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Rising threshold for police help in mental health callouts

· November 17, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The controversial four-stage Mental Health Response Change programme started a year ago. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The police are introducing higher thresholds for responding to calls...

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Choose NZ Made over Black Friday

· November 17, 2025

Source: Buy NZ Made As retailers gear up for another frenzy of imported bargains this Black Friday, Buy NZ Made is encouraging Kiwis to turn their attention homeward – to the...

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Hornet incursion: No plans to spray invaders – yet

· November 17, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A hornets’ nest. Supplied Spraying to eradicate the yellow legged hornet is not currently in Biosecurity New Zealand’s plans. Biosecurity New Zealand North Commissioner Mike Inglis...

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Delivery death underscores power line hazards

· November 17, 2025

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 17 November 2025 Businesses and workers must steer clear of power lines and plan work carefully, WorkSafe New Zealand says, following sentencing for a timber delivery...

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Woman charged with murder, Kaitaia

· November 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A 57-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Kaitaia yesterday. Emergency services were called to the Okahu Road address...

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More types of play sand test positive for asbestos

· November 17, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand One of the affected play sand brands. Supplied / Product Safety NZ Some schools in Canterbury have closed for asbestos testing because a brand of play...

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Golf: Daniel Hillier misses place on PGA Tour

· November 17, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier plays a during the DP World Tour Championship 2025 at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, November 2025. GIUSEPPE CACACE Wellington golfer Daniel...