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High-powered magnet ban not preventing harm – experts
Source: Radio New Zealand Small magnets are easily accessible through online marketplaces, photo shows a pack of 100 3mm by 2mm magnets and a magnetic nose ring Ke-Xin Li Eleven...
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Lack of partnership in health sector changes – Iwi Partnership Boards
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Kim Ngawhika – Pouwhakahaere Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu IMPB. Supplied/Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu Iwi Māori Partnership Boards (IMPBs) are concerned their...
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Haeata Community Campus won’t say if findings from mouldy lunch investigation will be released
Source: Radio New Zealand The rotten food served to students at Haeata Community Campus. Supplied / Haeata Community Campus The Christchurch school that served mouldy lunches to students has not...
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NZ’s biggest bank lifts its home loan interest rates
Source: Radio New Zealand ANZ says the increases in fixed rates are a response to recent rises in wholesale interest rates. RNZ / Marika Khabazi ANZ has become the latest...
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NZ’s Jewish community on edge after Bondi Beach attack
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Jewish community is shaken and on edge following the terrorist attack in Sydney Sixteen people have died after two shooters opened fire at a...
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One dead, five injured in Waipā crash involving speeding BMW
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ/Marika Khabazi The driver of a car hit by a BMW that was seen speeding by police in Waipā last night died in the...
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Cricket: Recalled Ajaz Patel – ‘I’m a very optimistic person’
Source: Radio New Zealand Ajaz Patel celebrates his six-wicket haul during the 3rd Test Match against India, November 2024. Saikat Despite being overlooked for home Tests for nearly five years,...
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Police rolls-out roadside drug driver testing
Source: New Zealand Police Drivers in Wellington experienced roadside drug driving tests for the first time this afternoon, signalling the start of the rollout with Police now able to detect...
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Man accused of swallowing Fabergé pendant pleads not guilty
Source: Radio New Zealand The valuable pendant. Supplied / NZ police The man accused of swallowing a $33,500 Fabergé egg pendant has pleaded not guilty to a number of charges....
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New name for Courtenay Place cinema complex revealed
Source: Radio New Zealand A render of the Courtenay Place entrance at The Court, the proposed new complex in central Wellington. Supplied A complete overhaul of Wellington’s abandoned Reading Cinemas...
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New case of measles in Auckland
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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WorkSafe takes enforcement action against daycare at centre of chemical burns incident
Source: Radio New Zealand St John is treating multiple patients at a daycare centre in the suburb of Woolston. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ WorkSafe has taken enforcement action against a...
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Firefighters battle large South Taranaki vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Residents in a South Taranaki settlement are being prepared to be evacuated due to a large vegetation fire. Firefighters are battling the...
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Canterbury to move to restricted fire season at midnight
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Canterbury moves into a restricted fire season at midnight. This means anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire will have to apply for a permit...
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Services sector slump gives economic reality check
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Services sector PSI slips to 46.9, worst reading since May Sales, employment, deliveries fall, new orders move sideways Proportion of negative comments falls for fourth...
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Critical incident investigation underway, Waipā
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Waikato District Commander Will Loughrin: Police have launched a critical incident investigation following a fatal crash in Waipā last night. Shortly before the...
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WorkSafe launches national manufacturing sector assessment focus
Source: Worksafe New Zealand In the New Year, WorkSafe New Zealand is kicking off a nationwide initiative to strengthen health and safety practices in the manufacturing sector. From January to...
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Roadside drug testing starts today
Source: New Zealand Government Drug-impaired drivers should expect consequences, with roadside drug testing starting today in the Wellington District before rolling out across the country, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and...
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Bodies of two climbers recovered from National Park, two others overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook
Source: Radio New Zealand The bodies of two climbers were recovered from the north buttress of Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park. Supplied / Police The bodies of two climbers...
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Forest fire near Whanganui spreads to more than 100 hectares
Source: Radio New Zealand The Lismore Forest fire in fire spread under tall trees by 2am on Monday 15 December 2025. Fire crews were working to stop it moving up...
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Update: Name release, Rotorua homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Rotorua Area Investigations Manager, Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempen: Police can now name the man who was found deceased in Rotorua on Friday. He...
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Name release: Lake Wainamu death
Source: New Zealand Police Police is releasing the name of a swimmer who died at Lake Wainamu last week. Shubham Kumar, 23, had gone swimming with friends on the evening...
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Economy – RBNZ Governor speaks on Monetary Policy
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 December 2025 – In media interviews this week, Governor Dr Anna Breman is speaking about New Zealand’s economic outlook and monetary policy settings,...
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Privatised meat inspections could increase costs, reduce flexibility – report
Source: Radio New Zealand A protest against the plan for meat inspection privatisation took place outside Parliament. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A proposal to partially privatise meat inspections will actually...
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Watch: PM Christopher Luxon’s post-cabinet media conference
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is holding his post-Cabinet press conference, as Australia reels from the terrorist attack on Sydney. Earlier on Monday, Luxon said he had...
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Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon’s post-cabinet media conference
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is holding his post-Cabinet press conference, as Australia reels from the terrorist attack on Sydney. Earlier on Monday, Luxon said he had...
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Climbers overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook
Source: Radio New Zealand Search teams are waiting for better weather conditions. FLORIAN BRILL Two climbers are overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook. Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker says there...