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Farm plastics recycling scheme gets green light

· December 3, 2025

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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Pounamu theft lands man in court, Dunedin

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin Police have arrested and charged a man following the execution of a search warrant in relation to stolen pounamu. On Monday 1 December, police executed...

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Building change for disabled New Zealanders

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Recognising International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Minister Louise Upston has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to breaking down barriers and improving the lives of disabled people....

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Strengthening the immigration system

· December 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s continuing to strengthen and build trust in New Zealand’s immigration system with the Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill passing its third...

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Nudibranchs: sea slugs of the Hauraki Gulf

· December 3, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Here in Aotearoa, we punch well above our weight when it comes to sea slugs. We’ve got around 130 species cruising our coastlines — some...

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Casper Ruud returns to ASB Classic

· December 3, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud, 2025. Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse / PHOTOSPORT Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud is returning to the ASB Classic in Auckland this summer. World...

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Taranaki

· December 3, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A very rainy day is forecast for the Taranaki region. (File photo) Romolo Tavani / 123RF A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Taranaki this...

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The most popular books at the library this year

· December 3, 2025

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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What to know about gift cards this Christmas

· December 3, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand From March next year, gift cards will be required to have an expiry date not less than three years from the date the card was sold....