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Surge in New Zealand's Golden Visa Applications from Wealthy Americans and Chinese Nationals
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Surge in New Zealand's Golden Visa Applications from Wealthy Americans and Chinese Nationals

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Wealthy Americans are leading the surge in applications for New Zealand's 'golden visa,' motivated by the country's natural beauty and a desire to...

Feb 18, 2026 03:03 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Bua Province Faces Security Threats Due to Poor Port Monitoring
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Bua Province Faces Security Threats Due to Poor Port Monitoring

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Mereoni Taginadavui, a resident of Bua, Fiji, expressed serious concerns about the lack of proper monitoring at the local port, which she believes...

Feb 18, 2026 01:23 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Housing Development Planned for New ABC Site in Adelaide
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Housing Development Planned for New ABC Site in Adelaide

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Renewal SA has released a concept design for the site where the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is relocating in Adelaide. The design is...

Feb 18, 2026 01:16 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Australian police seize $100k worth of cocaine and cannabis in Whitsundays
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Australian police seize $100k worth of cocaine and cannabis in Whitsundays

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Australian police have seized 255 grams of cocaine with a street value of $100,000 in the Whitsundays. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to...

Feb 18, 2026 01:14 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Alleged Terrorism Charges Against Liam Hall in Perth Following Invasion Day Incident
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Alleged Terrorism Charges Against Liam Hall in Perth Following Invasion Day Incident

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Liam Alexander Hall, a 32-year-old man, has been charged with multiple offenses, including terrorism, following an alleged attack in Perth on...

Feb 18, 2026 01:04 AM 2 min read 1 source
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19-Year-Old Released Without Charge After Stabbing Incident in Arnhem Land
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19-Year-Old Released Without Charge After Stabbing Incident in Arnhem Land

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A 19-year-old man has been released without charge following a fatal stabbing incident in Galiwin'ku, Arnhem Land. Officers from multiple units...

Feb 17, 2026 11:48 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Matt Wright's Prison Conditions Following Conviction Revealed
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Matt Wright's Prison Conditions Following Conviction Revealed

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Matt Wright, known for his role in a Netflix series, was found guilty by the NT Supreme Court of two counts of attempting to pervert the course of...

Feb 17, 2026 11:47 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Land prices have surged over 500% since 2000, slowing new housing delivery
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Land prices have surged over 500% since 2000, slowing new housing delivery

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A recent report indicates that land prices have increased by more than 500% since the year 2000. This dramatic rise in land prices has resulted in...

Feb 17, 2026 11:46 PM 2 min read 1 source
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First Aid Training for SARV Responders in Papua New Guinea's Highlands
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First Aid Training for SARV Responders in Papua New Guinea's Highlands

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Five frontline workers in Banz, Jiwaka, received first aid training from Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) last week. These...

Feb 17, 2026 11:45 PM 2 min read 1 source
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