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How many of the government’s 9 key targets has it achieved?
Source: Radio New Zealand Made with Flourish • Create your own Correction: The figure 309 mt in the final paragraph of this article has been updated to 305 mt. For a full...
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30 with Guyon Espiner: How New Zealand can combat the rise of kleptocracy
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand and other liberal democracies need to band together against the rise of modern kleptocracy, a top American journalist and historian says. Pulitzer Prize-winning author...
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Green MPs, councillors launch campaign against second Mt Vic 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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Bitcoin treasury business Locate Technologies moves shares to ‘forward-thinking’ NZX
Source: Radio New Zealand Locate Technologies is the first company to quit the ASX in favour of the NZX RNZ / Angus Dreaver ASX-listed Bitcoin treasury business is moving to...
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Principal says Food Safety officers saw video proof mouldy meals weren’t last week’s leftovers
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the meals that was served up to students on Monday. Supplied / Haeata Community Campus A Christchurch principal says Food Safety officers saw video...
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Independent Assessment Identifies Infrastructure Opportunities for New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Twenty-five new infrastructure proposals have been endorsed in the second round of the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission’s Infrastructure Priorities Programme (IPP), bringing the total to 42...
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International trade: September 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand International trade: September 2025 quarter – information release 2 December 2025 International trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of goods and services between New Zealand...
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Serious injury outcome indicators: 2000–2024 – Correction to work-related fatalities 2024 error
Source: Statistics New Zealand Serious injury outcome indicators: 2000–2024 – Correction to work-related fatalities 2024 error 2 December 2025 We have made a correction to Serious injury outcome indicators: 2000–2024...
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OceanX Completes Landmark Timor-Leste Expedition, Delivering One of the Region’s Most Comprehensive Marine Surveys
Source: Media Outreach OceanX has completed its first research mission in Timor-Leste, carrying out fourteen days of integrated science and exploration across the northern coast and Atauro Island region. Dili,...
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German Adventurer Selects Taipei as Her 80th Destination, Praising Safety and Cultural Depth
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – German explorer Jana Alessa Bittner, currently on a solo mission to visit all 197 countries and...
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Public Service Commission ‘likely’ to run social media ads on public sector negotiations again
Source: Radio New Zealand Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Public Service Commissioner says it is “likely” the commission will run social media advertisements on...
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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...