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Man jailed after using fake identities to gain NZ residence
Source: Radio New Zealand He was sentenced to three years in prison. RNZ A man has been sentenced to three years in prison for using false identities and forged documents...
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BusinessNZ on Gig economy and more at risk
Source: BusinessNZ The Supreme Court has today ruled that four rideshare drivers should be classified as employees and not contractors, a decision with far-reaching implications for the economy at large, BusinessNZ...
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EMA on Uber decision: Old structures versus new thinking
Source: EMA Today’s Supreme Court decision on the Uber case effectively jams a new way of thinking about work into old legislative structures, says the EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association). “While the...
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Soldier facing court martial following accusations of strangling former partner
Source: Radio New Zealand The accused soldier denies strangling his former partner who was also in the Defense Force at the time. RNZ / Jonathan Mitchell A soldier is accused...
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IT system at Wellngton Hospital a ‘constant risk’ to patient safety, says union
Source: Radio New Zealand There have been performance issues and recurring outages with the IT system at Wellington Hospital. RNZ / REECE BAKER The union for senior doctors says an...
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Ministry of Education closer to making decision on Gloriavale Christian School’s future
Source: Radio New Zealand Gloriavale Christian community is small, isolated place in Haupiri, West Coast. Jean Edwards The Ministry of Education is reviewing Gloriavale Christian School’s response to officials’ concerns...
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Kahureremoa Fleur Mantell jailed for more than $120k in false Covid-19 relief claims
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ/Marika Khabazi An Auckland woman has been jailed for more than three years after she made false claims for more than $120,000 in Covid-19...
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FENZ restructure poses ‘tremendous human cost, union says
Source: Radio New Zealand The proposed changes at FENZ would be the biggest in 8 years. RNZ / Alexander Robertson The union for volunteer firefighters says a restructure at Fire...
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Consultation begins on Action Plan to support carers
Source: New Zealand Government Consultation has started on a new action plan to recognise unpaid or informal carers and to provide a long-term roadmap for making progress on the issues...
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Minerals Council – Fast-track the right track
Source: New Zealand Minerals Council The Green Party’s announcement today that it will revoke fast-track mining consents is performative nonsense, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. “Today we...
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Education – Open Letter to the Minister of Education: Whiria Endorsement of Sector Concerns
Source: NZ Principals Federation Tēnā koe Minister Stanford, I am writing on behalf of the Whiria New Plymouth Principals Association and South Taranaki Principals Association to express our serious collective concerns...
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Two people in court after disappointing weekend on Marlborough roads
Source: New Zealand Police Six people have blown over the limit and two people are due to appear in court after a disappointing weekend on Marlborough roads. “Police saw a...
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SH1 Brynderwyn Hills resurfacing completed ahead of schedule – road fully open for summer travel
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Resurfacing work on State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is complete and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is pleased to confirm the road...
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Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon at post-cab conference
Source: Radio New Zealand The government is tinkering with the Clean Car Standard – again – saying most importers are unable to meet the targets under the scheme as it...
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Education – South Canterbury Principals’ Association open letter to Minister of Education
Source: NZ Principals Federation Dear Erica Stanford and David Seymour, The South Canterbury Principals’ Association feels compelled to express their grave concern over recent interventions by the government into education...
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Awards – From Quiet Crisis to National Recognition: How One Company Is Changing the Way Law Firms Grow
Source: Connect the Dots Connect the Dots has been named a winner at the NZ Lawyer Service Provider Awards 2025 in the Growth and Productivity category. The recognition signals a shift...
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Employment and Law – Uber drivers win employment rights after 4-year court fight – Govt must now kill the ERA Bill
Source: Workers First Union Uber drivers will be celebrating this afternoon following an historic judgment from the Supreme Court that Uber’s appeal of the 2022 Employment Court and 2024 Court of...
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Weather News – A wet and muggy few days to come – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 17th – Thursday 21st November. Heavy rain warnings and watches for the central North Island, and west coast of the South Island. Uncomfortably warm...
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Easing the cost of new and used imported vehicles
Source: New Zealand Government New and used vehicles could become more affordable for Kiwis through changes that will lower importing fees and help keep additional costs from being passed on...
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Making it faster, easier to issue digital credentials
Source: New Zealand Government A new platform to make it easier for Government agencies to issue secure digital credentials will be developed by New Zealand-based company MATTR, Digitising Government and...
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Person rushed to hospital after medical event at BestStart in Christchurch
Source: Radio New Zealand ST JOHN NZ A person was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a medical event at a Christchurch childcare centre this morning. St John...
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Residents challenge Wellington flight path changes as being unlawful
Source: Radio New Zealand A judicial review is underway against Airways, the Director of Civil Aviation and Wellington Airport. 123RF A judicial review is underway at the High Court in...
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Man drowns at Riversdale Beach in Wairarapa
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to Riversdale Beach at about 4pm on Thursday. captain_andrey The death of a man who died at a Wairarapa beach has been referred...
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Crane driver flagged power line danger before his death
Source: Radio New Zealand The crane truck near the power lines in Greenhithe in August 2023. Supplied/WorkSafe A crane operator who was killed as he delivered timber had earlier raised...
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Govt must respect Supreme Court ruling and abandon pro-Uber bill
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Prime Minister to respect the ruling of the Supreme Court and abandon Brooke van Velden’s Employment Relations Bill. The...
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins announces engagement to partner Toni Grace
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced his engagement to partner Toni Grace. Instagram/Chris Hipkins MP Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced his engagement to partner Toni...
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Sudden death – Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa
Source: New Zealand Police A man has died after getting into trouble in the water at Riversdale on Thursday afternoon, 13 November. Police were called to Riversdale Beach at about...