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Fires crews start ‘grunt work’ at Tongariro park
Source: Radio New Zealand Favourable conditions on Monday meant the fire appeared to be extinguished. Fire and Emergency NZ Fire and Emergency crews in Tongariro National Park will be back...
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November health strike grows to 16,700
Source: Radio New Zealand The strike is set for Friday 28 November. RNZ/Samuel Rillstone Another 5200 health workers will walk off the job at the end of the month, the...
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Being bilingual delays ageing, but being multilingual is even better – study
Source: Radio New Zealand The more languages people know, the slower their brains age, a new study reveals. RNZ An international study of more than 80,000 adults shows the more...
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Short staffing directly led to man’s death from fall in Taranaki Base Hospital ED, coroner rules
Source: Radio New Zealand A coroner says the risk of catastrophic events happening at Taranaki Base Hospital’s Emergency Department remains high. Google Maps A coroner has warned that five years...
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Health Employment – Another 5200 health workers vote to strike on 28 November – PSA
Source: PSA The workers have voted to strike in support of their claims for a settlement that ensures safe staffing and a pay increase that keeps pace with cost-of-living increases facing...
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Career Practice Hub: Strengthening careers support across New Zealand
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 10 November 2025 Last updated 10 November 2025 Print Share The Career Practice Hub brings together trusted tools, insights and strategies to support career...
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SAS forces used in search for fugitive father Tom Phillips, military confirms
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the campsites Tom Phillips lived in with his children. RNZ / Supplied / Police The military has confirmed members of its elite special forces...
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New China-NZ deals and partnerships worth $450m
Source: New Zealand Government Up to $450 million of new deals and partnerships were concluded this week at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay...
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National ticketing system on public transport rolls out in Christchurch
Source: Radio New Zealand Te first stage of the $1.4 billion National Ticketing Solution’s latest iteration, known as Motu Move, has been launched in Christchurch. RNZ / Nate McKinnon When...
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Nine rangatahi Māori depart for the Brazillian Amazon for COP30
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Kāhu Pokere outside Parliament. Supplied/Pou Take Āhuarangi A group of nine rangatahi Māori are making their final preparations to depart for Belém in the Brazillian...
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Contactless payments on public transport rolls out in Christchurch
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash When the New Zealand Transport Agency signed off on an integrated national ticketing system in 2009, John Key was prime minister, Avatar ruled at the...
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Tongariro fire: Threatened species in area ‘so unique, sacred and spectacular’
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tongariro National Park is home to a range of threatened plants, butterflies and moths. Supplied / Max Rayner The Department of Conservation (DOC) says Tongariro...
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Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: Timing of emergency mobile alert explained
Source: Radio New Zealand Images of those who died in relation to the cyclone are on display in the courtroom. RNZ / Alexa Cook The man in charge of the...
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Pilot reveals chaos amid Whakaari eruption aftermath
Source: Radio New Zealand Whakaari/White Island eruption in December 2019 from a helicopter. WARNING: This story includes content that may be distressing to some readers. A helicopter pilot, who was...
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Tongariro fire: Tourists helicoptered out as ash fell from sky
Source: Radio New Zealand Tourist describes ash falling from the sky before he was helicoptered from hut He was then evacuated from Whakapapa Residents in affected area can return home,...
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‘Dinner or debt’: Pensions cut to cover student loan payments
Source: Radio New Zealand Taupō woman Fenella says the pension and her accommodation supplement barely cover weekly bills and rent. File photo. 123RF Some people receiving the pension are being...
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Name release, fatal crash, Sanson
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died in a fatal crash on State Highway 3 near Sanson on 18 September. He was 34-year-old Brook Paul...
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Christchurch council gets green light to withdraw from part of housing plan
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch City Council has confirmed its housing plan provides for future growth, Chris Bishop says. RNZ / Maree Mahony Christchurch can withdraw from part of a...
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Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: Delay in emergency mobile alert explained
Source: Radio New Zealand Images of those who died in relation to the cyclone are on display in the courtroom. RNZ / Alexa Cook The man in charge of the...
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Awards – ProCare wins 2025 Cooperative Business New Zealand Innovation Award
Source: ProCare Leading healthcare provider ProCare has been named the winner of the 2025 Cooperative Business New Zealand Innovation Award, recognising its bold approach to transforming primary care through technology,...
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Employment and Law – PSA legal action prompts ACC’s change of heart on flexible work
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes ACC’s decision to pause its planned changes to remote working policies and properly consult with staff. ACC had planned to require staff to work in the...
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NZ Pacific – The inaugural Fiji Business Awards NZ 2025
Source: Fiji Business Awards NZ Celebrating Excellence and Resilience in the NZ Fijian Diaspora the inaugural Fiji Business Awards NZ 2025 Event Overview The inaugural Fiji Business Awards NZ 2025...
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First Responders – Tongariro National Park Fire Update #12
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand A Fire and Emergency observation flight this afternoon has found no visible signs of fire following today’s rainfall. District Commander Nigel Dravitzki says the rain...
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First Responders – Tongariro National Park Fire Update #11
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Conditions on the fireground in the Tongariro National Park have improved significantly today. Fire and Emergency District Commander Nigel Dravitzki says that steady rain and...
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Tongariro fire: Respiratory health warning for people living, travelling nearby
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Kiwis living with a respiratory condition near the Tongariro National Park fire are being urged to take precautions to protect themselves from exposure to the smoke....
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Police issue warning over electric dirt bikes
Source: New Zealand Police Electric dirt bikes are creating serious concerns for Police, with the vehicles featuring in a growing number of crashes and cases of illegal riding. In most...
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In pictures: The devastating impacts the Tongariro National Park wildfire has had on our landscape
Source: Radio New Zealand A huge wildfire in Tongariro National Park is expected to have significant impacts on biodiversity. The large fire on the Central Plateau broke out on Saturday...