Millions of people across Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia facing drought crisis, as cost of water increases by 2000% in worst hit areas – Oxfam

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Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Failed October-December rains have pushed nearly 26 million people into extreme hunger in East Africa. 58 million people do not have access to clean drinking water. Millions of livestock are at risk as drought devastates grazing lands and water sources, threatening pastoralist livelihoods Failure of the last rainy season across Somalia, Kenya and … Read more

Natural Phenomenon – Five years on, triple-tsunami anniversary highlights New Zealand’s ongoing risk

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Source: National Emergency Management Agency – NEMA Five years after three tsunamis struck New Zealand shores in one day, the National Emergency Management Agency is urging the public to get tsunami ready. In the early hours of 5 March 2021, three powerful offshore earthquakes — a Magnitude 7.3 near East Cape followed by Magnitude 7.4 … Read more

Rural News – Search begins for the inaugural Rural Woman of the Year

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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers, Rural Women New Zealand and Brightstar are proud to announce the launch of the Rural Woman of the Year award, sponsored by Farmers Weekly. Nominations are open now, with the inaugural winner to be announced at the Primary Industries New Zealand (PINZ) awards at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland on 23 June. … Read more

ComfortDelGro Engineering Opens One of Singapore’s Largest Automotive Centres with Advanced Electric Vehicle Capabilities

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Source: Media Outreach • The new five-storey, 27,400 square metre automotive centre will bolster ComfortDelGro Engineering’s (CDGE) EV capabilities to meet the demands of an increasingly electrified vehicle population, aligning with the nation’s push toward electrification. • With increased operational capacity and enhanced EV capabilities, CDGE will be better equipped to handle EV services, from … Read more

Stareep S3 Pro AI Mattress Draws Crowds on Opening Day of MIFF 2026

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Stareep, a technology company focused on smart sleep solutions, is exhibiting its S3 Pro AI Intelligent Mattress at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF). The company’s exhibition space saw high foot traffic and generated a strong initial reception from attendees … Read more

It’s Game On for new Pacific career pathways  

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Source: New Zealand Government Young Pacific people will have the opportunity to enter New Zealand’s growing $750 million gaming sector through Game On, a programme to support them into the industry, Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti says. “Game On will support up to 57 Pacific youth to turn their interest in gaming into real … Read more

Live: Football Ferns v American Samoa – FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the Football Ferns take on American Samoa at National Stadium, Honiara in the Solomon Islands. Thursday’s match follows Tuesday’s 8-0 victory over the Solomon Islands – their second World Cup qualifying match win. The Ferns have officially qualified for Round 3 of the OFC Women’s World … Read more

No need for speed after dangerous driver lands in Court

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Source: New Zealand Police A dangerous driver who allegedly stole a car and drove it through Albany while intoxicated is now facing a raft of charges. Late last night, Police were notified a vehicle had been stolen from Channel View Road, Takapuna. Waitematā East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant CJ Miles, says Police then spotted … Read more

DBS Hong Kong collaborates with Know Your Customer Limited to further improve digital account opening for SMEs

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Know Your Customer Limited (“Know Your Customer”), a recognised expert in automated business verification solutions today announced its collaboration with DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“DBS Hong Kong”) to support its pioneering digital banking transformation, by address the rising need … Read more

Southco’s New Heavy-Duty Rotary Latch Simplifies Cab Access While Enhancing Operator Safety

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Southco has introduced a new heavy-duty rotary latch solution designed with dual triggers. This latest R4-50 Rotary Latches engineered to secure the reliability and robust for the heavy-duty equipment in challenging environments. R4-50 Dual Actuator Rotary Latch The new R4-50 … Read more

Beaked whale found dead after initial refloat

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  05 March 2026 This statement can be attributed to Bec Rush, Mainland Auckland Operations Manager, DOC: The Shepherd’s beaked whale that was refloated near St Heliers in Auckland on Tuesday 3 March was found deceased on the afternoon of Wednesday 4 March off Hobsonville. It is unusual for a deep-water … Read more

Cautionary approach to Bluff oyster season

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Source: New Zealand Government The Bluff oyster season is open, with a cautionary approach and after careful assessment of the fishery, Oceans and Fisheries Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft says. A pre-season survey by Fisheries New Zealand found that although, like last year, 2026 was likely to be a challenging season, there were good numbers of new … Read more

The Money Awards by Money20/20 Unveil Global Jury Presidents

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Source: Media Outreach The awards, which debuted in 2025, have quickly become one of the industry’s most‑watched benchmarks for innovation and meaningful impact. Building on that momentum, the 2026 program expands its global reach and deepens its commitment to spotlighting organizations that are transforming industries and driving the next wave of financial innovation. Judging is … Read more

Upper Hutt’s pride: The making of new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie

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Source: Radio New Zealand Newly appointed All Blacks coach Dave Rennie. Photosport The former mayor of Upper Hutt says the appointment of new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is a moment of immense pride for the community that helped shape him. On Wednesday, Rennie was named the new All Blacks head coach through to the … Read more

New Zealand family in Kuwait waits to hear if they can return home

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Source: Radio New Zealand Kuwait-based Kiwi family, from left, Malia-Lavalea Magele, Pauline Toleafoa, Koulton Magele, Sinsemillia Magele and Sage Magele. Supplied A New Zealand family living in Kuwait is anxiously waiting to hear whether they will be able to return home, after the Defence Force confirmed it would deploy planes to the Middle East. As … Read more

Police RUN recruitment operation in Auckland

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Source: New Zealand Police Ahead of a major recruitment activation and partnership with Round the Bays in Auckland this Sunday, Police are announcing more recruit wings are coming to Auckland.  Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers says at Round the Bays last year the Commissioner announced a new campus in Auckland offering senior courses and recruit wings. … Read more

Arrest following serious assault, Mātangi

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have this morning arrested and charged a man following a serious assault in Marychurch Road, Mātangi over the weekend. Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area Commander says a 24-year-old patched Black Power member has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He is due to appear … Read more

New Zealand has small, important role in Middle East solution, expert says

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and US President Donald Trump. Supplied / PMO A geopolitical analyst says New Zealand has a small but important role to play in a peaceful solution in the Middle East. The United States and Israel have continued airstrikes on Iran as the conflict moves into its fifth … Read more

Nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation appointments

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Source: New Zealand Government Two new appointments have been made to the nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, alongside two reappointments, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Experienced corporate leaders Tim Mitchell and Juliet Tainui-Hernandez have been appointed. Committee Chair Michelle Tsui, and committee member Mark Butcher have been reappointed to their roles … Read more

One in court following burglary and flee, Hokitika

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Source: New Zealand Police Hokitika Police have arrested and charged a man following a burglary last week in Hokitika. On Thursday 26 February, Police received a report from a local contractor that items had been stolen from their site. The following day, a Police unit saw a man driving a vehicle that was known to … Read more

New NZ-Chile cooperation arrangement to deliver for agriculture sectors

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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Chile have signed an arrangement to boost agricultural cooperation and drive sector success, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Agriculture is at the heart of the New Zealand and Chilean economies. We have similar farming systems, similar geographies, and both advocate for open, rules-based trade,” Mr McClay says. “The … Read more

NRL: NZ Warriors v Sydney Roosters – what you need to know

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Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwis teammates James Fisher-Harris and Naufahu Whyte will face off, when the Warriors host the Roosters at Go Media Stadium. Photosport/RNZ NRL: NZ Warriors v Sydney Roosters Kickoff: 8pm Friday, 6 March Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website NZ Warriors kick off their 2025 NRL campaign on … Read more

Corey Peters determined to make last Paralympics a golden one

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Source: Radio New Zealand Corey Peters heads to Milan with four Paralympic medals already to his name. PHOTOSPORT Corey Peters has spent most of the past decade chasing winters. For 12 straight years, the New Zealand sit-skier went season to season without a break, building a career that has delivered four Paralympic medals, including downhill … Read more

Was it really a rubbish summer this year? What the numbers say

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Source: Radio New Zealand Canterbury flooding – Little River – 17 February 2026 RNZ/Nathan McKinnon The latest data from Earth Sciences New Zealand shows just how wet and cool it was at some points this summer for parts of the South Island and lower North Island. Chester Lampkin from Earth Sciences New Zealand told Morning … Read more

Appointments – GUARDIANS APPOINTS JONES TO HEAD REAL ASSETS

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Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $90 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed Brendon Jones to the role of Head of Real Assets. Jones, who joined the Guardians in 2014 as an analyst in the New Zealand Direct Investment team, has been key to some of … Read more

“Children living in fear”: More than 100 million children impacted in Middle East regional conflict – Save the Children

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Source: Save the Children At least 100 million children in countries directly impacted by the escalating violence in the Middle East and wider region face deepening fear, distress and the risk of physical harm and displacement, Save the Children said.  This is the most expansive conflict in the region in decades, impacting at least 15 countries … Read more

Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2026

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Source: New Zealand Treasury Thursday, 5 March 2026 – The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2026 were released by the Treasury today. The January results are reported against forecasts based on the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update 2025 (HYEFU 2025), published on 16 December … Read more