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Has the freedom of ‘hybrid work’ made us happier?
Source: Radio New Zealand Has flexible, remote work made mahi more fun and has the freedom made us happier? The nine to five has changed a lot of recent years,...
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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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‘A bit tired, a bit ratty’: Heated exchange between Willis and Labour MPs at Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Finance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs “unbecoming” after a fiery Scrutiny Week appearance...
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Wellington’s Gordon Wilson flats to be demolished this month
Source: Radio New Zealand Victoria University will knock down the abandoned Gordon Wilson flats later this month. The 1950s-era apartment complex has sat unlived in on Wellington’s hills just below...
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Economic recovery remains fragile – Buy NZ Made
Source: Buy NZ Made Buy NZ Made is calling for renewed support for homegrown businesses as new Centrix data reveals liquidations have surged to a 14-year high, even as overall confidence...
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Auckland hosts national cleantech leaders for one-day innovation trek
Source: Ara Ake Cruising around Auckland in New Zealand’s only hydrogen-powered bus, 30 energy innovators, investors, enablers and industry leaders will spend 4 December exploring the city’s growing cleantech sector. The...
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Building inspection target drives accountability
Source: New Zealand Government The first release of data shows 66 out of 67 Building Consent Authorities have hit the Government’s new mandatory target for building inspection wait times. “In...
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Information sought on fatal crash, State Highway 5, Tapapa
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a fatal crash on State Highway 5 on 1 December are seeking help from the public to further understand the circumstances of the crash....
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RNZ hits live listener target a year early
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly More people are listening to Radio New Zealand, with the broadcaster saying it has hit a target for live listeners a year...
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New Disability Strategy drives change
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says a new action-focused disability strategy will be a lever to drive positive change. The New Zealand Disability Strategy 2026-2030...
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Relying on forestry for carbon removal is placing ‘eggs in one basket’, MPs warned
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Change Commission chief executive Jo Hendy. RNZ / Dom Thomas Relying on trees to offset New Zealand’s emissions years into the future is putting “a...
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How leadership challenges happen in New Zealand politics
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, centre, with (clockwise from top right), former prime ministers Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins, Mike Moore, David Lange, Bill English and John Key....
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Ikea opening day: Nearby businesses preparing for mayhem
Source: Radio New Zealand In Auckland, businesses near the new Ikea store are steeling themselves for a stampeed to the homeware giant’s opening on Thursday. Traffic experts have run their...
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Tall Blacks coach knew it would take something special to beat them
Source: Radio New Zealand Australia celebrate their win over New Zealand Tall Blacks. Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Tall Blacks coach Judd Flavell admits he couldn’t have been more proud of...
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Adjustment to single pension rate may be prompting women to borrow against homes
Source: Radio New Zealand Single retired women turning to reverse mortgages Single women are turning to reverse mortgages as a way to get more cash flow in retirement. UnSplash/ Cade...
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The Rotorua family who have been on a 4-year camping trip
Source: Radio New Zealand The Leopard family decided to take time out to go on a 15-month camping trip in 2021. But the allure of life on the road was...
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Night shift worker died in school bus crash driving home, coroner warns of fatigue
Source: Radio New Zealand Scania Rangi Te Whare died at the scene. 123RF A coroner has found the death of a driver who crashed into a school bus could have...
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Auckland mayor hits out at government’s rates cap, says it could impact City Rail Link
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. MARIKA KHABAZI / RNZ Auckland’s mayor has hit out at the government’s rates cap, saying the strategy “won’t work” . The government...
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Scania Rangi Te Whare’s death in school bus collision could’ve been prevented, coroner finds
Source: Radio New Zealand Scania Rangi Te Whare died at the scene. 123RF The Coroner has found the death of a driver who crashed into school bus could have been...
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Parents horrified children ate mouldy mince in government-funded school lunches
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of the rancid lunches had already been eaten by students. Supplied Christchurch parents are horrified after their children ate a contaminated meal from the government’s...
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Townhouses drive rise in new home consents – Building consents issued: October 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Townhouses drive rise in new home consents – news story 1 December 2025 There were 35,552 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended...
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MIPIM Asia 2025: Asia Pacific’s Premier Platform for Real Estate Innovation, Investment and Leadership
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 Embracing Asia Pacific’s pivotal role in reshaping the global real estate landscape, the MIPIM Asia Summit...
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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says budget, City Rail behind proposed 7.9% rate hike
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the budget and overdue City Rail Link (CRL) is the prime factor behind...
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Young Chinese revive, transform ancient crafts for modern markets
Source: Media Outreach DALI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – At the 2025 Intangible Cultural Heritage（ICH） brand promotion week held from Sunday to Friday in Dali,...
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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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Rhenus shared commitment to support India’s Maritime Sector at India Maritime Week 2025
Source: Media Outreach Rhenus signed an MoU with Inland Waterways Authority Of India (IWAI) to enable cargo movement across National Waterways, during the biennial maritime event. The participation in the...
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What to expect on Auckland’s IKEA opening day and a first look inside
Source: Radio New Zealand After years of anticipation, IKEA is set to open its doors to the New Zealand public for the first time on Thursday, December 4. IKEA’s management...