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Local government reforms: Need for local voices stressed
Source: Radio New Zealand Regional councils such as ECan may not exist for much longer, under new government plans. File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon While opposition parties agree more...
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All Blacks: What will the end of season review reveal?
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson www.photosport.nz Analysis – Ten wins, three losses. That’s how it stacks up for the All Blacks this season, although as...
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Social housing agency Te Toi Mahana hikes rents at double the rate ministry initially agreed to
Source: Radio New Zealand A Wellington social housing agency has hiked its tenants’ rent at double the rate the housing ministry initially agreed to. RNZ / REECE BAKER A Wellington...
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Mountain guide who died on Mt Cook described as ‘careful and diligent’
Source: Radio New Zealand On Tuesday police recovered the body of a mountain guide from Aoraki Mt Cook. Unsplash / Corey Serravite The New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA) says...
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Heat alerts possible as temperatures continue to rise
Source: Radio New Zealand Forecast maximum temperatures for Wednesday 26 November. MetService/Facebook MetService says heat alerts could be issued as temperatures begin to soar on Wednesday. Timaru is expected to...
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Monitoring update: November 2025
Source: Tertiary Education Commission At the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), we gather a range of information about common issues through our monitoring work. We’re committed to partnering with tertiary education...
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One Love music festival cancelled, organisers cite economic climate
Source: Radio New Zealand The country’s biggest reggae music festival has been cancelled, with organisers blaming economic conditions. Supplied / One Love Festival The country’s biggest reggae music festival is...
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Chatham Island wind farm to slash power prices, cut carbon emissions
Source: Radio New Zealand The wind farm is designed to give the Chatham Islands a more stable and reliable electricity supply. File photo. 123rf Chatham Island locals hope a new...
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Motorcyclist dies in Ashburton crash
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A motorcyclist has died after a crash involving a car in Ashburton. Police were called to the crash at the intersection of...
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Fire at Auckland LGBTTQIA+ nightclub G.A.Y treated as suspicious
Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps A fire at an Auckland LGBTTQIA+ nightclub at the weekend is being treated as suspicious. A blaze broke out in G.A.Y on Karangahape Road...
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Consumers warned to assume imported products not being tested after asbestos scare
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest coloured sand products to be recalled over asbestos fears. Supplied Consumers are being warned to assume imported products including kids play things are not...
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Fatal crash, Ashburton
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash at the intersection of Hinds Arundel Road and Gills Road, Ashburton, this evening. Police were notified of the two-vehicle...
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Lifestyle – The Biggest Weekend of the Year for New Zealand’s Exercise Industry!
Source: Exercise NZ The exercise industry in Aotearoa is gearing up for its biggest and most inspiring weekend of the year, as the Exercise New Zealand Conference and the Exercise...
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Legislation – Local government reform discussion welcomed – Northland Mayoral Forum
Source: Northland Regional Council – ON BEHALF OF THE NORTHLAND MAYORAL FORUM Northland’s Mayoral Forum acknowledges central government plans for a major review of the way the nation’s local government...
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Legislation – Shake-up of local government long overdue – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is cautiously welcoming signals from the Government that a major shake-up of local government is on its way. “This discussion is long overdue and will be...
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Digital health transformation requires investment, not cuts to workforce and budgets – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s 10-year digital health plan risks failure unless it changes course on its cuts to the workforce and funding needed to deliver it, says the Public Service Association...
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Tall Blacks’ familiar foes first challenge in World Cup cycle
Source: Radio New Zealand Tohi Smith-Milner from the Tall Blacks and Boomer Angus Glover will clash again in the world cup qualifiers. Jeremy Ward/Photosport Boomers v Tall Blacks Friday, 28...
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Reserve Bank to deliver further cut to official cash rate
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Reserve Bank to deliver a 25 basis point cut to 2.25 percent Attention on how wide the RBNZ leaves the door open for more if...
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New building for equipment maintenance and repairs at Burnham Military Camp opened
Source: Radio New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins at the groundbreaking ceremony for the $82.7 million regional supply building. Construction is expected to take about two years. Anna Sargent A...
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Man charged after 21yo died while hunting on Stewart Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Jock Grant Davies. Facebook A man has been charged five months after 21-year-old Jock Grant Davies died while hunting on Stewart Island. The 31-year-old from Ashburton...
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Police seeking Graeme Shuter in central Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Auckland Central Police are seeking a man in connection with an alleged indecent assault at the weekend. Police have obtained a warrant to arrest 34-year-old Graeme...
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Ministry privacy breach sees the names of five people seeking compensation for sexual abuse published
Source: Radio New Zealand Lydia Oosterhoff is a human rights lawyer and senior associate at Cooper Legal. Jimmy Ellingham Warning: This story contains references to suicide Ministry of Social Development...
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One person arrested in relation to Stewart Island hunting incident
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the death of Jock Grant Davies, who died in a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island, have arrested one person. A 39-year-old Ashburton...
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Serious crash: Apirana Avenue, Glen Innes
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are attending a serious crash in Glen Innes this afternoon. Just after 4pm, Police were advised of the crash on Apirana Avenue involving a...
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Chris Bishop says he’s not plotting to roll Christopher Luxon
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Bishop says Luxon is doing a “wonderful job” as Prime Minister. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Senior National MP and minister Chris Bishop has categorically denied...
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No more regional councils – major shake-up of local government announced
Source: Radio New Zealand Ministers Chris Bishop and Simon Watts during a press conference about proposed local government reforms. RNZ/Mark Papalii Mayors of city and district councils would take over...
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Resource consent woes: Owners feel let down by developer, agents, lawyers and council
Source: Radio New Zealand Single Mum Christine O’Connor (left) said she doesn’t have the money for the works needed, or to take legal actions against anyone. Harjinder Singh Brar (middle)...