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Is our attitude towards nudity changing?

· December 5, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Recently, Lisa McMillan observed something that hints at the change she believes is happening with New Zealand’s perceived conservatism regarding public nudity. She was at an...

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Search uncovers suitcase of imitation firearms

· December 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police got more than they bargained for last night after discovering a suitcase full of imitation firearms after stopping a fleeing vehicle. At about 10.10pm, officers...

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Sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia switches allegiance to Australia

· December 5, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Eddie Osei-Nketia. PHOTOSPORT New Zealand sprinter and national 100m record holder Eddie Osei-Nketia has officially switched allegiances to Australia. Osei-Nketia broke his dad Gus Nketia’s record...

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60,000+ youth to receive early intervention support

· December 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More than 60,000 at-risk young Kiwis will benefit from a $20.7 million investment into youth development programmes focused on early intervention and prevention support, Youth Minister...

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Ground broken on Waikato medical school

· December 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on the Waikato’s new medical school – a major milestone in the Government’s plan to train more GPs and strengthen access to...

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State Highway 2 closed, Matamau

· December 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Matamau is closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash near Okane Road was reported just before 9:50am. Initial indications are that there are...

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Contract for new SH25 Pepe Stream bridge signed

· December 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news that a contract has been confirmed for design, consenting, and construction of the new two-lane bridge to replace the...

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Lone feral cat that destroyed tern colony caught

· December 5, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  05 December 2025 In December 2024 the feral tom cat reached a large island in the river where the endangered terns were nesting. It killed...

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Victim of Whakatāne River crash named

· December 5, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Whakatāne River. Google Maps The person who died after a car crashed into a river off State Highway 2 near Whakatāne on Tuesday has been named....