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British Investor Loses Shs3Bn in Uganda Gold Scam, City Law Firm M-Smith Cited
Red Pepper
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July 30, 2025
By Pepper Intelligence Unit Kampala, Uganda—In a harrowing tale of deception, loss, and legal ambiguity, a British national of New Zealand descent has come forward with claims that he was defrauded of over $800,000 (about Sh3 billion) in a series...
Opinion: Wellington idealists are acting like a bully over Auckland’s housing
The New Zealand Herald
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July 30, 2025
Bishop’s high growth targets for Auckland are extortionately inflated. They position our unique isthmus to be obliterated, our maunga surrounded by towers and cookie-cutter urban landscapes. Worryingly, many high-profile Auckland councillors seem...
Concern as British government pulls funding from cross-border peace project
The Irish News
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The British government has blamed a “very challenging fiscal position” for cuts in funding to one of best known cross-border peace and reconciliation projects. It is the second blow to the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) this year, coming on...
Israeli Far-Right Minister Promotes Plan for Jewish Resettlement in Gaza
The New York Times
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July 29, 2025
Bezalel Smotrich, the far-right finance minister of Israel, said Tuesday that the country was “closer than ever” to rebuilding Jewish settlements in Gaza that were evacuated 20 years ago, adding that the war there had created the opportunity to...
Concerns not enough candidates for local elections as nominations draw close
RNZ
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July 30, 2025
File photo. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Regional and Unitary Councils Aotearoa is concerned there aren't enough candidates putting their names forward for the 2025 local elections. With nominations closing tomorrow, several councils across the...
Councillor Christine Fletcher slams Bishop’s Auckland housing plan as ‘bully-boyish’
The New Zealand Herald
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July 30, 2025
“We normally value a centre-right Government,” said the pair, who are members of the National Party’s de facto local government wing in Auckland, Communities and Residents. They warned their constituents of the consequences from Bishop’s...
Russia Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Alerts from Japan to New Zealand
Tempo.co
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July 30, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A powerful earthquake struck Russia in the far east on Wednesday morning. As reported by France 24, the Russian earthquake measured at M 8.8 triggered a tsunami in the northern Pacific region, prompting warnings in Alaska,...
Sports News | Brendan Taylor in Line for Test Return Against New Zealand After Completing ICC Ban
Latestly
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July 30, 2025
Harare [Zimbabwe], July 30 (ANI): Former Zimbabwe skipper Brendan Taylor is all set to return to international cricket in the second Test against New Zealand, after serving a three-and-a-half-year suspension for breaching the ICC's anti-corruption...
New Zealand aims to double geothermal energy output by 2040
Xinhua News Agency
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WELLINGTON, July 30 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand has launched a draft strategy to double geothermal energy production by 2040 and position itself as a global leader in sustainable geothermal innovation. Launched by Resources Minister Shane Jones in...
Cricket at LA Olympics 2028: ICC’s Regional Qualification Plan Leaves Pakistan, New Zealand Unhappy- Report
Latestly
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July 30, 2025
The last time the game of cricket featured at the Olympics, it was the year 1900. Great Britain's men's side beat France in a one-off match in Paris to clinch the Gold medal. Now, after a long wait of 128 years, cricket will be back at the...
News18 Afternoon Digest: Updates On Operation Sindoor Debate In Parliament, Russia Earthquake & Other Top Stories
News18
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July 30, 2025
Last Updated:July 30, 2025, 13:47 IST We are also covering: Russia eerthquake: Where is Kamchatka and why does the Earth keep cracking there? External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks in Rajya Sabha. (Image: Sansad TV)In today’s evening...
Atturra rebrands Plan B to expand IT services in New Zealand
IT Brief - New Zealand
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July 30, 2025
Atturra has confirmed that Auckland-based Plan B Limited will rebrand as Atturra, following its recent acquisition by the advisory and technology services business. The rebranding will take effect from 31 July 2025, marking the integration of Plan...
The state of international rugby league and Lions tours
Zero Tackle
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July 30, 2025
While the consensus among many in this country is that Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman Peter V'landys has done a great job running rugby league, this analysis continues to omit two major policy failings under his leadership. The first...
‘I didn’t feel safe’: Banned Canada coach explains move to New Zealand
African Insider
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July 30, 2025
Wellington – Former Canada women’s football coach Bev Priestman said Wednesday she “didn’t feel safe” living in North America following her one-year ban for spying at the Paris Olympics. Wellington Phoenix announced Wednesday that Priestman would...
World Associated Press The leader of a secretive New Zealand commune admits abusing young church members
Yahoo News
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The leader of an isolated and conservative Christian commune in New Zealand pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a dozen indecency and assault charges against women and girls who were members of the religious group. The...
The leader of a secretive New Zealand commune admits abusing young church members
AOL
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The leader of an isolated and conservative Christian commune in New Zealand pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a dozen indecency and assault charges against women and girls who were members of the religious group. The...
ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025, 1st Test
CricketAddictor
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July 30, 2025
Zimbabwe will be taking on New Zealand in the first Test match at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on 30th July at 1:30 PM IST. Get the best ZIM vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st...
Thousands across New Zealand strike over nurse pay and lack of staffing
RNZ
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July 30, 2025
By RNZ reporters Not enough nurses and not enough money - that is the diagnosis of the Nurses Organisation for what ails the health system. Thousands of them walked off the job at 9am Wednesday for 24 hours over their deadlocked contract...
Banned Canada coach explains move to New Zealand
The Standard
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July 30, 2025
Bev Priestman, new head coach for the Wellington Phoenix women's football team, attends a press conference on her new appointment in Upper Hutt near Wellington. [AFP] Former Canada women's football coach Bev Priestman said Wednesday she "didn't...
ZIM Vs NZ 1st Test Live Streaming Details: When And Where To Watch Zimbabwe Vs New Zealand Match In India?
Times Now
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July 30, 2025
ZIM Vs NZ 1st Test Live Streaming Details: When And Where To Watch Zimbabwe Vs New Zealand Match In India? Photo : AP Zimbabwe will play another Test series at home, this time against New Zealand. The first match of the two-Test series will begin...