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New case of measles in Wellington
Source: Radio New Zealand The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who is not protected against the virus is at...
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No mow trials, recycled bags: Carterton’s push for climate adaption
Source: Radio New Zealand No mow trials at Carterton’s parks aim to encourage more wild flowers to grow, helping the area’s ecosystems. LDR / Stuff A Wairarapa council’s climate-change adaptation...
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Sky TV customers encouraged to cancel or get refunds if not notified properly of contract changes
Source: Radio New Zealand Sky Sport AFP/SUPPLIED Customers who feel they have not been given enough notice about their Sky TV contracts rolling over should ask for a refund or...
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Arrest made in relation to serious incidents, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Christchurch District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill: A young person has been arrested in relation to a number of recent incidents across Christchurch, including an...
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Rates cap puts future infrastructure projects at risk, Marlborough mayor says
Source: Radio New Zealand Marlborough mayor Nadine Taylor said that council may struggle to renew key infrastructure such as roading under the Government’s proposed rates cap. LDR / Supplied The...
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Canterbury police arrest resident for over 500 graffiti tags across South island
Source: Radio New Zealand Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel says that Police are happy to have the brazen tagger off the streets. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police arrested a North Canterbury...
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Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency welcomes facilitation referral as best option to progress agreement with NZPFU
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand – Statement The NZPFU should call off continued strikes while facilitation process plays out Fire and Emergency says Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomes the...
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Explainer: what the World Cup draw means for the All Blacks
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis – The 2027 World Cup draw has happened, just under two years from when the tournament will be held in Australia. That in itself is...
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Asbestos sand clean-up legal responsibility falls on schools, Education Ministry says
Source: Radio New Zealand The asbestos scare prompted a recall of several brands of children coloured play sand. Supplied The Ministry of Education says early childhood services and school boards...
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Southland Police remind revellers to stay safe this festive season
Source: New Zealand Police As the festive season approaches, Police in the Southland Area are gearing up for an operation to make sure punters don’t end up on Santa’s naughty...
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WorkSafe sets new direction to strengthen health and safety at work
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 4 December 2025 WorkSafe New Zealand has issued a four-year plan resetting how it operates, to improve health and safety outcomes nationwide. The Statement of Intent...
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Community funding guaranteed as Online Gambling Bill moves forward
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden welcomes the Governance and Administration Committee [Committee] report back of the Online Casino Gambling Bill [Bill]. This report marks a crucial step forward in...
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Boil water notice issued for Paihia, Ōpua and Waitangi in Far North
Source: Radio New Zealand The town supply for Paihia, Ōpua and Waitangi comes from a treatment plant drawing water from the Waitangi River, just upstream of Haruru Falls. RNZ/ Peter...
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Vandals litter Wellington bike trails with logs, holes and wooden barriers amidst police investigation
Source: Radio New Zealand By Noam Mānuka Lazarus, Massey University journalism student “Track closed” safety sign torn down. SUPPLIED A mountain biking instructor says Wellington mountain bike trails have again...
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Auckland police still cannot say if machete linked to killing of Kyle Whorrall
Source: Radio New Zealand Police find machete in Auckland reserve five months after killing of US man Kyle Whorrall. Supplied/police Auckland police cannot say if a machete found in their...
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Expanding access to everyday medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Registered nurse prescribers can now prescribe nearly double the number of medicines, significantly expanding access to timely, local care for New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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Serial tagger caught by Police
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a North Canterbury resident for over 500 tags in various locations throughout Kaikoura, Canterbury and Dunedin. The 23-year-old man will be appearing in...
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Secondary teachers vote to accept government’s latest collective agreement settlement
Source: Radio New Zealand PPTA president Chris Abercrombie. Photo: Supplied *This article has been updated to correct the size of the pay offer rejected by school support staff The secondary...
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Education Minister welcomes settlement for secondary teachers
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is welcoming the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for secondary teachers following a majority vote from Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) members...
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Air NZ reaches ‘in principle’ deal to ward off some strikes
Source: Radio New Zealand Air NZ said it had now reached agreements “in principle” with unions representing its regional turboprop and widebody jet cabin crew. AFP Air New Zealand says...
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‘Tis the season to not get scammed
Source: New Zealand Police As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country. Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people...
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Alleged offender couldn’t outrun cameras
Source: New Zealand Police A coordinated Police response meant an offender didn’t get far after she allegedly carried out an aggravated robbery in Newmarket. Around 4pm the alleged offender entered...
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Trial will help hunters protect Pureora Forest
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 04 December 2025 New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) members can fly into the Hauhungaroa Range at a heavily discounted rate through a partnership between the...
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Fatal crash: Castlecliff
Source: New Zealand Police Location: Central Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Castlecliff yesterday. The single vehicle crash on Karaka St was reported just after...
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Analysis: Can Andrew Coster come back from this?
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Coster when he was in charge of the police. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Analysis – Headline writers have had their fun calling it ‘Coster’s Last...
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IKEA Auckland opening: Predicted traffic chaos fails to eventuate as first shoppers visit
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland has managed to avoid a predicted IKEA stampede and traffic jams as the first shoppers entered the new store at Mt Wellington in Auckland. Despite...
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Ministers were warned against removing schools’ Treaty obligations
Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford has said the treaty is the Crown’s responsibility, not schools’. RNZ / Mark Papalii An Education Ministry report shows officials strongly warned...