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List of products, businesses on Consumer NZ’s anti-awards
Source: Radio New Zealand Among its winners were Pams plasters, which did not stick for as long as they needed to. 123RF A lack of understanding from consumers and a...
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Biosecurity New Zealand expands hornet search
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is continuing to ramp up its response to yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) detections on Auckland’s North Shore, says Mike Inglis, north...
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Te Pāti Māori MPs’ expulsions questioned by law expert, former co-leader
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Pāti Māori’s National Council has decided to expel Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris. RNZ/Liam K. Swiggs A former co-leader of Te Pāti Māori has expressed...
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Health and Employment – Coroner warns short staffing creating high risk of catastrophic event
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Coroner’s findings into the death of Taranaki man Len Collett put Te Whatu Ora on notice that “consciously deciding” to under-resource the local Emergency Department creates...
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BusinessNZ – One year on: Keeping track of small business promises
Source: BusinessNZ The Government is making good on its promise to cut red tape but BusinessNZ says further action is urgently needed, following a new report on reducing compliance costs for...
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‘We’re desperately due’: Trainer Cran Dalgety hopes for first win at Trotting Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand Cran and Carter Dalgety. SUPPLIED The veteran trainer of a New Zealand Cup front-runner says a maiden win following a string of podium results would serve...
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Darfuri diaspora – grief and hope from afar
Source: Radio New Zealand Displaced Sudanese who fled El-Fasher after the city fell to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), arrive in the town of Tawila in war-torn Sudan’s western Darfur...
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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,...