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Missing swimmer located at Lake Wainamu
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm the body of a missing swimmer at Lake Wainamu has been located. The Police National Dive Squad had been deployed at the lake...
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PAObank Partners with Citi to Bring New Currency Exchange Service to Retail Customers in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach By using Citi’s proprietary Digital FX solution, PAObank can deliver real-time, 24/7 FX service across HKD, USD and RMB via the PAObank Mobile Banking APP HONG KONG...
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Vingroup signs MoU with the state of Telangana, laying the foundation for its multi-sector ecosystem in India
Source: Media Outreach HYDERABAD, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – Vingroup announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana at...
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More arrests after man stabbed in Auckland’s Mt Wellington
Source: Radio New Zealand Police previously said the injured man was in an “altercation” with people in a car before he was stabbed. RNZ / Felix Walton Police have made...
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Tairua Road blocked, Hikuai
Source: New Zealand Police Tairua Road is blocked between McBeth and Staircase Roads, due to a crash near the bridge. Police were called about 2.50pm to a report of a...
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Northbound lane blocked, SH1, Ohinewai
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1, on the Waikato Expressway, has a northbound lane blocked, between the Gordonton Road on-ramp and the Tahuna Road off-ramp, due to a crash....
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2:1 Support For Ban On Puberty Blockers
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 9 December 2025 A new poll has found more than 2:1 support for the ban on puberty blockers announced recently by the Government, with...
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Man arrested over alleged fatal bus stabbing, assault in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A man has been arrested over a fatal bus stabbing in Auckland’s Glenn Innes on Monday night. Two separate investigations were launched...
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Five people linked to Headhunters arrested over arson, ram raids in Auckland’s Ōrewa
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage done to the Sunflour cafe in Orewa. Sunflour / supplied Five people linked to the Headhunters have been arrested over the arson and ram raids...
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Auckland’s trains to shut down for almost a month next year
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s trains will be shutting down for most of the first month of next year. Dan Satherley / RNZ Auckland’s trains will be shutting down for...
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Akaroa King Salmon products recalled due to possible Listeria
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Ahi Mokopuna Limited Partnership in its recall of specific Akaroa King Salmon mānuka cold-smoked products due to the...
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The Autumn Economic Forum 2025: Vietnam affirms its leading role in the region, driving global investment into the pillars of green and digital transformation
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – The Autumn Economic Forum 2025 took place from 25 to 27 November 2025....
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Five things you need to know about the RMA replacements
Source: Radio New Zealand RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act on Tuesday afternoon, totalling about...
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Parliament interrupted by protest demanding sanctions on Israel
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Dom Thomas Parliament has been briefly interrupted following a protest from the public gallery, calling on the government to sanction Israel. The...
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Full-time carers’ appeal for employee status upheld by Supreme Court
Source: Radio New Zealand Peter Humphreys (left) with his daughter Sian, and Christine Fleming (right) with her son Justin Coote. NZ Herald / Sylvie Whinray The Supreme Court has ruled...
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170 Billion RMB Ignites the Future in Shenzhen This November. The 27th China Hi-Tech Fair Concludes Successfully
Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – On November 16, the 27th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) successfully concluded at the Shenzhen World Exhibition...
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East Auckland homicide: Police make arrest, court appearance tomorrow
Source: New Zealand Police Police have taken a man into custody in the ongoing homicide investigation in east Auckland. Investigators have rapidly progressed the investigation overnight and into today, resulting...
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Mt Wellington homicide: Police make further arrests in ongoing investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Two further arrests have been made in Operation Hawkin, the ongoing homicide investigation in Mt Wellington. The investigation has been underway since the afternoon of 5...
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Malaysia’s Day 1 Winners Bring Heart, Vision, and Progress to ACES Awards 2025
Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – Malaysia opened the ACES Awards 2025 with a powerful showcase of organisations that are redefining leadership...
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Cricket: Test captain Tom Latham joins chorus of support for NZ T20 franchise league
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Latham photosport Black Caps’ Test captain Tom Latham says a proposed T20 franchise league in New Zealand is a great initiative and would boost the...
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China NZ Relations – China Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand Hosts “Vision 2026” Gala, Strengthening Economic Ties
Source: China Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand (CCCNZ) The China Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand (CCCNZ) successfully hosted its annual “Vision 2026” gala in Auckland, bringing together over...
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Legislation – A blueprint for more pollution and environmental harm – Greenpeace reaction to new Resource Management bills
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says the Government’s rewrite of New Zealand’s core environmental laws includes an outrageous new idea, whereby companies will be able to claim financial compensation when councils introduce rules...
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Climate – Warmest spring and November on record – Earth Sciences
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Seasonal Climate Summaries for spring and November Highlights: – The nationwide average temperature for spring was 13.5°C. This was 1.3°C above the 1991-2020 spring average – The nationwide...
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Legislation – Fewer Consents, Faster Approvals: Property Council Supports Major Planning Reforms
Source: Property Council New Zealand Property Council New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an accelerated resource management reform programme, describing the direction of travel as “very positive” for...
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First Responders – Tongariro fire update #6
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire crews have made good progress in containing the fire in the Tongariro National Park. Thirty firefighters on the ground have been blacking out a...
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Union campaign secures ACC backdown on working from home cut – PSA
Source: PSA ACC has scrapped controversial proposals to force staff into the office three days a week, up from two, following legal action, a complaint to the Commerce Commission by the...
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Man dies at Karioitahi Beach
Source: New Zealand Police A man has died after getting into difficulty in the water at Karioitahi Beach on Monday night. Inspector Jared Pirret, Counties Manukau South Area Commander, says...