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Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing remanded in custody
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of a homicide investigation after attacks on an East Auckland bus. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The man accused of a fatal stabbing...
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The unofficial NZ Rugby awards for 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The unofficial rugby awards for 2025. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Another big year for our national game is in the books, so it’s once again...
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Major New Zealand apple grower shuts off shipments to US as tariffs bite into profits
Source: Radio New Zealand Cole Eastham-Farrelly One of New Zealand’s major apple growers won’t be sending any shipments to the US as tariffs bite into its profits. Tariffs on a...
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Community helps restore land after Craigieburn fire
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 10 December 2025 In early December last year, Department of Conservation biodiversity ranger Dean Turner was directing the aerial operations to fight the fire that...
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Urgent consent-extension legislation passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Parliament has passed urgent legislation extending the duration of thousands of existing resource consents, providing immediate certainty for farmers, businesses and councils while New Zealand transitions...
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Inland Revenue accused of ‘behind closed doors’ push for tax on groups
Source: Radio New Zealand [xh ]Inland Revenue accused of ‘behind closed doors’ push for tax Accountants expressed concerns in May about IR plans to make some societies’ and associations’ membership...
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What spurred Don McGlashan to tell off Chris Bishop at the AMAs?
Source: Radio New Zealand Earlier this year Don McGlashan made headlines when he had a spat with National Party MP and Cabinet minister Chris Bishop at the Aotearoa Music Awards....
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Coalition reveals Resource Management Act replacement,but will it stand the test of time?
Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour, Chris Bishop and Christopher Luxon at the announcement of New Zealand’s new planning system. RNZ / Mark Papalii The coalition’s RMA reforms seem far...
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Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association presents “VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture 2025” Unfolded on Stage on November 22
Source: Media Outreach A couture spectacle set against Hong Kong’s iconic harbour skyline at Pier 4, Central, cementing Hong Kong’s role as a global couture capital HONG KONG SAR –...
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Parliament disrupted by Palestine Solidarity protest this afternoon – PSNZ
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Palestine Solidarity supporters this afternoon disrupted the start of Parliament’s question time with cries of “Free Palestine” and “Stop complicity with genocide”. Prime Minister Luxon...
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Legislation – New environment law cuts red tape for farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Today’s release of the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill to replace the Resource Management Act is a red letter day for the agricultural sector, Federated Farmers says....
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Federated Farmers: Government ends consenting crisis
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming news that the Government will be taking urgent steps to end the spiraling consenting crisis that has been hammering farmers and rural communities. “This...
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Transitioning to the new planning system
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking steps to ensure a smooth and fair transition to New Zealand’s new planning and environmental management system, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop...
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RMA replacement to reduce costs and drive on-farm growth
Source: New Zealand Government Farmers and growers will spend less time burdened with unnecessary paperwork and more time farming under New Zealand’s new planning system, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and...
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Cutting red tape to deliver the infrastructure New Zealand needs
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new planning system will make it much easier and quicker to deliver the infrastructure New Zealand needs, while giving councils, investors and communities greater...
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A better planning system for a better New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s new planning system will make it easier to build the homes and infrastructure our country needs, give farmers and growers the freedom to get...
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Northland hit harder than most by climate change, report finds
Source: Radio New Zealand Kimberlee and Gary Whitehead at their home in Pupuke Valley, north of Kāeo. RNZ/Peter de Graaf Gary and Kimberlee Whitehead have lost count of the number...
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A Tapestry of Global Leadership Unfolds at the ACES Awards 2025
Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – The ACES Awards 2025 unveiled one of the most compelling assemblies of international leaders in the...
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New rules to help meat processors & shoppers
Source: New Zealand Government Small-scale meat processors will save money and deliver safe food to their customers more easily thanks to new rule changes confirmed today, says Food Safety Minister...
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‘Immense sadness’: Former Prime Minister Helen Clark’s father dies at the age of 103
Source: Radio New Zealand Helen Clark’s father, George Clark died at home over the weekend. (File photo) Supplied Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has paid tribute to her father, George...
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Environment – The 12 pests ruining Christmas for farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Pine trees and deer might stir up warm feelings of festive joy for many Kiwis, but for farmers they represent mostly cost, destruction and heartache. That’s why Federated...
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Breakthrough Export Deal Signals New Era for Strong Wool
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is marking a significant commercial milestone, with New Zealand’s strong wool sector securing its first export order for innovative wool particle technology. Rural Communities...
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‘It just needs to stay’ : Uncertain future for 100-year-old sports club
Source: Radio New Zealand Bowling club president Simon Munro says generations have enjoyed the beloved green space in the central west suburb. RNZ / Jessica Hopkins The Hallyburton Johnstone Sports...
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Wellington On a Plate, Beervana deliver $10m boost to capital’s economy
Source: Radio New Zealand One80 Restaurant’s Goan Chicken Ros Pao. Wellington On a Plate / Supplied This year’s Visa Wellington On a Plate (WOAP) and Beervana festivals delivered a $10...
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Nitrate levels in Glenavy dangerously close to Blue Baby risk level – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Almost exactly one year after the Glenavy water supply exceeded the government’s legal health limits for nitrate, the town’s water supply nitrate levels are rising – and fast. The...
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Country Life: Sheep Dog test Aussie v NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Millar and King competing in the Trans Tasman Sheep Dog Trials test for the Wayleggo Cup. Megan Ellis It is spelt “Wayleggo” but pronounced “Wal-a-go”...
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DBP Strikes Gold, Named Top Community-Centric Company in Asia with Third Consecutive ACES Award
Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 December 2025 – The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) won the Gold Trophy for “Top Community-Centric Companies in...