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Art 3:07AM

'Jetson', by Leon Aarts, acrylics on board

By Leon Aarts
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Art 3:05AM

'Spent', by Leon Aarts - acrylics on board

By Leon Aarts
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Employment 3:50PM

Fast Food Workers Appalled at Minimum Wage Announcement

Unite Union is appalled by the proposed below inflation adjustment to the minimum wage for 2026.

By Unite Union
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Employment 3:30PM

Fire and Emergency received calls to 22 incidents during today's strike

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 22 incidents between 12pm - 1pm today, Friday 12 December, the time of the most recent strike action taken by members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

By Fire and Emergency New Zealand
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Crime 3:29PM

Anonymous tip leads Police to alleged meth supplier

A confidential tip-offs from the Whangamatā community has helped Police disrupt the supply of methamphetamine into town.

By New Zealand Police
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Employment 3:27PM

Pitiful minimum wage increase adds insult to injury for workers robbed of pay equity

The Government's 45 cent minimum wage increase is an insult to thousands of workers already struggling to make ends meet, many of them women in care and support roles, who have already lost out from the axing of pay equity.

By PSA
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Police 3:24PM

Police increases presence in Napier this weekend

Please attribute the following to Hawke's Bay Area Commander Inspector Lincoln Sycamore:Police will have a visible presence in and around Napier on Saturday 13 December, due to the unveiling of a headstone.

By New Zealand Police
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Environment 3:21PM

Govt abandons NZ's climate credibility with shameful methane bill - Greenpeace

"Utterly shameful".

By Greenpeace Aotearoa
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Cricket 3:19PM

Female pathways in safe hands of former WHITE FERNS

Former WHITE FERNS trio Anna Peterson (Auckland Cricket), Amy Satterthwaite (Canterbury Cricket) and Sarah Tsukigawa (Otago Cricket) have been appointed female pathway leads within their respective Major Associations.

By New Zealand Cricket
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Transport 11:43AM

Fernhill Bridge strengthening a huge win for freight

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is welcoming an announcement from the Transport Minister confirming SH50's Fernhill Bridge will be strengthened.

By Transporting New Zealand
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Crime 11:43AM

Pair arrested following kidnapping and robbery

Two people are facing serious charges following an incident in Wesley last night.

By New Zealand Police
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Water 11:42AM

Council asset management failures see higher water costs

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
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Council 11:41AM

Wellington Mayors Push Towards Amalgamation

The New Zealand Taxpayers' Union is warning that Wellington region mayors are pushing ahead with council amalgamation without a clear mandate from residents or any transparency over what the changes would cost ratepayers.

By New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
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Fire 11:41AM

Striking NZPFU members are again rolling the dice with people's safety

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says every time members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union undertake a one‑hour strike they put the people of New Zealand at risk.

By Fire and Emergency New Zealand
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Government 11:04AM

More than maintenance - new guidance to drive better care of New Zealand's infrastructure

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has published new guidance - 'Asset Management and Investment Planning' - to help lift performance across government when it comes to taking care of New Zealand's infrastructure assets - our hospitals, schools, courts, roads and more.

By New Zealand Infrastructure Commission
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Multisport 7:33AM

Coast to Coast Legends Going Head to Head in Wellington

On Sunday, endurance junkies from all ends of the country will be going Crazy in the Capital when the region's premier multisport event lines up in Lower Hutt for the 34th time.

By MDJ Media & Events
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Police 7:00AM

Three arrests following operation targeting supply of methamphetamine

A covert operation targeting the supply of methamphetamine in Central Hawke's Bay and Hastings has led to the arrest of two gang members and one associate.

By New Zealand Police
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Surfing 6:40AM

Young Team Members Shine For Junior Surfing Team

Three of our youngest surfers in the New Zealand Junior Surfing Team fought hard for a clean slate in the Under 16 Girls Division at the ISA World Surfing Championships held in Peru today, all three advancing to the third round.

By Surfing New Zealand Inc
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Court 6:09AM

Husband and wife sentenced in SFO Ponzi scheme case involving almost $4 million

Two offenders in a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) prosecution have today been sentenced in the Christchurch High Court for their roles in a Ponzi scheme involving almost $4 million and more than 55 investors.

By Serious Fraud Office
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Rugby 6:07AM

Blues announce introduction of Hall of Fame

The Blues have announced a landmark moment in the club's 30-year history with the Blues Hall of Fame to be launched in 2026.

By The Blues
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Film 5:53AM

The New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report Says NZ is a Hub of Global Film Production

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) released its annual report for 2024/25 on December 3rd, 2025.

By Ocere
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Politics 5:47AM

SAFE: "A Dark Day for Mother Pigs in Aotearoa"

SAFE is condemning the Government's decision to push the Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill through its next stages under urgency today, calling it a deeply cynical move that will entrench cruelty and undermine the foundation of New Zealand's animal welfare system.

By SAFE For Animals
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Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand

Education 5:47AM

Welcoming the Interim Report from the Youth Online Harm Inquiry

Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand and Tāhono Trust [1] welcome the Interim Report from the Education and Workforce Select Committee, from their Inquiry into youth online harm [2].

By Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand
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Council 5:45AM

Media Release: Bay of Plenty Regional Council responds to Government's reform programme

Bay of Plenty Regional Council supports the local government reform programme, but emphasises that any changes should be designed with local voices and a view to deliver long-term benefits.

By Bay of Plenty Regional Council
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