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A new country in the Pacific — Bougainville
International Politics and Society
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July 8, 2025
A historic moment for Bougainville is within reach — the Pacific archipelago is on the verge of achieving independence from Papua New Guinea. In the 2019 referendum, almost 98 per cent of the population voted in favour of secession. Two years...
19 new restaurants to try this month across India
Conde Nast Traveller
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July 8, 2025
With its signature blue and white Santorini-inspired decor, Mediterranean fare, and breezy vibe, Olive Cafe and Bar’s debut in Kolkata is long overdue. Bringing restaurateur AD Singh’s time-tested formula of combining good food, a good crowd, and...
A love affair: Why New Zealanders relish State of Origin time
Zero Tackle
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July 8, 2025
As we count down to the deciding State of Origin match at Accor Stadium on Wednesday, it's important to highlight that the fever and passion for this series is not confined to the shores of Australia. Sporting franchises, whilst established within...
British, New Zealand Tourists Killed by Elephant in Zambia
News Central TV
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July 4, 2025
Two female tourists, including a British retiree, lost their lives after being charged by an elephant during a safari in Zambia, according to police reports. The incident involved a female elephant accompanied by her calf at South Luangwa National...
Damen Shipyards and New Zealand Port Partner Up for ASD Tug 2312
SeaNews
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July 3, 2025
Damen Shipyards Group is set to deliver a new state-of-the-art ASD Tug 2312 to Port Marlborough New Zealand (PMNZ). This vessel will be deployed in Picton Harbour, where it will provide towage services for the more than 3,000 500GT+ vessels to...
New Zealand now trusts Indian degrees: These jobs can get you a permanent residency there
The Times of India
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Forget the red tape. New Zealand just did what most countries won’t: It officially started trusting Indian degrees. Starting June 23, 2025, Indian graduates no longer need to jump through the IQA (International Qualifications Assessment) hoop to...
From Kiwi Start-Up To Aussie Scale-up: How New Zealand Tech Firms Can Navigate Office Expansion Into Australia
Scoop
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Wellington, NZ – With New Zealand’s tech sector continuing its impressive growth, more Kiwi start-ups and scale-ups are casting their gaze across the Tasman. Australia offers a lucrative, scalable market, enhanced investor appetite, and proximity...
Self-service kiosks aim to streamline payments for New Zealand residents
KioskMarketplace - Kentucky
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July 2, 2025
Photo: Adobe Stock July 2, 2025 The New Plymouth District Council has introduced self-service payment kiosks at its Civic Centre and Waitara Service Centre in New Zealand, aiming to provide residents with a quicker and more efficient way to pay...
New Zealand GCSB opens all-of-government data centre
Gov Tech Review
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New Zealand’s Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) has taken possession of a new all-of-government data centre, following an opening ceremony at RNZAF Base Auckland. GCSB Director-General Andrew Clark said the opening marks an...
Suntory’s new $3 billion beverage business officially launches
Convenience & Impulse Retailing
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July 7, 2025
Image: L-R: Mark Hill, Managing Director - Suntory Global Spirits Oceania, and Dai Minato, CEO of Suntory Beverage and Food Oceania. Facebook LinkedIn Suntory has officially launched Suntory Oceania, its $3 billion multi-beverage business in...
New website to boost Western province tourism
The Islandsun
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July 4, 2025
BY BEN BILUA Gizo TWO dedicated volunteers from New Zealand are helping to revolutionize tourism in the Western Province with the development of a new tourism website aimed at boosting visibility and access to information for visitors. Keith and...
Boost Your Business Visibility With Expert Local SEO Services Across New Zealand
Scoop
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If you want your business to appear in front of local customers right when they’re searching, local SEO services are essential. At Ultimate Web Designs, we specialise in local SEO services that help businesses in Auckland, Wellington,...
New tool reveals how fast you’re aging — and predicts dementia years before a diagnosis
New York Post
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July 1, 2025
Getting older is inevitable — but illness doesn’t have to be. Scientists have developed a groundbreaking tool that can measure how fast a person is aging and predict their future risk of chronic diseases like dementia using a single brain MRI...
Noel Edmonds' terrifying ordeal that forced him to flee New Zealand home
Bristol Post
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June 27, 2025
Noel Edmonds and his wife Liz fled their New Zealand home after a terrifying ordeal. The former Deal or No Deal presenter quit life in the UK and moved to New Zealand in 2018. He bought the 800-acre River Haven estate, which boasts its own...
Aotearoa To New York — New Zealand Film Premieres At Tribeca Festival
Scoop
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Photo credit: Julie Zhu. Photo/Supplied. Aotearoa short film Womb is set to return home following its world premiere at New York’s Tribeca Festival earlier this month. New Zealand audiences will get their first look at one of the year’s most...
New collaboration links Gaeilge and Te Reo Māori animators and filmmakers
IrishCentral
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June 30, 2025
The Wellington-Galway Indigenous Animation Exchange 2025 connects Gaeilge and Te Reo Māori animators, boosting filmmaking opportunities in both Ireland and New Zealand, Galway City Council has announced. Growth opportunities for the Irish...
New rules around alcohol sales adopted in Christchurch
Otago Daily Times
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June 30, 2025
Christchurch city councillors have agreed on a new set of rules for how alcohol can be sold and supplied across the city. Mayor Phil Mauger and councillors approved the Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which will come into effect in Christchurch and on...
New secure data centre Mātai opens at RNZAF Base Auckland
SecurityBrief
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June 29, 2025
The Government Communications Security Bureau has formally taken possession of a new all-of-government data centre located at RNZAF Base Auckland, following an opening ceremony. The facility will provide a centralised and secure environment for...
New Zealand-based property group buys Entrada Shopping Centre
Retail News Asia
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June 20, 2025
New Zealand-based Cook Property Group has bought the Entrada Shopping Centre in the heart of Parramatta for $41.32 million, reflecting a yield of 5.7 per cent. The the 5,570sqm Coles-anchored centre, which was developed by Dyldam Developments in...
Stunning landscapes, exceptional quality of life and golden visas... this is why thousands of Brits are flocking to New Zealand - and everything YOU need to know to make the move
Daily Mail
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June 25, 2025
With climates for all tastes and some of the most world's most beautiful natural landscapes, New Zealand is a popular place for those in search of an adventure. The stunning scenery makes it one huge outdoor playground, while for others the slower...