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Pair arrested following kidnapping and robbery
Source: New Zealand Police Two people are facing serious charges following an incident in Wesley last night. The victim had arranged via Facebook marketplace to purchase a vehicle and meet...
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Primary teachers consider settlement after drawn-out pay talks
Source: Radio New Zealand Primary teachers have been in drawn-out pay talks. (File photo) 123rf.com Primary school teachers are considering a potential settlement of their drawn-out pay talks. Teachers belonging...
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Appeal to backyard beekeepers to be vigilant over yellow-legged hornets
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Hobbyist beekeepers are being asked to stay alert for invasive yellow-legged hornets loitering around their hives. Biosecurity New Zealand has more than doubled its Auckland...
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Kaikōura redevelopment opens for summer
Source: New Zealand Government The completion of Kaikōura’s waterfront redevelopment marks a major milestone for the revitalisation of the region, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. “Wakatu Quay redevelopment is...
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Public Works Act overhaul clears first hurdle
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to bring about a fairer and faster system for securing land for public infrastructure projects has passed its first reading in Parliament today. “The Public...
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We need to get back to smaller portions, health professor says
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash Some food outlets have been supersizing portion sizes and it would be good to go back to smaller amounts, a New Zealand health professor says....
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Fast-track quarry project approved
Source: New Zealand Government A Fast-track approval for an Auckland quarry is great news for the city’s construction sector, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones say. Stevenson...
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Children being burnt by playground equipment sparks petition to parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand Lorna Irene Drive Reserve playground in Raumati South. Supplied / Kāpiti Coast District Council Young children getting burnt by playground equipment has sparked a petition calling...
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Regions must band together to avoid being pushed, Wellington mayor says
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Little is chair of the Wellington Mayoral Forum. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Mayor of Wellington says the region needs to work together to plan...
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Svitolina to Boulter: The ASB Classic 2026 women’s tennis field
Source: Radio New Zealand Katie Boulter, Venus Williams, Alexandra Eala, Elina Svitolina will compete at the ASB Classic 2026. ASB Classic/Photosport A seven-time Grand Slam champion, an Olympic medallist and...
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More than maintenance – new guidance to drive better care of New Zealand’s infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has published new guidance – ‘Asset Management and Investment Planning’ – to help lift performance across government when it comes to...
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Funding to strengthen Ngaruroro River bridge in Hawke’s Bay confirmed
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news from the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) that funding has been approved for strengthening work on the State Highway 50...
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Improving how we care for New Zealand’s infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says new guidance from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission will help improve how government agencies maintain and manage the country’s infrastructure. “Central...
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Mitch Hay stars with bat, but Tom Blundell could be back for third test
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand wicketkeeper MItch Hay, left, and slip fielder Daryl Mitchell appeal successfully for an LBW decision against Anderson Phillip of the West Indies during Day...
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IHC settles 2012 Human Rights Review Tribunal claim with government
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Education Erica Stanford RNZ / Samuel Rillstone It was an “historic” day for New Zealand’s education system says the head of IHC, as the...
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ACC petition for volunteer firefighters rejected by Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand A FENZ firefighter works in breathing gear, amid smoke. Supplied/ FENZ Parliament has rejected a petition fighting to change ACC workplace legislation to include injured volunteer...
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Te Papa exhibition takes visitors on a nature into journey
Source: Radio New Zealand National museum Te Papa will be opening an immersive experience from this weekend featuring digital artworks that will take visitors on a journey into nature. From...
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The Detail: The stories that defined a year
Source: Radio New Zealand From left to right: Alexia Russell, Sharon Brettkelly, Davina Zimmer, Gwen McClure and Amanda Gillies Cole Eastham-Farrelly As the year draws to a close, The Detail...
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Te Papa exhibition uses large scale digital artworks to take visitors on a nature journey
Source: Radio New Zealand National museum Te Papa will be opening an immersive experience from this weekend featuring digital artworks that will take visitors on a journey into nature. From...
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Why you might be on track to have more in KiwiSaver than you think
Source: Radio New Zealand You might be on track to save more than expected in your KiwiSaver. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King You might be on track to save a lot...
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Immigration New Zealand system outage prompts visa woes for travellers, firms and workers
Source: Radio New Zealand INZ said there were 900 fewer applications visas approved on Monday, compared to the Monday before. RNZ Hundreds of visa applications could not be submitted or...
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‘Shop around’: Lamb popular Christmas choice, but prices are up
Source: Radio New Zealand Lamb is taking centre stage on many Christmas tables around New Zealand this year. Julie Biuso Lamb is taking centre stage on most Christmas tables around...
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Firefighters battle large forestry slash blaze in Canterbury
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Fire crews have been battling a slash fire in the Canterbury town of Pines Beach overnight. Emergency services were called to the...
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The elusive Antarctic ice and sediment core that could answer sea level rise questions
Source: Radio New Zealand An advance crew set out on the traverse from Scott Base for Crary Ice Rise in November, using PistenBully snow vehicles to tow a full drill...
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A breakdown of your no-bra summer
Source: Radio New Zealand A few weeks ago, Lou Heller, a stylist, saw a trend from her social media in real life at a New Zealand Fashion Week event in...
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The stories that defined a year
Source: Radio New Zealand From left to right: Alexia Russell, Sharon Brettkelly, Davina Zimmer, Gwen McClure and Amanda Gillies Cole Eastham-Farrelly As the year draws to a close, The Detail...
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Ombudsman investigating Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s role in post-cyclone buyout
Source: Radio New Zealand Some people do not want to leave land that was red zoned after Cyclone Gabrielle, while others have accepted pay-outs but continue to own their red-zone...