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Road blocked, State Highway 25, Whitianga
Source: New Zealand Police The intersection of State Highway 25 and Moewai Road in Whitianga is completely blocked following a serious crash. Police were called to the incident just after...
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First cancer medicine available in private hospitals
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to fund access to five treatments, including for breast...
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Pharmac to fund five medicines for multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, eye conditions, and lung cancer
Source: PHARMAC New Zealanders living with multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, eye conditions, and lung cancer will benefit from five medicines that Pharmac will fund from 1 December 2025. The funding...
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‘This is not a safe place for students’: ERO fires back at Wesley College
Source: Radio New Zealand Staff and students at Wesley College did not not report assaults on junior students, the Education Review Office said in its report. RNZ / Shannon Haunui-Thompson...
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30 with Guyon Espiner: Labour leader Chris Hipkins comfortable being labelled a socialist
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Hipkins is comfortable being labelled a socialist, saying there is a more active role for the state to play. It comes after democratic socialist Zohran...
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$300,000 Auckland Christmas decorations spark mixed feelings
Source: Radio New Zealand An artist’s impression. SUPPLIED Auckland Council is spending another $300,000 on towering Christmas decorations for the city centre, to the delight of some and dismay of...
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Man pleads not guilty to double murder over Bucklands Beach fire
Source: Radio New Zealand Police guard at the scene of the Bucklands beach double homicide fire. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A man charged with murdering a father and son who...
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Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster refuses to comment on damning McSkimming report
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been placed on leave from his role as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Former...
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Medical conference red tape cut, and NZ is open for business
Source: New Zealand Government The passing on the Medicines Amendment Bill has ended New Zealand’s prohibition on advertising medicines at medical conferences and trade shows, and New Zealand is open for...
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Costco announcement great news for shoppers
Source: New Zealand Government News that US supermarket giant Costco is planning to open a second New Zealand store in South Auckland is great news for Kiwi shoppers, Economic Growth...
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Further update: Wainoni shooting, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police are following strong lines of enquiry into the shooting in Wainoni, Christchurch, which occurred on Monday evening, 10...
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Erica Stanford – New Secretary for Education appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the appointment of Ellen MacGregor-Reid as the new Secretary for Education. “Our reforms are about ambition, raising achievement and delivering better...
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Medicines Amendment Bill passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming the passing of the Medicines Amendment Bill at third reading. The Bill enables the ‘Rule of Two’, allowing medicines...
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National Day of Reflection for survivors of abuse & neglect in care
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s marking one year on from the public apology to survivors of abuse and neglect in care by acknowledging and remembering those who suffered while in the...
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Ballast water compliance made simple
Source: Maritime New Zealand If you’re organising an overseas voyage, the easiest way to stay safe and compliant with ballast water management (BWM) rules is to make sure you have...
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Tech – Tense, sceptical, aware: NZers increasingly cautious about Internet
Source: InternetNZ 12 November 2025 – Tense, sceptical, aware – three words that describe New Zealanders’ relationship with all things Internet, including Artificial Intelligence, according to the latest 2025 World Internet Project...
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Health – New Primary Care Pathway to increase GP workforce a win for health care and patients
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) is welcoming the establishment of the Primary Care Pathway to give medical graduates in...
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Global Indigenous leaders and educators to unite in Tāmaki Makaurau for WIPCE 2025
Source: PĀNUI PĀPĀHO Next week, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will transform into a hub of Indigenous knowledge, connection and celebration as 3,800 educators and leaders from across Aotearoa and the globe...
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Property Market – Favourable conditions see first home buyers capture record market share
Source: Cotality First home buyers (FHBs) in New Zealand are making their mark, maintaining a record-high share of purchases, highlighting their ongoing market strength and motivation towards home-ownership, according to...
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Banking – ASB land optimisation programme to transform farmers’ futures and add billions to NZ economy
Source: ASB ASB to back farmers with capital and pay for agri-consultant support, to help them improve resilience and revenue per hectare through land optimisation. · ...
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NRL: Warriors to open season against the Roosters
Source: Radio New Zealand Dallin Watene-Zelezniak of the Warriors celebrates after scoring a try during the 2025 Season. AAP / Photosport The Warriors will open their 2026 NRL season with...
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Revealed: The senior cops who exposed the Jevon McSkimming police ‘cover-up’
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ understands Officer D is Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Independent Police Conduct Authority’s report found serious misconduct at the highest levels...
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Black Friday sales: ‘Avoid the hype’ warns Consumer NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer NZ is warning shoppers that some Black Friday sale deals may not be as good as they seem. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Consumer NZ is...
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Live netball: Silver Ferns v Scotland Thistles – second test in Glasgow
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the netball action as the Silver Ferns take on the Scottish Thistles for their second test of the Northern Tour in Glasgow. The Ferns...
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Christchurch murderer Lewis Blackburn doesn’t want to be released from prison
Source: Radio New Zealand Christine Hindson’s daughter, MarlaThompson (left), and her sister Megannan. Open Justice / NZME A man who strangled his ex-partner to death before dumping her body inside...
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Auckland to get a second Costco store
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Shoppers at Costco Westgate. Supplied/John Paul R. Bicerra Auckland is set to get a second Costco store. Property developer Kiwi Property has agreed to...
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What loving someone with an addiction or dependence can look like
Source: Radio New Zealand In her late teens, Edona says she cut her mother out of her life. She says she loves her mum, a woman she describes as bright...