Mirah Investment & Development Announces Strategic Partnership with RV Capital Across Portfolio of Hospitality Brands

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Source: Media Outreach Investment spans equity positions in both SOMOSHOTELS and Cocana Resorts, with plans to bring the brands to five additional locations across Asia. BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2026 – Mirah Investment & Development, a Bali-based hospitality development and management group with an active portfolio spanning branded residences, hotels … Read more

The New Zealand scientist hoping to bring the Norfolk Island snail back from the brink of extinction

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Campbell’s keeled glass-snail is endemic to Norfolk Island. Lucas James/DCCEEW A New Zealand scientist is hoping to bring an Australian snail back from the brink of extinction. The Campbell’s keeled glass-snail is endemic to Norfolk Island, which is around 1100 kilometres northwest of Auckland. It was rediscovered in 2020 after … Read more

Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele ousted

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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 a no-confidence vote in Honiara on Thursday. Manele was voted out by 26 votes to 22 in parliament. There were two absentees. Manele will remain … Read more

Steve Lancaster last-man standing after global search fails to find NZ Rugby boss

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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 the best person was right under their nose. The New Zealand Rugby Board has confirmed Steve Lancaster as the organisation’s new chief executive. Lancaster was … Read more

Caleb Clarke ready for Crusaders ‘mental test’ as Blues face Christchurch fortress

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Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Clarke grew up imbedded in the Crusaders and Blues rivalry. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Caleb Clarke had little chance of becoming a Crusaders fan. His father, Eroni, was a member of the inaugural Blues squad in 1996, and Clarke inherited his old man’s heated rivalry with Canterbury. So when Clarke had thoughts … Read more

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

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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 insights on integrating Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs) into everyday practice at the symposium “Optimising Longevity and Weight Management with GLP-1 RAs”. The event … Read more

The Marketing Society and Ekimetrics Launch ‘The CMO Tension Report’

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Source: Media Outreach New report finds the real source of CMO complexity is not external but organisational, reframing modern marketing leadership as, at its core, a decision problem HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2026 – The Marketing Society, in partnership with marketing effectiveness consultancy Ekimetrics, today launches The CMO Tension … Read more

David Seymour says changes are coming for RNZ leadership, RNZ disagrees

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii David Seymour has intensified his attacks on the country’s state broadcasters, suggesting changes are coming for RNZ’s leadership as the government reshapes its board. In response, RNZ staunchly defended its editorial independence and warned against political interference, noting such commentary risked undermining public trust and confidence in … Read more

DITP unveils “Reimagining Thailand” Vision at Thai Night Cannes 2026, Positioning Thailand as a Future Global Content Partner

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Source: Media Outreach CANNES, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2026 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, hosted “Thai Night Cannes 2026” under the theme “Reimagining Thailand” at the Cannes Film Festival, highlighting Thailand’s new direction in the global entertainment and creative economy, and reinforcing its position on … Read more

Grandmother’s anger after buses refuse student who forgot wallet

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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 to school and no buses would take her. Monica Genet said her granddaughter was trying to get from Auckland’s Pt Chevalier to school in Ponsonby … Read more

Lego able to continue trademark battle against Zuru after Supreme Court approval

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Source: Radio New Zealand The dispute is around a simple phrase printed on packaging of Zuru’s own-brand MAX Build More plastic brick building kits: “LEGO® BRICK COMPATIBLE.” Pixabay A long-running trademark battle between New Zealand-founded toy company Zuru and global giant Lego will go on after the Supreme Court approved Lego’s application to take further … Read more

Rents down, but take care before you ask your landlord for a drop, Realestate.co.nz says

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Source: Radio New Zealand The drops would no doubt come as welcome news for renters, Realestate.co.nz says. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Rents have fallen in most parts of New Zealand, according to Realestate.co.nz Its latest data shows the national average asking rental price in April was $631 a week. That was down from $640 at … Read more

Government Cuts – Proposed cuts at Maritime NZ will make our waters less safe – PSA

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Source: PSA A proposal to disestablish more than 30 roles at Maritime New Zealand will seriously diminish its ability to prevent injuries and deaths on our waters. Based on the change proposal documents, the PSA understands the country’s maritime regulator is proposing to cut a net of 34 roles working in harm prevention, investigations, legal, policy, … Read more

Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place

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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 May, between midday and 1pm. The NZPFU has indicated its intention to continue twice-weekly strikes. “I want to reassure the public that all 111 calls … Read more

Global Governance Report Highlights Future Shock Risks as Democratic Accountability Slips and State Capacity Plateaus

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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 a future of mounting shocks, finding widespread gains in public-goods provision from 2000 to 2023 even as democratic accountability edged down and state capacity showed … Read more

Ministry of Social Development not following its own policy in 3 abuse in care cases court rules

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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 three people. Jimmy Ellingham Court ruling shows Ministry of Social Development was not following its own policy when it turned down abuse in care compensation … Read more

Grobrix Launches “Silver Harvest Initiative”, Turning Schools into Micro-Farms Powered by Students and Retirees

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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 produce within school corridors, as part of Grobrix’s newly launched Silver Harvest Initiative. With local vegetable production at just 8% against a national target of … Read more

Transport reform reaches another major milestone

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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 Tāmaki Makaurau.  CCO reform was first signalled in 2024 and has subsequently seen the functions of Eke Panuku Development Auckland and the economic development function … Read more

Luxon’s Government guts conservation protections

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Source: Green Party The Green Party says the Government is bringing in the bulldozers to rip up New Zealand’s precious landscapes by making it easier to privatise public conservation land. “This Government has made it clear that when forced to choose between the interests of industry or the interests of the law, the public, and the environment, it will … Read more

‘It breaks my heart’: Moana Pasifika uncertainty takes toll on players

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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 night. DJ Mills / Photosport Moana Pasifika are stuck in limbo. The club’s long-term position remains unclear amid ongoing discussions over investment and ownership, after … Read more

Infrastructure minister Chris Bishop commits to review of multibillion-dollar City Rail Link

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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 Rail Link project, saying he’s unhappy with the price tag. It comes after the New Zealand Herald reported the project’s former boss, Dr Sean Sweeney, … Read more

National tops party donations list, ACT overtakes Labour

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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 and loans returns. National was once again far out in front when it came to total donations. Since 2023, parties have had to report the … Read more

Canterbury’s Ryans Road Fast-tracked

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Source: New Zealand Government The Ryans Road Industrial Development in Christchurch, that will enable 126 industrial lots has been consented through Fast-track, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says.  Carter Group Limited lodged its application in April 2025 for the Ryans Road Development.  Approval has taken around nine months following the commencement of the expert panel, including … Read more

Solar panel installation to be done at lightspeed

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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 of making installation in New Zealand the simplest in the developed world, Regulation Minister David Seymour says. “Kiwis need access to reliable and affordable energy. … Read more

Landmark Conservation Reform Bill will boost economy and protect nature

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Source: New Zealand Government Faster decisions, more jobs, and stronger protection for nature are at the centre of a landmark overhaul of New Zealand’s conservation system, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. The Government has lodged the Conservation Amendment Bill to modernise how conservation land is managed, support economic growth, and improve environmental outcomes. “This is … Read more

Double duty paying off for Auckland FC’s Liam Gillion

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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 Semi-final first leg Mt Smart Stadium, 6pm Saturday 9 May Live updates on RNZ.co.nz Footballer Liam Gillion is in a unique position two years into … Read more

Education – As youth job market tightens, Ara opens mid-year door for study

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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 study window is still wide open. Second-semester places remain available across Level 1-6 programmes – news that has been cutting through on the expo floor … Read more