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Beyond 1.5: Why the global climate target still matters
Source: Radio New Zealand Two activists, sitting on the floor alongside the grave of Charles Darwin, after they sprayed “1.5 is dead” over it in protest against climate change in...
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Electronic card transactions: October 2025 – Stats NZ information release
Electronic card transactions: October 2025 – information release 13 November 2025 The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. The series can...
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Australian visitor arrivals increase – International travel: September 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Australian visitor arrivals increase – news story 13 November 2025 Visitor arrivals from Australia reached 1.48 million in the September 2025 year, up from 1.33 million the year before, according to...
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Net migration gain of 12,400 – International migration: September 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Net migration gain of 12,400 – news story 13 November 2025 New Zealand had a net migration gain of 12,400 in the September 2025 year, down from a net gain of...
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Health – Productivity Commission final report – Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement Review
Source: National Mental Health Commission 13 November 2025 – The National Mental Health Commission (the Commission) has welcomed the release of the final report of the Productivity Commission’s review of...
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Non-existent trust contracted to set up charter school
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour initially told reporters on Thursday the trust did exist RNZ / Mark Papalii Associate Education Minister David Seymour says contracting a...
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‘Embarrassing’: International climate expert at COP30 scorns NZ’s methane target
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Bill Hare has called the government’s climbdown on methane emissions dangerous and embarrassing. Supplied/The Australia Institute New Zealand’s climbdown on its methane emissions target and...
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Greenpeace – Winston Peters and NZ First Hand Victory to ACT over Corporate Bill of Rights
Source: Greenpeace Despite ACT failing to pass three earlier versions of the Regulatory Standards Bill, they have succeeded passing it into law today, due to the backing of NZ First and...
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Citi Reiterates “Buy” Rating on Fosun International and Lifts Target Price to HK$6.5
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OurReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – Citi hosted its 2025 China Conference this week and released an updated research report on...
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Nearly 200 schools write to Education Minister Erica Stanford over removal of Treaty obligations
Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford visits Rangitoto College, Auckland, 5 August 2025. RNZ / Calvin Samuel Two of the boards that spoke out over the government’s axing...
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Coroner in Cyclone Gabrielle Inquiry defends witness following ‘unkind’ comments online
Source: Radio New Zealand 13 people died in Hawke’s Bay in relation to Cyclone Gabrielle on 14 February 2023. Supplied The coroner in charge of the Cyclone Gabrielle Inquiry has...
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Economy – Reserve Bank welcomes Government response to FEC banking inquiry
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 13 November 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) welcomes the Government’s formal response to the recent Finance and Expenditure Committee...
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Asia NZ Foundation – New Report Sheds Light on How Southeast Asia Sees New Zealand
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono has released new research exploring how informed voices across Southeast Asia perceive New Zealand’s foreign policy and international...
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Transporting New Zealand supports amendments to RUC legislation but not tolling legislation
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is cautiously supporting the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament today, which...
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Greenpeace – Cook Islands seabed mining decision delayed following local opposition
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says news a decision on whether seabed mining can occur in the Cook Islands will now be delayed until at least 2032, is evidence of the growing opposition...
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Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris says expulsion ‘a joke’
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris. RNZ/Lillian Hanly A meeting yesterday between ousted Te Pāti Māori MPs and their former colleagues was a chance to “sit...
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Controversial Regulatory Standards Bill passes third reading
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Regulation David Seymour. RNZ The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed with the backing of the coalition parties. National and New Zealand First agreed to...
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Local News – Election recount confirms result in Porirua City Council’s Māori ward
Source: Porirua City Council The District Court has advised that the recount of votes for the Parirua Māori Ward is now complete. The recount has confirmed the outcome of the election...
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$1m compensation to oyster farmers a start
Source: New Zealand Government A $1 million payment from Watercare to oyster farmers impacted by sewage contamination of Mahurangi Harbour is a welcome first step but more is needed, Parliamentary...
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Historic moment for Kiwis’ rights
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour welcomes the passing of the Regulatory Standards Bill into law. “This is a historic moment for Kiwis’ rights. Politicians will no longer...
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Kylie Wihapi confrimed as Porirua Māori Ward councillor
Source: Radio New Zealand There were just nine votes separating the top two candidates. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A recount has confirmed the outcome of a closely contested seat in...
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Rediscover the Spark: iShopChangi Singapore Makes Gifting Magical Again with Holidays Unwrapped
Source: Media Outreach This year, iShopChangi Singapore steps in to handle the grown-up holiday burdens, ensuring you can rediscover the joy of giving again. Get ready for Holidays Unwrapped, where...
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New declaration strengthens bond with Niue
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi met in Auckland today to agree a foundational Political Declaration, encapsulating the partnership between the two...
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Homegrown maritime surveillance platform may help in fight against meth – Prime Minister
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon talks maritime intelligence with Mat Brown of Starboard. RNZ / Phil Pennington The Prime Minister says a homegrown maritime surveillance platform might help in...
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Media Advisory: Police graduation in Auckland tomorrow
Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremony of Recruit Wing 390 in Auckland tomorrow. The ceremony mark the recruits’ completion of their initial training course...
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FASHION TO RECONNECT: A Tale of Two Style Capitals From 17 November to 25 December
Source: Media Outreach Bringing together the fashion capitals of the East and West, featuring 9 Hong Kong-based and 15 Italian designers and brands FASHION TO RECONNECT Fashion Exhibition: creating an...
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Police Commissioner Richard Chambers pulled over for speeding at 112km/h
Source: Radio New Zealand *This story has updated to clarify that Commissioner Richard Chambers was in uniform when he was pulled over. After a week of bad news for police,...