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The story behind NZ’s obsession with chocolate fish
Source: Radio New Zealand No other country in the world has embraced the chocolate fish quite like New Zealand. The chocolatey, marshmallowy treat is as entrenched in Kiwiana culture as...
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Secondary school teachers to vote on potential settlement of troubled pay talks
Source: Radio New Zealand Secondary teachers are set to vote on a pay talks settlement. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Secondary teachers are voting on a potential settlement of their troubled...
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Wellington Hospitals waiting up to six months for Health NZ approval to recruit
Source: Radio New Zealand Some roles in Wellington hospitals are taking six months to fill. RNZ / REECE BAKER Hospitals in the Wellington region are waiting up to six months...
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Remote Hokianga community gets power upgrade
Source: New Zealand Government A remote community in the Hokianga area of Northland will have their electricity supply strengthened with the help of a $1.6 million grant from the Regional...
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Aviation – Clearer rules and a new pathway to support innovation in NZ’s skies
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Published date: 27 November 2025 – Updated drone and advanced aviation rules will take effect on 22 December 2025, introducing a new Part 107 to...
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Appointments – New Zealander to lead global sustainability standards body
Source: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Jane Diplock appointed Chair of GRI Supervisory Board Amsterdam, 26 November 2025 – The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has made a series of key appointments...
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Fears thousands of medicinal cannabis users set to be caught out in new drug-driving laws
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZ Police A medicinal cannabis clinic founder says hundreds of thousands of legal users could be affected by new drug-driving laws. Police will begin...
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Hutt City Council suspends Petone parking charges for Christmas
Source: Radio New Zealand The December initiative is part of a wider, long-term conversation about parking. Reece Baker Hutt City Council is scrapping paid parking on Petone’s main street for...
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Surfer catches lucky break
Source: New Zealand Police A surfer caught more than just waves at Piha Beach on Tuesday after getting dragged out to sea. Around 8pm a man reported to Police that...
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Tom Phillips’ family welcome government inquiry into case
Source: Radio New Zealand The inquiry would look into whether government agencies took all steps to ensure the safety and welfare of the children. Dean Purcell/New Zealand Herald via Getty...
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Habits may change as price of beef mince soars by 18%
Source: Radio New Zealand Beef mince is now 18 percent higher than the start of the year. RNZ / Vinay Ranchhod Beef mince long seen as the most affordable red-meat...
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Economy – Progress on cash – Reserve Bank of NZ
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 27 November 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua is working to ensure that New Zealanders...
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand Board announcements
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 27 November 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua welcomes the elevation of Rodger Finlay...
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Health Employment – 17,000 PSA health workers to strike on Friday – PSA
Source: PSA PSA health workers will strike for the second time in four weeks this Friday after mediation has failed, sending a clear message to the Government that they won’t back...
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Buy local this Black Friday – Buy NZ Made
Source: Buy NZ Made As the global retail engine gears up for another wave of Black Friday spending, Buy NZ Made is urging New Zealanders to choose local alternatives that strengthen...
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Health Employment – New Zealanders say patients at risk because of nurse shortages – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Most New Zealanders – 83% – believe patient safety is at risk because there are not enough nurses, new polling by Talbot Mills Research has found....
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Health Employment – OIA Data reveals Health NZ delaying recruiting for vacant roles – PSA
Source: PSA – Health NZ taking up to 30 weeks to approve starting a recruitment process – The delays are in addition to the time it takes to do the recruitment...
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Malaysian businesses embrace AI, but lag in cybersecurity
Source: Media Outreach Weak cybersecurity strategies leave businesses exposed Businesses must prioritise strengthening leadership technology capabilities AI challenge is to balance efficiency gains and preserve human expertise KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA...
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37 former Lake Alice patients receive individual compensation payments of up to $600,000
Source: Radio New Zealand The total band of compensation payments spanned $160,000 to $600,000. Supplied Thirty-seven former Lake Alice child and adolescent unit patients negotiate compensation They received amounts between...
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Ryman Healthcare returns to positive cashflow for first time in decade
Source: Radio New Zealand The reset followed a $1 billion equity raise in February 2025. Supplied Major retirement village operator Ryman Healthcare has reported a first-half loss, but is in...
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Tower reports record profits, more customers, fewer big-claim events
Source: Radio New Zealand The company forecasted an underlying profit for the coming year between $55m-65m. RNZ / Dan Cook Insurance company Tower has reported record profits, as increased numbers...
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Easier access to HIV medicines from next year
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is making a change to ensure everyone who needs HIV medicines can access them more easily. From 1 March 2026, all HIV medicines will be able to...
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Southland calf rearer fined $35,000 for not declaring movements of 753 cattle, not registering 52 cattle with NAIT
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Southland calf rearer who failed to declare the movements of 753 cattle or register 52 other animals under the National Animal Identification and...
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Road blocked, SH1, Kaikoura
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 is blocked following a serious crash near Waipapa Bay, Kaikoura this morning. Police were called to the single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle...
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Launch catches fire on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, firefighter injured
Source: Radio New Zealand Launch on fire on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, near Browns Island. Supplied/Facebook A launch caught fire in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf this morning, near Browns Island. Fire and...
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Police acknowledge IPCA findings regarding Wellington incident
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge and accept the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) into the deployment of tasers by three officers in Wellington in January 2025....
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Inquiry into handling of the Tom Phillips case announced by government
Source: Radio New Zealand An inset of Tom Phillips at one of his campsites. RNZ / Supplied / Police The government has announced an inquiry into the handling of the...