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Air New Zealand updates rules of portable power bank usage on flights
Source: Radio New Zealand Air NZ said power banks must not be put in overhead lockers. (File photo) Supplied/ Air NZ Air New Zealand has updated its rules around the...
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Pro-Beijing commentator loses defamation case against former Auckland councillor
Source: Radio New Zealand Morgan (Zhi Hong) Xiao. Supplied An Auckland-based pro-Beijing online political commentator has been ordered to pay more than $200,000 in defamation damages to former Auckland Councillor...
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Finance and climate ministers from NZ and Australia meet
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts are meeting with their Australian counterparts in Auckland to discuss energy security and affordability. It is...
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Global Qualifications Made Local: Leading Overseas Universities Partner with SIM
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 December 2025 – For students seeking an international education experience without relocating overseas, Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) offers a...
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Host and theme for Matariki unveiled in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has unveiled the host iwi and theme for next year’s national broadcast of Matariki, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “I’m delighted...
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Further appeal for information following fatal crash, Tāneatua
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Inspector Paul Wilson, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Police investigating a fatal crash in Tāneatua are seeking further information from members of...
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Remember when we flagged getting a new flag?
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s 10 years since New Zealand voted in a referendum to keep flying the flag for tradition. Over 10,292 alternative designs were submitted, then whittled down...
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Pro-Beijing activist loses defamation case against former Auckland councillor
Source: Radio New Zealand Morgan (Zhi Hong) Xiao. Supplied An Auckland-based pro-Beijing online political commentator has been ordered to pay more than $200,000 in defamation damages to former Auckland Councillor...
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Person dies after truck crash on SH2 north of Dannevirke
Source: Radio New Zealand St John says one person with serious injuries is being flown to Palmerston North Hospital. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police have confirmed one person has died...
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Women in finance more than twice as likely to be sexually harrassed than men – survey
Source: Radio New Zealand Despite reports of sexual harassment against women dropping from 2021 levels, CA ANZ general manager for New Zealand, Charlotte Evett, said it remained too high. 123RF...
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EIT announces appointment of new CEO
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 18 seconds ago EIT Council has appointed Lucy Laitinen as its new Chief Executive of the Eastern Institute of Technology Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti. Lucy...
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Napier commercial fisher placed on 3 months’ community detention, 9 months supervision for fisheries offences
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Napier commercial fisher has been placed on 3 months’ community detention and 9 months supervision for dumping fish, not reporting his catch, and...
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Awards – Nova Energy Dominates the NZ Compare Awards 2025, Celebrating the Best of Broadband, Power and Mobile
Source: NZ Compare Now in their 9th year, the NZ Compare Awards have once again shone a spotlight on the best providers across broadband, power, and mobile services in Aotearoa. This...
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Queenstown’s iconic Wine Cave turns 30
Source: Gibbston Valley Wine tourism and experience leader Gibbston Valley is celebrating the 30th birthday of its iconic Wine Cave this weekend. Completed in 1995, the immersive Gibbston Valley Wine...
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WEL Networks Approved For More Network-Level Generation
Source: WEL Networks Electricity Distribution Business (EDB) WEL Networks welcomes the Electricity Authority’s (EA) decision to approve a further amendment to WEL’s generation cap, increasing maximum capacity to 101 megawatts. This...
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Government Cuts – Ministry of Health proposes slashing top public health experts – PSA
Source: PSA The Ministry of Health is proposing to cut some of its most skilled and experienced staff in a change proposal released today, less than three weeks before Christmas. The...
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Fashion crime: Burglar’s $20k spree halted
Source: New Zealand Police A teenager who allegedly attempted to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an Albany store overnight has been caught in the act. At about...
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Government backs hornet hunt
Source: New Zealand Government Intensive efforts are under way to combat yellow-legged hornets from Auckland’s North Shore, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. Mr Hoggard, who visited biosecurity operations in Auckland...
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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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Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency New Zealand Statement
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand STATEMENT – NZPFU strikes again, putting public safety at risk – people should be extra careful – Fire and Emergency New Zealand Deputy National Commander...
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Universities – Commerce and legal leaders awarded honorary doctorates – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Business leader Dame Theresa Gattung and legal luminary Sir David Carruthers will receive honorary doctorates from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington during...
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Real Estate – Rental market in abundance as Kiwis flock to Oz in record numbers
Source: RealEstate.co.nz Rental stock up 17.4% compared to November 2024 Record number of new listings hit rental market – 7,253 properties West Coast average rental price hits $500/week bracket for...
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Fatal crash: Matamau
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Matamau this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9:50am. A...
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PPP guidance updated to support infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government Updated guidance for Public-Private Partnership projects in New Zealand will provide greater clarity and consistency to the private sector and government agencies, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop...
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Human Rights Commission intervention a boost for landmark pay equity legal case
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes the High Court confirming that the Human Rights Commission can intervene in the landmark High Court action launched by five unions challenging the Government’s decision to scrap 33...
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Cat that vanished 14 years ago reunited with owner, will be ‘spoilt rotten’
Source: Radio New Zealand Mo, before he went missing. Supplied / Paul Myburgh For more on this story, tune in to RNZ’s Checkpoint with Lisa Owen from 4-6pm on Friday....
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Successful medical drone delivery could offer faster healthcare access for remote communities
Source: Radio New Zealand The drone used in the trial and members of the team involved. Supplied by Vertilink Researchers hope the quick responsiveness of a medical drone could save...