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Attacks on guide dogs leave animals too anxious to work
Source: Radio New Zealand Guide dogs can not get away if they are attacked while in their harness, and could put their owners at risk. File photo. RNZ / Marika...
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Want a rollercoaster in your garden?
Source: Radio New Zealand If Aussie theme parks are not an option and you can’t face the crowds at Rainbow’s End, fear not. Bjorn Burton might have the solution. During...
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Two injured after crash near Mount Victoria tunnel
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A northbound lane of State Highway One – near Mount Victoria tunnel in Wellington – is closed following a crash. Emergency services...
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Water fight: Farmers strive to limit cows’ environmental footprint
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Barlass’ farm is home to about 1500 dairy cows RNZ / Nate McKinnon As nitrates creep up in some Canterbury drinking water supplies, dairy farmers...
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Mount Victoria Tunnel closed, Wellington
Source: New Zealand Police The Mount Victoria Tunnel, Wellington City is closed following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1/Paterson Street...
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Planning reform bills pass first reading
Source: New Zealand Government The legislation underpinning New Zealand’s new planning system has passed its first reading in Parliament, marking a major step toward replacing the RMA with a system...
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Football: Auckland FC striker getting better protection months into A-League season
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Cosgrove of Auckland (centre) celebrates with Logan Rogerson (left) after scoring a goal during the A-League. DAN HIMBRECHTS/ PHOTOSPORT Auckland FC knew what they were...
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Man sentenced in long-running corruption case
Source: Radio New Zealand Former roading subcontractor Frederick Pou pleaded guilty to giving gifts to an agent. 123rf A former roading subcontractor has been sentenced to home detention in a...
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Potential extreme fire risk for Northland as high winds and low humidity looms
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are still working at the scene of Sunday’s major blaze in Kerikeri ahead of a possible sharp increase in fire danger on Wednesday. RNZ/Peter de...
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Chris Bishop can’t say how many jobs could be lost to multiple ministries merger
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Transport Chris Bishop. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Minister for Transport can’t say how many people are expected to lose their jobs as the...
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Missing fisherman swept off rocks near Cape Rēinga presumed drowned
Source: Radio New Zealand Man Bock Lee, 65, from Hamilton, was swept from rocks while fishing at Taputapotu Bay in the Far North. RNZ / Lois Williams Police say a...
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Public warned to stay away from man sought over double murder
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitchell Cole Supplied / NZ Police Police are warning people not to approach a man being sought in relation to a double murder in the central...
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Work-related health newsletter – December 2025
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 16 December 2025 Check out our latest guidance and resources to help you ensure a healthy and safe work environment for you and your workers. In...
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Forecasts show Govt economic strategy failing workers
Source: NZCTU The Treasury’s latest forecasts, released today, show the Government’s economic strategy isn’t working and that workers will be paying the price for years to come, said NZCTU President...
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Papatoetoe by-election ordered after allegations of fraud
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Liu Chen An Auckland judge has upheld a petition in the Manukau District Court calling for a judicial inquiry following allegations of fraud in...
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Advisory to media: Interim suppressions for Mt Wellington homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Police are issuing an advisory to media around interim suppression orders in place concerning Operation Hawkin, the Mt Wellington homicide on 5 December 2025. A Coroner’s...
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Health targets: Patients getting improved care
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwis are receiving faster access to healthcare, with the latest quarterly results showing year-on-year improvements across all health targets despite a busy and challenging winter, Health...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Latest police wing to graduate this week
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the 391 Louisa Wall recruit wing graduation. What: Graduation of the New Zealand Police 391 Recruit Wing.Who: For families and friends to...
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Ho-Ho-Hold Up! Check your route before you hit the highway this summer
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is sprinkling some magic to ensure steady, smoother journeys for people travelling on key holiday routes around the Bay...
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Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–29: Consultation analysis and insights
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 16 December 2025 Please note: The finalised Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2029 is available now. The Ministry of Health partnered with Shea,...
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Māori Lived Experience Suicide Prevention Action Plan Consultation 2024
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 16 December 2025 Please note: The finalised Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2029 is available now. The Ministry of Health partnered with Te...
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Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2024–2029: Lived Experience Knowledge
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 16 December 2025 Please note: The finalised Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2029 is available now. The Ministry of Health partnered with Changing...
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Nicola Willis working on ‘disciplined’ plan to return to surplus, says cuts would deliver ‘human misery’
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaking at the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update. RNZ Finance Minister Nicola Willis is doubling down on her “disciplined” plan for...
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Two arrested in relation to aggravated robbery, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Durston: Two youths have been arrested in relation to an aggravated robbery in Hamilton. On Sunday 14 December around 5.30pm,...
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HYEFU 2025: Economic and fiscal repair job continues
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update confirms that continued fiscal discipline is required to restore the books to surplus and bend the debt curve down,...
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Shoppers get surcharge warning
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer says that shoppers using cards should not pay more than about 1.3 percent in surcharges and anything close to 2 percent was likely to be...
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Exercise NZ – The Future of Exercise in Aotearoa: Top Industry Trends for 2026
Source: Exercise NZ As Aotearoa heads into summer and the annual New Year reset, Exercise New Zealand says the industry is entering one of its most exciting and influential periods...