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New research project uses sound to protect native birds from cats
Source: Radio New Zealand Feral cat caught in a live trap in Fiordland National Park. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A research project has discovered a way to use sound as...
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Did New Zealand shortchange Samoa over HMNZS Manawanui wreck compensation?
Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel fuel slicking out from the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui, in late 2024, after the navy shift grounded on a reef near the village of...
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Officials say transparency key to build trust in govt data system, release heavily redacted docs
Source: Radio New Zealand Officials say transparency is critical to build trust in the government’s most important data system, but the business case for expanding it is mostly blanked out...
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Advocacy – PSNA will continue to protest Israel’s genocide despite efforts to muzzle the Palestinian solidarity movement across the western world
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Despite plans to suppress Palestine support protests throughout most of the western world, Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says it will continue to hold...
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Parliament’s year in numbers
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP / Phil Smith Analysis – The 2025 Parliamentary year has ended and it was a monster. In MPs’ final hurrah-the adjournment debate-David Seymour announced “this...
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Helping hands: Could care robots solve aged-care crisis?
Source: Radio New Zealand Pepper is a robot designed by Aldebran to specialise in communication and interaction with humans for situations including providing companionship for elderly people. RNZ / Philippa...
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Concerns Glorivale children will struggle to adapt once school closed
Source: Radio New Zealand Gloriavale has been notified its school will be deregistered. RNZ / Jean Edwards A former Gloriavale member says leavers should be involved in helping families adjust...
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Threat from organised crime needs new approach – Associate Police Minister Casey Costello
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand needs to step up its approach to the increase in organised criminal groups targeting the country, Casey Costello says. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Organised...
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Country Life: Farming trees the Tāmata Hauhā way
Source: Radio New Zealand Launched in 2021 Tāmata Hauhā works primarily with Māori land owners to provide them with strategies and funding to develop their land holdings and make them...
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Winston Peters offers advice to anyone thinking of rolling a Prime Minister
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters. RNZ / Lillian Hanly New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is pleased to see the end of what he calls a “gruelling year”, with...
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Nurse union says Health NZ settlement delays is costing them a settled workforce
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Nurses Organisation chief executive Paul Goulter at a rally in Christchurch on 9 May 2024. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The millions of dollars that...
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TVB ESG Awards 2025 Presentation Ceremony
Source: Media Outreach Hong Kong and Macau Organisations Honoured for Outstanding Achievements ESG-led Business for a Sustainable Future HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 –...
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Vingroup Simultaneously Launches and Inaugurates 11 Key Projects in Vietnam
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – In celebration of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Vingroup simultaneously commences...
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Yes Unboxes the Drama with 5g advanced Broadband + FREE 1 Year iQIYI Access
Source: Media Outreach Get ready, Malaysia! Plug & Play 5g advanced home WiFi with premium streaming has now arrived in your homes — just in time for festive binge-watching KUALA...
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NZ, Japan sign defence and security agreements
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Japan have agreed two important defence and security arrangements, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. “The defence Acquisition...
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Vinfast Honored in Indonesia with Kumparan Awards: Impact Makers 2025
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – At the Kumparan Awards: Impact Makers 2025, organized by leading digital media platform Kumparan, VinFast was...
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Why people with dementia can be so moved by music
Source: Radio New Zealand Researchers at the University of Auckland have been given an $853,000 grant to investigate the power of music for people with dementia. The study is a...
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Ministerial advisory group defends catering bill for public meetings around New Zealand
Source: Radio New Zealand Advisory group chair Sunny Kaushal intentional misinformation has been “weaponised” to undermine the campaign. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Ministerial advisory group criticised for ‘lavish’ spending It...
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Hospitals asked to save $510 millions despite $538 million going unspent
Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ says “performance efficiencies” do not impact on the funding available for settlement. RNZ Frustrated healthworkers are questioning why hospitals and health services are being...
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Retired Waikato couple frustrated over pushed-back deadlines for owed holiday pay
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick and Kathy Barnes are frustrated that payment deadlines for holiday pay owed to former Health NZ employees keep getting pushed out. Former Health NZ staff...
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From Global Awards to a Global Stage: OPPO Photography Awards 2025 Conclude with Finale Exhibition in Egypt
Source: Media Outreach CAIRO, EGYPT – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 December 2025 – OPPO today concluded the OPPO Photography Awards 2025 with its Finale Event in Cairo, Egypt, marking...
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Bethell’s Beach: Lifeguard shortage, club house yellow-stickered
Source: Radio New Zealand As Kiwi’s flock to the beaches in the summer heat, the need for surf lifeguards couldn’t be greater. But Surf Life Saving New Zealand says with...
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Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke tops list of favoured candidates to lead Te Pāti Māori in new poll
Source: Radio New Zealand By Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather Te Pāti Māori’s leadership isn’t trusted by nearly half of Māori voters and many would prefer Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke to take...
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Sexual abuse survivors at risk as funding cuts loom – support group
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/123RF A sexual abuse support foundation says survivors are at risk as it braces for funding cuts in the new year. HELP Auckland will have $380,000...
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Some urgent care clinics extend hours
Source: Radio New Zealand Eastcare and Local Doctors Ōtara in Auckland will both extend their hours next year. 123RF A number of urgent care clinics will extend their opening hours...
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Australian company Santana Minerals push for quicker decision on its fast-track application
Source: Radio New Zealand Santana Minerals chief executive Damian Spring. RNZ / Katie Todd The Australian company planning an open-cast gold mine near Cromwell is pushing for a quicker decision...
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Goldsmith unlawfully appointed Human Rights Commissioner and Race Relations Commissioner
Source: Radio New Zealand The minister appointmented Derby and Rainbow in August 2014. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The High Court has ruled Human Rights Commissioner Stephen Rainbow and Race Relations...