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Cable Bay Vineyards joins the Negociants New Zealand portfolio
The Shout
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July 31, 2025
Negociants New Zealand has announced the addition of Cable Bay Vineyards to its national distribution portfolio, effective 1st August 2025. Founded in 1998, Cable Bay Vineyards has become a leading producer on Waiheke Island, with a reputation for...
Will’s Word: Red flags over the FBI setting up shop in New Zealand
Pacific Media Network
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I'm not that comfortable with the FBI setting up shop in Wellington. Truly, it raises red flags. Surely I'm not the only one alarmed here? They say it's about fighting cybercrime and organised crime, the direct words from FBI Director Kash Patel....
Making ‘New Zealand’ country’s official name added to NZ First’s ever-changing list of bills
The New Zealand Herald
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August 1, 2025
“Inconsistency in recent years in the way public agencies and officials describe the country – including partial or informal use of other names has created uncertainty regarding the legal foundation for making those choices.” It’s the eighth...
Zimbabwe Takes Center Stage as New Zealand Faces Leadership Shake-Up in Test Series
The Zimbabwean
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July 31, 2025
The spotlight intensifies as BLACKCAPS Test captain Tom Latham is ruled out of the first Test due to a shoulder injury, paving the way for white-ball skipper Mitch Santner to step up as New Zealand’s 32nd men’s Test captain. With Zimbabwe aiming...
Patient-focused New Zealand Health Plan tabled
The National Tribune
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July 31, 2025
Health New Zealand’s New Zealand Health Plan was presented to Parliament this morning. Developed by Health New Zealand, the plan is a requirement under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022. “The plan outlines how Health New Zealand will deliver...
NZ First Bill Legislates “New Zealand” As Official Name of Country in Law
The National Tribune
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July 31, 2025
NZ First Party New Zealand First has today introduced a Member’s Bill that seeks to state in law that “New Zealand” is the official geographic name of our country. “Over the past few years, we have had a bunch of unelected bureaucrats, officials,...
New Zealand lifts the ban on oil and Gas Exploration imposed by Ardern
World Energy News - Connecticut
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The New Zealand parliament passed legislation on Thursday to reopen New Zealand for offshore oil exploration. This lifted a ban placed by the former prime minister Jacinda Ardern. The law allows companies to apply for permits as early as...
Drake officially cancels postponed Anita Max Win tour in Australia and New Zealand after months of delay
The Globe and Mail
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July 31, 2025
Five months after Drake backed out of concerts in Australia and New Zealand, his fans are set to get their money back. Live Nation Australia has notified ticketholders that four postponed shows for the Toronto rapper’s Anita Max Win tour are now...
What would New Zealand recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
RNZ
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July 31, 2025
Dozens of countries worldwide have recognised Palestine statehood, although New Zealand has not yet made an official declaration. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver Explainer - World leaders are moving toward accepting the idea of Palestinian statehood,...
What you need to know about emergency medical care in New Zealand
RNZ
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July 31, 2025
Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Frontline ambulance crews responded to more than 450,000 incidents nationwide in 2024, according to latest data compiled by Hato Hone St John. But do users need to pay for an ambulance if one is called to transport them...
New Zealand revives energy, mineral sectors by lifting restrictions
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) New Zealand has taken a significant step toward revitalizing its energy and mineral sectors by lifting restrictions on petroleum exploration and updating its mining regulations, according to announcements made Thursday by the country’s...
Invita named by NutriLeads as the exclusive distributor in New Zealand and Australia for Benicaros
Nutritional Outlook
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Invita was named in a recent press release from NutriLeads to be the new exclusive distributor of Benicaros, a prebiotic used with food, beverage, and dietary supplement applications. The new agreement is specific to Australia and New Zealand....
Stuttering Zimbabwe limp to 31-2 after New Zealand take big lead in 1st Test
Gulf Today
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July 31, 2025
Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell missed out on centuries but New Zealand was still in command after Day 2 of the first cricket test against Zimbabwe on Thursday. Conway made 88 and Mitchell was the last man out for 80 as the Black Caps were bowled...
New Zealand reverses ban on offshore oil and gas exploration
ETEnergyworld.com
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July 31, 2025
New Zealand's government voted Thursday to open the country for new oil and gas exploration, reversing a ban put in place under former prime minister Jacinda Ardern. Resources minister Shane Jones -- who described climate change as "largely moral...
Auckland elections nominations have closed. Who will you vote for?
Our Auckland
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A total of 476 nominations for Auckland Elections 2025 were received as at midday Friday 1 August when nominations closed. That’s 11 more than the total received in 2022 at this stage in the process, meaning all 172 positions will be filled with...
Drake officially cancels postponed Australia, New Zealand shows after months of delay
Brandon Sun
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July 31, 2025
TORONTO – Five months after Drake backed out of concerts in Australia and New Zealand, his fans are set to get their money back. Live Nation Australia has notified ticketholders that four postponed shows for the Toronto rapper’s Anita Max Win tour...
Britain must follow New Zealand and ditch war on oil and gas, demand top Tories and Reform UK
The Sun
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July 31, 2025
BRITAIN must follow New Zealand’s lead and ditch the war on oil and gas, top Tories and Reform UK demanded last night. Kiwi ministers have this week torn up their 2018 drilling ban - imposed by ex-PM Jacinda Ardern - blaming it for soaring energy...
House prices in 337 Auckland school zones: Search the city on our interactive chart
The New Zealand Herald
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August 1, 2025
Homes in zones of primary schools in the top-fifth most expensive areas in the city were $914,899 – or 123% – higher than those in the least expensive areas. Wayne Shum, senior research analyst with Valocity, said the $600,000 premium might make...
Mitchell keeps New Zealand on top against Zimbabwe
Hindustan Times
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July 31, 2025
Daryl Mitchell hit 80 as New Zealand took a first innings lead of 158 runs before claiming two late wickets on the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Thursday. Mitchell keeps New Zealand on top against Zimbabwe...
Cricket-New Zealand take handy lead over Zimbabwe in first test
The Malaysian Star
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July 31, 2025
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (Reuters) -New Zealand were in firm control after taking a 158-run lead over Zimbabwe after the first innings on Thursday and then making inroads into their hosts’ batting on the second day of the first test at Queens Sports...