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Rams’ brains to help research into head blows
Source: Radio New Zealand Rams, which frequently butt heads, will provide Auckland University’s centre for brain research a model population to study. Mark Boulton / Biosphoto via AFP It is...
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Air NZ cabin crew to strike in December
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP Air NZ cabin crew will strike on next month after months of negotiations failed to secure a fair deal on pay and conditions. Around 1250...
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Auckland FC target more goals than recordbreaking A-League season
Source: Radio New Zealand Guillermo May of Auckland FC. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC forward Guillermo May has yet to find the back of the net this season, but heading into...
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Man arrested after baby hospitalised with serious injuries in Hutt Valley
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to a home in Avalon on Thursday morning after a report of a disorder. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man has been arrested...
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Union calls for government to cover costs of removing asbestos-tainted sand from schools
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Education told schools they needed to cover the costs of removing the asbestos and cleaning contaminated areas. Product Safety A union is calling...
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Fire and Emergency extends consultation deadline on proposed restructure
Source: Radio New Zealand The feedback deadline is now 10 December, with final decisions due on 29 January. RNZ/Marika Khabazi Fire and Emergency has extended the consultation period for its...
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Weakening trend sees ANZ Bank cuts its farmgate milk price by 3.5 percent
Source: Radio New Zealand ANZ has revised down its forecast to $9.65 per kilogram of milk solids for the 2025/26 season. 123RF The big banks are responding to an ongoing...
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‘Expression of kotahitanga’: More than 1000 schools reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 1000 schools have now publicly reaffirmed they will continue giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, despite the government removing Treaty obligations from the...
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Recreational fishers oppose removal of protections for marlin
Source: Radio New Zealand Fisheries New Zealand has proposed to drop protections for marlin and 19 reef-fish species. Andrew Spencer All power and muscle, their spear-shaped snouts piercing the water...
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Students struggling to find work to keep food on the table
Source: Radio New Zealand Students are struggling to find jobs as exams wrap up. Supplied/AFP Flipping burgers, stacking shelves and folding clothes, the work that students used to dread is...
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‘Wear bright colours’: Funeral to be held for children killed in Sanson house fire as mum Chelsey Field releases statement
Source: Radio New Zealand August, Goldie and Hugo, taken five days before the incident. Supplied Details of the funeral for the three children who died in a house fire in...
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Former Labour minister Michael Wood to re-enter politics
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Wood lost the Mt Roskill seat in 2023. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Labour cabinet minister Michael Wood has confirmed his re-entry into politics, announcing...
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Man to appear in court after baby receives injuries
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott: A man has been arrested and charged following unexplained injuries to a baby in Hutt Valley. Yesterday at around...
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Revealed: What the new Defence Force planes will look like
Source: Radio New Zealand The Airbus A321XLR planes will replace the Boeing 757 fleet. NZDF The Defence Force has released more details of its new planes, including what they will...
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Wanted to arrest: Dean Shedden
Source: New Zealand Police Police is seeking the whereabouts of Dean Shedden, who is wanted to arrest. A warrant has now been issued for the 56-year-old’s arrest for beaching bail...
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Two new measles cases in Nelson brings total to 21
Source: Radio New Zealand There have been 21 cases of measles in Aotearoa recently. (File photo) Supplied/ US CDC There are two new cases of measles, bringing the national total...
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Eight callouts impacted by firefighter strike
Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) were striking on Friday for an hour. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Fire and Emergency says it received...
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Police investigation saves tourist’s 11th hour dilemma
Source: New Zealand Police It was smiles, not tears, at the departure gate as a Police reunited a German tourist with his stolen belongings. A car break-in earlier this week...
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Iconic Paraparaumu Beach back on PGA Tour of Australasia itinerary
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi caddy Steve Williams holds the umbrella for Tiger Woods during the 2002 NZ Golf Open at Paraparaumu Beach. PHOTOSPORT The famed Paraparaumu Beach golf course...
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Katikati schools, medical centre lockdown lifted after police catch wanted person
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A person has been arrested in Katikati after the search for them sent multiple schools and a medical centre into lockdown. Police...
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Exporters to benefit from CPTPP’s growing membership and new links to the EU and ASEAN
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed progress towards Costa Rica joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in Melbourne today. Ministers will...
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Health – ProCare announces winners of 2025 Quality Awards
Source: ProCare Leading healthcare provider, ProCare has announced the winners of its 2025 Quality Awards, celebrating excellence across its Network of 140 general practices and approximately 700,000 patients across Tāmaki...
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Cop turned aviation boss Chris de Wattignar quits following scathing IPCA McSkimming report
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris de Wattignar. NZ Police A former senior leader at police has quit his role at the Civil Aviation Authority following the police watchdog’s scathing report...
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‘Wear bright colours’: Funeral to be held for chidlren killed in Sanson house fire as mum Chelsey Field releases statement
Source: Radio New Zealand August, Goldie and Hugo, taken five days before the incident. Supplied Details of the funeral for the three children who died in a house fire in...
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Fire and Emergency received calls to 17 incidents during today’s strike
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12pm – 1pm today, Friday 21 November, the time of the strike action by...
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Workers First Union – Kmart should not expect workers to handle asbestos kiddie-sand recall
Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union is calling for Kmart to urgently and proactively engage professional waste services and advise all customers publicly that they should not bring returns of...
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Health – Senior doctors’ union condemns puberty blocker ban
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Toi Mata Hauora (ASMS) condemns the decision from Minister of Health Simeon Brown to ban new prescriptions of...