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Finance: The NZ dollar has continued to weaken and is now at 56 cents against the US dollar &while it is good for exporters, it is tough on importers.

By Media PA
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Aid 12:55PM

Largest aid delivery by NGO since March reaches Sudan with 40 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies

A cargo plane carrying 40 metric tonnes of medical supplies landed in Port Sudan this week, with essential drugs, medical equipment and therapeutic food to treat children in Sudan, said Save the Children.

By Save the Children
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Deaths 12:53PM

Name release: Fatal crash, Tokerau Beach

Police can release the name of the teenager killed after a crash on a Far North Beach a week ago.

By New Zealand Police
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Environment 3:59AM

Failed Ruakura GE Animal Research Site Poses a Health Risk

In June 2025, the AgResearch genetically engineered (GE) animal experimentation, at Ruakura, ended but monitoring and testing of the site's offal pits and soil has not been enforced by the EPA. This raises concerns of long-term GE microbial contamination that could impact future land use.

By GE Free NZ
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Employment 3:58AM

Kmart should not expect workers to handle asbestos kiddie-sand recall

Workers First Union is calling for Kmart to urgently and proactively engage professional waste services and advise all customers publicly that they should not bring returns of asbestos-laced children's play sand into stores, which is risking staff health and wellbeing and causing major anxiety for Kmart retail workers.

By Workers First Union
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Employment 3:56AM

Air NZ cabin crew to strike for 24 hours on 8 December

E tū members working as cabin crew at Air New Zealand will strike for the full day on Monday 8 December, after months of negotiations failed to secure a fair deal on pay and conditions.

By E tu
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Employment 3:55AM

Resene workers to strike again as company moves just 8 cents on pay

Resene workers will strike again next week after the company increased its pay offer by an average of only 8 cents per hour – taking the current offer to just 84 cents on average.

By E tu
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Crime 3:53AM

Man to appear in court after baby receives injuries

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott:A man has been arrested and charged following unexplained injuries to a baby in Hutt Valley.

By New Zealand Police
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Fire 3:52AM

Fire and Emergency received calls to 17 incidents during today's strike

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12pm - 1pm today, Friday 21 November, the time of the strike action by members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

By Fire and Emergency New Zealand
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Council 12:27PM

New committees focus on regional transport, economy and resilience

Two new committees are being established by Waikato Regional Council – one to provide greater oversight of transport-related matters and the other with a focus on regional growth and resilience.

By Waikato Regional Council
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Environment 12:26PM

Council fined for "unacceptable" discharges of wastewater

Matamata-Piako District Council has been convicted and fined $105,000 in the Hamilton District Court this week for unlawfully discharging wastewater from its treatment plant in Waihou, near Te Aroha.

By Waikato Regional Council
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Council 12:20PM

RATEPAYER HERO: Mayor Right to Demand Transparency on $1.36m Consultancy Spend

The Taxpayers' Union is welcoming Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger's push for more information on the Council's $1.36 million spend on a Māori consultancy firm, saying it is a positive step toward transparency but warns the public still hasn't been shown the documents that matter.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
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Environment 12:17PM

Passion for rangatahi and te taiao drives Ngāti Rēhia's climate action success

Ngāti Rēhia's commitment to environmental stewardship, rangatahi empowerment and revitalising mātauranga Māori has earned them recognition at a prestigious business awards event.

By Northland Regional Council
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Export 12:17PM

Meat exports reach $10 billion in the year ended October 2025

New Zealand's total meat exports were valued at $10 billion in the year ended October 2025, according to data released by Stats NZ today.

By Statistics New Zealand
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Police 12:15PM

Appeal following crashes in Timaru

Police investigating a double fatal crash north of Timaru are seeking help from the public.

By New Zealand Police
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Association of Salaried Medical Specialists

Health 12:14PM

Senior doctors' union condemns puberty blocker ban

The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists - Toi Mata Hauora (ASMS) condemns the decision from Minister of Health Simeon Brown to ban new prescriptions of GnRH analogues (puberty blockers) for transgender children and young people who are not currently on them.

By Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
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Government 12:12PM

Media report reveals that Nicola Willis harpooned own pre-election commitments to cut spending

The Taxpayers' Union is calling on Nicola Willis to publicly explain why she has continued Labour's trajectory of increased government spending despite the $3 billion of proposed savings from her Associate Minister of Finance, David Seymour, as revealed by Stuff today.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
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Council 12:09PM

Masterton puts transparency first, other councils must follow

The New Zealand Taxpayers Union is praising the Masterton District Council for following the Ombudsman's advice and opening council workshops to the public and live streaming these sessions online.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
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Fire 12:07PM

Fire and Emergency New Zealand extends consultation deadline

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is extending the closing date for its consultation on organisation‑wide structure change.

By Fire and Emergency New Zealand
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Health 12:06PM

Lung transplant survivor to tackle Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge one year after surgery

She couldn't blow out the candles on her 50th birthday cake.

By Asthma and Respiratory Foundation
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Education 12:05PM

Teaching Council right to drop complaint – now it needs to get back to its core role.

"The Teaching Council is right to dump a vexatious complaint against a teacher for a perfectly lawful political comment online.

By ACT New Zealand
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Energy 8:46AM

Essence Global Announces Partnership with the United States Government for the Strategic Deployment of the Essence Power System and Its Other Related Advanced Technologies

Essence Global Group is pleased to announce its partnership with the United States government for the strategic deployment of the Essence Power System ["EPS"] and Essence Global's other related advanced technologies.

By Essence Global Group
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