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Parliament debates climate targets under urgency

· December 12, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Farmers will be exposed to the uncertainty of the three-year political cycle by the government’s decision to walk away from the bipartisan...

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Crash, Southern Motorway, Dunedin

· December 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are responding to a crash which has blocked northbound lanes on the Dunedin Southern Motorway. The crash involves a logging truck and car. It...

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How to support a low-emissions farming future

· December 12, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Rudmer Zwerver CreativeNature.nl A low-emissions future for farming will likely mean fewer cows – but farmers will struggle to diversify without financial and infrastructure support, government-funded...

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Black Caps v West Indies second test – day three

· December 12, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Black Cap Daryl Mitchell in action on day two. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025 The Black Caps bounced back from a dramatic draw...

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Fast and fudged: Crimes bill omits crimes

· December 12, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/Louis Collins The government’s plan for Parliament’s final full week of the year moves 12 different proposed laws through 32 stages of parliamentary approval. Included in...

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Another bank lifts home loan rates

· December 12, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Another bank has increased its fixed home loan rates, as pressure continues on wholesale rates. Although the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate at...

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How to avoid buying unsafe toys for little kids

· December 12, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Every year in New Zealand, children three and under experience around 1,250 toy-related injuries, according to new ACC statistics. To keep babies and young kids safe,...

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Anonymous tip leads Police to alleged meth supplier

· December 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A confidential tip-offs from the Whangamatā community has helped Police disrupt the supply of methamphetamine into town. Police are praising the public for taking a stand...

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Transport – Fernhill Bridge strengthening a huge win for freight

· December 12, 2025

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is welcoming an announcement from the Transport Minister confirming SH50’s Fernhill Bridge will be strengthened. The...

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Serious crash: Fitzherbert East Road, SH57

· December 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police One person is in a serious condition following a two-vehicle crash on Fitzherbert East Road, east of Palmerston North. Police were called to the scene about...

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Rural communities supported by 32 new vets

· December 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Thirty-two graduate veterinarians will begin their careers in rural New Zealand through the Government’s Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians (VBS), Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate...