NZ-AU: Andrew Sobko’s Argentum AI Expands Focus on Institutional AI Infrastructure Financing

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Argentum AI, an emerging institutional AI infrastructure platform founded by Andrew Sobko, today announced its strategic focus on supporting large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure deployments through integrated financing, GPU procurement, and power-backed data center development. As demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates globally, Argentum AI … Read more

Opposition warns reforms open up conservation estate to sale as government pushes on

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Source: Radio New Zealand Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is pushing on with conservation reforms it says cut red tape and enable fees for foreign tourists visiting New Zealand’s premium natural areas. The opposition warns it opens up 60 percent of the conservation estate to sale, and changes how current … Read more

Is the ‘brain drain’ real – and is it really a problem?

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Source: Radio New Zealand The International Departures entrance at Auckland Airport. RNZ / Yiting Lin Do we really have a ‘brain drain’ and is it a problem? New research from Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures, has argued gaps in the data and too-simplistic analysis could be limiting New Zealanders’ understanding of migration trends. The … Read more

Rescuers told to wait as man and dogs stranded in middle of flooded Canterbury river

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Source: Radio New Zealand The stranded ute in the Waimakariri River. Supplied / Coastguard NZ Rescuers were told to hold back for more than an hour from saving a man and his dogs in the middle of a flooded Canterbury river unless something “catastrophic” happened, an emergency call log shows. The man got stuck in … Read more

Rural consumers spending as much as a quarter of household budget on fuel

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Source: Radio New Zealand Figures show the cost of living crisis is not being felt equally across New Zealand. Quin Tauetau Soaring petrol prices could be deepening the cost-of-living divide between urban and rural communities, with new data suggesting households in parts of rural New Zealand are spending nearly a quarter of their total discretionary … Read more

NZ economy to dodge recession but faces ‘rocky’ year – Westpac

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand will avoid slipping into recession, but faces a difficult year, Westpac says. RNZ / Michelle Tiang New Zealand will avoid slipping into recession, but faces a difficult year of weak growth, rising unemployment and higher interest rates as global energy prices surge, according to Westpac’s latest Economic Overview. The … Read more

Tom Butland’s comeback year ends on surfing’s biggest stage

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Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Butland is one of three New Zealanders that will line up in the World Surf League event in Raglan this week. PhotoCPL / Supplied / Surfing NZ This time last year Taranaki surfer Tom Butland could not walk – now he is preparing to take on the best in the … Read more

Blues captain Maia Roos embracing expectations as Super Rugby Aupiki continues to grow

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues won the 2024, and 2025 Aupiki finals. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Blues women want to build a dynasty. The franchise has dominated the early years of Aupiki, winning back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025, and they have no intention of relinquishing their crown. Blues captain Maia Roos said they welcome … Read more

Everlee Wihongi transferred to state with tougher immigration rules, lawyer says

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Source: Radio New Zealand Everlee Wihongi was detained by ICE when re-entering the US on a Green Card a month ago. Supplied The lawyer of a New Zealander held by the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) believes she was transferred from the state of California to Arizona because the state takes a harsher … Read more

Climate legislation changes an attack on the rule of law – Environmental Defence Society

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Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Proposed changes to climate legislation are an attack on the rule of law, the Environmental Defence Society says. The government announced on Tuesday it would amend climate law to prevent companies from being sued over damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions. But Environmental … Read more

Vaccine-preventable HPV cancers cost country more than $130m in four years

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Source: Radio New Zealand A swab used to test for HPV. Angus Dreaver A new study has put the cost of vaccine preventable cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) at more than $130 million in four years. One of the study’s authors says HPV vaccine rates are far too low, and they need to … Read more

Number of kids in KiwiSaver halves

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Source: Radio New Zealand The number of people aged under 17 in KiwiSaver has halved in the past decade. Unsplash KiwiSaver providers say kids are missing out on a chance to have time to supercharge their returns. The number of people aged under 17 in KiwiSaver has halved in the past decade. In June 2015, … Read more

G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo 2026 Opens Today: Industry Leaders Gather in Macau to Unlock Digital Innovation for Gaming, Entertainment and Integrated Resorts

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo opens today at The Venetian Macao, bringing together global leaders across gaming, entertainment, and integrated resorts as digital innovation continues to reshape the industry’s next phase of growth. Taking place from May 12-14, 2026, … Read more

Ready-mixed concrete: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Ready-mixed concrete: March 2026 quarter – information release 12 May 2026 Ready-mixed concrete statistics provide an indicator of construction activity. Key facts In the March 2026 quarter, the actual volume of ready-mixed concrete produced was 869,652 cubic metres, up 1.8 percent compared with the March 2025 quarter. In the year ended March … Read more

HKSTP Joins Medical Fair and Asia Summit on Global Health with 38 Park Companies

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Source: Media Outreach World-First Innovations Showcase Hong Kong’s Thriving Life and Health Tech Ecosystem from Bench to Bedside HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) joined alongside 38 Park companies in the two flagship events of the 5th International Healthcare Week — … Read more

Ant International Highlights Democratising AI and Strengthening Trust in 2025 Sustainability Report

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Source: Media Outreach With the inclusion principle integrated into main innovation projects, Ant International now links 2 bn user accounts with 150 mn merchants through multi-layered partnerships, provides global account services to 1.6 mn SMEs, and helps over 30 mn underserved businesses and individuals access quality credit. As its global payment, global account and embedded … Read more

Behind Every Great Cup: ANGEL Presents Professional Coffee Water Solutions at World of Coffee Bangkok 2026

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – ANGEL, a global water purification brand, successfully participated in World of Coffee Bangkok as a Gold Sponsor, strengthening its presence in the global coffee industry through professional coffee water solutions and commercial drinking water systems. During the exhibition, ANGEL provided RO … Read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has a new name

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Source: Radio New Zealand A medical condition affecting more than 170 million women worldwide has been renamed after researchers led a global process over 14 years to correct a misunderstanding. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – a hormonal and metabolic condition which can affect fertility, weight, skin, hair, mental health and long-term risk of diabetes and … Read more

XTransfer Joins in Chile Fintech Forum 2026

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Source: Media Outreach SANTIAGO, CHILE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, participated in the Chile Fintech Forum 2026 as Platinum sponsor and introduced X-Net in Latin America for the first time. X-Net is a globally unified B2B cross-border settlement network and risk management … Read more

Police presence at Auckland bike ride that ended in arrests was excessive, organiser says

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Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Becker chrisbecker, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons The organiser of an Auckland push bike ride that ended with arrests and infringement notices handed out says the police presence was excessive, with more officers in attendance than riders at one point. BikeLife’s Kimami Ngaluafe said he plans to meet with police this … Read more

Our Changing World: Looking to a wild future for kākāpō

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Source: Radio New Zealand Jake Osborne / DOC Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts There are 235 adult kākāpō alive today – each of them has a name, a detailed family tree, a backstory, and a high-tech transmitter that logs their activity. It’s fun and it … Read more

Jamf unveils 2026 Security 360 Report: An analysis of the latest Mac and mobile security threats

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Source: Media Outreach The annual report identifies vulnerable applications and critically out-of-date operating systems as top concerns for organizations. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Jamf, the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, today released its annual Security 360 Report, separated into analyses for mobile and macOS … Read more

Bridge Data Centres and EcoCeres Complete Inaugural HVO-Powered Backup Fuel Pilot for Data Centres in Asia Pacific

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Source: Media Outreach BDC intends to further deploy HVO-powered energy solutions across its data centres in Asia Pacific and beyond SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre provider, and EcoCeres, a global leader in the innovation and commercialisation of renewable fuels and green … Read more

Xero CEO speaks out amid allegations against founder Sir Rod Drury

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Source: Radio New Zealand Xero chief executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy. Supplied/Xero The chief executive of accounting software company Xero says it does not tolerate sexual harassment or misconduct in the workplace. It comes amid allegations of misconduct and inappropriate behaviour from multiple women against its founder Sir Rod Drury. Former Xero staffer Ally Naylor first … Read more

Navy officer denies ever speaking to Afghan interpreter in threatening manner

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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 Afghan 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