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The House: MPs’ week begins with an RMA shakeup precursor
Source: Radio New Zealand RMA folio Bill McKay While many people ease into Christmas, head to drinks, write cards and mentally check out, in its penultimate sitting week of 2025...
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In-form Breakers target top four at NBL mid-point
Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers forward Sam Mennenga aims for the basket. Photosport At the halfway point in their Australian NBL season, the NZ Breakers have turned around a shaky...
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Businesses on busy road suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for a year
Source: Radio New Zealand Barriers surround the front of Avi’s Pies and Patisserie which the owner says has severely impacted business. RNZ / Evie Richardson Behind a sea of road...
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Philippine Industry Leaders Honoured at ACES Awards 2025 for Responsible Transformation
Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 December 2025 – A distinguished cohort of Philippine enterprises was celebrated at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES)...
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The Philippines Takes Centre Stage with Purpose-Driven Triumphs at ACES Awards 2025
Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 December 2025 – The Philippines lit up Day 1 of the ACES Awards 2025 with stories that stirred the...
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Christmas comes early for fans of speed reductions
Source: Radio New Zealand Some 80km/h sections are being reduced to 50km/h for Christmas. RNZ / Peter de Graaf New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is pumping the brakes and reducing...
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Weather: Large hail, torrential rain forecast as thunderstorm warning issued for South Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Hail at Dunedin Airport. Supplied Thunderstorms are forecast to bring torrential rain and large hail to the South Island. MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning...
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Hawke’s Bay community moves to highest level of water restrictions
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com The Central Hawke’s Bay beach community of Kairakau has just been put under the highest level of water restrictions. Central Hawke’s Bay District Council chief...
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Waikato trio accused of copper thefts
Source: Radio New Zealand In recent years there have been reports of copper being stolen. Supplied Three people have been arrested following an investigation into ongoing thefts of copper. They...
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Store worker assaulted by group in aggravated robbery in Otangarei
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver A store worker has been assaulted after an alleged aggravated robbery in Otangarei on Wednesday night. A group of men armed with...
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Quick-thinking community save stranded dolphin
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 December 2025 The Department of Conservation and Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki responded to calls that a terehu/common bottlenose dolphin had stranded well out...
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SMART Launches New Research Centre to Develop World’s First Wearable Ultrasound Imaging System For Real-Time Monitoring of Chronic Conditions
Source: Media Outreach The Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care (WITEC) collaborative research project aims to develop the world’s first wearable ultrasound imaging system for continuous, real-time monitoring and personalised...
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Speech to Australia and New Zealand conference on Optics and Photonics
Source: New Zealand Government Good evening. Thank you, Professor Frédérique Vanholsbeeck, for your warm introduction, and for the energy and passion you bring to advancing our photonics and optics sector...
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Credo Assurance Earns ESG Certification to Support Sustainability Reporting
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 December 2025 – Credo Assurance, an ACRA-registered audit firm in Singapore, has obtained the ISCA Professional Certification in Sustainability Assurance....
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A treasure trove of storytelling – new Tohu Whenua site opens in Canterbury
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 December 2025 Ōtūwharekai, a network of wetlands near the Hakatere heritage site, was a food gathering place used for special occasions by ancient iwi,...
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Three people before the courts following copper thefts, Waikato
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Sergeant Michael Palmer, Waikato Tactical Crime Unit: Waikato Police have arrested three people in relation to an ongoing investigation of commercial burglaries targeting large...
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White Ferns spinner Eden Carson to miss World Cup title defence
Source: Radio New Zealand Eden Carson of New Zealand celebrates with teammate Georgia Plimmer after defeating South Africa during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final 2024. Francois Nel/Getty Images...
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Witnesses sought following Otangarei aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police An investigation has been launched after a worker was assaulted during an aggravated robbery in Otangarei last night. Police were called to a store on William...
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Decisions on stewardship land delivered
Source: New Zealand Government Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced decisions that will provide clarity for approximately 80 per cent of stewardship land assessed on the West Coast of the...
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Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa Semi-Finalists Announced for Seven Categories
Source: New Zealander of the Year Awards The New Zealander of the Year Awards Office is proud to announce the Semi-Finalists in seven categories for the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander...
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Jetstar ordered to stop using faulty baggage scales at Wellington Airport
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic 123rf.com The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has directed Jetstar to stop using two baggage scales at Wellington Airport after inspections found they...
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Transporting New Zealand hails two-lane Pekatahi Bridge replacement
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National Road Freight Association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming Transport Minister Chris Bishop’s announcement that a new two-lane bridge will be built on State Highway 2...
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Students pair up with retirees and exchange lives through letters
Source: Radio New Zealand Children at St Heliers School and residents at Grace Joel Retirement Village has been pen pals for the past year. Ke-Xin Li There’s nervous excitement as...
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Why you might suddenly stop drinking milk
Source: Radio New Zealand You’ve long enjoyed a generous pour of milk in your morning coffee, or a big bowl of ice cream for dessert. You’ve been fine with dairy...
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External project management team to run Nelson Hospital redevelopment
Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson Hospital. RNZ / Samantha Gee Health New Zealand is hiring an external project management team to run the Nelson Hospital redevelopment for the next six...
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Education – Whitireia and WelTec announce partnership with Toi Whakaari to provide performing arts education in Wellington
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec are excited to announce their partnership with Te Kura Toi Whakaari o Aotearoa: New Zealand Drama School to deliver performing arts education in Te...
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Climate – Degraded estuaries feel the heat – Earth Sciences
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Degraded estuaries are less resilient to the impacts of heatwaves, new research from Earth Sciences New Zealand shows. Estuaries are vital to Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural...