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Best books of 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand 2025 has been a year of long books, which are often best saved for summer reading. Two are Booker-shortlisted finalists which explore diaspora: Susan Choi’s Flashlight...
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Starship patients light up Sky Tower for Christmas
Source: Radio New Zealand The patients find it exciting to have control of the large landmark, Starship Foundation says. Facebook / Sky Tower Rainbows, fire engines and Christmas trees are...
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New specialist mental health and psychogeriatric beds open in Lower Hutt
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering faster access to mental health support with the addition of 31 new specialist beds at Manor Park Private Hospital in Lower Hutt, Minister...
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Police officers spat at, called paedophiles in wake of Jevon McSkimming scandal
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming RNZ / Mark Papalii Police officers have been spat at and called paedophiles, child abusers and kiddie fiddlers since Jevon McSkimming’s...
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EIT Festival brings together diverse creative work from IDEAschool students
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 1 day ago IDEAschool celebrated a full spectrum of creativity last month at its end of year festival – Here and Now, Ko Au Te...
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Households ponder future of gas as supply dwindles
Source: Radio New Zealand The rate of gas installations has slowed, as the supply shrinks. 123RF.com Renewables advocates claim it’s “madness” that thousands of new piped gas connections are being...
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Households ponder pros, cons of gas against electricity as supply dwindles
Source: Radio New Zealand The rate of gas installations has slowed, as the supply shrinks. 123RF.com Renewables advocates claim it’s “madness” that thousands of new piped gas connections are being...
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Auckland duty lawyers stop work for a week to highlight poor pay, working conditions
Source: Radio New Zealand Some Auckland duty lawyers won’t work for a week to highlight poor pay and working conditions. RNZ / Dan Cook An Auckland duty lawyer says he...
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Northland youths who died in suicide cluster got lost in the system, coroner finds
Source: Radio New Zealand A coroner has found there are ongoing and wide-ranging barriers for young people accessing suicide prevention services in Northland. 123RF Warning: This story discusses suicide and...
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Primary principals warn new year-by-year curriculum won’t work for mixed-level classes
Source: Radio New Zealand Principals say the new curricululm will make teaching multi-level classes extremely difficult, if not impossible. RNZ/ Dan Cook Primary school principals warn the government’s new year-by-year...
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Bondi community returning to new normal, after shooting tragedy
Source: Radio New Zealand Kazzi Beach Greek displays Israel flags to support the victims, but has had both positive and negative feedback. Charlotte Cook Bondi businesses say they will feel...
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Hong Kong Chinese Women’s Club College Wins Gold Award at the 2025 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards
Source: Media Outreach Hang Lung’s Vision for Academic Excellence Drives Hong Kong’s Global Competitiveness HONG KONG SAR & SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 December 2025 – The...
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Dumbphones in demand as parents fight social media access
Source: Radio New Zealand Despite the ban on cell phone use at school, some children have found work arounds. 123RF Some parents are turning to the gift of a so-called...
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Abuse survivors still unaware they were named online by Ministry of Social Development
Source: Radio New Zealand Lydia Oosterhoff is a human rights lawyer and senior associate at Cooper Legal. Jimmy Ellingham Mother of man named in online privacy breach linking him to...
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Minister Simeon Brown sets Health NZ ‘efficiency targets’ of $500m
Source: Radio New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown. RNZ / Mark Papalii Hospitals and public health services across the country have been asked to find more than half-a-billion dollars in...
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Homelessness in Auckland more than doubles in year: Report
Source: Radio New Zealand An audit by Auckland Council found over 900 people were homeless in Auckland. Nick Monro Isolated, lonely and far from support networks – that’s what people...
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Labour has eight-point lead over National in latest poll
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins is preferred prime minister on 45 percent, while Christopher Luxon is at 39 percent, according to the latest poll. RNZ Labour has...
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Malaysian SMEs Turn Market Turbulence into Opportunity with SME100 Awards Leading the Movement
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 December 2025 – The SME100 Awards has become one of the most trusted and influential platforms for high...
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Minister to Japan for defence, security meetings
Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Judith Collins will travel to Japan tomorrow for defence and security meetings. “I am looking forward to travelling to Tokyo to discuss regional security...
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Horizon Heen at StarWorld Brings Five-star Gastronomy to Central Macau for an All-Day International Dining Experience
Source: Media Outreach Connoisseurs of global cuisines are set to enjoy Horizon Heen StarWorld, the novel Central Macau dining hub that offers a wide variety of quality ingredients and sumptuous...
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Another busy year in the House
Source: New Zealand Government It has been another busy and productive year in the House as the Government continues to fix the basics and build the future, Leader of the...
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Puberty Blockers decision puts children back at risk
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 17 December 2025 Family First NZ says that a decision by a judge today in the Wellington High Court to pause the ban on...
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Bill passed to improve court timeliness
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation which improves court timeliness by updating procedures and adding more High Court Judges has passed in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Courts Minister...
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Voter suppression law must be reversed
Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is condemning the National-led Government’s Electoral Amendment Bill, rushed through Parliament this week, which will disenfranchise tens of thousands of New Zealanders. “Voter...
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Vet network will strengthen animal health response capability
Source: New Zealand Government A new biosecurity veterinary network will strengthen New Zealand’s ability to respond to a significant animal disease outbreak such as foot and mouth disease, says Biosecurity...
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Puberty blockers ban delayed by judicial review
Source: Radio New Zealand PATHA is seeking a judicial review of what it calls the “illegal and unethical decision”. File photo. RNZ // Angus Dreaver The ban on new prescriptions...
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Primary school teachers reject government’s latest pay offer
Source: Radio New Zealand Primary school teachers and principals have both rejected potential settlements. File photo. RNZ / Alexander Robertson Primary school teachers belonging to the NZEI union have rejected...