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Queenstown’s iconic Wine Cave turns 30
Source: Gibbston Valley Wine tourism and experience leader Gibbston Valley is celebrating the 30th birthday of its iconic Wine Cave this weekend. Completed in 1995, the immersive Gibbston Valley Wine...
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WEL Networks Approved For More Network-Level Generation
Source: WEL Networks Electricity Distribution Business (EDB) WEL Networks welcomes the Electricity Authority’s (EA) decision to approve a further amendment to WEL’s generation cap, increasing maximum capacity to 101 megawatts. This...
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Government Cuts – Ministry of Health proposes slashing top public health experts – PSA
Source: PSA The Ministry of Health is proposing to cut some of its most skilled and experienced staff in a change proposal released today, less than three weeks before Christmas. The...
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Fashion crime: Burglar’s $20k spree halted
Source: New Zealand Police A teenager who allegedly attempted to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an Albany store overnight has been caught in the act. At about...
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Government backs hornet hunt
Source: New Zealand Government Intensive efforts are under way to combat yellow-legged hornets from Auckland’s North Shore, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. Mr Hoggard, who visited biosecurity operations in Auckland...
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Australia-New Zealand 2+2 Climate and Finance Ministers’ Dialogue Joint Statement
Source: New Zealand Government The Hon Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance and Minister for Economic Growth and the Hon Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change and Minister for Energy, welcomed...
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Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency New Zealand Statement
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand STATEMENT – NZPFU strikes again, putting public safety at risk – people should be extra careful – Fire and Emergency New Zealand Deputy National Commander...
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Universities – Commerce and legal leaders awarded honorary doctorates – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Business leader Dame Theresa Gattung and legal luminary Sir David Carruthers will receive honorary doctorates from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington during...
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Real Estate – Rental market in abundance as Kiwis flock to Oz in record numbers
Source: RealEstate.co.nz Rental stock up 17.4% compared to November 2024 Record number of new listings hit rental market – 7,253 properties West Coast average rental price hits $500/week bracket for...
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Fatal crash: Matamau
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, Matamau this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 9:50am. A...
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PPP guidance updated to support infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government Updated guidance for Public-Private Partnership projects in New Zealand will provide greater clarity and consistency to the private sector and government agencies, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop...
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Human Rights Commission intervention a boost for landmark pay equity legal case
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes the High Court confirming that the Human Rights Commission can intervene in the landmark High Court action launched by five unions challenging the Government’s decision to scrap 33...
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Cat that vanished 14 years ago reunited with owner, will be ‘spoilt rotten’
Source: Radio New Zealand Mo, before he went missing. Supplied / Paul Myburgh For more on this story, tune in to RNZ’s Checkpoint with Lisa Owen from 4-6pm on Friday....
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Successful medical drone delivery could offer faster healthcare access for remote communities
Source: Radio New Zealand The drone used in the trial and members of the team involved. Supplied by Vertilink Researchers hope the quick responsiveness of a medical drone could save...
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“Incredibly selfish”: brand new picnic table destroyed, stolen from DOC campground
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 05 December 2025 A 10 ft macrocarpa picnic table, installed on Tuesday 2 December by DOC at the campground, had only been there two days...
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Christchurch school launches internal probe over mouldy lunches
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the meals. Supplied / Haeata Community Campus The Christchurch school at the centre of a dispute about mouldy lunches served to students has launched...
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Is our attitude towards nudity changing?
Source: Radio New Zealand Recently, Lisa McMillan observed something that hints at the change she believes is happening with New Zealand’s perceived conservatism regarding public nudity. She was at an...
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Trans-Tasman Maritime Union Federation Ratified: A New Era of Unity for Maritime Workers
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) have formally ratified a Trans-Tasman Federation that unites maritime workers...
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Five surprising benefits of living in a predator free suburb
Source: NZ Department of Conservation What do you picture when you think of the benefits of becoming Predator Free? Most people picture increasing native birdlife like iconic kiwi and kea....
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State Highway 2 north of Dannevirke closed after truck crash
Source: Radio New Zealand St John says one person with serious injuries is being flown to Palmerston North Hospital. RNZ / REECE BAKER State Highway 2 north of Dannevirke is...
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Highs of 30C for parts of South Island before scorching weather moves north this weekend
Source: Radio New Zealand Warm weather is forecast for most of the North Island over the weekend. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Very hot weather is forecast for parts of the...
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$33,000 pendant swallowed in Auckland jewellery heist ‘recovered’
Source: Radio New Zealand The Fabergé locket was worth more than $33,500. SCREENSHOT A Fabergé locket worth more than $33,500, swallowed by a man during an alleged theft at an...
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Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test – day four
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps are in firm control of the first cricket test against the West Indies after a dominant day three in Christchurch. Centuries for skipper...
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Search uncovers suitcase of imitation firearms
Source: New Zealand Police Police got more than they bargained for last night after discovering a suitcase full of imitation firearms after stopping a fleeing vehicle. At about 10.10pm, officers...
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No playing around: Woman charged over Marketplace scam
Source: New Zealand Police A man has had victory after all, after initially realising he’d been scammed when selling his pride and joy. Last month, the victim put his Play...
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Sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia switches allegiance to Australia
Source: Radio New Zealand Eddie Osei-Nketia. PHOTOSPORT New Zealand sprinter and national 100m record holder Eddie Osei-Nketia has officially switched allegiances to Australia. Osei-Nketia broke his dad Gus Nketia’s record...
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60,000+ youth to receive early intervention support
Source: New Zealand Government More than 60,000 at-risk young Kiwis will benefit from a $20.7 million investment into youth development programmes focused on early intervention and prevention support, Youth Minister...