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Fashion crime: Burglar’s $20k spree halted

· December 5, 2025

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

· December 5, 2025

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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Fatal crash: Matamau

· December 5, 2025

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

· December 5, 2025

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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Is our attitude towards nudity changing?

· December 5, 2025

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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Search uncovers suitcase of imitation firearms

· December 5, 2025

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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Sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia switches allegiance to Australia

· December 5, 2025

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

· December 5, 2025

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...

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Ground broken on Waikato medical school

· December 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on the Waikato’s new medical school – a major milestone in the Government’s plan to train more GPs and strengthen access to...