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The OCR is down, so why are home loans rising?
Source: Radio New Zealand Westpac says it is increasing its home loans over two- to five-year terms by 30 basis points. 123rf Wholesale rates are getting the blame for the...
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Waitaki District Council pushing for joint water plan after independent plan rejected
Source: Radio New Zealand The Internal Affairs Department rejected Waitaki District’s standalone water services plan. RNZ Waitaki District Council is again courting neighbouring councils for a joint water services plan...
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Dusit expands Philippines portfolio with signing of ASAI Camaya Coast in ‘game-changing’ 20 million sq m coastal development in Bataan
Source: Media Outreach New signing reinforces Dusit’s long-term commitment to expanding its footprint across the Philippines’ most promising destinations BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 –...
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‘We need to prepare better’, says Auckland FC coach after penalty misses
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix’s Josh Oluwayemi saves a penalty. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz It took Auckland FC 35 games in the A-League to be awarded a kick from...
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Threatened gulls back on rooftops in Tūrangi town centre
Source: Radio New Zealand Threatened black-billed gulls nest on the rooftops in Tūrangi town centre. Supplied / DOC Black-billed gulls are once again nesting on the rooftops in Tūrangi town...
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Coalition reveals Resource Management Act replacement,but will it stand the test of time?
Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour, Chris Bishop and Christopher Luxon at the announcement of New Zealand’s new planning system. RNZ / Mark Papalii The coalition’s RMA reforms seem far...
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Man, 26, drowns at Karioitahi beach, Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand Karioitahi Beach. Supplied / ATEED A 26-year-old man has died after drowning at a southwest Auckland beach on Monday night. Counties Manukau south area commander police...
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Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association presents “VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture 2025” Unfolded on Stage on November 22
Source: Media Outreach A couture spectacle set against Hong Kong’s iconic harbour skyline at Pier 4, Central, cementing Hong Kong’s role as a global couture capital HONG KONG SAR –...
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When a Margaret Mahy classic mixes with raucous sea shanties
Source: Radio New Zealand A happy collision of events came together to inspire Nino Raphael to create The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate – The Musical. He and his...
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PAObank Partners with Citi to Bring New Currency Exchange Service to Retail Customers in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach By using Citi’s proprietary Digital FX solution, PAObank can deliver real-time, 24/7 FX service across HKD, USD and RMB via the PAObank Mobile Banking APP HONG KONG...
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Vingroup signs MoU with the state of Telangana, laying the foundation for its multi-sector ecosystem in India
Source: Media Outreach HYDERABAD, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – Vingroup announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana at...
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2:1 Support For Ban On Puberty Blockers
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 9 December 2025 A new poll has found more than 2:1 support for the ban on puberty blockers announced recently by the Government, with...
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Akaroa King Salmon products recalled due to possible Listeria
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Ahi Mokopuna Limited Partnership in its recall of specific Akaroa King Salmon mānuka cold-smoked products due to the...
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The Autumn Economic Forum 2025: Vietnam affirms its leading role in the region, driving global investment into the pillars of green and digital transformation
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2025 – The Autumn Economic Forum 2025 took place from 25 to 27 November 2025....
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Five things you need to know about the RMA replacements
Source: Radio New Zealand RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act on Tuesday afternoon, totalling about...
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Full-time carers’ appeal for employee status upheld by Supreme Court
Source: Radio New Zealand Peter Humphreys (left) with his daughter Sian, and Christine Fleming (right) with her son Justin Coote. NZ Herald / Sylvie Whinray The Supreme Court has ruled...
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Cricket: Test captain Tom Latham joins chorus of support for NZ T20 franchise league
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Latham photosport Black Caps’ Test captain Tom Latham says a proposed T20 franchise league in New Zealand is a great initiative and would boost the...
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Employment Law – PSA welcomes significant Supreme Court win for family carers
Source: PSA The Supreme Court decision to recognise two parent carers of disabled adults as employees is a significant and important win for family members looking after loved ones who need full...
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Employment Law – Statement of Peter Humphreys on Today’s Supreme Court Decision
Source: PSA Today’s Supreme Court decision means a great deal to me and my whānau. The care I provide for my daughter is not only an act of love, but it is also...
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Legislation – A blueprint for more pollution and environmental harm – Greenpeace reaction to new Resource Management bills
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says the Government’s rewrite of New Zealand’s core environmental laws includes an outrageous new idea, whereby companies will be able to claim financial compensation when councils introduce rules...
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Union campaign secures ACC backdown on working from home cut – PSA
Source: PSA ACC has scrapped controversial proposals to force staff into the office three days a week, up from two, following legal action, a complaint to the Commerce Commission by the...
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‘Heartbroken’: Two killed in fire at Foxton Beach home
Source: Radio New Zealand The blaze has been extinguished. Jimmy Ellingham / RNZ Two people are dead after a house fire at Foxton Beach. Police had recovered two bodies on...
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Update: Foxton Beach house fire
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Manawatu Area Commander Ross Grantham: Police can confirm two people have died in a house fire at Foxton Beach today. We...
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Legislation – “Transformational reform” to resource management arrives – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ The Government’s introduction of two Bills to replace the current Resource Management Act (RMA) is transformational and should result in fewer consents required to unlock development while protecting what...
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Legislation – RMA reform a positive step forward for New Zealand – EMA
Source: EMA The two new Acts that make up today’s Resource Management Act (RMA) reform announcement will provide impetus to economic, business and infrastructure development while also providing environmental guardrails that...
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Fewer gulls, fewer squawks: Tūrangi spared rooftop mayhem
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 09 December 2025 In 2023 a large colony of black-billed gulls nested in Tūrangi town centre, leaving a generous layer of guano on cars, rooftops,...
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Transitioning to the new planning system
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking steps to ensure a smooth and fair transition to New Zealand’s new planning and environmental management system, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop...