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Ground broken on Waikato medical school
Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on the Waikato’s new medical school – a major milestone in the Government’s plan to train more GPs and strengthen access to...
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Monty Knight’s alleged killer has name suppression extended while mental state assessed
Source: Radio New Zealand Monty Knight. RNZ/Carol Stiles Name suppression for a woman accused of murdering well-known Far North businessman Monty Knight has been extended until April next year while...
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Contract for new SH25 Pepe Stream bridge signed
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news that a contract has been confirmed for design, consenting, and construction of the new two-lane bridge to replace the...
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Kiwis putting cost of living ahead of environment, ministry boss says
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash The boss of the Ministry for the Environment believes most New Zealanders are more concerned about immediate challenges, particularly pressures on households, than...
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‘Transformed my life’: Call for specialist courts to break addiction cycles
Source: Radio New Zealand Australian-born Melanie Rauth was 13 when drugs and alcohol first entered her life after her parents split. RNZ/Rayssa Almeida A former addict who spent years moving...
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IKEA’s Hawke’s Bay pine tree expansion flames fears residents will be left to pay
Source: Radio New Zealand The highly anticipated opening of Swedish furniture company IKEA in New Zealand comes as a rural community worries about the fire risk from pine plantations. Since...
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95 percent of fast-track amendment bill submitters opposed to changes
Source: Radio New Zealand About 95 percent of feedback on the Fast Track amendment bill is opposed. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone About 95 percent of feedback on the fast-track amendment...
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China’s REIT Market Accelerates Growth, Signaling a New Era for Real Estate Investment
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – China’s Real Estate Investment Trust (C-REIT) market is entering a transformative phase, marked by rapid...
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Value of building work put in place: September 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Value of building work put in place: September 2025 quarter – information release 4 December 2025 Value of building work statistics estimate the value and volume of...
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Monitoring update: July 2024
Source: Tertiary Education Commission At the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), we gather a range of information about common issues through our monitoring work. We’re committed to partnering with tertiary education...
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Biggest Office Party Night of The Year Set for Unprecedented Surge in 0.0 Drinking
Source: Media Outreach AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – On one of the most popular dates for work festive parties, a new global study* from...
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Principal says school not to blame for mouldy lunches as authorities review footage
Source: Radio New Zealand Haeata Community Campus said they have recalled all of the lunches due to the contamination, but some had already been eaten by students. Supplied The food...
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Health and safety paralysis holding back walkway – volunteers
Source: Radio New Zealand Austin Oliver and Angus Robson at the cordoned off entrance to a once popular walking track. LDR/SUPPLIED About 100 people crowded into the Whakatāne District Council...
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Welcome boost to tourism as new flight route lands in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford are welcoming the first China Eastern Airlines flight connecting Shanghai, Auckland and Buenos Aires, marking...
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Carrascal Nickel Corporation Strengthens Its Position as a Responsible Mining Leader in APAC Through Sustainability and Community-Focused Initiatives
Source: Media Outreach CARRASCAL, SURIGAO DEL SUR, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Carrascal Nickel Corporation (CNC), one of the Philippines’ leading nickel mining companies, continues...
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CPA Australia Survey: Hong Kong’s capital market key to sustaining international competitiveness amid conservative businesses outlook for 2026
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Despite persistent global headwinds and trade tensions, Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem remains a cornerstone of...
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‘Pitiful’ decision on emissions targets will cost the country, former climate commissioner says
Source: Radio New Zealand Professor James Renwick of Victoria University Supplied A government decision to reject stronger climate targets is pitiful, and will cost households in the long run, scientists,...
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Malaysia Remains Committed to Accelerate Transformative Solutions for A Sustainable and Inclusive Future
Source: Media Outreach BELEM, BRAZIL – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – The Malaysia Pavilion concluded its participation at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to...
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Peuriste Unveils Smart Pad Dispenser for Tech-Enabled Women’s Care
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Peuriste, a premium brand specialising in organic period pads in Singapore, has announced the development of its...
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KiwiRail director’s conflicts of interest management affecting efficiency, board chair says
Source: Radio New Zealand In July it was announced by Rail Minister Winston Peters that Scott O’Donnell was appointed to the KiwiRail board. Photo: Otago Daily Times / Luisa Girao...
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Rates cap puts future infrastructure projects at risk, Marlborough mayor says
Source: Radio New Zealand Marlborough mayor Nadine Taylor said that council may struggle to renew key infrastructure such as roading under the Government’s proposed rates cap. LDR / Supplied The...
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Community funding guaranteed as Online Gambling Bill moves forward
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden welcomes the Governance and Administration Committee [Committee] report back of the Online Casino Gambling Bill [Bill]. This report marks a crucial step forward in...
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Hong Kong Design Centre Presented ‘Play, Pose & Pixel’ Digital Fashion Exhibition
Source: Media Outreach An East-meets-West digital fashion experience — uniting Paris Fashion Week insights with local talent in a fun, future-forward showcase for all ages, driving Hong Kong’s digital economy...
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Expanding access to everyday medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Registered nurse prescribers can now prescribe nearly double the number of medicines, significantly expanding access to timely, local care for New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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Secondary teachers vote to accept government’s latest collective agreement settlement
Source: Radio New Zealand PPTA president Chris Abercrombie. Photo: Supplied *This article has been updated to correct the size of the pay offer rejected by school support staff The secondary...
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Education Minister welcomes settlement for secondary teachers
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is welcoming the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for secondary teachers following a majority vote from Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) members...
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Analysis: Can Andrew Coster come back from this?
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Coster when he was in charge of the police. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Analysis – Headline writers have had their fun calling it ‘Coster’s Last...