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Climate Change Minister heads to COP30
Source: New Zealand Government Climate Change Minister Simon Watts will attend the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, next week. “New Zealand needs all countries...
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Universities in ‘battle of the century’ with journal publisher Elsevier
Source: Radio New Zealand Universities could lose access to more than 1000 journals. (File photo) Photo: 123RF Thousands of academics and students in New Zealand and Australia are poised to...
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What to do if you have the coloured sand recalled for asbestos in your home
Source: Radio New Zealand Tremolite – a naturally occurring asbestos – had been found in samples during lab testing. Supplied / Product Safety NZ Nearly 60 schools and early childhood...
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Australian company to supply police’s new roadside drug-testing kits
Source: Radio New Zealand Police will start testing for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine using the new oral-fluid testing devices. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police have confirmed a deal with...
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Dozens of schools and childcare centres report using asbestos-contaminated sand
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said people needed to stop using the products immediately. Supplied / Product Safety NZ The Ministry of Education...
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Detection device selected for drug-impaired driver screening
Source: New Zealand Police Roadside screening for drug-impaired drivers has moved a step closer to becoming reality as Police confirm they have tested, and selected, a detection device. Police will...
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Great South tourism boost showcases Southern Way
Source: New Zealand Government Great South will receive $393,000 to launch a campaign putting the Southern Way and the region’s authentic hospitality firmly on the map for international visitors, Tourism...
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Uncorking the Classic NZ Wine Trail
Source: New Zealand Government WellingtonNZ and partner regions have received a major tourism and hospitality boost, putting the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail firmly in the international spotlight. “I’m delighted...
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RotoruaNZ turns up the heat with two major international tourism campaigns
Source: New Zealand Government RotoruaNZ will receive more than $4.5 million to launch two campaigns inviting international visitors to soak up everything Rotorua and the wider North Island have to...
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More visitors for Rotorua, Wellington and Great South tourism projects
Source: New Zealand Government More international visitors will be exploring regional New Zealand next year, thanks to a $5.9 million investment from stage one of the second round of the...
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Steady increase in international visitors, hotel chain chief says
Source: Radio New Zealand Hotels in places like Queenstown and Auckland would likely have days where they were at capacity over summer, Sudima Hotels’ Les Morgan says. 123RF A hotel...
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Government exploring monitoring of undersea cables
Source: Radio New Zealand * This story has been updated to clarify some points An ocean-watching entrepreneur engaged in a trial to assess threats to subsea cables says New Zealand...
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‘Painfully easy’: Why more Kiwis are choosing to go to Australia
Source: Radio New Zealand Sean Collier from Whangārei says it was a “painfully easy” decision to move to Melbourne two years ago. Supplied / Sean Collier A 27-year-old says his...
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Manu Samoa edge closer to 2027 World Cup qualification
Source: Radio New Zealand Latrell Ah Kiong of Samoa avoids a tackle from Lucas Tranquez of Brazil during the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Final Qualification Tournament match between Samoa...
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Understrength All Whites not intimidated by Colombia
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites training. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz All Whites v Colombia Sunday, 16 November Kick-off 1pm Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Live blog updates on RNZ...
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NZ workers more likely to die than in Australia or UK, new research shows
Source: Radio New Zealand A November 2010 photo showing flames coming out of a ventilation shaft at the Pike River Coal mine near Greymouth. AFP/Pool Almost 15 years after 29...
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Government exploring monitoring of undersea cables as ships spotted ‘hovering’
Source: Radio New Zealand Starboard’s Mat Brown shows the platform monitoring for subsea cable risks off the UK coast. RNZ / Phil Pennington An ocean-watching entrepreneur engaged in a trial...
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Australian recruiter says New Zealand police officers love job but looking for change
Source: Radio New Zealand The Northern Territory pay about $130,000 a year for an experienced officer. 123RF A Northern Territory police officer recruiting in New Zealand says the officers he’s...
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Australian visitor arrivals increase – International travel: September 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Australian visitor arrivals increase – news story 13 November 2025 Visitor arrivals from Australia reached 1.48 million in the September 2025 year, up from 1.33 million the year before, according to...
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Health – Productivity Commission final report – Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement Review
Source: National Mental Health Commission 13 November 2025 – The National Mental Health Commission (the Commission) has welcomed the release of the final report of the Productivity Commission’s review of...
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‘Embarrassing’: International climate expert at COP30 scorns NZ’s methane target
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Bill Hare has called the government’s climbdown on methane emissions dangerous and embarrassing. Supplied/The Australia Institute New Zealand’s climbdown on its methane emissions target and...
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Citi Reiterates “Buy” Rating on Fosun International and Lifts Target Price to HK$6.5
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OurReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – Citi hosted its 2025 China Conference this week and released an updated research report on...
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Consumer NZ – Online dark designs have cost New Zealanders millions
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ research reveals one in three shoppers spend more than intended due to manipulative online design tactics. New Zealanders are being tricked into spending more...
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XTransfer and Maybank Announce Strategic Partnership at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025
Source: Media Outreach XTransfer, world-leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment and...
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Homegrown maritime surveillance platform may help in fight against meth – Prime Minister
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon talks maritime intelligence with Mat Brown of Starboard. RNZ / Phil Pennington The Prime Minister says a homegrown maritime surveillance platform might help in...
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Media Advisory: Police graduation in Auckland tomorrow
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremony of Recruit Wing 390 in Auckland tomorrow. The ceremony mark the recruits’ completion of their initial training course...
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FASHION TO RECONNECT: A Tale of Two Style Capitals From 17 November to 25 December
Source: Media Outreach Bringing together the fashion capitals of the East and West, featuring 9 Hong Kong-based and 15 Italian designers and brands FASHION TO RECONNECT Fashion Exhibition: creating an...