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New Zealand announces free masks, tests as health system struggles with COVID

The New Zealand government on Thursday announced free masks and rapid antigen tests as it tries to stem the spread of COVID-19 and relieve pressure on the country's health system which is dealing with an influx of COVID and influenza patients.

Reuters

New Zealand to make masks and rapid antigen tests free as Omicron wave grows

More people will also be eligible for antiviral drugs as Covid cases, hospitalisations and deaths rise

The Guardian - AU

Big leap for NZ women's sport coverage

A surge in women's sport in NZ media, but a fall in female bylines, highlight the latest Sport NZ study - which also shows where LockerRoom leads the pack.

Newsroom.co.nz

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A trade deal with the EU makes sense for NZ, but what's in it for Europe? Symbolically, a lot

It’s easy to understand New Zealand’s motivation for securing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU). What’s less apparent is why the EU chose to pursue the agreement with a small and distant country, currently ranked its 50th most important trading partner.

The Conversation

Ireland team v New Zealand: When will Andy Farrell name side for third test?

The series hangs in the balance after Ireland's surprisingly comfortable win in Dunedin

Irish Mirror

CSIRO joins deep-sea mining project in Pacific as islands call for industry halt

Agency to lead consortium in scheme targeting battery materials while conservationists say Australia on ‘wrong side of debate’

The Guardian - AU

UK Government ‘did not listen’ on Brexit’s harm to food and farming

The UK Government failed to heed warnings over the damage Brexit would do to Scotland’s food and farming sectors, a minister has said

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New Zealand keeper Anna Leat signs for Aston Villa on two-year deal

The 21-year-old joins Villa from West Ham

The Independent UK

Rugby Summer Internationals 2022 on TV this weekend: Kick-off times, TV channel, live stream

There are four huge deciding Tests taking place this weekend with New Zealand v Ireland, Australia v England, South Africa v Wales and Argentina v Scotland

Manchester Evening News

‘Buzzing’ Jamie Dobie relishes loan opportunity in New Zealand

The Glasgow Warriors scrum-half has joined Bay of Plenty on a short-term loan deal

The Independent UK

Solomon Islands PM meets Australian, New Zealand leaders over China pact

The Solomon Islands prime minister met counterparts from Australia and New Zealand for the first time since striking a security pact with China that sparked concern among U.S. allies over Beijing's military ambitions in the Pacific islands.

Reuters

New Zealand central bank hikes benchmark rate to 2.5 percent

Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s interest rate increase comes after rises in April and May.

Al Jazeera

New Zealand's central bank lifts benchmark cash rate to 2.5%

New Zealand’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to 2.5% as it attempts to curb inflation

The Independent UK

Bourbon dry: low spirits in New Zealand as bottle shops run out

Shipping delays and bottlenecks, along with rising popularity of hard liquor, cause shortage, accompanied by dip in chicken nugget stocks

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RBNZ, Bank of Korea lift interest rates by 50 basis points again, RBA likely to follow

Central banks in New Zealand and Korea have pushed ahead with further super-sized interest rate rises as they attempt to tame rampant inflation.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand’s Lake Taupō supervolcano still very active, study finds

Lake bed of volcano, which has been active 25 times in the past 12,000 years, constantly rising and falling, 43 years of data shows

The Conversation

Australia is getting a wellbeing budget: what we can – and can't – learn from New Zealand

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed Australia will follow Aotearoa New Zealand’s example and put wellbeing at the centre of the national budget.

The Guardian - AU

No fear: the New Zealand virtual reality app helping conquer phobias

Researchers found the app, which gradually exposes people to their worst fears, can greatly reduce phobia symptoms

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NZ has reached 'full employment' – but not all workers will benefit from a tighter labour market

New Zealand’s unemployment rate hit a low of 3.2% in the fourth quarter of 2021 and again in the first quarter of this year. That’s the lowest the rate has been since at least 1986, both overall and separately for men (3.1% in both quarters) and women (3.3% in both…

ABC News

The Reserve Bank can look across to New Zealand for a hint on Australia's economic future

New Zealand is about six months ahead of Australia in its moves to bring down inflation, so is looking across the ditch a glance into our future?

Newsroom.co.nz

Where is she now? Sara McGlashan

One of our first professional women's cricketers, Sara McGlashan is ushering in a new generation of White Ferns while helping to coach the current crop at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Newsroom.co.nz

Paving the way to Australian citizenship

The new Australian prime minister is keen, so will Kiwis' rights across the Tasman finally be brought in line with Aussies' rights here?

Irish Mirror

New Zealand’s Angus Ta’avao gets three-week ban after red card against Ireland

Ta’avao saw red for a high tackle on Garry Ringrose.

Dublin Live

Johnny Sexton's teammate's cheeky birthday message

The rugby player turned 37 on Monday

Irish Mirror

New Zealand v Ireland date, kick-off time, TV and stream information, betting odds and more for third Test

Wellington hosts the third and final Test between the sides

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