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Shocking number of cars with overdue registration, WoF
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 16 full of slow moving morning traffic as the sun rises. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly New data has found a large number of cars...
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I would have sacked Andrew Coster if he hadn’t quit, Sir Brian Roche says
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has resigned as Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche says...
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Greens say applications for advanced benefit payments ‘skyrocketed’ last year
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Social Development Louise Upston RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Greens say the number of applications for advanced support being denied has “skyrocketed” during the...
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ACT chief of staff resigns
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Ketels joined David Seymour’s office in 2017. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The ACT Party’s chief of staff has announced his resignation, after more than a...
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Foodbanks warn of closures if government fails to give ongoing funding
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland City missioner Helen Robinson says some foodbanks would close without government funding. Photo: RNZ Insight / Sarah Robson *This story has been updated to correct...
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Iwi file urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry over education Treaty changes
Source: Radio New Zealand Veteran Māori broadcaster Waihoroi Shortland. RNZ / Peter de Graaf Northland iwi Ngāti Hine and hapū Te Kapotai are calling for an urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry...
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All Whites to play at home before 2026 World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites captain Chris Wood will be back in Auckland before the FIFA World Cup. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz The All Whites will play two final...
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Amped to the max: first boost for Kiwi events
Source: New Zealand Government The first tranche of the Government’s major events funding announced today showcases many exciting international and homegrown music acts, sports matches, arts and cultural events kicking...
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Allianz Commercial: Geopolitics and cyber drive risk exposures for directors and officers in 2026
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – Around the world, political, economic, and social uncertainties are on the rise. They can impact every aspect...
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First live show for new Christchurch stadium revealed
Source: Radio New Zealand Six60 and Synthony will perform in Christchurch on 16 May, the first live music set at the city’s brand new One New Zealand Stadium. The Once...
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Emissions Trading Scheme: Year’s final auction fails to sell a single carbon unit
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Unsplash – Mudit Agarwal A market “surprised” by the government has failed to buy a single carbon unit at the final Emissions Trading Scheme auction...
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Former police boss Andrew Coster resigns as head of the Social Investment Agency
Source: Radio New Zealand Former police commissioner Andrew Coster is the chief executive of the Social Investment Agency. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster’s has resigned as...
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Foodbanks warn of closures if government funding fails to give ongoing funding
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland City missioner Helen Robinson says some foodbanks would close without government funding. Photo: RNZ Insight / Sarah Robson *This story has been updated to correct...
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Kaupapa Māori study exposes gaps in prison data and support for Māori
Source: Radio New Zealand A major three-year study has found Māori are being undercounted in prisons by around six percent, masking the true scale of incarceration and its impact on...
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Health and Tech – Whakarongorau celebrates major evolution in mental health support with AI concierge platform
Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa Whakarongorau has received match funding from the Government’s Mental Health Innovation Fund to develop an innovative AI concierge triage and navigation platform – a digital front door designed...
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Education Appointments – Ara Institute of Canterbury enters new phase with Council appointments and Chief Executive selection
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury has taken an important step in its return to independence, with the Government confirming four ministerial appointments to Ara’s Council and the...
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Former police boss Andrew Coster resigns as head of the Social Investment Agency, RNZ understands
Source: Radio New Zealand Former police commissioner Andrew Coster is the chief executive of the Social Investment Agency. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster’s resignation from his...
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Crimes Amendment Bill introduced
Source: New Zealand Government Criminals will soon face stronger penalties for attacking first responders, coward punches, human trafficking, and retail crime with the Government’s Crimes Amendment Bill being introduced, Justice...
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Mayors challenge FENZ ban on use of watercraft in Waikato River emergencies
Source: Radio New Zealand Ngāruawāhia volunteer fire station’s jet skis assist police with a water rescue during Cyclone Hale in 2023. Supplied Three Waikato mayors have written to the chief...
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BusinessNZ Planning Forecast: economy lifts, but structural risks cannot be ignored
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ Chief Economist John Pask says the recovery is welcome, but New Zealand is heading into a decade of difficult choices. “While the outlook to 2027 is brighter, there...
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Farm plastics recycling scheme gets green light
Source: New Zealand Government As proud stewards of the land, New Zealand’s farmers and growers work hard to care for the environment. The Government is making this easier by approving...
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Building change for disabled New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Government Recognising International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Minister Louise Upston has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to breaking down barriers and improving the lives of disabled people....
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Strengthening the immigration system
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s continuing to strengthen and build trust in New Zealand’s immigration system with the Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill passing its third...
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‘No political agenda’: Principal says CCTV proves mouldy meals weren’t last week’s leftovers
Source: Radio New Zealand Haeata Principal Peggy Burrows RNZ / Adam Burns A Christchurch principal has denied there being a “political agenda” behind speaking publicly about mouldy meals that were...
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Green MPs, councillors launch campaign against second Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington
Source: Radio New Zealand Critics of a second Mt Victoria tunnel in the capital have launched a campaign against the plans. RNZ / Ellen O’Dwyer Critics of a second Mt...
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Women’s Refuge CEO Ang Jury passes the mantle after three decades
Source: Radio New Zealand After three decades working at Women’s Refuge, Dr Ang Jury had hoped she’d be out of a job. Instead, this week she’s retiring and passing on...
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NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson calls on government to use the sport for international investment
Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Robinson. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Mark Robinson thinks that an opportunity for the government to attract international business is right under its nose. The...