investigation of boarding houses in Auckland found significant non-compliance with Healthy Homes Standards, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says. In April, the ministry’s Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team (TCIT) visited 15 properties in south and central … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police emergency calltakers would take calls but transfer them to fire leaders not on strike. (File photo) 123rf Police 111 calltakers are stepping in to take fire calls for Wednesday’s one hour strike at Fire and Emergency. Unionised FENZ communications centre workers and firefighters would strike for an hour from 4.30pm … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Whangārei man has been praised for tackling a man who was fleeing police. Whangārei area response manager, Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete, said police received multiple calls on Tuesday morning reporting disorderly behaviour from a man in Whangārei CBD, primarily along Cameron Street. “The male was observed kicking shop windows, which … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Xero founder Sir Rod Drury. supplied Xero founder Sir Rod Drury has been withdrawn from a list of keynote speakers due to speak at the Electrify Queenstown business event next week. It comes after a number of women raised allegations of inappropriate behaviour by the former New Zealander of the Year. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – SIM Academy is showcasing a range of part-time professional development opportunities designed for working adults in Singapore who want to strengthen their skills without stepping away from their careers. The academy’s programmes are positioned around industry-aligned learning, practical application, and flexible development … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 May 2026 DOC Westport Principal Ranger Biodiversity Sean Judd says a group of four people – including a woman and three men, one of who is wearing a distinctive cowboy hat – were captured on CCTV footage on 3 April at the Banbury Mine near Denniston. The historic site … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jona Nareki has been suspended for two matches. John Cowpland / www.photosport.nz The Highlanders have suffered a blow in their bid to make the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with in-form centre Jona Nareki suspended for two weeks for a dangerous tackle. Nareki was issued with a yellow card for the high … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed the OECD’s warnings about the government’s LNG plans as “a load of rubbish” and says he remains “very interested” in setting up an import facility. In its annual economic survey of New Zealand published last week, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Contact has accepted it breached the code, and potentially faces a penalty of up to $200,000. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Christchurch City Council says it has been refunded $250,000 after being overcharged for its streetlighting by Contact Energy. It comes after the Electricity Authority lodged a formal complaint with an independent … Read more
Source: Green Party The Government’s surprise announcement this morning to amend the Climate Change Response Act is yet another example of Luxon loosening the leash for corporate profits at the expense of our people and our planet, the Green Party says. “Luxon’s Government is using its dying breaths to unravel New Zealanders’ right to hold … Read more