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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...
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,...
Amo Papalii sentenced for crash that killed Iesha Heremaia on Auckland’s North Shore
The New Zealand Herald
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August 2, 2025
Police instead charged him with driving dangerously causing death, punishable by up to 10 years’ imprisonment, and two counts of dangerous driving causing injury, which carries a five-year maximum. Judge Murray allowed a sentence of home...
New Zealand off to strong start after Henry’s six-wicket haul thwarts Zimbabwe
Gulf Today
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July 31, 2025
Fast bowler Matt Henry grabbed 6-39 as Zimbabwe got bowled out for 149 on Wednesday in its first tTest match against New Zealand in almost nine years. Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine, who won the toss, wanted his top-order batters to put runs on the...
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,...
Smith ruled out of second Zimbabwe Test, Foulkes called up as replacement
ESPN India
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August 4, 2025
New Zealand's fast-bowling allrounder Nathan Smith has been ruled out of the second Test against Zimbabwe due to an abdominal strain. He has been replaced by pace bowling allrounder Zakary Foulkes, who gets his maiden call-up into the Test squad....
NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to arrive in PNG for landmark State visit ahead of 50th Independence Anniversary
NBC PNG
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and PNG PM James Marape Papua New Guinea will tomorrow welcome New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for a three-day state visit, marking a historic step in strengthening bilateral relations...
Foulkes gets maiden Test call-up after Smith injury
cricbuzz
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NEW ZEALAND'S TOUR OF ZIMBABWE, 2025 Foulkes received his maiden Test call-up. © Getty Nathan Smith, the New Zealand all-rounder, has been ruled out of the second and final Test against Zimbabwe due to an abdominal strain. Smith picked up the...
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 government votes to bring back fossil fuel exploration in major reversal
The Guardian
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July 31, 2025
New Zealand’s government has voted to resume oil and gas exploration despite an outcry from the opposition and environmental groups who argue the reversal will lay waste to the country’s climate credentials. In 2018, the Jacinda Ardern-led Labour...
New Zealand weather: Cold but calm temperatures forecast to sweep the country
The New Zealand Herald
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July 31, 2025
Ford said a high-pressure system would settle across the country and remain dominant until Monday. “The weather should be very settled ... there should be plenty of clear skies and reasonably widespread frosts.” Before yesterday's heavy rain event...
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...
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...
New Zealand Winegrowers celebrates 2025 Fellows
Winetitles Media
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July 31, 2025
The New Zealand Winegrowers Fellows (L-R): Mark Allen, Jenny Dobson, Judy Finn, Bottom Clive Jones, Gwyn Williams, Dr Richard Smart. Images courtesy NZ Winegrowers New Zealand Winegrowers is celebrating its annual honours list by announcing the...
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...