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Enlighten Designs backs 2026 Aotearoa AI Awards category
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Enlighten Designs is sponsoring the Best Implementation of AI in Aotearoa Award at the 2026 Aotearoa AI Awards, with finalists already announced and the winner due in November in Auckland.
Jane Scott Stuart's debut novel wins NYC Big Book Award in African American fiction
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The NYC Big Book Award named Not In This World by Jane Scott Stuart and Elaine Flowers a winner in African American Fiction.
MANA Polynesian revue adds monthly shows at Treasure Island through December
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KnokX Pro Entertainment says MANA — The Polynesian Revue & Luau: The Final Journey of Robert Louis Stevenson will run monthly at Treasure Island Las Vegas through December 2026. The show pairs a Polynesian feast with live dance, music and fire in…
New Zealand whey-based gin targets US launch after top award
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Clarity Distilling Company is seeking US import and distribution partners after its Clarity Navy Gin won 99 points and a Gold Outstanding medal at the 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition in London.
Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo set September 15-16 online-only auction
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Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo will stage a two-day online-only auction Sept. 15-16, mixing Pre-Columbian, Native American and fossil material on Day 1 with classical, Egyptian, African, Asian and other antiquities on Day 2. The sale…
Renogy makes Fieldays debut in New Zealand
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Renogy showcased off-grid power products at Fieldays 2026 in Hamilton, widening its push across New Zealand and Australia as demand grows for simpler systems in rural, mobile and outdoor use. The company says it will expand retail and dealer…
SIX60 named New Zealand Team entertainment partner for Glasgow 2026
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SIX60 will serve as the New Zealand Team’s official entertainment partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the band set to play two intimate shows at New Zealand House after the first night sold out. The partnership is designed to…
SIX60 announces 2026 world tour across four continents
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New Zealand band SIX60 has announced 2026 tour dates across the UK, Europe, North America and Australia in support of its fifth album, Right Here Right Now. The run includes the band’s first-ever show at London’s Royal Albert Hall and extends…
NZCryptoCon names first speakers and partners for Auckland debut
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NZCryptoCon has announced its first speakers, sponsors and exhibitors ahead of its 6-7 June 2026 debut at the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland.
Manuka honey market seen reaching $1.29B by 2035 as wellness demand rises
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The global Manuka honey market is projected to grow from $720.8 million in 2025 to $1.291 billion by 2035, driven by demand for natural wellness products, premium foods and functional ingredients.
X-Marathon to host ARWS Oceania Championship on New South Wales coast
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The X-Marathon Adventure Race returns to Central Coast, New South Wales, from Sept. 4-6 as the 2026 ARWS Oceania Championship, with 43 teams chasing regional titles and a berth to the 2027 world championship in Croatia.
Hereditary Chief calls on AI leaders to help prove peace is possible
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Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr. has asked leaders and investors at OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Microsoft, Meta and xAI to help support a global push for peace from Sept. 11-21, 2026. The campaign aims to use AI tools for ceasefire…
Saint James School of Medicine launches international clinical track
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Saint James School of Medicine has opened a new medical pathway that lets students complete clinical rotations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and prepare for careers outside the U.S. and Canada.
Ignition names 2026 Top 50 Women in Accounting
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Ignition has unveiled its 2026 Top 50 Women in Accounting, honoring 50 leaders from six countries after a record 1,265 nominations.
Silicon Valley forum links AI, ethics and inner cultivation
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The inaugural International Forum on Inner Cultivation and Global Responsibility brought more than 100 people to Silicon Valley on Aug. 25, 2026, alongside the global premiere of the documentary KŪKAI. Speakers from tech, law, business, education…
Global brands are eyeing Australia as Launch Story spotlights market entry opportunity
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Launch Story says Australia is drawing more international brands and suppliers across retail, food, beauty and lifestyle categories, driven by demographics, consumer spending and local demand.
Junior Adventure Racing Worlds crowns six champions in Quebec
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The first Junior Adventure Racing World Championship ended Sunday in Témiscaming, Quebec, after four days of racing across Under-18 and Under-25 divisions.
Luxury Portfolio International releases dual report on global luxury housing
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Luxury Portfolio International released two reports on August 11, 2026, pairing macro research with real-time agent feedback from more than 40 luxury markets worldwide.
Fujifilm Australia takes direct control of endoscopy sales in Australasia
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Fujifilm Australia & New Zealand will take over direct sales, clinical support and marketing for Fujifilm Endoscopy systems across Australasia starting 1 July 2026. The move ends more than 13 years of CR Kennedy Medical Division representation and…
Dr Brendon Dellar named among Perth’s top psychologists
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ThreeBestRated® has recognized Perth psychologist Dr Brendon Dellar as one of the city’s top three, highlighting his clinical work at Cygnet Clinic and his focus on trauma, addiction and training future psychologists.
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