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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...
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NZTA confirms preferred suppliers for Integrated Delivery Contracts
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Following a thorough procurement process, NZTA has confirmed its preferred suppliers for Integrated Delivery Contracts (IDCs), covering state highway road maintenance and renewals, which will...
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Important update: Changes to Gas Safety Regulations for gas installations
Source: Worksafe New Zealand The amended Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 came into effect on 13 November 2025. Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 | New Zealand Legislation(external link)...
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Important update: Changes to Electricity Safety Regulations for electrical installations
Source: Worksafe New Zealand The amended Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 (ESR) came into effect on 13 November 2025. Electricity (Safety) Amendment Regulations 2025 | New Zealand Legislation(external link) Key points...
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Important update: Changes to Gas Safety Regulations for endorsing gas products
Source: Worksafe New Zealand The amended Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 came into effect on 13 November 2025. Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 | New Zealand Legislation(external link)...
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Villagers who watched Manawanui sink still waiting for compensation
Source: Radio New Zealand The HMNZS Manawanui, aground in Samoa. Profile Boats / supplied More than a year after the New Zealand navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui sank off the south...
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New plan to tackle organised crime
Source: New Zealand Government A new all-of-government plan to tackle organised crime was released today by Associate Police Minister Casey Costello. “We are at a critical time in the fight...
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New Plant Health and Environment Laboratory
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has committed to a major biosecurity investment to protect New Zealand’s primary industries and drive economic growth, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard and Infrastructure...
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Fate of Hamilton-to-Auckland Te Huia train to be decided next year
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Huia provides an interregional passenger rail service between the regions of Waikato and Auckland. Supplied / Waikato Regional Council The future of the Hamilton to...
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Sam Neill: ‘Retirement it’s like a swear word to me’
Source: Radio New Zealand “The last thing I would ever, ever do is retire,” Sir Sam Neill says. Recently named Screen Legend at this year’s New Zealand Screen Awards, the...
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Extended urgent care coming to South and East Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government People in South and East Auckland will soon be able to access urgent care earlier, later, and overnight, reducing pressure on hospitals and keeping care close...
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All aboard the Ngākōroa Train Station and SH22 Drury Upgrade
Source: New Zealand Government Spades are in the ground for the Ngākōroa Train Station and the interim upgrade of the State Highway 22 (SH22)/Jesmond Road intersection as part of the...
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Parent Portal updated with new maths practice tool
Source: New Zealand Government Parents will know more about what their children are learning at school and will have the tools to help them learn at home through new updates...
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Strengthened accountability for Treaty settlement delivery
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has published the Whole of System (Core Crown) Report on Treaty Settlement Delivery 2025, providing transparency for Treaty settlement delivery and setting a benchmark...
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Supreme Court finds government must consider climate change when offering oil and gas tenders
Source: Radio New Zealand The Supreme Court has found that climate change is a mandatory consideration when the government considers opening up new blocks for exploration and extraction. RNZ /...
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Restaurants may be able to sell take-home alcohol under revised law
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government is proposing to amend alcohol legislation so restaurants with on-site retail spaces can sell take-home booze. The amendment to the...
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Kiwibank scraps $500 million capital raising plan
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi State-owned Kiwibank’s $500m capital raise won’t go ahead Its parent Kiwi Group Capital cited recent RBNZ capital settings and $400m raise KGC...