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Budget to Tackle Crisis and Structural Repair
59+ min ago (442+ words) "Coming at this time, the budget will make decisive choices about the country and economy we aspire to be. "Will we go down the path towards a welfare state increasingly reliant on government supports and handouts that drive up debt…...
Rubio Meets Qatari PM, Foreign Minister Al Thani
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (184+ words) Mirage News As stated by Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The Secretary expressed appreciation for Qatar's partnership on a range of…...
West Auckland Cancer Care Moves Closer to Home
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (344+ words) West Aucklanders receiving cancer treatment will soon be able to receive care closer to home, with a new community-based infusion service opening in Henderson on Monday, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. "This is the first community-based cancer infusion centre in…...
Police Seek Public Help in Upper Mount Gravatt Woman Hunt 10 May
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (115+ words) Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 20-year-old woman reported missing from Upper Mount Gravatt on 8 May. Harmony Tupu (pictured) was last seen at a Logan Road address at approximately 8pm on 8 May and has not been seen or…...
WHO Chief to Oversee Hantavirus Ship in Tenerife
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (453+ words) The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has issued a direct plea for calm and solidarity to the citizens of Tenerife ahead of the scheduled arrival of the MV Hondius on Sunday In a rare personal…...
Male Bumblebees More Active, Adaptable Than Females
11+ hour, 35+ min ago (269+ words) Male bumblebees are more active and behaviourally flexible than female bees, according to new research that uses a series of specially designed tasks to test how the insects explore unfamiliar environments, recognise colours and learn to earn rewards. While previous…...
HKU Unveils Innovation School to Boost HK Talent
16+ hour, 57+ min ago (981+ words) Mirage News HKU Launches School of Innovation to Reimagine Talent Development for Hong Kong's Innovation Future The University of Hong Kong (HKU) celebrated a major milestone in its innovation journey on 9 May 2026, with the "HKU School of Innovation Inaugural Celebration:…...
New Engine Room Powers Up Auckland City Hospital
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (368+ words) Auckland City Hospital is now being powered by its new Central Plant Complex, the 'beating heart of the hospital', Health Minister Simeon Brown says. "This is a significant milestone for Auckland City Hospital and an important step in ensuring patients…...
Myanmar Earthquake: Rebuilding Lives, Livelihoods
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (732+ words) Mirage News When the earthquake struck Myanmar in March 2025, it hit communities already facing humanitarian and labour market crises hard. For many, it was not an isolated shock but another blow on top of economic hardship, displacement, job and income…...
Nuclear Energy in Mideast: Choice or Risk?
21+ hour, 11+ min ago (754+ words) As global electricity demand grows, so does the popularity of nuclear energy. In the Middle East, several countries are evaluating or advancing nuclear power projects, balancing weighty issues such as regional security, climatic conditions and international cooperation. "Nuclear energy is…...