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New two-lane Pekatahi Bridge to be delivered
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that a new two-lane bridge will be built on State Highway 2 (SH2) near Tāneatua in the Eastern Bay of...
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People facing ‘imminent homelessness’ not eligible for emergency housing, Citizens Advice Bureau says
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Monro Welfare changes are biting so hard that people face losing the cars they call home or are struggling to provide the most basic needs,...
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Children exposed to asbestos should be monitored long-term – public health experts
Source: Radio New Zealand The recalled sand products. Supplied The Public Health Communication Centre says children exposed to asbestos contained in coloured play sands should be regularly monitored to ensure...
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Progress being made to improve cancer outcomes
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed today’s release of The State of Cancer in New Zealand 2025, which provides an updated view of progress in cancer...
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‘Speed dating’ recruitment programme sees students get jobs
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathaniel Lua was one of the first to complete the programme and had taken a job as a machine operator at APL Manufacturing. Supplied The manufacturing...
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Hornet surveillance zone to expand
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is extending its surveillance zone for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) on Auckland’s North Shore, following advice from technical experts. The surveillance...
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Person dies in Auckland CBD
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has died in Auckland’s city centre, with emergency services called to the scene early on Thursday. St John was at...
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Hayden Wilde’s coach: ‘He was just like a total machine’
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ triathlete Hayden Wilde. PHOTOSPORT A renowned coach, whose stable of runners has included British greats Paula Radcliffe and Sir Mo Farah, says Kiwi triathlete Hayden...
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Nine to Noon live: Growing crisis in welfare support revealed in major report
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Social Development Louise Upston. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A Citizens Advice Bureau report based on more than 10,000 requests for assistance has revealed what...
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Not just pizza: Italian cuisine makes UNESCO list
Source: Radio New Zealand UNESCO has recognised Italian food is more than pizza, pasta and gelato, adding the range and ritual of the famed cuisine to its list of intangible...
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Don’t give thieves an easy win – Lock it, secure it, prevent it
Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police are urging people to take simple steps to deter opportunistic thieves over the summer months. Inspector Kelly Farrant, Acting Waitematā District Prevention Manager, says...
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Holcim lashes out and threatens New Zealand Government for following maritime laws
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union of New Zealand has condemned global cement giant Holcim’s threats to use 500 trucks a month to transport cement on New...
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Drunken skipper Travis Whiteman fined for reversing into swimmers with propellor
Source: Radio New Zealand Skipper Travis Whiteman. RNZ / Libby Kirkby-McLeod Warning: Some images may be distressing. A Christmas Eve swimming and fishing trip turned to a bloody disaster in...
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Customs use of surveillance system could be a ‘significant issue’ for privacy – memo
Source: Radio New Zealand If Customs becomes a user of Auror, it could have access to police information about retail crime. File photo. RNZ /Dom Thomas Police are cutting back...
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Specialist says Family Court needs to be screened for violence
Source: Radio New Zealand Debbs Murray is a survivor of domestic violence and now heads Eclipse. supplied A family violence specialist says she is regularly contacted by women who say...
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30 Million Strong: China Changan Automobile Group Hits Historic Production Milestone, Ushering in New Era of User-Centric, Tech-Driven Global Growth
Source: Media Outreach CHONGQING， CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – China Changan Automobile Group today celebrated a historic achievement as its 30 millionth vehicle—an AVATR 12...
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Heat, holidays, hikes, and a ‘stinking strong’ sun
Source: Radio New Zealand Whangamatā is one of the Coromandel Peninsula’s summer hotspots. 123RF With tourism numbers back to pre-Covid levels, New Zealanders are getting ready for a swarm of...
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Economist asks: Why not cap taxes if we’re capping rates?
Source: Radio New Zealand Infometrics chief economist Brad Olsen says it’s “ironic” that the government has no proposal to cap taxes. 123RF A leading economist says it’s “galling” to see...
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Lost in transition: The businesses trapped by New Zealand’s energy crisis
Source: Radio New Zealand Rainbow Park Nurseries owner and general manager Andrew Taylor. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly In the balmy greenhouses of Rainbow Park Nurseries, orchids bloom in perfect rows...
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Young dad’s death after sand dune collapse a ‘tragic accident’ – coroner
Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Watson’s death has been described the coroner as a ‘tragic accident’. Supplied The family of man killed by a sand dune that collapsed and swallowed...
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Public health agency says children exposed to asbestos should be monitored long-term
Source: Radio New Zealand The recalled sand products. Supplied The Public Health Communication Centre says children exposed to asbestos contained in coloured play sands should be regularly monitored to ensure...
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Cancer diagnosis numbers set to skyrocket by 50 percent over next two decades
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders diagnosed with cancer each year set to reach 45,000 over the next two decades. UnSplash/ Stephen Andrews People are surviving longer after cancer diagnosis...
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‘Incredibly concerning’: One in eight teens report unwanted sexual experiences – study
Source: Radio New Zealand Cure Kids Professorial Chair in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Terryann Clark. Supplied / University of Auckland A University of Auckland study has found that more...
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Tom Phillips’ firearms licence revoked months before second disappearance, documents show
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Phillips’ firearms licence was suspended just weeks after his first disappearance in 2021. RNZ / Supplied / Police Police records show fugitive father Tom Phillips‘...
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Universities – One in eight teens experience sexual violence – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A University of Auckland study finds 12 percent of secondary school students have had unwanted sexual experiences, with rates highest among girls, Māori and Pacific...
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How Huawei is Helping Build South Africa’s New Digital Highway
Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2025 – Across South Africa, millions still struggle to get online, limiting access to education, jobs, and opportunity....
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Bupa Hong Kong Broadens Network Across Hong Kong and Mainland China, Offering Access to Over 6,500 Hospitals and Service Points
Source: Media Outreach “Bupa Green Concierge” will offer priority access to quality, affordable and personalised care in 300 Chinese cities and 3,600 hospitals HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire...