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Buying a car? Check the stars
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has updated the safety ratings for used vehicles on Rightcar.govt.nz. People are twice as safe in a 5-star safety-rated...
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The long and many trials of the cycle trail builders
Source: Radio New Zealand Vaughn Filmer, president of Teanau Cycling Incorporated, PE teacher at Fiordland College. Supplied Bike trail builders in central Otago are talking about an end to the...
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Schools’ spending on cruises, travel, hospitality scrutinised
Source: Radio New Zealand Stock photo. The auditor-general’s annual report on schools’ 2024 accounts said more schools than the previous year were struggling financially or spent money inappropriately RNZ/ Nick...
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Childcare company removes detergent from centres after children chemically burned
Source: Radio New Zealand Seven people were taken to hospital after a dishwasher chemical was mistakenly used on a children’s slip and slide in Woolston. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ The...
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Research shows sleep inequities start early in life
Source: Massey University Ethnic and socioeconomic inequities in sleep health are already evident by the time children are three, according to the Sleep/Wake Research Centre. Research officer Dr Diane (Dee)...
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach and WildAid Join Forces to Advance Thailand’s Marine Protected Areas and Strengthen Reef Restoration
Source: Media Outreach PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, in collaboration with WildAid, an international conservation organization, launched...
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Education Meets Empowerment: SIM’s Sponsorships and Community Support Change Lives
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – In Singapore’s competitive education landscape, affordability often determines opportunity. Yet, for many aspiring learners, financial constraints can...
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24,000 sign petition calling for immediate reinstatement of school Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations
Source: Radio New Zealand Mātauranga Iwi Leaders Group Chair Rāhui Papa presents a 24,000 strong petition calling for the immediate reversal of the amendment that removed school boards’ requirement to...
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Universities – A new study links scabies to rheumatic heart disease in Tongan children – researchers call for mass treatment – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A new study links scabies to rheumatic heart disease in Tongan children – researchers call for mass treatment. A new study has found a strong...
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Education – Open Letter to Education Minister from Ōtaki-Kāpiti Principals’ Association
Source: NZ Principals Federation Open letter follows: Tēnā koe Minister Stanford, We are writing on behalf of the Ōtaki-Kāpiti Principals’ Association to express our deep concern regarding the Government’s recent announcement...
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MIPIM Asia 2025 Gala Dinner Revealed Award Winners across Asia Pacific
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – The MIPIM Asia 2025 Awards, which honor excellence and innovation in Asia’s real estate industry,...
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The sound effects that make horror films so scary
Source: Radio New Zealand I was recently watching a scene from the 2025 film Weapons for a monograph I’m writing and noticed a familiar sound: a low, unsettling drone as...
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For better brain health, it’s never too late to get active
Source: Radio New Zealand Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even when...
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Running prodigy Sam Ruthe explains how he smashed the 1500m school record
Source: Radio New Zealand Running prodigy Sam Ruthe is having a record-breaking year. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The ease at which running prodigy Sam Ruthe smashed the long-standing secondary schools 1500 metre...
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2026 Delivery Classification Guide changes
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 8 December 2025 Last updated 8 December 2025 Print Share This page provides a summary of changes to the Delivery Classification Guide (DCG). This...
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Delivery Classification Guide
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 8 December 2025 Last updated 8 December 2025 Print Share The Delivery Classification Guide (DCG) helps providers to accurately assign a delivery classification and...
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Select Committee reports back on Employment Relations Amendment Bill
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is welcoming a Select Committee report on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, marking an important step in employment law reform, Workplace Relations and Safety...
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Christchurch childcare centre reopens after corrosive chemical burned several children
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to Kindercare in Woolston on Friday afternoon. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Five children taken to hospital after suffering chemical burns at a...
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Financial Assistance at SIM: Breaking Barriers to Education
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – For many aspiring learners, financial constraints remain one of the biggest obstacles to achieving their goals. SIM...
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Health Appointments – GenPro Welcomes New Board Member and Confirms Leadership for 2026
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) has strengthened its governance team with the co-option of a new board member and the confirmation of its...
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Universities – Te Herenga Waka graduates light up Wellington
Source: Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington This week, the newest cohort of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s graduates will stop traffic with glam fits, billowing cloaks, and...
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Slower speeds rolling out around Taranaki schools
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency This means that during pick-up and drop-off times, speed limits outside these schools will have variable speed limits installed. Speeds for schools on state highways...
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Better reading, maths results but two new curriculums a massive job – principals
Source: Radio New Zealand Some teachers are still “unpacking” the new English curriculum and are focused on maths. File photo. Supplied / Ministry of Education A Dunedin primary school says...
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Why your credit card might offer you less generous rewards
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123RF Credit card reward schemes are predicted to continue to become less generous, as the Commerce Commission clamps down on card fees. Since 1...
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Beyond Academic Excellence: SIM Scholarships Champion Leadership, Resilience, and Talent
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 December 2025 – The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is proud to reaffirm its commitment to developing future-ready graduates through...
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Wellington braces for influx of visitors for ‘Avatar’ premiere, cricket
Source: Radio New Zealand By Noam Mānuka Lazarus, Massey University journalism student Avatar: Fire and Ash has already $1.1b to New Zealand’s economy over eight years. 20th Century Studios –...
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SIM and the True Worth of Education: Beyond Tuition Fees
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 December 2025 – As Singaporean families plan for higher education, tuition costs often dominate the conversation. However, the more critical...