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New Zealand central bank cuts rates to three-year low, flags more easing; kiwi tumbles
The Business Times Singapore
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[WELLINGTON] New Zealand’s central bank cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to a three-year low of 3 per cent on Wednesday (Aug 20), and flagged further reductions in coming months as policymakers warned of domestic and global headwinds to...
Viasat Awarded $252M AUD to Expand SouthPAN Satellite Services in Australia & New Zealand
The Fast Mode
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August 20, 2025
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, announced a $252 million AUD award from Geoscience Australia (GA) and Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) to deliver additional satellite services for the region’s world-class...
Auckland Council supports an accessible Tāmaki Makaurau
Our Auckland
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Auckland Council has refreshed its action plan to create a more accessible Tāmaki Makaurau. With oversight from the council’s Disability Advisory Panel, Mahere Mahi mō te Hauā – the council’s Disability Action Plan – is being relaunched with a...
Tech selloff casts gloom over markets
Business Recorder
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August 20, 2025
SINGAPORE: Global share markets came under pressure on Wednesday after a tech-led selloff on Wall Street, while the dollar gained some ground ahead of a key meeting of central bankers later in the week. Stock futures pointed to a lower opening in...
NZ central bank cuts rates to 3-year low, flags more easing; kiwi $ tumbles By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand's central bank cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to a three-year low of 3.00% on Wednesday, and flagged further…
KELO - South Dakota
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By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand’s central bank cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to a three-year low of 3.00% on Wednesday, and flagged further reductions in coming months as policymakers warned of domestic and global...
KiwiNet announces 2025 Research Commercialisation Awards finalists
NZBusiness Magazine
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August 20, 2025
Pictured above: Professor Aaron Marshall. New Zealand’s brightest research minds are turning bold ideas into real-world impact, with 18 finalists named for the 2025 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards. The KiwiNet Awards shine a spotlight on...
One Day’s Notice Shows Rushed Approach To Gutting New Zealand’s Science Funding – PSA
The Daily Blog
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August 19, 2025
Revelations that the Marsden Fund was given just one day’s notice of further funding cuts demonstrates the Government’s cavalier approach to dismantling New Zealand’s science sector, the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi said...
BlinkPay launches real-time payments technology in open banking initiative
RNZ
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August 20, 2025
BNZ bought BlinkPay in 2024 and has committed to adopting the technology. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi BlinkPay launches banking-enabled real-time payments technology BNZ signs as first participant Transactions processed instantly CEO calls for...
NZ CIO Awards shine spotlight on tech excellence in Auckland
CIO
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August 20, 2025
The prestigious event also recognised exceptional leadership, transformative projects, and impactful contributions across New Zealand’s technology sector. The other finalists for the CIO of the Year 2025 were Hamish Archer, chief digital officer;...
Mechanical engineering sector seeks skilled workforce to stay competitive
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Despite employing hundreds of thousands of workers, Việt Nam's mechanical engineering industry is grappling with a severe shortage of high-quality human resources, according to industry insiders. While the industry boasts a large number...
New Zealand welcomes first-ever visit from IMO Secretary-General
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
The IMO is the United Nations’ specialised agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping, as well as the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. As part of his ongoing engagement across the global maritime system Mr...
End Of New Zealand’s Oil And Gas Drilling Ban Won’t Take Its Pain Away
Forbes
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Oil and gas in New Zealand getty Last month, New Zealand’s oil and gas drilling ban that’s been in place since 2018 was lifted, as the country grapples with an energy crisis and fears of deindustrialization. In bringing this about, prime minister...
Morning Bid: Tech wrecks the party
KFGO - North Dakota
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August 20, 2025
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Markets in Europe were set for a dour opening on Wednesday, after a slump on Wall Street pushed Asian shares into the red, with technology stocks leading the decline. While there...
Asian shares drop as Wall Street tech selloff weighs on markets
Dunya News
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SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Shares in Asia fell on Wednesday, weighed down by a tech-led selloff on Wall Street, while the dollar gained some ground ahead of a key meeting of central bankers later in the week. Oil prices inched higher after falling in...
Australians Called To ‘Frock Up’ For Ovarian Cancer Research This October With New Campaign Via Noisy Beast
B&T
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August 20, 2025
The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) has launched their 2025 Frocktober creative campaign in partnership with Noisy Beast. Frocktober is Australia’s most fashionable fundraiser, inspiring people from every corner of the community to frock...
One day’s notice shows rushed approach to gutting New Zealand’s science funding
The National Tribune
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August 20, 2025
Revelations that the Marsden Fund was given just one day’s notice of further funding cuts demonstrates the Government’s cavalier approach to dismantling New Zealand’s science sector, the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi said...
Primary sector is driving New Zealand’s economic recovery – Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
The New Zealand Herald
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August 19, 2025
Without a vibrant economy, everything that people say they want in terms of healthcare, education, infrastructure, reduced cost of living and increased income will not be possible. Finance Minister Nicola Willis tried to explain the importance of...
Asia shares slip, dollar steadies ahead of Jackson Hole By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Shares in Asia fell on Wednesday, weighed down by a tech-led selloff on Wall Street, while the dollar gained some ground ahead of a key meeting of central bankers…
KELO - South Dakota
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By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Shares in Asia fell on Wednesday, weighed down by a tech-led selloff on Wall Street, while the dollar gained some ground ahead of a key meeting of central bankers later in the week. Oil prices inched higher after...
ASX Market Open: Oz traders follow Labor’s economics moot over Wall Street’s tech selldown | Aug 20
The Market Herald
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August 19, 2025
Join our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights There’s a slight Week 34 recovery on the horizon for the ASX this Wednesday, with Australian shares trending towards a +0.3% advance at open – a green push Down Under that...
US Air Force's largest plane set for special cargo delivery in Auckland
RNZ
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August 19, 2025
A US Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy transport aircraft at Seoul Air Base on October 17, 2023 in Seongnam, South Korea. Photo: AFP / NurPhoto / Chris Jung *This story has been corrected to say there is one US plane coming, not two. The United States...