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The Dutch government will stop using the moniker Holland in favour of its official name the Netherlands.

From January, companies, embassies, ministries and universities will only be able to refer to the state using its legitimate title.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2019/12/holland-or-the-netherlands-dutch-government-finally-decides-on-what-it-wants-to-be-called.html
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Two Bunnings stores in the North Island are abruptly closing before the New Year, putting about 30 to 40 jobs on the line.

The stores in Waikanae, on the Kāpiti Coast, and Te Aroha, Waikato, will shut down on Friday but First Union said workers found out about the closures only on Monday.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2019/12/closure-of-bunnings-stores-came-out-of-the-blue-for-workers-union.html
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Author: Anuja Nadkarni

Christchurch electrician Tim Fensom has been awarded $23,200 after he was fired for refusing to use a face scanning system.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/118463532/worker-fired-for-declining-a-face-scan-awarded-23200
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Droughts and Floods the view of a 74 year old

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Author: Mark Quinlivan

Trucking company Mainfreight revealed an incredible Christmas message on Wednesday, going the extra mile to wish Kiwis a happy holiday.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2019/12/freaking-cool-mainfreight-truckies-warm-hearts-with-christmas-message.html
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A motorcylist who was pulled over during a routine traffic stop in Papatoetoe on Thursday then jumped off her bike before stealing a police car.

Acting Counties Manukau District Commander Inspector Jared Pirret said about 10:15am, officers pulled the woman over on Dennis Rd.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2019/12/motorcyclist-stopped-by-police-jumps-off-bike-and-steals-cop-car-in-papatoetoe.html
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