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DOC investigates Oamaru orca incident
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 December 2025 The actions of the members of the public have prompted DOC’s Dunedin/Ōtepoti Operations Manager Gabe Davies to remind people of the potential...
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Police sharpen skills in successful search and rescue exercise
Source: New Zealand Police A large-scale marine search and rescue (SAR) exercise involving specialist Police personnel off the New Plymouth coastline on Sunday has been hailed a major success. The...
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Moped rider finds the red and blue lights
Source: New Zealand Police A moped rider may now have seen the light after failing to stop for Police in Auckland overnight. Just after 12.30am, a unit spotted a moped...
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Historic agreement for Top of South Island land
Source: New Zealand Government The ownership of approximately 7,583 acres (3,068 hectares) of Top of the South land will be restored to descendants of its original owners following a long-standing...
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Removing barriers to hydrogen sector growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to make changes to the health and safety regulations for the hydrogen sector, ensuring they are fit for purpose and support growth,...
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Crown delivers for Ngāpuhi
Source: New Zealand Government The Crown’s relationship with Ngāpuhi has taken a significant step forward with legislation which returns the historic Kororipo Pā passing in Parliament today, Treaty Negotiations Minister...
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Pharmac will not proceed with proposed changes to how it manages the Options for Investment list
Source: PHARMAC Following feedback, Pharmac has decided not to proceed with a proposal to decline some low-ranked applications on the Options for Investment (OFI) list. In October, Pharmac consulted on...
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Name release: Fiordland climbing deaths
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the names of the two climbers that died on the north buttress of Sabre Peak, Fiordland, at the weekend. They were 28-year-old...
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Report shines light on ‘gentle giant’ manta ray
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 December 2025 Manta rays are amongst 113 species assessed by an independent expert panel for the latest conservation status report on New Zealand’s chimaeras,...
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Mental health targets delivering faster access to support
Source: New Zealand Government New data released today shows strong improvement across all three mental health and addiction access targets compared with the same quarter last year, Minister for Mental...
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Road blocked, SH2, Tanners Point, Bay of Plenty
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Tanners Point, Bay of Plenty, is blocked following a serious crash this morning. Police notified of the two-vehicle crash, involving a truck and...
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Commissioner welcomes new statutory Deputy Commissioner
Source: New Zealand Police Police Commissioner Richard Chambers welcomes the announcement of Assistant Commissioner Mike Pannett as a statutory Deputy Commissioner of NZ Police. “I want to congratulate Mike on...
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Easing of bank capital requirements welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s decision to ease Bank capital requirements. The Reserve Bank announced today that it was winding back some...
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Economy – Reserve Bank announces outcome of Capital Review
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 17 December 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has released its decisions on the new capital settings applying to deposit takers. “Following...
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Competition reforms to boost economic growth
Source: New Zealand Government Competition reforms will drive productivity, growth and innovation for businesses and Kiwi consumers, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says. The Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other...
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Are You Actually Naturing? Take the Definitive Summer Quiz
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Summer holidays are here, and Kiwis everywhere are swapping office desks for camp chairs, laptops for loop tracks, and alarms for birdsong (the good kind, not...
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NZ-AU: Gelteq Furthers Asia Presence Through Partnership with Hong Kong Flag Football Program
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gelteq Limited (“Gelteq” or the “Company”), a clinical and science-based company specialising in gel-based oral delivery solutions, today announced...
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Electoral reforms pass final reading
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has passed legislation which helps ensure future elections are timely and efficient, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “While the core principles guiding our elections...
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Cheers to New Beginnings: Carlsberg Hong Kong Launches No & Low-Alcohol and Beyond Beer Series for Conscious Celebrations
Source: Media Outreach Ringing in the New Year, the extended collection promotes moderation and conscious drinking throughout the festive season and beyond HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire –...
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The 27th Mountain Emei Ice, Snow & Hot Spring Season Invites Global Visitors to “Enjoy Winter Fun”
Source: Media Outreach EMEISHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 December 2025 – On the evening of December 14, as the 218-meter-high Twin Towers lit up with a spectacular...
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Lily Allen, Little Simz and Bianca Bustamante Light Up The Red-Carpet In Desert Diamonds, At The Fashion Awards 2025
Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 December 2025 – Desert diamonds graced the red-carpet at this year’s Fashion Awards, held at the Royal Albert Hall...
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Earthquake-prone buildings Bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation that will bring significant financial relief to many building owners by refocusing the earthquake-prone building system has passed its first reading in Parliament. “Building a...
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Leeds Capital and MIO Trust Are Proud to Announce Their Collaboration on an AI‑Driven Multi‑Asset Trust Focused on Digital Assets and Precious Metals
Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 December 2025 – Leeds Capital and MIO Trust are proud to announce their collaboration. Together they are set to...
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Optimistic Hong Kong Ecommerce Merchants Report Growth, But Hidden Payment Friction Is Eroding Up to 10% of Revenue, Aspire Report Finds
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 December 2025 – Aspire, the all-in-one finance platform for modern businesses, today released its Hong Kong Ecommerce Pulse...
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Mount Victoria Tunnel closed, Wellington
Source: New Zealand Police The Mount Victoria Tunnel, Wellington City is closed following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1/Paterson Street...
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Planning reform bills pass first reading
Source: New Zealand Government The legislation underpinning New Zealand’s new planning system has passed its first reading in Parliament, marking a major step toward replacing the RMA with a system...
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Hong Kong Launches Its First Dental Innovation Incubation Programme
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 December 2025 – The University of Hong Kong (HKU) proudly unveils the Global Hub for Future Dentistry (GHFD)...