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Montana to Secede the Union to Join New Zealand
The MSU Exponent - Montana
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DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. It’s official: sunny skies and warm weather soon arrive in Montana with the bill titled SB 406,...
New Zealand Makeup Artist Lochie Stonehouse Tapped by Global Cosmetic Giant
ProCollective
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July 29, 2025
Urban Decay has announced the appointment of New Zealand-born makeup artist Lochie Stonehouse as its new Global Makeup Artist in Residence – a major milestone for the Kiwi creative. From his early days behind the MAC Cosmetics counter,...
Prime Minister Marape to Welcome New Zealand Prime Minister for High-Level Bilateral Visit
PNG Business News
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Prime Minister James Marape has officially announced that Papua New Guinea will host New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for a high-level bilateral visit, 4-6 August, 2025. The visit comes ahead of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence...
Netherlands bars Israel’s Ben-Gvir and Smotrich over calls for violence, ethnic cleansing in Gaza
Radio Habana Cuba
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July 30, 2025
Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir (L) and Bezalel Smotrich (Photo by Reuters) Amsterdam, July 30 (RHC)-- The Netherlands has labeled Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich personae non gratae, imposing an entry ban on them over...
Ko te iwi Māori te iwi kaha rawa te pikinga ake o te roanga o ngā tau o te ora
The National Tribune
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July 29, 2025
He kaha ake te maha o ngā tau o te ora e tūmanakotia ana mō te hunga e piri ana ki rōpū momo iwi Māori i tērā o ngā rōpū ā-momo iwi whānui katoa i waenga i 2005-2007 me 2022-2024, e ai ki ngā tauanga nā Tatauranga Aotearoa i whakaputa i te rā nei....
Fatialofa earns New Zealand call-up for Futsal Whites
Samoa Global News
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July 29, 2025
Source: OFC Media. Samoan-Tongan Phillip Fatialofa has earned his spot in the Futsal Whites squad for the Continental Futsal Championship in Thailand and is ready to make his mark for New Zealand. The tournament kicks off in Nonthaburi today (29...
6 ways to make the most of Auckland Council Libraries
Our Auckland
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If it’s been a few years since you’ve explored an Auckland Council Library, then you might be surprised by what you discover. The array of services and facilities in Tāmaki Makaurau’s 56 libraries stretches beyond the bookshelves, with various...
Auckland homelessness spike: Who, or what, is to blame?
RNZ
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July 29, 2025
Outreach providers say there's been a 90 percent increase in homelessness in Auckland since September last year. Photo: RNZ / Luke McPake Auckland councillors are calling on the government to take action over the growing homelessness problem in...
Settling down in New Zealand
Team-BHP
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Quote: Congratulations Sandeep on your new home, and the detailed write up. On a side note: Sri Lanka buys all its milk from NZ, is it so? It must be full of dairies? I don't know about Sri Lanka buying milk from NZ. Thats quite a trip to be...
The big problem with rising immigration that hurts every Australian
Daily Mail
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July 30, 2025
Australia's high immigration has been likened to a Ponzi scheme as a new report reveals record international student numbers are worsening the housing crisis. Digital Finance Analytics boss Martin North says governments rely too much on bringing...
From lecture halls to leadership: Study finds that PhDs boost Māori and Pacific futures
Pacific Media Network
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A new study reveals Māori and Pacific PhD graduates are thriving in more ways than one, including overcoming inequities, higher incomes and community impact. The research, Highly Qualified Māori and Pacific Peoples in Aotearoa, funded by Ngā Pae o...
PRIME MINISTER MANELE MEETS SOLOMON ISLANDS DIASPORA IN AUCKLAND
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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July 30, 2025
Wednesday 30 July 2025, Auckland, New Zealand – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has met with Solomon Islanders living in and around Auckland as part of his official visit to New Zealand. The event, hosted by the Solomon Islands Auckland...
'Brighter days ahead': Denver family moves to New Zealand amid fears over transgender rights
WTSP - Florida
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July 29, 2025
Within 24 hours of the presidential inauguration, they started making plans to leave the United States. DENVER — In the weeks following the 2024 presidential election, Brandon and Candace felt something shift — not just politically, but...
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New Zealand singer Kath Tait back in Eastbourne
Sussex World
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July 29, 2025
Kath Tait, a songwriter from New Zealand, living in London, returns to Upstairs at the Lamb Inn, High Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1HH on Wednesday, August 6. £8 (cash) pay on the door. Doors 7.30pm, start 8pm. Spokesman Nick Cant said:...
'Shame on our country': Homelessness in Auckland raised with ministers
RNZ
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July 30, 2025
General vision of homelessness in Auckland central city. Photo: RNZ / Luke McPake An Auckland city missioner is meeting with government officials to talk about how to respond to rising homelessness. Outreach providers in the city say it now has...
New Zealand PM to address Parliament next week
The National
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NEW Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will address the Papua New Guinea Parliament next week when he arrives for a two-day visit. Prime Minister James Marape described the visit as “symbolic and strategic”. “He is coming personally to...
Best New Zealand Music of the Week: July 21st-27th
Rolling Stone Australia
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July 29, 2025
Stay up to date with all the New Zealand music releases from last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup. Check out previous coverage on Balu Brigada. Then check out the best new music from Aotearoa acts released last week below! Soft Bait...
Keli Holiday Plots New Zealand Headline Tour This September
Tone Deaf
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July 29, 2025
Adam Hyde isn’t jetting off for a beach break — he’s heading straight for the mosh. Keli Holiday, the indie-rock project from one half of Peking Duk (who headlined Rhythm & Vines in Gisborne last year), has announced his debut headline tour of...
New Zealand isn’t just failing to act on ocean protection, it’s actively undoing progress
Pacific News Service
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Opinion by Veronica Rotman Representing Aotearoa at the UN Ocean Conference was a highlight of my career as a young marine scientist. But reflecting on my time connecting with scientists and leaders from around the world, I feel a sense of...
Westcon-Comstor & Cohesity boost AI security in New Zealand
SecurityBrief
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July 29, 2025
Westcon-Comstor has announced an expansion of its partnership with Cohesity to address the increasing demand for advanced cybersecurity and AI-powered data protection solutions in New Zealand. The collaboration comes as the New Zealand...