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More firefighters called to Christchurch house blaze
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Firefighters battling a house fire in Christchurch have called for a fourth crew to assist. Fire and Emergency received reports of a...
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The unofficial NZ Rugby awards for 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The unofficial rugby awards for 2025. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Another big year for our national game is in the books, so it’s once again...
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Government launches quantum tech discovery
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has launched a $1.35m discovery phase to explore a national quantum technologies platform aimed at creating jobs, attracting...
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New Plymouth crisis recovery café gets a boost
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today visited Koha Café where he announced New Plymouths local crisis recovery café, will receive a funding boost from the...
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Crown Jewels protest turns to custard as Kiwi cop makes arrests
Source: Radio New Zealand A handout photo by Take Back Power on December 6, 2025, shows supporters of the civil resistance group holding a banner reading ‘Democracy has crumbled –...
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Quote of the year: Luxon’s ‘go make a marmite sandwich’ in running for annual contest
Source: Radio New Zealand One-liners from under pressure politicians, some frank conservationists and one of our most successful athletes are in the running for Massey University’s Quote of the Year....
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School lunch provider cleared over mouldy meals in Christchurch
Source: Radio New Zealand The rotten food served to students at Haeata Community Campus. Supplied / Haeata Community Campus New Zealand Food Safety has found no food safety risks with...
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Wildlife comedy photography winners announced
Source: Radio New Zealand Bird Category Winner: These guillemots in Norway were nesting on a small rocky cliff ledge where space was at a premium. The nests all crammed in...
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Major New Zealand apple grower shuts off shipments to US as tariffs bite into profits
Source: Radio New Zealand Cole Eastham-Farrelly One of New Zealand’s major apple growers won’t be sending any shipments to the US as tariffs bite into its profits. Tariffs on a...
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Minister seeks advice as Supreme Court decision rules two carers are government employees
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston. (File photo) VNP / Phil Smith The Minister for Disability Issues is seeking advice on the Supreme Court’s decision that...
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Parliament’s last-minute sprint
Source: Radio New Zealand The Hansard team show off their festive decorating skills. VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox You might imagine Parliament’s penultimate week before the summer break would involve MPs...
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Appeal for sightings of red Holden, Palmerston North
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the burglary of a business in Palmerston North on Saturday are seeking the public’s assistance locating the vehicle that was stolen from the property....
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Secondary principals settle collective agreement negotiations
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Secondary principals have settled their collective agreement negotiations. The deal announced by the Secondary Principals Association union and the Post Primary Teachers Association on Wednesday...
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Community helps restore land after Craigieburn fire
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 10 December 2025 In early December last year, Department of Conservation biodiversity ranger Dean Turner was directing the aerial operations to fight the fire that...
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Man accused of fatal Auckland bus stabbing due in court
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of a homicide investigation after attacks on an East Auckland bus. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A man accused of stabbing two passengers...
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The internal journey of the $33,500 Fabergé pendant swallowed in jewellery heist
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A pendant swallowed by a man during an alleged theft at an Auckland jewellery store made headlines around the world and raised the question how...
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Police investigation launched after body found in vehicle near Wellington park
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Police are investigating to identify a body found in a vehicle near Seatoun Park in Wellington. They received a report on Saturday morning of a...
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Advocacy – No Trust in Police Rallies in Wellington & Christchurch – Peace Action Wellington
Source: Peace Action Wednesday 10 December 2025 – Feminists and peace activists will rally against the disgraceful coverup of allegations against former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming, and against the...
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Legislation – Capital Back in 149 Days – Proposed RVA Changes Won’t Affect Radius Care
Source: Radius Care Last week the Government proposed changes to the Retirement Villages Act. These reforms will influence how older New Zealanders manage their homes, finances and living arrangements. As...
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Live: Black Caps v West Indies second test – day one
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps take on the West Indies at Cello Basin Reserve for their second Test of the summer. New Zealand will pin their hopes on...
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Tower of London custard plot crumbled thanks to a holidaying Kiwi cop
Source: New Zealand Police A Waikato Police officer has proven once again that an officer is never off-duty, even during an overseas holiday, after he intervened when protesters targeted the...
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Willis denies claims of sideshow over Richardson debate on government spending
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis is gearing up for a debate with Ruth Richardson. RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis is rejecting claims she’s indulging...
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Emergency set net fishing ban to protect threatened hoiho around Otago Peninsula extended
Source: Radio New Zealand The hoiho / yellow-eyed penguin. Supplied / Craig McKenzie An emergency fishing ban off the Otago Peninsula will continue until September next year. The three-month set-net...
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Urgent consent-extension legislation passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Parliament has passed urgent legislation extending the duration of thousands of existing resource consents, providing immediate certainty for farmers, businesses and councils while New Zealand transitions...
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Government app launched today
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today released an app to make it easier and safer for people to access government services, Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith...
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Water Safety – Auckland Risk Is Real, Particularly at West Coast Beaches – Take Extra Care This Summer
Source: Water Safety New Zealand Water Safety New Zealand is urging Aucklanders and visitors to recognise the danger posed by the region’s high-risk water locations. Over the past decade, a...
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Property Market – Best of the Best: NZ housing’s conflicting forces in 2025 – Cotality
Source: Cotality New Zealand’s housing market delivered a year of broad stagnation in 2025, with lower mortgage rates boosting sales volumes, but a sluggish economy and weak labour market providing...