OSI archive

Month: March 2026

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Arsonist given second chance to be deported

· March 3, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand hafakot/123RF An arsonist given a second chance when he appealed against deportation went on to set another fire at the hostel he was staying in, a...

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Closer cooperation with Argentina

· March 3, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Argentina have agreed to cooperate more closely, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “Our discussions today have underlined that both New Zealand and Argentina...

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World Wildlife Day: Medicinal and aromatic plants.

· March 3, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3 March to celebrate and raise awareness about wild animals and plants. This year, the focus is on medicinal...

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Ferry delays due to rough seas, strong winds

· March 3, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Interislander ferries. RNZ/ Rachel Thomas Cook Strait ferry sailings are delayed today as rough seas and strong southerlies continue in the Cook Strait today. MetService was...

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing transport operator suspended

· March 3, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 March 2026 On 7 February 2026 the tourism operator transported more than 100 visitors over multiple bus trips to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing track...

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Another wastewater leak hits Wellington

· March 3, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Harbour is off limits for swimmers with strong southerlies, rain and rough seas forecast to ease heading into Wednesday. Supplied Wellington Water crews are responding...

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The lure of private (and pricey) education

· March 3, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Independent or private schools grew roughly five times faster than public schools between 2020 and 2025. File photo. Supplied Parents are not being put off by...

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GrabOne relaunches under new owners

· March 3, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Global Retail Marketplace, which bought GrabOne in 2021, went into liquidation last October. Screenshot Wellington business Paradigm Group has bought the GrabOne brand and assets. It...

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Traffic light system proves results

· March 3, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government An evaluation has found MSD clients are more on top of their job search responsibilities under the Government’s traffic light system, Social Development and Employment Minister...