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Fatal crash, Whitianga
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash in Whitianga this morning. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash at the intersection of Tairua...
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Tongariro rāhui explained
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 November 2025 Source: Department of Conservation and Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro The fires began Saturday 8 November and burned nearly 3,000 hectares, severely impacting the...
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Entangled whale successfully freed in Kaikōura
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 November 2025 DOC South Marlborough Operations Manager Stacey Wren says a large whale disentanglement team of DOC staff and trained volunteers on two boats...
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Economy – China fixed communication service revenue growth to remain stagnant through 2030, forecasts GlobalData
Source: GlobalData The total fixed communications services revenue in China is expected to see sluggish compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.7% in its revenue from $303 billion in 2025...
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Health – “An indictment on our nation”: Health Coalition Aotearoa slams country’s fall in global tobacco industry interference ranking
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa says it is an “indictment on our nation” for New Zealand to fall from second in 2023 to 53rd in a global study released...
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Universities – Building resilient cities in a time of climate change
Source: University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka Local and international experts are meeting in Wellington this month to share their knowledge on creating healthier, more resilient cities in the...
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I Am Hope begins search for new Chief Executive as founder Mike King prepares for next chapter
Source: Authority PR I Am Hope Foundation, home of the Gumboot Friday initiative, is preparing to open an exciting new chapter in its journey to improve youth mental health in...
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Economy – Reserve Bank NZ’s Wellington building temporarily closed after isolated asbestos disturbance
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 12 November 2025 – RBNZ’s Wellington building has been temporarily closed to allow for an isolated asbestos disturbance to be remediated. On Thursday...
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Easier and cheaper prescriptions for Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government From 1 February 2026, New Zealanders will be able to receive 12-month prescriptions for their medicines, delivering savings and greater convenience for people on long-term treatments,...
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Gisborne homicide: Police seeking people of interest
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Detective Inspector James Keene: Police investigating the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people...
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Pharmac to fund alternative treatment for tooth decay
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund silver diamine fluoride for the treatment and prevention of tooth decay from 1 December 2025 for people accessing dental services through public hospitals, and Health...
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Mid Dome Poaching Project to Tackle Illegal Hunting in Southland
Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police are teaming up with Department of Conservation (DOC) and farmers to target illegal hunting and trespassing in the Mid Dome Conservation Area. ‘The Mid...
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Aoraki/Mt Cook car park charges confirmed
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 November 2025 DOC Director of Heritage and Visitors Catherine Wilson says the prices are similar to those set for sites at Punakaiki and Franz...
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Arrests in Operation Reynard – Te Puke Murder Investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police investigating the murder of Tristan Oakes in Te Puke on 25 October 2025 have today...
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Four new appointments to the TEC Board
Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister, Penny Simmonds, has announced four new member appointments to the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). “I am pleased to appoint and...
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Flood protection takes shape at Hakanui Straight, SH2
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A major flood resilience milestone has been reached near Te Karaka – the Hakanui Stream is now flowing through a newly built channel and large...
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Media Advisory: Police graduations in Porirua and Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremonies of recruit wings 389 in Wellington and 390 in Auckland this week. The ceremonies mark the recruits’ completion...
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Road blocked, State Highway 25, Whitianga
Source: New Zealand Police The intersection of State Highway 25 and Moewai Road in Whitianga is completely blocked following a serious crash. Police were called to the incident just after...
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First cancer medicine available in private hospitals
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to fund access to five treatments, including for breast...
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Adopt a kākāpō? Squawk yes!
Source: NZ Department of Conservation A word from Sirocco. Sirocco | : Maddy Whittaker/DOC. Skraaaaark! Kia ora, friends! Sirocco here, your favourite feathered conservation ambassador, and occasional internet sensation. I’m...
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Pharmac to fund five medicines for multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, eye conditions, and lung cancer
Source: PHARMAC New Zealanders living with multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, eye conditions, and lung cancer will benefit from five medicines that Pharmac will fund from 1 December 2025. The funding...
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Medical conference red tape cut, and NZ is open for business
Source: New Zealand Government The passing on the Medicines Amendment Bill has ended New Zealand’s prohibition on advertising medicines at medical conferences and trade shows, and New Zealand is open for...
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Costco announcement great news for shoppers
Source: New Zealand Government News that US supermarket giant Costco is planning to open a second New Zealand store in South Auckland is great news for Kiwi shoppers, Economic Growth...
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Further update: Wainoni shooting, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police are following strong lines of enquiry into the shooting in Wainoni, Christchurch, which occurred on Monday evening, 10...
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Erica Stanford – New Secretary for Education appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the appointment of Ellen MacGregor-Reid as the new Secretary for Education. “Our reforms are about ambition, raising achievement and delivering better...
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Medicines Amendment Bill passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming the passing of the Medicines Amendment Bill at third reading. The Bill enables the ‘Rule of Two’, allowing medicines...
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National Day of Reflection for survivors of abuse & neglect in care
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s marking one year on from the public apology to survivors of abuse and neglect in care by acknowledging and remembering those who suffered while in the...