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Fire kills 12 in south China residential building

· December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ A fire that broke out in a residential building in southern China killed 12 people, state media reported Wednesday. The blaze at the...

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Dog names in Taranaki have been barking

· December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The names owners give their dogs are a reflection of how much they love their best friend. Supplied / New Plymouth District Council Some of the...

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The unofficial NZ Rugby awards for 2025

· December 10, 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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Wildlife comedy photography winners announced

· December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Bird Category Winner: These guillemots in Norway were nesting on a small rocky cliff ledge where space was at a premium. The nests all crammed in...

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Parliament’s last-minute sprint

· December 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The Hansard team show off their festive decorating skills. VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox You might imagine Parliament’s penultimate week before the summer break would involve MPs...

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Urgent consent-extension legislation passes third reading

· December 10, 2025

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...