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Codeine stocks in short supply
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ /Dom Thomas Stocks of the prescription-only painkiller codeine are in short supply due to shipping delays. Pharmac today confirmed the supply issue affected all three...
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Local News – Election recount confirms result in Porirua City Council’s Māori ward
Source: Porirua City Council The District Court has advised that the recount of votes for the Parirua Māori Ward is now complete. The recount has confirmed the outcome of the election...
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Property Valuations – New Plymouth land values fall more than homes in latest rating revaluation – QV
Source: Quotable Value (QV) New Plymouth District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating...
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Health – GenPro sponsors new primary health organisation that cuts red tape, improves patient care
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association is sponsoring the establishment of a nationwide primary health organisation that will reduce bureaucracy so more funding can be...
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Weather News – Rainy End to the Week, but Sunshine on the Way – MetService
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 13th – Monday 17th November – Rain to end the workweek– Strong Wind Watch for Wellington and Wairarapa today (Thursday)– Sunny...
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$1m compensation to oyster farmers a start
Source: New Zealand Government A $1 million payment from Watercare to oyster farmers impacted by sewage contamination of Mahurangi Harbour is a welcome first step but more is needed, Parliamentary...
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‘Short, sharp’ bridge closures to improve safety, avoid longer impacts
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A concentrated week of four-hour daily closures of Greymouth’s Cobden Bridge in early December will allow crews to safely remove rock hazards, while avoiding weeks...
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Warrant to arrest: Paul Rehua
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Rehua, 42, is wanted in...
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Historic moment for Kiwis’ rights
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour welcomes the passing of the Regulatory Standards Bill into law. “This is a historic moment for Kiwis’ rights. Politicians will no longer...
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Kylie Wihapi confrimed as Porirua Māori Ward councillor
Source: Radio New Zealand There were just nine votes separating the top two candidates. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A recount has confirmed the outcome of a closely contested seat in...
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There could be another chance to spot an aurora over southern NZ tonight
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Ian Griffin Keen stargazers could be in for another glimpse on an aurora that lit up skies at the southern end of the country...
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Coromandel rescue mission escalates after man taking photos of it was also swept off rocks
Source: Radio New Zealand A person being winched at of the Whiritoa blowhole in Coromandel. Supplied / Police Emergency crews already rescuing two people have had to rescue a third...
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‘Controlled burn’ near Tongariro ruled out as wildfire cause
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire impacted varied terrain including, sub-alpine scrub, alpine scrub, wetlands, frost flats and pockets of kaikawaka forest. Supplied/DOC Fire and Emergency has confirmed a “controlled...
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New declaration strengthens bond with Niue
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi met in Auckland today to agree a foundational Political Declaration, encapsulating the partnership between the two...
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Dunedin bottle store to close earlier after backlash
Source: Radio New Zealand Bottle O Cumberland originally applied to increase its off-licence hours to 9am until 10pm each day. 123RF A North Dunedin bottle store in the student quarter...
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Homegrown maritime surveillance platform may help in fight against meth – Prime Minister
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon talks maritime intelligence with Mat Brown of Starboard. RNZ / Phil Pennington The Prime Minister says a homegrown maritime surveillance platform might help in...
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Media Advisory: Police graduation in Auckland tomorrow
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremony of Recruit Wing 390 in Auckland tomorrow. The ceremony mark the recruits’ completion of their initial training course...
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Watching a rescue turns dangerous for a member of the public
Source: New Zealand Police This morning two people visiting the Whiritoa blowhole got caught out by the big surf and incoming tide. Then a bystander nearby watching also got into...
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Live: Black Caps v West Indies – fifth T20
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps take on the West Indies at University Oval in Dunedin in the fifth and final match of the T20 international series. New Zealand...
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Police Commissioner Richard Chambers pulled over for speeding at 112km/h
Source: Radio New Zealand *This story has updated to clarify that Commissioner Richard Chambers was in uniform when he was pulled over. After a week of bad news for police,...
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Aussies lead the way in tourism growth
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed official stats out today showing continued growth in New Zealand’s overseas visitor numbers, with Australian tourists continuing to...
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Question Time directs rare query to non-ministerial MP
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/Louis Collins The first task for MPs when the House meets at 2pm on a sitting day is an hour-long barrage of questions at the government...
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Hastings hosts Aotearoa’s national Māori language festival Toitū te Reo
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of te reo learners are gathering in Hastings for the second year Aotearoa’s national Māori language festival Toitū te Reo which is taking place on...
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Auckland FC owner Bill Foley sells stake in Scottish Premier League club
Source: Radio New Zealand Texas billionaire Bill Foley who is bank rolling the new Auckland A League club. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC owner Bill Foley has sold his interest in...
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Bill to expand Road User Charges introduced
Source: Radio New Zealand The shift from a system of matching odometer readings to paper labels on the windscreen, towards using subscriptions through private companies. RNZ A bill to make...
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Infratil posts $2 billion first-half revenue
Source: Radio New Zealand Infratil chief executive Jason Boyes. Supplied Infrastructure investor Infratil has reported a strong first-half net profit, with revenue up more than a third to $2 billion....
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New IP rules to boost research commercialisation
Source: New Zealand Government A new national intellectual property (IP) policy will give New Zealand researchers more control over their inventions and greater opportunities to turn world-class ideas into commercial...