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The unofficial NZ Rugby awards for 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The unofficial rugby awards for 2025. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Another big year for our national game is in the books, so it’s once again...
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Urgent consent-extension legislation passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Parliament has passed urgent legislation extending the duration of thousands of existing resource consents, providing immediate certainty for farmers, businesses and councils while New Zealand transitions...
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Inland Revenue accused of ‘behind closed doors’ push for tax on groups
Source: Radio New Zealand [xh ]Inland Revenue accused of ‘behind closed doors’ push for tax Accountants expressed concerns in May about IR plans to make some societies’ and associations’ membership...
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What spurred Don McGlashan to tell off Chris Bishop at the AMAs?
Source: Radio New Zealand Earlier this year Don McGlashan made headlines when he had a spat with National Party MP and Cabinet minister Chris Bishop at the Aotearoa Music Awards....
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Coalition reveals Resource Management Act replacement,but will it stand the test of time?
Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour, Chris Bishop and Christopher Luxon at the announcement of New Zealand’s new planning system. RNZ / Mark Papalii The coalition’s RMA reforms seem far...
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Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association presents “VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture 2025” Unfolded on Stage on November 22
Source: Media Outreach A couture spectacle set against Hong Kong’s iconic harbour skyline at Pier 4, Central, cementing Hong Kong’s role as a global couture capital HONG KONG SAR –...
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Parliament disrupted by Palestine Solidarity protest this afternoon – PSNZ
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Palestine Solidarity supporters this afternoon disrupted the start of Parliament’s question time with cries of “Free Palestine” and “Stop complicity with genocide”. Prime Minister Luxon...
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Legislation – New environment law cuts red tape for farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Today’s release of the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill to replace the Resource Management Act is a red letter day for the agricultural sector, Federated Farmers says....
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Federated Farmers: Government ends consenting crisis
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming news that the Government will be taking urgent steps to end the spiraling consenting crisis that has been hammering farmers and rural communities. “This...
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RMA replacement to reduce costs and drive on-farm growth
Source: New Zealand Government Farmers and growers will spend less time burdened with unnecessary paperwork and more time farming under New Zealand’s new planning system, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and...
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Northland hit harder than most by climate change, report finds
Source: Radio New Zealand Kimberlee and Gary Whitehead at their home in Pupuke Valley, north of Kāeo. RNZ/Peter de Graaf Gary and Kimberlee Whitehead have lost count of the number...
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Environment – The 12 pests ruining Christmas for farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Pine trees and deer might stir up warm feelings of festive joy for many Kiwis, but for farmers they represent mostly cost, destruction and heartache. That’s why Federated...
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Wellington On a Plate, Beervana deliver $10m boost to capital’s economy
Source: Radio New Zealand One80 Restaurant’s Goan Chicken Ros Pao. Wellington On a Plate / Supplied This year’s Visa Wellington On a Plate (WOAP) and Beervana festivals delivered a $10...
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Country Life: Sheep Dog test Aussie v NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Millar and King competing in the Trans Tasman Sheep Dog Trials test for the Wayleggo Cup. Megan Ellis It is spelt “Wayleggo” but pronounced “Wal-a-go”...
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DBP Strikes Gold, Named Top Community-Centric Company in Asia with Third Consecutive ACES Award
Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 December 2025 – The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) won the Gold Trophy for “Top Community-Centric Companies in...
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Australia-New Zealand 2+2 Climate and Finance Ministers’ Dialogue Joint Statement
Source: New Zealand Government The Hon Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance and Minister for Economic Growth and the Hon Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change and Minister for Energy, welcomed...
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IKEA’s Hawke’s Bay pine tree expansion flames fears residents will be left to pay
Source: Radio New Zealand The highly anticipated opening of Swedish furniture company IKEA in New Zealand comes as a rural community worries about the fire risk from pine plantations. Since...
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Dairy Sector – Fonterra provides FY26 Q1 business update
Source: Fonterra Total Group profit after tax: $278 million, up $15 million Continuing operations profit after tax: $158 million, down $10 million FY26 forecast earnings for continuing operations: 45-65 cents per...
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Calls for urgent action over deer control
Source: Radio New Zealand Wild deer can be found in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand on public conservation land and private property. Supplied In a war...
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A Season of Sparks: Indulge in Luxe Experiences and Festive Flavours at Hokkaido Table, Velvet Restaurant & Bar, JIN Gastrobar, and Kissa Cafe & Diner
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – ‘Tis the Season to Be Festive! Step into the Season of Sparks and indulge at...
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Farm plastics recycling scheme gets green light
Source: New Zealand Government As proud stewards of the land, New Zealand’s farmers and growers work hard to care for the environment. The Government is making this easier by approving...
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The most popular books at the library this year
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi readers often turned to stories of wartime resilience, high-stakes thrillers and immersive fantasy, based on this year’s borrowing figures from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch libraries....
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Govt needs to buy carbon credits or come clean on emissions commitment – opposition
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party climate change spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick told RNZ it was “wishful thinking” that New Zealand could remain committed to Paris without buying carbon credits. RNZ...
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Calls for government to stump up $359 million for forestry response
Source: Radio New Zealand A cross-sector group concerned about the impact of forestry in Tai Rāwhiti is urging the government to stump up $359 million. The transition advisory group, known...
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SAFE stands by call for animal welfare portfolio to be removed from Andrew Hoggard
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is reasserting its formal complaint which highlights the urgent need for reassignment of the ministerial animal welfare portfolio due to serious and egregious conflicts of interest....
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Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradication
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), OSPRI, and the country’s dairy and beef sectors are today marking that New Zealand is on the home...
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Exciting milestone in Mycoplasma bovis eradication reached
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has achieved a major milestone in eradicating the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis, with no sign of the disease detected after two spring calving seasons,...