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What’s going on with Auckland house prices?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Auckland and Wellington remain the parts of the country with prices furthest from their peak – but one property investor says one is looking more...
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Government puts $15m towards weapons and equipment for Ukraine
Source: Radio New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins (L) and Foreign Minister Winston Peters. RNZ/Calvin Samuel The government is putting $15 million towards a United States and NATO initiative to...
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Mr. Yu-Wei Liew of WEIL Hotel wins Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leader at ACES Awards 2025
Source: Media Outreach IPOH, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – In the heart of Perak, where colonial charm meets modern ambition, WEIL Hotel stands as a...
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IMDA Launches Talent Accelerator Programme to Develop Singapore’s Media Industry Talent, Grow Original IPs and Expand Global Partnerships
Source: Media Outreach Programme focuses on film and television content and creates a structured pathway for local talent to progress across the entire media value chain from ideation to global...
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‘Negotiate with your landlord’ – Housing Minister’s message to renters
Source: Radio New Zealand Housing Minister Chris Bishop (left) and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka (right) taking questions at a Select Committee. Anneke Smith Housing Minister Chris Bishop is encouraging...
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Metallica, Santa and IKEA – How Auckland Transport Operation Centre controls the city’s traffic
Source: Radio New Zealand Explainer – Whether it’s a Metallica concert, the Santa Parade or, yes, even the much-hyped opening of IKEA, Auckland Transport Operation Centre is tasked with trying...
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What you need to know ahead of NZ’s first IKEA opening
Source: Radio New Zealand Seven Sharp’s hosts promoting the ‘Swede As’ campaign for the launch of Ikea. TVNZ Seven Sharp Many shoppers are bracing themselves for chaos as IKEA prepares...
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Kindergarten staff’ ‘angry, aggrieved’ at play sand asbestos clean up
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of the latest coloured sand products to be recalled over asbestos fears. (File photo) Supplied It could cost one kindergarten operator hundreds of thousands of...
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Person injured as tornado reportedly flips caravan at Rangitīkei motor camp
Source: Radio New Zealand Tony’s house bus was struck by lightning. Supplied A man says he is the “luckiest unlucky person on the planet” after his house-bus was hit by...
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Far North substation repaired after major power outage
Source: Radio New Zealand Top Energy workers at a Kaikohe substation on the evening of a major power cut. RNZ / Peter de Graaf Far North lines company Top Energy...
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Police make arrest in Raumanga serious assault investigation
Source: New Zealand Police A determined investigation in the past week has led to an arrest following an assault on a woman in her Raumanga home. Whangārei CIB have been...
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Greens say applications for advanced benefit payments ‘skyrocketed’ last year
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Social Development Louise Upston RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Greens say the number of applications for advanced support being denied has “skyrocketed” during the...
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Black Ferns set for three-Test showdown vs France at home in 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand celebrate during the Women’s Rugby World Cup third-place match against France, 2025. ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP The Black Ferns will resume their rivalry with...
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Name release – Kotuku Street, Camberley homicide
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James, Eastern District Manager – Criminal Investigations: Police can now release the name of the woman who was found...
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All Whites to play at home before 2026 World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites captain Chris Wood will be back in Auckland before the FIFA World Cup. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz The All Whites will play two final...
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Amped to the max: first boost for Kiwi events
Source: New Zealand Government The first tranche of the Government’s major events funding announced today showcases many exciting international and homegrown music acts, sports matches, arts and cultural events kicking...
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Whangamatā man presented with District Commander’s Commendation Award
Source: New Zealand Police A long time Whangamatā community member who helped locate a missing kayaker in trouble in strong winds during a multi-agency offshore rescue last year has been...
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Lewis Clareburt leaving NZ to chase LA 2028 Olympics swimming medal
Source: Radio New Zealand Lewis Clareburt during the Men’s 400m Individual Medley Heats at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photosport Two-time Olympian Lewis Clareburt is leaving New Zealand to chase his...
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Emissions Trading Scheme: Year’s final auction fails to sell a single carbon unit
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Unsplash – Mudit Agarwal A market “surprised” by the government has failed to buy a single carbon unit at the final Emissions Trading Scheme auction...
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Kaupapa Māori study exposes gaps in prison data and support for Māori
Source: Radio New Zealand A major three-year study has found Māori are being undercounted in prisons by around six percent, masking the true scale of incarceration and its impact on...
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Tech – Epson exhibits at the world’s largest specialised robot exhibition, International Robot Exhibition 2025
Source: Epson Showcasing innovative technologies for the automotive, EV, retail, life sciences and food industries Epson is exhibiting at the International Robot Exhibition 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight from...
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Property Sector – Building costs edge higher as timber and cladding prices rise – QV
Source: Quality Valuations (QV) The cost of building a home is starting to edge up again, with QV CostBuilder’s latest data showing the first signs of upward pressure as timber...
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Nark: Solving a murder with no hard evidence, and a dead suspect
Source: Radio New Zealand By Mike Wesley-Smith Ross Appelgren Nick Monro / Julie Appelgren Solving the murder of Darcy Te Hira inside Mt Eden Prison was never going to be...
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Building change for disabled New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Government Recognising International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Minister Louise Upston has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to breaking down barriers and improving the lives of disabled people....
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Nudibranchs: sea slugs of the Hauraki Gulf
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Here in Aotearoa, we punch well above our weight when it comes to sea slugs. We’ve got around 130 species cruising our coastlines — some...
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Westpac launches scheme to help owners protect homes from extreme weather
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Westpac NZ is offering interest-free, home loan top-ups to improve the resilience of homes to natural hazards and extreme weather. The five-year interest-free home loan...
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Women’s Refuge CEO Ang Jury passes the mantle after three decades
Source: Radio New Zealand After three decades working at Women’s Refuge, Dr Ang Jury had hoped she’d be out of a job. Instead, this week she’s retiring and passing on...