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Person critically hurt as crash closes part of Auckland’s SH20
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene shortly after the crash. NZTA says there’s a heavy buildup of traffic in the area. X/ New Zealand Transport Agency One person is in...
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Smart watches give family violence victims ‘a sense of protection’
Source: Radio New Zealand The violence prevention watches given to some womens refuges have already produced results. Supplied A smart watch that doubles as an alarm for women at risk...
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Serious crash: SH20, Māngere
Source: New Zealand Police One person is in critical condition following a crash on the South-Western Motorway near Māngere overnight. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was...
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How many of the government’s 9 key targets has it achieved?
Source: Radio New Zealand Made with Flourish • Create your own Correction: The figure 309 mt in the final paragraph of this article has been updated to 305 mt. For a full...
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Family of child who died in ice-skating accident angry coroner will not open inquiry
Source: Radio New Zealand The parents of a 13-year-old Christchurch girl who died after hitting her head while ice skating are angry the coroner will not open an inquiry into...
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AIA Hong Kong Expands Support for Customers Impacted by the Tai Po Fire with an Additional HKD20 Million to Ease Financial Pressures and Maintain Protection, Bringing Total Assistance to HKD40 Million
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – Following last week’s HKD20 million donation for emergency relief and community recovery efforts, AIA Hong...
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Awarua RSA president ‘gutted’ after thieves rip plaques from soldiers’ graves
Source: Radio New Zealand The spot where a plaque was stolen. Supplied / Invercargill City Council The boss of a Southland RSA is not pulling his punches, after thieves stole...
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HKU TEC Leads 30 Startups to Partake in HKTDC Entrepreneur Day 2025
Source: Media Outreach Showcasing Tech Innovation Businesses that Address Healthcare, Industrial Production and Environmental Pain Points HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – The University...
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Ascott Launches Asia’s First Chelsea-Themed Hotel Suites During The Famous CFC Jakarta, Unveiled by Club Legend Gary Cahill
Source: Media Outreach The launch was part of The Famous CFC Jakarta presented by Ascott, attracting over 400 fans and Ascott Star Rewards members for exclusive experiences, from meeting Gary...
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Former Covid-19 response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8m DHB funding during pandemic
Source: Radio New Zealand Alister Thorby was jailed for two years and eight months after defrauding $1.8 million of Covid-19-response money. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Man who defrauded $1.8 million...
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Principal of school at centre of mouldy school lunch fiasco hurt by David Seymour’s comments
Source: Radio New Zealand This story has been updated to reflect that Compass Group is still on the list of providers chosen to provide lunches to high schools, intermediate schools,...
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Urgent care coming to Lower Hutt and Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Government More New Zealanders will be able to access urgent care 24/7 before Christmas, with new and expanded services opening in Dunedin and Hutt Valley, Health Minister...
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International tourism numbers continue to rise
Source: New Zealand Government International visitors are spending more and arriving in greater numbers, driving growth in New Zealand’s tourism sector and economy, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says....
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Chronic methamphetamine use will cost us – emergency doctor
Source: Radio New Zealand The consequences of chronic methamphetamine use are already visible in hospital wards, and it’s about to get worse, an emergency department doctor says. Dr Paul Quigley...
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Ozempic-type drugs backed by WHO for treating obesity
Source: Radio New Zealand WHO guidelines said GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic or Wegovy could be used by adults as part of a comprehensive approach to obesity treatment. Ida Marie...
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Labour’s claims of corporate clinics not prioritising community ‘not reflective of the data’
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A corporate healthcare provider has hit back on Labour’s claims that it doesn’t prioritise community needs. On Sunday, the party announced a policy that would...
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High calibre appointments for Industry Skills Boards
Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has confirmed the ministerial appointments to the eight new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs). These appointments begin immediately, as the ISBs are...
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Health NZ and nurses union at loggerheads over strike plan
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Nurses Organisation strike on 28 November. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Health NZ has accused nurses of failing to honour their commitment to provide so-called...
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NZ facing health crisis from chronic methamphetamine use – emergency doctor
Source: Radio New Zealand The consequences of chronic methamphetamine use are already visible in hospital wards, and it’s about to get worse, an emergency department doctor says. Dr Paul Quigley...
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The Wisdom Derived from the Great Migration: Hakka Medicine – The Unique “Medical Epic” of the Hakka People
Source: Media Outreach MEIZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – From November 23rd to 25th, the 7th World Hakka Conference was held in Meizhou, Guangdong. With...
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Health and Employment – Crest Hospital staff strike over collective disagreement – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Crest Hospital staff, who are members of NZNO, will strike tomorrow (Tuesday, 2 December) over the employer’s refusal to allow lower paid workers to join their...
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PSA welcomes external review of Public Service Commission strike adverts – PM now needs to intervene in health dispute
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes the Public Service Commission undertaking an external review of its controversial Facebook advertising campaign during October’s health strikes. The Public Service Commission Te Kawa Mataaho spent...
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Puberty blocker regulation ‘based on politics’, legal injunction filed
Source: Radio New Zealand The Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa has filed an application for an urgent injunction to prevent the ban coming into effect on 19 December. File...
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Firefighters free driver trapped in Otago logging truck crash
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are working with specialist equipment to rescue the driver. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Firefighters have freed the driver of a logging truck who was trapped...
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David Seymour, Paula Bennett defend $357k exit payment to former Pharmac head
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Pharmac chief executive Sarah Fitt. RNZ / LUKE MCPAKE The Minister for Pharmac says the departure of its former chief executive – which appears to...
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Pharmac proposal to improve rural access to emergency medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey welcome Pharmac’s proposal to fund access...
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Zuellig Pharma unveils state-of-the-art Clinical Trial Support Innovation Center in South Korea to support both domestic and global clinical research needs
Source: Media Outreach New facility is set to be South Korea’s most advanced automated hub for clinical logistics and sourcing, reinforcing the nation’s position as a leader in clinical research...