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Tennis: Top seed advances at ASB Classic
Source: Radio New Zealand USA’s Ben Shelton during his first round singles match at the ASB Classic Men’s ATP 250 tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Wednesday...
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Four arrests following Police operation for gang-related funeral, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander: Christchurch Police conducted a significant operation over the last week, as a number of gang members travelled...
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L’Authentique parfait recalled due to food safety concerns
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Charcuterie du Pacifique Sud Limited in its recall of its L’Authentique Chicken & Duck Parfait due to a...
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New home consents rise, led by multi-unit homes – Building consents issued: November 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand New home consents rise, led by multi-unit homes – news story 14 January 2026 There were 35,969 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year...
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Employment indicators: November 2025 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: November 2025 – information release 14 January 2026 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key factsChanges in the seasonally...
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Dwelling and household estimates: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Dwelling and household estimates: December 2025 quarter – information release 13 January 2026 National dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy formation,...
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Economic snapshot: September 2025 quarter – Stats NZ news story
Source: Statistics New Zealand Economic snapshot: September 2025 quarter – news story 13 January 2026 Our economic snapshot summarises important economic statistics for the September 2025 quarter. It uses statistics drawn...
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Mental health callouts: Police ‘wiping their hands’ – union
Source: Radio New Zealand The PSA is concerned changes to the response have left staff more vulnerable to violence. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Police failed to respond to emergency calls...
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Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor Anna Breman to ‘stay in her New Zealand lane’
Source: Radio New Zealand In a post on social media, Peters said the Reserve Bank had no role in US politics and should not involve itself. RNZ Foreign Minister Winston...
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Police arrest man after assault on Northland store owner Dallas Gurney
Source: Radio New Zealand Dallas Gurney was pushed off the deck of his Whananaki Store from behind. DALLAS GURNEY / SUPPLIED Police have arrested a man after the owner of...
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‘Close-knit community’ rocked by shooting in Waitārere Beach
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were at the scene of the shooting on Wednesday morning RNZ/Mark Papalii A small community has been rocked by a shooting involving a local family....
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Universities and Education – MIT and Unitec appoints first Chief Executive
Source: Unitec Professor Christina Hong, a vocational education leader of international standing has been appointed as inaugural chief executive of one of the country’s largest providers of on-campus and on-line vocational...
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Kaupapa Māori early intervention delivers better health outcomes for community and health system
Source: Rata Foundation Marlborough’s only kaupapa Māori general practice, Manu Ora is focused on addressing healthcare inequity through prevention and early intervention, resulting in positive results both for its patients and...
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Property Values – Nationwide residential property values rise as Auckland returns to growth – QV
Source: QV – Quality Valuations The latest QV House Price Index shows that average residential property values across New Zealand Aotearoa rose by 1.1% over the three months to December...
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PSA seek investigation from Independent Police Conduct Authority of Police Mental health withdrawal policy following incident
Source: PSA The PSA has laid an official complaint with the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) after Police failed to assist mental health workers who were assaulted by a distressed patient....
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Health Sector – Not so festive for ED nurses, survey reveals – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO College of Emergency Nurses spokesperson Natasha Hemopo says 84% of survey respondents reported dealing with unacceptable behaviour. Shouting and swearing was the most common (94%),...
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University Research – New Zealand’s first lung cancer organoid bank – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The first lung cancer organoid bank in New Zealand is being created at the University of Auckland. Dr Hossein Jahedi is leading a multidisciplinary team,...
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Research – Construction cost growth rises alongside activity – Cotality
Source: Cotality Construction costs recorded their largest quarterly increase in over a year during the three months to December, as early signs of a sector recovery begin to emerge. The...
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Man in court after travelling four times over the posted speed limit, Southland
Source: New Zealand Police A 63-year-old Southland man has sped his way into court after allegedly travelling at high speeds in Edendale. On Wednesday 24 December, Police received multiple reports...
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Public Service Association says southern hospitals experienced major IT outage
Source: Radio New Zealand There is no suggestion the outage is related to hacking, a senior employee says. RNZ A major IT outage across southern hospitals prevented clinicians from accessing...
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Two-vehicle crash closes all northbound lanes on Auckland’s southern motorway
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person is seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash near...
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Job numbers edge up in November, but still down on last year
Source: Radio New Zealand Stats NZ’s found seasonally adjusted filled jobs rose by 0.3 percent. Unsplash / Anu Priya New Zealand’s job market showed a small lift in November, but...
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Man appearing in court over Whananaki assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a man after a business owner was assaulted at work on Sunday evening. The assault was reported in Whananaki just after 8pm on...
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Live: Auckland Aces v Canterbury Kings Super Smash T20 cricket
Source: Radio New Zealand The Auckland Aces take on the Canterbury Kings in the T20 cricket Super Smash at Eden Park outer oval in Auckland. First ball is at 12.40pm....
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Serious crash closes SH79 in Geraldine
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 79 intersection with Lewis Street. Google Maps Street View A serious crash involving powerlines has closed State Highway 79 in Geraldine. Emergency services were...
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Two-vehicle crash closes two southern motorway lanes
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person is seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash near...
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Employee confidence still in the negative
Source: Radio New Zealand Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon said New Zealanders still see jobs as being in short supply. 123rf Employee confidence has improved slightly, but remains deeply pessimistic....