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nz-news

Aggregate RSS and Atom feeds from New Zealand news sources into structured records.

24|6|Updated Apr 10, 2026
Search Tags:#information retrieval#json output#rss#nz#news aggregation#headlines search#topic filtering
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill nz-news
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: nz-news
Source: https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills/tree/main/skills/nz-news
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill nz-news

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

nz-news eliminates the time-consuming task of checking multiple New Zealand news sites individually by aggregating their RSS/Atom feeds into one consistent, searchable stream.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Headlines briefing: Get deduplicated, date-sorted top NZ headlines across major outlets (with optional JSON output).
  • Topic search across sources: Search titles and summaries using substring, exact-phrase, or multi-term matching plus optional recency and exclusions.
  • Source status and targeted reads: List available feeds with live fetch status, and fetch recent stories from a specific outlet/category feed.

Quick Start

Ask your agent to run nz-news search for cyclone news from the last 24 hours and return the top 5 matching headlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about nz-news

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search New Zealand news headlines across multiple RSS feeds at once?▼

Search New Zealand news headlines by aggregating RSS and Atom feeds from multiple sources into a unified stream. The Skill fetches feed URLs, parses items into structured records, and filters results by keywords, time windows, or specific outlets.

Can I filter NZ news RSS feeds by topic and recency?▼

Filter NZ news RSS feeds by topic and recency using substring, exact-phrase, or multi-term matching. You can apply optional time windows and source exclusions to narrow down aggregated headlines to specific recent events.

What's the best way to get a deduplicated headlines briefing from major NZ outlets?▼

Get a deduplicated headlines briefing from major NZ outlets by aggregating their RSS feeds into a single date-sorted stream. The Skill removes duplicate stories and outputs human-readable text or structured JSON responses.

Does nz-news require authentication to fetch Atom feeds?▼

nz-news does not require authentication to fetch Atom or RSS feeds. It directly retrieves feed URLs from New Zealand news sources and parses them into structured records without needing API keys or login credentials.

Can I get JSON output from aggregated NZ news headlines for my application?▼

Get JSON output from aggregated NZ news headlines by requesting structured responses. The Skill parses RSS and Atom items into structured records, enabling integration into applications that require machine-readable headline data.

How do I check the live status of specific NZ news source feeds?▼

Check the live status of specific NZ news source feeds by listing available feeds with their fetch status. The Skill monitors live fetch results and allows targeted reads of recent stories from individual outlets or category feeds.

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