Wellcome and COFCO Hong Kong Announce Strategic Partnership Target First-Year Sales to Exceed HK$100 Million

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2026 – Wellcome and COFCO Corporation Limited (“COFCO”) held a strategic cooperation agreement signing ceremony, announcing the establishment of a long-term partnership. The collaboration will strengthen cooperation across the supply of quality food products, brand and marketing initiatives, supply chain operations and … Read more

States of emergency declared for Far North, Whangārei

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Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 1 is closed at the slip-prone Mangamuka Gorge in the Far North as a safety precaution. Supplied/NZTA States of emergency have been announced for the Whangārei District and Far North District with several communities isolated and more heavy rain to come. The states of emergency will be in effect … Read more

InnoCare Releases 2025 Results and Business Highlights, Achieving First Annual Profit

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – EQS Newswire – 26 March 2025 – InnoCare Pharma (HKEX: 09969; SSE: 688428), a leading biopharmaceutical company focusing on cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced the annual results for 2025 as of December 13, 2025. 2025 marked InnoCare’s 10th anniversary and a milestone year of transformative growth and strategic … Read more

AI Traps for Heaphy a first for DOC

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 March 2026 The traps use machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence, to recognise pest species and only trigger if a pest enters, making them far safer for curious native birds. The use of these traps, a first for DOC, will make trapping along the Heaphy Track more efficient … Read more

Palestine Forum of New Zealand Condemns Restrictions on Worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque

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Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Palestine Forum of New Zealand strongly condemns the ongoing restrictions imposed by the Israeli occupation on access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, particularly during the final days of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. The closure has prevented tens of thousands of Palestinian worshippers from accessing … Read more

Awards – Outstanding women recognised in annual awards

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Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Four outstanding women in extractives were recognised today for their achievements, receiving top honours at the industry’s annual awards. New Zealand Minerals Council, Aggregate and Quarry Association (AQA), and MinEx hosted the Komatsu New Zealand Women in Extractives event and awards ceremony in Hamilton. Megan Williams, from Reefton, was named MITO … Read more

More fuel shipments enroute than previously reported

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Source: Radio New Zealand It has increased New Zealand’s jet fuel cover by 10 days. RNZ / Unsplash New fuel data has been released showing more shipments enroute to New Zealand than had been reported on Wednesday. In their regular update on fuel stocks on Wednesday, officials said just two ships carrying fuel were expected … Read more

More than half of families in material hardship will not get $50 fuel support package

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Source: Radio New Zealand Louise Upston says the government has been very clear that any response needs to be targeted. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Green Party is crying foul after the government admitted more than half of families in material hardship will not benefit from its fuel support package. In question time on Wednesday, … Read more

Kiwi space station experiment a success

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Source: Radio New Zealand The International Space Station NASA A New Zealand experiment on the International Space Station has proved a superconducting system can survive a power failure. Victoria University’s small Hēki magnet power system has been looking into new ways to propel spaceships for six months. The Hēki team says they exceeded their research … Read more

Zuellig Pharma Reinforces Commitment to Japan through Its New Misato Depot, Advancing Clinical Logistics and Sourcing Excellence

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Source: Media Outreach MISATO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2026 – Zuellig Pharma today announced the successful relocation of its new clinical depot to Misato, strengthening its ability to deliver global quality standards with local operational agility and further strengthening its clinical supply capability across Asia Pacific. Japan remains one of the … Read more

Illegal fishing spikes in marine reserve, public tips welcomed

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 March 2026 “The silver lining is we are very lucky to have an incredibly supportive local community sending us photos and keeping watch. They are real naturing heroes. The marine reserve is for everyone to enjoy and to protect our precious marine species for future generations,” says DOC Mahaanui … Read more

Kiwi exporters briefed on US tariff refunds

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Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Exporters are being urged to work closely with their import counterparts over possible Trump tariff refunds, following a decision by the US Supreme Court which ruled the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs unconstitutional. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise hosted a webinar this week to help exporters navigate the implications of last month’s … Read more

Contractor Confidence Rises Amid Strengthening Office Demand Across Asia Pacific

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Source: Media Outreach Contractor Sentiment Survey shows 70% of respondents expect improved market conditions in 2026 Office fit out costs diverge across the region with Japan and Taipei posting largest year-on-year increases while costs in Hong Kong held steady HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2026 – Cushman & Wakefield’s Asia … Read more

First significant Pharmac medical device proposal since procurement changes

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Source: New Zealand Government Pharmac has negotiated a provisional agreement for the supply of drug eluting stents to public hospitals that would result in estimated savings of $1.2m for public hospitals per annum, says Associate Health Minister David Seymour.  If feedback is positive, the deal would award Principal Supply Status for permanent coronary drug-eluting stents … Read more

Focus on boosting enrolment after government’s new voter restrictions – Electoral Commission

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Source: Radio New Zealand Karl le Quesne says the Commission is expecting increased numbers of special votes this election. RNZ / Russell Palmer The Electoral Commission says it is pushing hard to boost enrolment – particularly among young people – because of the government’s changes restricting voting. Chief executive Karl le Quesne also says he … Read more

Memorial design revealed for hundreds of unmarked graves

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Source: Radio New Zealand An artists impression of a memorial at the Pukekohe Cemetery, to honour the unmarked graves on site. Supplied Plans to erect a memorial plaque on a rural Auckland cemetery to honour hundreds of unmarked graves – many of whom were Māori babies – are underway, after a design concept was approved. … Read more

Appeal for information, burglaries, Napier

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Dan Scott – Napier Police: Police are appealing to the public for information following burglaries in Greenmeadows and Tamatea. Police were called to an address in Greenmeadows about 6am this morning after two offenders were found in the victim’s house. Both offenders fled the scene. Police located … Read more

NZ and Tuvalu reaffirm strong partnership

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Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo in Auckland today, during his first official visit to New Zealand.  “New Zealand and Tuvalu share a close friendship and a joint commitment to regional security, resilience, and prosperity,” Mr Luxon says.  “We are longstanding supporters of Tuvalu’s development priorities, … Read more

Consumer NZ upset at possible end of surcharge ban

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Source: Radio New Zealand Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson introduced legislation last year to ban in-store card surcharges. 123RF Consumer NZ says it is disappointed by news the government may not progress its plan to ban credit card surcharges. The ACT Party and Retail NZ have both said the proposed ban on surcharges … Read more

Concerns countries in Asia are hoarding jet fuel

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Source: Radio New Zealand A file photo of a British Airways plane being refuelled. AFP / NurPhoto / Mateusz Wlodarczyk There are concerns some Asian countries are beginning to hoard jet fuel as the Iran conflict drags on. News outlet Bloomberg has reported the South Korean government is discussing whether to redirect export-bound jet fuel … Read more

ANZ says Middle East conflict will mean house prices fall

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau ANZ says it now expects house prices to fall this year as conflict in the Middle East means lower household confidence and upwards pressure on interest rates. The bank’s economists said in their latest Property Focus update that, before the war broke out, consumer confidence had lifted … Read more

New technology introduced for autumn push in hornet eradication

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New technology is being introduced to Biosecurity New Zealand’s yellow-legged hornet eradication programme in Auckland to further strengthen the operation in the lead up to winter. Biosecurity New Zealand’s commissioner north, Mike Inglis, says the response toolkit will soon be boosted with new AI-enabled cameras to help monitor hornets. … Read more

Energy Sector – ERGANZ welcomes launch of Billy to help Kiwis find power plans that fit their needs

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Source: Energy Retailers and Generators Association of New Zealand (ERGANZ) ERGANZ welcomes the launch of Billy, the Electricity Authority’s new free power bill comparison tool, saying the service promises to make it easier for New Zealanders to compare power plans and switch providers. (See; billy.govt.nz ) ERGANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy says the launch is … Read more

Rugby: Veteran loosie Brad Shields extends stay with Hurricanes

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Source: Radio New Zealand Hurricanes player Brad Shields. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Experienced loose forward Brad Shields has extended his stay with the Hurricanes for another year. The one-year contract extension means Shields will return to the Hurricanes for an 11th season in his second stint with the club, a decade-and-a-half after his debut in … Read more

Person arrested, another in hospital after Waikato high school put in lockdown

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Source: Radio New Zealand Tuakau College in Waikato. Tuakau College A teacher has been injured and a student is in custody fter an incident at a Waikato school. Tuakau College went into a lockdown during the incident on Thursday morning. Emergency services were called to the Buckland Road school about 10am, with reports of a … Read more

Commerce Commission set to authorise banks’ cash-in-transit proposal

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Source: Radio New Zealand In a draft determination announced on Thursday, the regulator proposed to authorise the application. Armourguard / supplied The Commerce Commission has performed a U-turn on banks’ bid to collectively negotiate cash-in-transit services with Armourguard. The Commission initially declined an interim bid by the Banking Association to negotiate on behalf of banks … Read more

Health Coalition – New report shows communities need better policy support to combat growing food insecurity

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Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa and Healthy Families South Auckland have released a new report highlighting key actions needed to improve access to affordable, nutritious food for communities across South Auckland. Titled “He kai kei aku ringa – There is food in my hands”, the foundation report responds to rising levels of food poverty in the … Read more