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New Zealand unveils 3 science institutes in major research sector overhaul
Xinhua News Agency
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WELLINGTON, July 1 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand formally launched three new science organizations on Tuesday in a sweeping reform aimed at boosting innovation, economic growth, and public wellbeing. Effective immediately, six of the country's...
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...
Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions
SecurityBrief
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July 1, 2025
Deloitte has announced the promotion of 32 new leaders within its New Zealand firm, consisting of 13 new partners and 19 new directors spread across the organisation's various divisions. The appointments, made between December and June, are...
Warmer Outlook Ahead With Elevated Heavy Rainfall Risk For Parts Of New Zealand
Scoop
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The second half of 2025 is likely to see a wet start, with warmer than average temperatures across all New Zealand, according to Earth Sciences New Zealand's (formerly NIWA) Seasonal Climate Outlook for July to September. Tropical weather patterns...
Lee, New Zealand PM agree to deepen economic, defense cooperation
Yonhap News Agency
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July 1, 2025
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung spoke by phone with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday and agreed to deepen cooperation in the economy, defense, technology and other areas, the presidential office said. Lee...
New Zealand criticized for weak ocean protection efforts
The Economic Times
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July 1, 2025
Despite being the guardian of one of the world’s largest marine territories, New Zealand has been called out by scientists and conservationists for failing to adequately protect its ocean ecosystems. While its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) spans...
Centre County-Based Jared Box Project Reaches New Zealand
State College - Pennsylvania
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July 1, 2025
The Beckman family spearheaded an effort to bring Jared Boxes to children’s hospitals in Auckland, New Zealand. Photo provided A Centre County-based nonprofit’s mission to bring comfort to children in the hospital through boxes filled with toys...
Wavelink enters New Zealand market with strategic local investment and leadership appointment
iTWire
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July 1, 2025
COMPANY NEWS: Wavelink, an Infinigate Group company and leader in technology distribution, services, and business development in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), has officially launched operations in the New Zealand market. As part of this...
The Best 25 Mortgage Advisers in New Zealand
Mortgage Professional Australia
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June 30, 2025
Jump to winners | Jump to methodology The adviser edge In a market flooded with tools and information, more borrowers still choose mortgage advisers and stay loyal. It’s not about convenience; it’s about service. NZ Adviser’s Top 25 Brokers 2025...
New Zealand university collaborates with NASA on geothermal monitoring research
ThinkGeoEnergy
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June 30, 2025
The International Space Station taken from the Discovery shuttle (source: NASA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons) The Massey University of New Zealand is leading research work with NASA to monitor geothermal systems using sensors and...
Black Sticks: Nina Murphy joins New Zealand women’s hockey side, swaps Brisbane for Dunedin dreams
The New Zealand Herald
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July 1, 2025
“As a little kid – and I was quite a cocky little kid – I’d always tell people ‘I want to play for the Black Sticks’,” she says. “I think it may have been out of spite. I was the only daughter [of four] born in Australia and maybe I wanted to show...
Venomous noble false widow spider confirmed established in New Zealand
The Economic Times
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June 30, 2025
Venomous noble false widow spider now present across New Zealand The noble false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis), one of the world’s most invasive arachnids, has officially established itself in New Zealand. First confirmed in Porirua in November...
New Zealand’s second-quarter business confidence improves: think tank
The Business Times Singapore
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July 1, 2025
Published Tue, Jul 1, 2025 · 08:36 AM [WELLINGTON] New Zealand’s business confidence improved in the second quarter, a private think tank said on Tuesday, amid indications that inflationary pressures were easing. A net 22 per cent of firms...
Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand
IT Brief - New Zealand
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July 1, 2025
Wavelink has launched its operations in New Zealand, appointing Danny Meadows as regional manager in a bid to strengthen relationships with local partners and vendors while expanding its presence in the region. The company has historically...
Harvard-Duke scientists decode brain’s aging clock using a single MRI scan
Interesting Engineering - New York
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July 1, 2025
A new tool could estimate how fast a person is biologically aging using a single MRI brain scan. Dubbed DunedinPACNI, it has been developed by researchers from Duke, Harvard, and the University of Otago in New Zealand. The tool offers a unique...
More women are using medical cannabis – but new research shows barriers push some into illegal markets
New Zealand Doctor
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The number of women using medicinal cannabis is growing in New Zealand and overseas. They use cannabis treatment for general conditions such as pain, anxiety, inflammation and nausea, as well as gynaecological conditions, including endometriosis,...
Closing Bell: ASX ends flat as info tech rally falters
Stockhead
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July 1, 2025
With the tech rally fading, the ASX’s momentum also disappeared, finishing just about dead flat. Pic: Getty Images ASX slips back to even, losing just 1.2 points Info tech sector reverses course, retreating from 1.2pc gain to just 0.2pc Gold...
ASX flatlines as tech rally fades
Townsville Bulletin
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July 1, 2025
ASX slips back to even, losing just 1.2 points Info tech sector reverses course, retreating from 1.2pc gain to just 0.2pc Gold shines as USD falls; All Ord Gold index adds 1.09pc Gold shines, tech declines The info tech sector was providing the...
Free clinic opens at Auckland City Mission to tackle dental crisis
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
A new dental clinic has opened at the Auckland City Mission to deliver lifesaving dental care for those that need it most - free of charge. Nearly half of Kiwi adults are skipping going to the dentist because they can not afford it, according to...
AppsForBharat Secures $20 Million in Series C to Expand Faith-Tech Footprint
Silicon India
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AppsForBharat raised $20 million in Series C funding, led by Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital, with participation from existing investors like Fundamentum, Elevation Capital, and Peak XV Partners. Funds will be used to expand across 20 temple...