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Police charge Dunedin man after seizing 820kg of pounamu
Source: Radio New Zealand The man appeared at the Dunedin District Court and was released on bail. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police have charged a Dunedin man after seizing 820...
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Crimes Amendment Bill introduced
Source: New Zealand Government Criminals will soon face stronger penalties for attacking first responders, coward punches, human trafficking, and retail crime with the Government’s Crimes Amendment Bill being introduced, Justice...
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Charity’s snorkel events under threat after equipment stolen
Source: Radio New Zealand By Noam Mānuka Lazarus, Massey University journalism graduate Mountains to Sea Wellington was left without enough gear to run its free school and community snorkel programme...
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BusinessNZ Planning Forecast: economy lifts, but structural risks cannot be ignored
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ Chief Economist John Pask says the recovery is welcome, but New Zealand is heading into a decade of difficult choices. “While the outlook to 2027 is brighter, there...
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Tech – Epson exhibits at the world’s largest specialised robot exhibition, International Robot Exhibition 2025
Source: Epson Showcasing innovative technologies for the automotive, EV, retail, life sciences and food industries Epson is exhibiting at the International Robot Exhibition 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight from...
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Farm plastics recycling scheme gets green light
Source: New Zealand Government As proud stewards of the land, New Zealand’s farmers and growers work hard to care for the environment. The Government is making this easier by approving...
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Pounamu theft lands man in court, Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin Police have arrested and charged a man following the execution of a search warrant in relation to stolen pounamu. On Monday 1 December, police executed...
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Nark: Solving a murder with no hard evidence, and a dead suspect
Source: Radio New Zealand By Mike Wesley-Smith Ross Appelgren Nick Monro / Julie Appelgren Solving the murder of Darcy Te Hira inside Mt Eden Prison was never going to be...
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Start of car park fees at South Island DOC sites
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 December 2025 “We are running a paid car parking pilot programme over the next seven months at these popular sites as a way for...
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Building change for disabled New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Government Recognising International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Minister Louise Upston has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to breaking down barriers and improving the lives of disabled people....
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‘Stay on track’ at Aoraki/Mount Cook
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 December 2025 DOC is installing security cameras to try and deter visitors from accessing closed sections of the popular Hooker Valley Track where a...
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Prisoner segragated after allegedly assaulting cellmate at Auckland’s Mt Eden Corrections Facility
Source: Radio New Zealand Mt Eden Corrections Facility. (File photo) RNZ/Calvin Samuel A prisoner has been placed on directed segregation after allegedly assaulting his cellmate who remains in hospital with...
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Westpac launches scheme to help owners protect homes from extreme weather
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Westpac NZ is offering interest-free, home loan top-ups to improve the resilience of homes to natural hazards and extreme weather. The five-year interest-free home loan...
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Massive traffic queues as crash closes part of Auckland’s SH20
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene shortly after the crash. NZTA says there’s a heavy buildup of traffic in the area. X/ New Zealand Transport Agency One person is in...
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Green MPs, councillors launch campaign against second Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington
Source: Radio New Zealand Critics of a second Mt Victoria tunnel in the capital have launched a campaign against the plans. RNZ / Ellen O’Dwyer Critics of a second Mt...
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One dead, another seriously injured after crash near Whakatāne
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson One person has died following a crash in Tāneatua, 13km south of Whakatāne in Bay of Plenty last night, a police...
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Person critically hurt as crash closes part of Auckland’s SH20
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene shortly after the crash. NZTA says there’s a heavy buildup of traffic in the area. X/ New Zealand Transport Agency One person is in...
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Women’s Refuge CEO Ang Jury passes the mantle after three decades
Source: Radio New Zealand After three decades working at Women’s Refuge, Dr Ang Jury had hoped she’d be out of a job. Instead, this week she’s retiring and passing on...
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NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson calls on government to use the sport for international investment
Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Robinson. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Mark Robinson thinks that an opportunity for the government to attract international business is right under its nose. The...
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Casper Ruud returns to ASB Classic
Source: Radio New Zealand Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud, 2025. Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse / PHOTOSPORT Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud is returning to the ASB Classic in Auckland this summer. World...
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A year of aviation turbulence: how flying is still the safest way to travel
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Airbus A320 fault sparked worldwide delays and airport chaos, and has renewed fears over aviation safety in a turbulent 2025. The Airbus A320 has...
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Defence Force ‘dusting off the history books’ to copy recruitment strategies from 1930s
Source: Radio New Zealand A scrutiny week committee at Parliament heard the Defence Force (NZDF) was aiming short term to about double its recruiting capacity to 1500 a year. A...
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Only two sectors have not experienced a real terms pay cut in the past year, data shows
Source: Radio New Zealand Most people are worse of income-wise against inflation on the year to September. RNZ Only two sectors have not experienced a reduction in their wages in...
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What to know about gift cards this Christmas
Source: Radio New Zealand From March next year, gift cards will be required to have an expiry date not less than three years from the date the card was sold....
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F1: Liam Lawson confirmed in Racing Bulls 2026 lineup
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Liam Lawson. Photosport / ATP Images / Mark Peterson Liam Lawson will be in Formula 1 in 2026 after being confirmed in one...
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Serious crash: SH20, Māngere
Source: New Zealand Police One person is in critical condition following a crash on the South-Western Motorway near Māngere overnight. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was...
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Fatal crash: Taneatua
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Taneatua yesterday evening. The single vehicle crash on White Pine Bush Road was reported just...