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Pre-Christmas economic boost welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government Confirmation that the economy grew strongly in the third quarter of the year is welcome news before Christmas, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ reported...
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Busy year sees Tairāwhiti cyclone recovery move closer to completion
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Around 90% of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery work on Tairāwhiti’s state highways has been completed after a busy 2025. Crews will pause over the Christmas and...
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Economy rebounds into 1.1 percent growth for September quarter
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Economy grows 1.1% in September quarter, 1.3% on year ago Expectations were for a rise between 0.8-1.0% Previous quarter revised lower to 1 pct contraction...
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Summertime means seasonal risks for workers
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 18 December 2025 As the glorious days of summer settle in, workloads increase for many around the country. Whether you’re up on the roof, busy with...
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‘I’m bored’: Let the kids deal with it
Source: Radio New Zealand Long road trips. Longer plane rides. Quiet afternoons on a hot summer day. Camping without all your toys. Jen Parkes’ kids are used to long car...
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How Sydney Sweeney transformed to play boxing champion Christy Martin
Source: Radio New Zealand Australian director-writer team Dave Michôd and Mirrah Foulkes teamed up with Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney to produce one of the most intense cinematic experiences of the...
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Aotea kids share stories of conservation in action
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 The inaugural Department of Conservation Aotea Kaitiaki competition brought together the island’s three primary schools to share stories of protecting the environment....
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The Oscars will abandon broadcast TV for YouTube starting in 2029
Source: Radio New Zealand The Oscars telecast will move from broadcasting to streaming in 2029, switching from ABC to YouTube — a watershed moment for the entertainment business. The Academy...
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One dead after single-vehicle crash in central Hawke’s Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand File image RNZ / Anneke Smith One person has died following a single vehicle crash near Flemington south of Waipukurau on Wednesday night. Emergency services received...
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Be sure before you leave the shore this summer
Source: Maritime New Zealand As the summer holidays approach, many people will be setting their out-of-office messages and making plans to head out on the water. The lakes are warming...
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Native mistletoe on the increase in time for Christmas
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 This summer, intrepid visitors naturing in the remote Hope River valley can see scarlet, red and yellow mistletoe. As well as being...
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Two people injured after gun fired in Gore
Source: Radio New Zealand St John says it dispatched multiple ambulances to the scene. ST JOHN NZ Police say two people have suffered injuries after a gun was fired in...
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Corey Peters tops podium as he heads towards Winter Paralympics
Source: Radio New Zealand Corey Peters NZL celebrates on the podium after winning gold in the Men’s Downhill Sitting Para Alpine Skiing, 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. Joel Marklund for OIS...
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New specialist mental health and psychogeriatric beds open in Lower Hutt
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering faster access to mental health support with the addition of 31 new specialist beds at Manor Park Private Hospital in Lower Hutt, Minister...
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Fatal crash, Flemington
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash south of Flemington last night. Emergency services received reports of the crash on Ngawaka Road at around...
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Visitor trends highlight simple naturing as Kiwis’ top way to unwind
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 And coastal destinations and short walks – giving easy access to nature – continue to be the favourites for kiwis looking to...
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Update on Gore firearms incident
Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to investigate a firearms incident in Gore yesterday that left two people injured. Shortly before 8pm Police were called to a house on...
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Rangitahi/Molesworth competitive process opens
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 December 2025 Rangitahi/Molesworth is an iconic drylands landscape with a history familiar to many New Zealanders. Alongside a long history of sheep and cattle...
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EIT to Launch Free Art and Design Programme in Central Hawke’s Bay
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 30 seconds ago A new free Art and Design programme is set to open at EIT in Central Hawke’s Bay next year, with award-winning designer...
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Ryan Peake says it’s ‘pretty cool’ to be defending his NZ Open title
Source: Radio New Zealand Australia’s Ryan Peake, 2025 New Zealand Open champion. www.photosport.nz Australian golfer Ryan Peake will return to Queenstown to defend his New Zealand Open Crown in February....
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Police refused use of rescue chopper because they wrongly thought teenager was dead
Source: Radio New Zealand Only police can authorise an air ambulance under current rules. File photo. Supplied / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust Firefighters begged police for a helicopter to help...
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Customers jump on fixed terms as rates rise
Source: Radio New Zealand ANZ has seen more customers asking about switching from floating rate to a fixed one. RNZ Home loan customers are hustling to fix as rates start...
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‘Significant failure on the part of Corrections’: Inmate dies after guards slow to answer intercom
Source: Radio New Zealand Inside a cell at Christchurch Men’s Prison (File photo). Luke McPake / The Wireless. Prison staff’s failure to answer an emergency call from a cell intercom...
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Northland youths who died in suicide cluster got lost in the system, coroner finds
Source: Radio New Zealand A coroner has found there are ongoing and wide-ranging barriers for young people accessing suicide prevention services in Northland. 123RF Warning: This story discusses suicide and...
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Coroner rebukes Corrections staff for slow response to suicide alarm
Source: Radio New Zealand Master Control staff claim the calls were overlooked, because they were very busy. RNZ/Calvin Samuel A coroner is critical of Department of Corrections staff for failing...
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Bondi community returning to new normal, after shooting tragedy
Source: Radio New Zealand Kazzi Beach Greek displays Israel flags to support the victims, but has had both positive and negative feedback. Charlotte Cook Bondi businesses say they will feel...
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Is Antoine Dupont the best rugby player in the world?
Source: Radio New Zealand Is Antoine Dupont the best player in the world? Former team mate Pita Ahki says yes, having been there for the French halfback’s rise to prominence...