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New year, new start for vocational education

· January 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Today marks a major step forward for vocational education in New Zealand, with ten regionally governed polytechnics and eight new Industry Skills Boards officially beginning operation,...

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Why did fashion make us so mad in 2025?

· January 1, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Fashion! A delight to the senses, a thing of beauty, a source of pleasure, pain and, in its determined ridiculousness, humor. But this year, fashion was...

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What to expect from power prices in the coming year

· December 31, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumer NZ is hopeful that electricity prices will improve in 2026, but does not expect much of a change. The consumer advocacy group says investments...

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George Clooney becomes French citizen

· December 31, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Actor George Clooney and his family have been granted French citizenship, official government documents show, after he has previously voiced concern about raising his children amid...

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Māori excel in New Year Honours 2026

· December 31, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora e mua – Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give...

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New Year Honours 2026 – the full list

· December 31, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Here is the full list of everyone receiving a 2026 New Year Honour: Dame Companions of the New...

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Ten businesses that didn’t survive 2025

· December 31, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Kitchen Things went into receivership mid-year. Google Maps It’s been another tough year financially for many New Zealand households and businesses. While some commentators said in...

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Te Arawa Lakes Trust battles invasive gold clams

· December 30, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The invasive gold clams. Supplied / MPI Te Arawa Lakes Trust and local councils are banding together in the battle against invasive gold clams. The trust...

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Te Arawa Lakes Trust battle invasive gold clams

· December 30, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The invasive gold clams. Supplied / MPI Te Arawa Lakes Trust and local councils are banding together in the battle against invasive gold clams. The trust...