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Road blocked, State Highway 25, Whitianga
Source: New Zealand Police The intersection of State Highway 25 and Moewai Road in Whitianga is completely blocked following a serious crash. Police were called to the incident just after...
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First cancer medicine available in private hospitals
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to fund access to five treatments, including for breast...
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Adopt a kākāpō? Squawk yes!
Source: NZ Department of Conservation A word from Sirocco. Sirocco | : Maddy Whittaker/DOC. Skraaaaark! Kia ora, friends! Sirocco here, your favourite feathered conservation ambassador, and occasional internet sensation. I’m...
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Pharmac to fund five medicines for multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, eye conditions, and lung cancer
Source: PHARMAC New Zealanders living with multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, eye conditions, and lung cancer will benefit from five medicines that Pharmac will fund from 1 December 2025. The funding...
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‘This is not a safe place for students’: ERO fires back at Wesley College
Source: Radio New Zealand Staff and students at Wesley College did not not report assaults on junior students, the Education Review Office said in its report. RNZ / Shannon Haunui-Thompson...
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$300,000 Auckland Christmas decorations spark mixed feelings
Source: Radio New Zealand An artist’s impression. SUPPLIED Auckland Council is spending another $300,000 on towering Christmas decorations for the city centre, to the delight of some and dismay of...
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Medical conference red tape cut, and NZ is open for business
Source: New Zealand Government The passing on the Medicines Amendment Bill has ended New Zealand’s prohibition on advertising medicines at medical conferences and trade shows, and New Zealand is open for...
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Further update: Wainoni shooting, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan: Police are following strong lines of enquiry into the shooting in Wainoni, Christchurch, which occurred on Monday evening, 10...
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Medicines Amendment Bill passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming the passing of the Medicines Amendment Bill at third reading. The Bill enables the ‘Rule of Two’, allowing medicines...
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National Day of Reflection for survivors of abuse & neglect in care
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s marking one year on from the public apology to survivors of abuse and neglect in care by acknowledging and remembering those who suffered while in the...
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Health – New Primary Care Pathway to increase GP workforce a win for health care and patients
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) is welcoming the establishment of the Primary Care Pathway to give medical graduates in...
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Property Market – Favourable conditions see first home buyers capture record market share
Source: Cotality First home buyers (FHBs) in New Zealand are making their mark, maintaining a record-high share of purchases, highlighting their ongoing market strength and motivation towards home-ownership, according to...
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Banking – ASB land optimisation programme to transform farmers’ futures and add billions to NZ economy
Source: ASB ASB to back farmers with capital and pay for agri-consultant support, to help them improve resilience and revenue per hectare through land optimisation. · ...
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NRL: Warriors to open season against the Roosters
Source: Radio New Zealand Dallin Watene-Zelezniak of the Warriors celebrates after scoring a try during the 2025 Season. AAP / Photosport The Warriors will open their 2026 NRL season with...
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Revealed: The senior cops who exposed the Jevon McSkimming police ‘cover-up’
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ understands Officer D is Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Independent Police Conduct Authority’s report found serious misconduct at the highest levels...
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Black Friday sales: ‘Avoid the hype’ warns Consumer NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer NZ is warning shoppers that some Black Friday sale deals may not be as good as they seem. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Consumer NZ is...
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Christchurch murderer Lewis Blackburn doesn’t want to be released from prison
Source: Radio New Zealand Christine Hindson’s daughter, MarlaThompson (left), and her sister Megannan. Open Justice / NZME A man who strangled his ex-partner to death before dumping her body inside...
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What loving someone with an addiction or dependence can look like
Source: Radio New Zealand In her late teens, Edona says she cut her mother out of her life. She says she loves her mum, a woman she describes as bright...
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Red Bull announces plans for 2026 F1 season launch
Source: Radio New Zealand Max Verstappen of Red Bull F1 Racing DPPI / PHOTOSPORT Red Bull and Ford will officially launch their new era in Formula 1 in January. Formula...
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$300,0000 Auckland Christmas decorations spark mixed feelings
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the five metre tall pillars that will decorate Queen Street this Christmas by light artist Angus Muir. SUPPLIED Auckland Council is spending another $300,000...
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Harm Reduction Coalition calls for radical drug law reform, government says it’s not on the cards
Source: Radio New Zealand Julian Buchanan, Kirsten Gibson, Brandon Hutchison and Adam Dorsett. RNZ / Mark Papalii Calls are growing for a radical reform of drug laws, despite the government...
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Police response to Jevon McSkimming shows why victims afraid to come forward – advocate
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii A victims’ advocate says the police treatment of a woman who accused a former top cop of...
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‘Most deteriorated’ – NZ plummets in global tobacco control ranking
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ has plummeted from second in the world in 2023 to 53rd in the 2025 Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index. File photo. Unsplash / fotografierende New...
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Lotto jackpot: What to do if you find yourself $45 million richer on Wednesday
Source: Radio New Zealand Winners with a physical ticket can take it to a shop they bought it from and fill out a form, or go to the Lotto head...
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Am I too late for a prime camping spot this summer?
Source: Radio New Zealand Bad news if you’re still to book a camping getaway: many of New Zealand’s most popular sites are already heavily – or fully – booked for...
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Fire and Emergency aircraft experts withdraw labour in long-running pay dispute
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tongariro National Park wildfire, as seen from an aircraft on 10 November. Fire and Emergency NZ Experts in using planes and choppers to fight fires...
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‘So relieved’: Gun control advocates on Arms Act rewrite
Source: Radio New Zealand Gun Control co-founder Philippa Yasbek Supplied Gun control advocates have breathed a sigh of relief after the coalition unveiled its long-awaited overhaul of the Arms Act....