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UK bans wet wipes containing plastics, but NZ won’t, government says
Source: Radio New Zealand Contractors use a claw hook attached to a digger to remove a fatberg from a pump station. SUPPLIED The NZ government says it is not considering...
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Young New Zealanders sail to Antarctica in the wake of great polar explorers
Source: Radio New Zealand By Gwenaёlle Chollet, journalism student Eight young New Zealanders will soon travel in the wake of great polar explorers. Supplied Eight young New Zealanders will soon...
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‘Believe we can win’: Labour rallies party faithful
Source: Radio New Zealand CTU members at the Labour Party’s AGM in 2025. Anneke Smith / RNZ Labour Party faithful are upbeat as they rally in Auckland’s viaduct, roughly one...
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Truck and motor home crash in Picton
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. siwakorn / 123RF Police are at the scene of a serious crash in Picton involving a truck and a motor home. Emergency services were...
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Serious crash, Picton
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash in Dublin Street, Picton, involving a truck and a motor home. Police were called about 7.45am....
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Country Life: Hawke’s Bay farm welcomes walkers
Source: Radio New Zealand This is only the second season Te Aratipi Station near Waimārama has been open to walkers. Meredith Lord Photography / Supplied Set on the coast of...
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Country Life: Leaderbrand’s new greenhouse
Source: Radio New Zealand The innovative greenhouse technology essentially means they control the weather. Gianina Schwanecke / Country Life When you control the weather, it’s possible to keeping growing all...
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Country Life: Spreading the word about avocados
Source: Radio New Zealand Tim Rosamond and Michele Ricou RNZ/Sally Round They’re only into their fourth year growing avocados but they’re already sharing their passion for the fruit with visitors...
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Australia’s Kyra Cooney-Cross scores stunning long range goal as Matildas down Football Ferns 5-0
Source: Radio New Zealand A spectacular long range effort from Kyra Cooney-Cross has helped Australia’s Matildas to a dominant 5-0 win over the Football Ferns in Gosford. Cooney-Cross, who was...
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Singapore Sports Hub renamed The Kallang, signals push to bring more diverse and accessible experiences across sport, entertainment, lifestyle and community
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 November 2025 – Kallang Alive Sport Management, the company that manages the Singapore Sports Hub, today announced it has officially...
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Siam Paragon Unveils NEXTOPIA, a Global First Prototype for the World of Tomorrow
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 November 2025 – Siam Paragon, one of the world’s most visited global landmarks, continues to hold a Top of...
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Spear gun used in carjacking in South Auckland’s Papatoetoe
Source: Radio New Zealand The inicident unfolded on Friday. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a car from an elderly man while...
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MindPowered Coaching For Professionals: Wisdom International Group’s Dr Alvin Oh Launches Book On How Cognitive Mastery Fuels Modern Leadership
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 November 2025 – Singapore-based behavioural psychologist, executive coach, and founder of Wisdom International Group, Dr Alvin Oh, officially launched his...
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Parents fear long-term impacts of asbestos-contaminated coloured play sand exposure
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of the latest coloured sand products to be recalled over asbestos fears. (File photo) Supplied Riddled with anxiety, no sleep and no answers – some...
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Man who died after being pepper sprayed ‘deserved humanity and protection’
Source: Radio New Zealand The parents of Caleb Moefa’auo, Fereti Moefaauo and Justine Lauese are hoping the inquest into his death will bring changes into how individuals with mental disorders...
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Police arrest man after Papatoetoe aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man after he allegedly forced an elderly man out of his vehicle and stole it. Just before lunchtime, a man arrived at...
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DL Holdings’ Interim Net Profit Surges Over 25-Fold as Digital Finance Strategy Accelerates Implementation
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 November 2025 – DL Holdings Group released its interim financial report for the six months ended September 30,...
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Search for missing Tokoroa teacher suspended
Source: Radio New Zealand Jayleb Che has been missing since 30 September. Supplied / Police Police have suspended their search for a Tokoroa teacher who has been missing for two...
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Humpback whale puts on ‘amazing, awesome, unforgettable’ display at Bream Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand A humpback whale breaches in Bream bay just 50 metres from Michele Adams’ boat. Supplied/Michele Adams Friends fishing in Northland’s Bream Bay were treated to a...
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Federated Farmers: Unitary council model future-fit, with less upheaval
Source: Federated Farmers Separating rural and provincial governance from urban councils is the simplest and most effective way to streamline local government, Federated Farmers says. “Top marks to the Government for...
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New wastewater standards a win for ratepayers
Source: New Zealand Government Ratepayers across New Zealand will be better off under new national wastewater environmental performance standards, which will significantly cut consenting costs for councils and help reduce...
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Action Plan supports Kiwis to live better, longer
Source: New Zealand Government The new Better Later Life Action Plan is designed to provide practical support to help older New Zealanders live well and maintain their connections and independence,...
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I Am Hope’s ministry contract for Gumboot Friday gets thumbs-up
Source: Radio New Zealand Mike King. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A year after criticising the government’s rushed procurement process for the Gumboot Friday mental health initiative, the auditor-general now says...
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US diplomats yet to warn NZ about immigration, as Trump demanded
Source: Radio New Zealand The US Embassy in Wellington. Wikimedia Commons US diplomats have yet to raise the matter of migration with New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade...
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Warehouse Group shareholders bombard execs with criticism over under-performance
Source: Radio New Zealand The Warehouse is owned by The Warehouse Group. SUPPLIED The Warehouse Group’s shareholders have peppered the board and executives with pointed questions and criticism about several...
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The music festival shutting down K’ Road this weekend
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s incredibly hard putting on any music festival at the moment, but this year Reuben Bonner also took on the “mighty challenge” of closing down K...
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Man wielding hedge trimmer blade who trapped woman, baby was ‘violent and not rational’ – witness
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to reports of a man armed with a blade from a pair of hedge trimmers, who had trapped a woman and her baby...