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New Zealand Super Age Shift Begins in 2025-Key Dates Inside
Baltimore Outloud - Maryland
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July 4, 2025
New Zealand Super Age Shift Begins in 2025. The government of New Zealand has announced a gradual increase in the New Zealand Superannuation age beginning in 2025, marking a significant change in the country’s retirement environment. Due to a...
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival 2025 - Top picks from this year’s programme
The New Zealand Herald
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July 4, 2025
A hit at the Sundance Film Festival, Prime Minister takes a behind-the-scenes look at Dame Jacinda Ardern’s swift rise to power, and her time at the helm during some of New Zealand’s most turbulent years. From her early popularity to when Covid...
Where to watch New Zealand All Blacks vs. France live stream, TV channel, start time for rugby match
BVM Sports
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July 4, 2025
The New Zealand All Blacks begin a three-test series against France on Saturday in Dunedin, marking their return following a loss to South Africa in the Rugby Championship last September. The All Blacks will be without key player Wallace Sititi...
Government mulls dramatic reform of local government, slashing number of councils — Thomas Coughlan
The New Zealand Herald
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July 4, 2025
The result would be a mini mega ministry, with all of the agencies grappling with planning and land use under one roof. This Government, like the last, and the last before that, is pulling its hair out at the number of agencies required to get...
PM Visits Fijian Troops in Australia
Fiji Sun
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July 4, 2025
The RFMF personnel are also part of a rotational company pilot, the first of its kind with any Pacific Defence Force. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and the Fiji delegation during their visit to the Australian military training area in Queensland....
Canadian boycott hits New Zealand apples labeled as U.S. products
Fresh Plaza
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July 4, 2025
Canadian consumers have responded to trade developments under the Trump administration by boycotting US products, a move that has unexpectedly implicated New Zealand apple exports through market channels. Among these, T&G Global's Envy and Jazz...
New Zealand launches air force space unit
Yeni Safak
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New Zealand on Friday established its first dedicated air force space unit, a government statement said. A launch ceremony was held at New Zealand Air Force base in Auckland, attended by Defense Minister Judith Collins and senior officials of air...
Attitude Live — Progressive in New Zealand
ABILITY Magazine
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Dan Buckingham always knew he wanted a life outside of the ordinary, but he never imagined the route he would take to get there. Dan is a 34-year-old digital producer of AttitudeLive, a Paralympian and a world traveller. He’s played wheelchair...
Universities warn levy may cut international students
University World News
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NEW ZEALAND Universities say a proposal that could make them pay a levy to Immigration New Zealand might harm international student numbers, reports RNZ. The government is considering a law change that would allow Immigration New Zealand to levy...
Iraqis 'losing faith' in elections amid boycotts and alleged wrongdoing
The National News
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As Iraq gears up for the national elections later this year, the electoral process is becoming mired in controversy over allegations of vote buying and the use of illegally acquired political funds, as well as boycotts by some political parties....
Fiji's leader of 12 years headed for convincing election win
Samoa Observer
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SUVA, Fiji (AP) — The man who first seized power in a military coup then refashioned himself as a legitimate leader appears set to rule Fiji for another four years. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and his FijiFirst party were headed for a...
Saudi priority is permanent Gaza ceasefire, Foreign Minister says
The National News
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Saudi Arabia's priority is to reach a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, despite growing speculation about the kingdom establishing relations with Israel, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Friday. Prince Faisal was asked about the future...
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on wool challenges during visit to NZ’s biggest scourer
The New Zealand Herald
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July 4, 2025
Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now Save Share Share this article Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Reddit WoolWorks president Nigel Hales takes...
'India Will Sign Trade Deal With US Only When Fully Finalised': Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Free Press Journal
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July 4, 2025
New Delhi: India does not enter into any trade agreement based on deadlines and will accept the proposed trade deal with the US only when it is fully finalised, properly concluded and in the national interest, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said...
'National interest always supreme': Amid trade talks with US, Union minister Goyal says India will never sign deal 'based on a timeline'
The Indian Express
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July 4, 2025
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Friday reiterated that India will only sign trade agreements that ensure mutual benefit and uphold national interest.“Negotiations are underway, FTA (free trade agreement) is possible only it’s...
Is New Zealand vs France on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch All Blacks
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
BeauEver secures New Zealand's support to accelerate global skincare expansion
Biospectrum Asia
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July 3, 2025
BeauEver secures New Zealand's support to accelerate global skincare expansion July 4, 2025 | Friday | News Launch of a New Zealand-based Active Ingredient Innovation Center At the 2025 China–New Zealand Trade Innovation Summit, New Zealand Prime...
CPB Contractors to construct New Zealand’s Dunedin Hospital
Hospital Management
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July 3, 2025
CPB Contractors, part of the CIMIC Group, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for constructing the new Dunedin Hospital inpatient building for Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora. The healthcare facility will be a 11-storey building that prioritises...
New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Investigation Into Senior Trust Capital Limited Ongoing
Mondovisione
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An investigation opened in November 2024 by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – into senior living sector financier, Senior Trust Capital Limited (STC), is ongoing. STC is an issuer under a regulated offer of shares....
Minister ‘worried’ about reports of rise in crime near drug consumption room
The Herald (Scotland)
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July 4, 2025
Asked if she is concerned about some residents reporting a rise in crime and discarded needles since its opening, she told the PA news agency: “Of course it worries us. “The safe consumption drug facility was sited here because it was already an...