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9am on the radio

· November 9, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand This is one of a series of essays and short stories commissioned to commemorate RNZ’s 100 years on air in Aotearoa. Barbara turns the radio on....

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Implementation of boot camp rushed, report concludes

· November 9, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand An example of the military style uniform the youths in the pilot were required to wear. RNZ / Rachel Helyer-Donaldson The final evaluation for the government’s...

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Foodie delight under mountain signals new lease of life

· November 9, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Mt Ruapehu, the North Island’s highest spot, is a prominent feature from Waimarino, formerly National Park. Photo: supplied Chef and barista Sam Wilson hopes the re-opening...

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Are hard hats a work perk?

· November 9, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand New Inland Revenue guidance suggests hard hats could be a taxable work perk. Photo: 123RF New Inland Revenue guidance suggesting hard hats could be a taxable...

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Saving the marriage of journalism and the people

· November 9, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Image from the BSA’s recent report ‘Public trust in news media’ highlighting the factors that damage it – and enhance it. Broadcasting Standards Authority “​The ​blatant,...

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Body found after Hamilton fire

· November 9, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police say a body has been found, after a house fire in Hamilton East. Emergency services rushed to the...

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Fatality following fire, Hamilton East

· November 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A person has been found deceased following a fire in Hamilton East this morning. Emergency services attended a Wellington Street address just after 6am, where a...

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Fast-track approval for Drury Metro Centre

· November 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the Fast-track approval of a major metropolitan development project in Auckland. Kiwi Property Holdings lodged an application in April 2025...

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Thieves get the message loud and clear

· November 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police hot on the heels of a group of alleged thieves caught up with them on the motorway this morning. Just after 7am, Police received a...

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Life-changing cancer care closer to home in Taranaki

· November 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Patients across Taranaki now have access to world-class cancer care closer to home with the official opening of the Taranaki Cancer Centre, Health Minister Simeon Brown...