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Parliament’s year in numbers
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP / Phil Smith Analysis – The 2025 Parliamentary year has ended and it was a monster. In MPs’ final hurrah-the adjournment debate-David Seymour announced “this...
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People warned to check equipment, seaworthiness of boats
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s Harbourmaster Grant Nalder. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s Harbourmaster says it’s important people check their equipment and the seaworthiness of their boats before heading on...
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Helping hands: Could care robots solve aged-care crisis?
Source: Radio New Zealand Pepper is a robot designed by Aldebran to specialise in communication and interaction with humans for situations including providing companionship for elderly people. RNZ / Philippa...
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Wellington Phoenix claim biggest win with rout of Sydney FC
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix celebrate one of their goals against Sydney FC. Photosport Wellington Phoenix have bounced back from back-to-back losses in spectacular style, with a 7-0 win...
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Concerns Glorivale children will struggle to adapt once school closed
Source: Radio New Zealand Gloriavale has been notified its school will be deregistered. RNZ / Jean Edwards A former Gloriavale member says leavers should be involved in helping families adjust...
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Rocket Lab signs huge deal with US space agency
Source: Radio New Zealand Rocket Lab will manufacture 18 satellites equipped with advanced sensors to track and detect missile threats. Supplied / Rocket Lab Rocket Lab has scored its largest...
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Black Fern Layla Sae faces extended time out with knee injury
Source: Radio New Zealand Layla Sae makes a break for the Black Ferns against Spain. photosport Black Ferns loose forward Layla Sae will miss much of the 2026 season after...
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What will happen to Gloriavale’s students once the school closes?
Source: Radio New Zealand Gloriavale Christian Community on the West Coast, taken when it was visited by the Employment Court’s chief judge on 25 February 2023. RNZ / Jean Edwards...
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NZ’s first onsite 3D-printed home
Source: Radio New Zealand Kirill Ilin’s construction company Amcrete constructed the concrete walls of their ground-breaking new four-bedroom prototype “layer by layer by layer” right on its Waiuku site. He...
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Can my child get a Community Services Card? – Ask Susan
Source: Radio New Zealand Susan Edmunds. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launched a [ https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions new podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions’], with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your...
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Country Life: Behind the scenes at the Roy’s berry farm
Source: Radio New Zealand Mike and Angela Roy in one of their polytunnels RNZ/Sally Round Follow Country Life on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart or wherever you get your podcasts. There’s...
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Country Life: On the job with Whanganui River’s rural postie
Source: Radio New Zealand The Whanganui River road features an interesting array of letterboxes. Gianina Schwanecke / Country Life Tracy Marshall makes the same 150-kilometre round trip up the Whanganui...
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Auckland FC win in Western Sydney to go top
Source: Radio New Zealand Logan Rogerson (L) and Sam Cosgrove. photosport Auckland FC reclaimed top spot in the A-League and Sam Cosgrove stormed to the top of the Golden Boot...
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Winston Peters offers advice to anyone thinking of rolling a Prime Minister
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters. RNZ / Lillian Hanly New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is pleased to see the end of what he calls a “gruelling year”, with...
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WorkSafe defends ‘simply wrong’ change to electrical safety rules
Source: Radio New Zealand WorkSafe has advised MBIE on hundreds of updates to electrical safety rules. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone WorkSafe has issued guidance to electrical workers over a rule...
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Gennaker offshore wind farm obtains construction and operations permit
Source: Media Outreach HAMBURG, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 19 December 2025 – Skyborn’s Gennaker offshore wind farm, located in the German Baltic Sea, has received its state planning approval...
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TVB ESG Awards 2025 Presentation Ceremony
Source: Media Outreach Hong Kong and Macau Organisations Honoured for Outstanding Achievements ESG-led Business for a Sustainable Future HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 –...
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Vingroup Simultaneously Launches and Inaugurates 11 Key Projects in Vietnam
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – In celebration of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Vingroup simultaneously commences...
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Yes Unboxes the Drama with 5g advanced Broadband + FREE 1 Year iQIYI Access
Source: Media Outreach Get ready, Malaysia! Plug & Play 5g advanced home WiFi with premium streaming has now arrived in your homes — just in time for festive binge-watching KUALA...
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Vinfast Honored in Indonesia with Kumparan Awards: Impact Makers 2025
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – At the Kumparan Awards: Impact Makers 2025, organized by leading digital media platform Kumparan, VinFast was...
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SIM Strengthens Graduate Employability Through Structured Internship Pathways
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – As hiring expectations continue to evolve in a competitive labour market, employers increasingly seek graduates who possess...
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Family business: Whitney Hansen’s time has arrived
Source: Radio New Zealand It didn’t take long for the fact that Whitney Hansen was following in her father’s considerable footsteps to be brought up, as the newly announced Black...
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Animal shelters gearing up for busiest time of year
Source: Radio New Zealand HUHA has a “revolving door” of animals coming in and leaving over the Christmas break. RNZ / Tess Brunton While most of us are about to...
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Black Caps v West Indies – third test, day two
Source: Radio New Zealand Jacob Duffy unsuccessfully appeals against West Indies at Bay Oval. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport The Bay Oval pitch is proving to be batter-friendly during the third and final...
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Bethell’s Beach: Lifeguard shortage, club house yellow-stickered
Source: Radio New Zealand As Kiwi’s flock to the beaches in the summer heat, the need for surf lifeguards couldn’t be greater. But Surf Life Saving New Zealand says with...
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ASB drops Motorola Solutions from investment funds after review
Source: Radio New Zealand ASB says it has spent “significant time” completing a review of Motorola Solutions, and the change was not a result of external pressure. RNZ / Marika...
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Former travel agent sentenced over fraud that ‘knew no depths’
Source: New Zealand Police A former travel agent with no hesitations in ripping off her former employers and acquaintances will face 13 months home detention. The 29-year-old Waihi woman has...