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Veterans ruling: Govt plans ‘could include a legislative response’
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Veterans Chris Penk says there is a lot of uncertainty about how many people might make a claim. NICK MONRO / RNZ The government...
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Awarua RSA president ‘gutted’ after thieves rip plaques from soldiers’ graves
Source: Radio New Zealand The spot where a plaque was stolen. Supplied / Invercargill City Council The boss of a Southland RSA is not pulling his punches, after thieves stole...
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Scrutiny Week: Top cops field questions in Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and other top cops appear before a Select Committee as part of Parliament’s Scrutiny Week. RNZ / Anneke Smith The top figures...
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Vocational Education Minister reveals first polytech council appointments post-Te Pūkenga
Source: Radio New Zealand Penny Simmonds said there were three or four ministerial appointments for each council and they took effect immediately. RNZ / Mark Papalii Vocational Education Minister Penny...
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Rotten lunches remained at school without refrigeration for three days – NZ Food Safety
Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch principal is disputing that the mouldy meals served to students yesterday had been left at the school from the previous week. The Food Safety...
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Former Covid-19 response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8m DHB funding during pandemic
Source: Radio New Zealand Alister Thorby was jailed for two years and eight months after defrauding $1.8 million of Covid-19-response money. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Man who defrauded $1.8 million...
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Watch live: Top cops field questions in Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand The top figures in the police are appearing before a Select Committee as part of Parliament’s Scrutiny Week. Commissioner Richard Chambers, along with the deputy commissioners,...
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Govt needs to buy carbon credits or come clean on emissions commitment – opposition
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party climate change spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick told RNZ it was “wishful thinking” that New Zealand could remain committed to Paris without buying carbon credits. RNZ...
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Unlocking Growth Through Investment
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon, I am pleased to be among so many of New Zealand’s business leaders – people who are driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the...
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Investment agency focus set to seek growth & opportunity
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has today set the scope of the country’s investment agency, Invest New Zealand, announcing strategic growth areas and launching three...
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New board appointed for Invest New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay today announced inaugural board appointments for Invest New Zealand, the country’s newly established investment promotion agency. “Invest New Zealand will...
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ATPI Singapore conferred prestigious Global Travel Management Company of the Year award
Source: Media Outreach Company recognised for commitment to excellence and innovative, industry-leading solutions and services SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – ATPI Singapore has been recognised...
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Ministry signals another boot camp could be around the corner for young offenders
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Children’s Ministry has signalled it may run another boot camp for young offenders before a law change kicks in next year....
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Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman appears before Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Supplied New RBNZ Governor has an assured first public outing Anna Breman repeats a laser focus on low and stable inflation Wants greater transparency...
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Rhys Jones appointed chair of the National War Memorial Advisory Council
Source: New Zealand Government Lieutenant General Rhys Jones has been appointed chair of the National War Memorial Advisory Council, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Mr Jones brings considerable...
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Education and Politics – Curriculum changes ignore crucial evidence from England’s education review
Source: NZ Principals Federation The New Zealand Principals’ Federation has today published a report exposing holes in the government’s plans for a ‘knowledge-rich curriculum’. The NZPF report captures crucial lessons from...
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Christina Barton and Jamie Tuuta appointed to Te Papa Board
Source: New Zealand Government Christina Barton and Jamie Tuuta have been appointed to the Te Papa Board, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Together Ms Barton and Mr...
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UK Degrees in Singapore: World-Class Education, Local Advantage
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – Singapore has emerged as a hub for transnational education, allowing students to earn globally recognised UK degrees...
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Principal of school at centre of mouldy school lunch fiasco hurt by David Seymour’s comments
Source: Radio New Zealand This story has been updated to reflect that Compass Group is still on the list of providers chosen to provide lunches to high schools, intermediate schools,...
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Police to audit internet use of every senior officer after Jevon McSkimming scandal
Source: Radio New Zealand Police will be auditing internet usage of the most senior police officers in the country over the last 12 months, starting with the Police Commissioner, RNZ...
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Business – Insolvencies rise in Q3 despite signs of economic optimism – BWA Insolvency
Source: BWA Insolvency New Zealand insolvency cases climbed in the third quarter, even as indicators of economic recovery began to emerge. The BWA Insolvency Quarterly Market Report shows total insolvencies...
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Has the freedom of ‘hybrid work’ made us happier?
Source: Radio New Zealand Has flexible, remote work made mahi more fun and has the freedom made us happier? The nine to five has changed a lot of recent years,...
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Virginity testing harming women in New Zealand – researcher
Source: Radio New Zealand The Helen Clark Foundation is is calling for better laws to protect victims of sexual violence in New Zealand, including eradicating virginity testing. 123rf.com Researchers say...
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Urgent care coming to Lower Hutt and Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Government More New Zealanders will be able to access urgent care 24/7 before Christmas, with new and expanded services opening in Dunedin and Hutt Valley, Health Minister...
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International tourism numbers continue to rise
Source: New Zealand Government International visitors are spending more and arriving in greater numbers, driving growth in New Zealand’s tourism sector and economy, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says....
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Appointments made to NZ’s community trusts
Source: New Zealand Government A total of 38 appointments and reappointments have been made to the 12 community trusts around New Zealand that serve their regions, Associate Finance Minister Shane...
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Tertiary institutions enrolling extra students to meet demand
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Richard Tindiller The Tertiary Education Commission has taken the unusual step of giving multiple tertiary institutions permission to enrol extra students this year as...