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Earthquake-prone buildings Bill passes first reading

· December 16, 2025

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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Willis v Richardson debate unlikely to go ahead

· December 16, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Current Finance Minister Nicola Willis and former minister Ruth Richardson. RNZ/Reece Baker/Supplied The debate between Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Taxpayers Union chair Ruth Richardson seems...

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Want a rollercoaster in your garden?

· December 16, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand If Aussie theme parks are not an option and you can’t face the crowds at Rainbow’s End, fear not. Bjorn Burton might have the solution. During...

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Two injured after crash near Mount Victoria tunnel

· December 16, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A northbound lane of State Highway One – near Mount Victoria tunnel in Wellington – is closed following a crash. Emergency services...

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Mount Victoria Tunnel closed, Wellington

· December 16, 2025

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

· December 16, 2025

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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Health targets: Patients getting improved care

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Kiwis are receiving faster access to healthcare, with the latest quarterly results showing year-on-year improvements across all health targets despite a busy and challenging winter, Health...

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Latest police wing to graduate this week

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the 391 Louisa Wall recruit wing graduation. What:              Graduation of the New Zealand Police 391 Recruit Wing.Who:               For families and friends to...

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Two arrested in relation to aggravated robbery, Hamilton

· December 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Durston: Two youths have been arrested in relation to an aggravated robbery in Hamilton. On Sunday 14 December around 5.30pm,...

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Shoppers get surcharge warning

· December 16, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer says that shoppers using cards should not pay more than about 1.3 percent in surcharges and anything close to 2 percent was likely to be...