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Tom LeNoble wins 2026 NYC Big Book Award for LGBTQ nonfiction
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Tom LeNoble’s memoir My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels won the 2026 NYC Big Book Award in LGBTQ nonfiction, adding to recognition from the Independent Press Award.
Unearthed Education launches bespoke overland expeditions for high schools
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Unearthed Education has launched in New Zealand with a model for designing custom international overland trips for high schools worldwide.
Unearthed Education launches bespoke overland trips for high schools
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Unearthed Education has launched in New Zealand to help high schools design custom international overland expeditions for students.
R&D Tax Academy expands into six new markets after US growth
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R&D Tax Academy is rolling out jurisdiction-specific R&D tax training in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore after building its platform in the U.S. since 2020. The expansion targets teams facing tighter documentation and…
Izzy, An Octopus Tale wins NYC Big Book Award child education prize
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Izzy, An Octopus Tale by Charles Rawlings, MD, JD; Leah Perez; and Morgan Rawlings won the NYC Big Book Award’s Childrens Educational category.
Scientists probe why more young adults are getting cancer
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Research in the U.S. and New Zealand is pointing to rising early-onset cancers, pushing scientists to examine environmental and lifestyle exposures alongside genetics.
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.
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…
Margaret’s costumes land in Denver Art Museum’s DIVA show
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Two Hollywood costumes preserved by Margaret’s the Couture Cleaner are now on view at the Denver Art Museum in DIVA, the exhibition’s only U.S. stop.
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…
SDG Media Zone marks 10 years at UN General Assembly
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The SDG Media Zone returned to UN headquarters in New York for the 81st session of the General Assembly, marking a decade of programming that connected leaders, advocates, artists and media around sustainable development.
Enlighten Designs joins OpenAI Partner Network as Select Partner
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Enlighten Designs has been named an OpenAI Select Partner, giving the Hamilton-based firm a bigger role in helping New Zealand enterprises and public sector groups move AI projects from pilot to production.
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.
Adventure Racing World Championship opens in Corsica with 98 teams
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The 2026 Adventure Racing World Championship began Wednesday in Corte, Corsica, with 98 teams from 30 nations starting a 500-kilometer non-stop race across the island.
Russovoir’s ‘Byron: The One Lung Filipinomenon’ named a Distinguished Favorite at the 2026 NYC Big Book Award
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Russovoir’s LGBTQ novel ‘Byron: The One Lung Filipinomenon’ was named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2026 NYC Big Book Award.
Ashley P. Moseley wins NYC Big Book Award recognition for children's book
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Ashley P. Moseley’s This Birdie Told Me was named a Distinguished Favorite in the Children’s Educational category at the NYC Big Book Award, bringing international attention to a rainforest-themed children’s title that blends storytelling with…
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.
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…
Sanku Maots'Ai maps how Chinese hot pot brands can go global
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Sanku Maots’Ai says its expansion across more than 20 countries shows how regional Chinese cuisine can scale through standardized operations, supply-chain control and product innovation.
Off the Beaten Path launches 2027 Journeys Catalog with new small-group trips
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Off the Beaten Path has released its 2027 Journeys Catalog, adding small-group adventures in Türkiye, the Lake Superior region and Alaska.
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