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The struggles that await Netball NZs next boss
Source: Radio New Zealand Outgoing chief executive Jennie Wyllie. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Analysis – It will take a brave person to put their name forward to become the next...
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Family makes plea for better information sharing by crisis services
Source: Radio New Zealand A family is advocating for change after their daughter died by suspected suicide. 123RF Warning: This story contains content some may find disturbing. The family of...
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KiwiSaver hardship application backlogs see man face vehicle repossession, house sale
Source: Radio New Zealand A man says he’s facing repossession of his vehicle and the forced sale of his house because it’s taking too long to access his KiwiSaver. RNZ...
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Principals say ERO not giving rural schools credit for challenges
Source: Radio New Zealand ERO says it has the same high expectations of every school. RNZ/Sally Round Principals say the Education Review Office isn’t giving schools in poor communities enough...
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Education Ministry sets up financial support scheme for schools facing asbestos sand clean-up
Source: Radio New Zealand Schools are having to spend thousands of dollars replacing carpet, curtains and other items contaminated by play sand containing asbestos. Supplied A school principal facing a...
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Retail, construction, manufacturing industries eye GDP growth with cautious optimism
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis said GDP growth showed there were better times ahead. RNZ The retail, construction and manufacturing sectors are cautiously optimistic about recent growth...
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‘Public good over corporate greed’: Greens challenge Willis to debate them instead
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi The Green Party is targeting “private interests and corporate greed” as it gears up for an election the co-leaders expect to be...
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Who will be the next CEO of Netball New Zealand?
Source: Radio New Zealand Outgoing chief executive Jennie Wyllie. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Analysis – It will take a brave person to put their name forward to become the next...
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Former Gloriavale teacher applauds ‘courageous’ move to cancel school’s registration
Source: Radio New Zealand Gloriavale School. Jean Edwards A former teacher at Gloriavale School has applauded the Education Ministry for effectively closing the school, but says it has been a...
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New feather in cap for Hong Kong’s legal hub
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 December 2025 – Another international law-related organisation has unveiled plans to set up a regional base in the...
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Technical feasibility: Measuring population and dwellings using administrative data (2025 update) – Stats NZ report
Source: Statistics New Zealand Technical feasibility: Measuring population and dwellings using administrative data (2025 update) – report 16 December 2025 This report provides an update on the technical feasibility of using...
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Hongkong Land in partnership with HKTB illuminates “Winter Wonderland in Central”, bringing the heart of Hong Kong to life with dazzling decorations and experiences
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 December 2025 – Hongkong Land is delighted to partner with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to bring...
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ZEISS concludes fiscal year 2024/25 with solid growth
Source: Media Outreach Revenue totaled almost 12 billion euros, with EBIT at 1.552 billion euros. The segments once again presented a mixed picture. Targeted resilience measures and investments in innovative...
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First mining project gains fast-track approval
Source: Radio New Zealand Waihī mine. 123RF The Waihī North extension of OceanaGold’s Waihī mine has gained approval under fast-track legislation. The decision was jointly announced by Infrastructure Minister Chris...
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A Culinary Tribute to Composites by One MICHELIN Star, GOAT for Michelin Asia Pacific Media Day 2025
Source: Media Outreach Michelin’s composite innovation inspires a distinctive culinary experience, blending strength, adaptability, and creativity in a layered Thai menu. GOAT Bangkok brings its MICHELIN-Star expertise to reimagine Thai...
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Seventy-seven new cops on the beat
Source: New Zealand Police Seventy-seven new hats flew into the air as wing 391, the final graduating police wing of 2025, celebrated the end of their initial training from the...
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Board Appointments to Airways and Kiwi Group Capital
Source: New Zealand Government State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown has announced the appointment of two new Crown directors, one to the Airways Board and another to the Kiwi Group Capital...
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John Campbell announced as new co-host of Morning Report
Source: Radio New Zealand John Campbell RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly John Campbell is returning to RNZ, as the new co-host of Morning Report alongside Ingrid Hipkiss. RNZ’s Chief Audio Officer...
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Results of the IX Digital Asset Industry Classification System (“DAICS®”) 2H 2025 Review
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 December 2025 – IX Asia Indexes today announced the 2nd Half 2025 Review of the IX Digital Asset...
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Second Fast-track quarry approved
Source: New Zealand Government A second substantial Auckland quarry project has gained Fast-track approval to expand operations, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones says. Kings Quarry Limited...
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Major Fast-track mining project approved
Source: New Zealand Government The first major mining project, Waihi North, has gained consent today to expand operations until 2043 through the Fast-track process, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources...
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Councillors vote to oppose plans for fast-tracked sand mining at Northland’s Bream Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand The vote on councillor David Baldwin’s sand mining position statement was unanimous. Whangārei district councillors have voted unanimously to oppose plans for fast-tracked sand mining at...
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Gas Security Fund to seek expressions of interest
Source: New Zealand Government The $200 million Gas Security Fund will open on 12 January 2026 to expressions of interest to help increase the availability of natural gas in New...
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Area School Principals’ Vote to Accept Settlement
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the successful conclusion of pay negotiations to renew the Area School Principals’ Collective Agreement. “Area schools principals play an integral role...
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Next steps in advanced tech research
Source: New Zealand Government Five leading AI concepts have been shortlisted to establish a world-class national platform for artificial intelligence research, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced...
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Police Commissioner Richard Chambers – provisional appointments of three Assistant Commissioners
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: I am very pleased to announce Superintendent Jeanette Park (Eastern District Commander), Superintendent Corrie Parnell (Wellington District Commander) and...
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GDP data shows economic growth is flatlining
Source: NZCTU New GDP data released today from Statistics New Zealand showed that the economy flatlined over the past six months, and overall, the economy is still smaller than it...