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Why you might want to clean your headphones
Source: Radio New Zealand Whether it’s enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone, many of us spend hours a day using our headphones. One 2017 study...
OSI archive
Month: March 2026
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National would only support ‘gold standard’ live animal exports, Todd McClay says
Source: Radio New Zealand Todd McClay says he does not think there will be a resumption of live animal exports any time soon. RNZ / Mark Papalii The National Party...
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Woman dies, child hurt car crashes into cafe on Auckland’s North Shore
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A woman has died after a car mounted the curb and ploughed into a cafe in Auckland. The crash, about 9am on...
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New Solicitor-General appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Anna Adams has been appointed Solicitor-General and Chief Executive of the Crown Law Office, Attorney-General Judith Collins announced today. “Ms Adams is an outstanding lawyer and...
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90% of New Zealand homes in need of immedate maintenance
Source: Radio New Zealand Images showing rot in beams and exposed wood and peeling paint on window frames. Branz/supplied About 90 percent of homes in New Zealand are in need...
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Appeal for information following serious assault, Mahia
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Joshua Jones – Wairoa CIB: Police are appealing for information following a serious assault at an address in Mahia at the end...
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Fatal crash: Forrest Hill
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash on William Souter Street, Forrest Hill this morning. Police were called at around 8.55am to reports of a...
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Labour reshuffle: Willow-Jean Prime loses education portfolio
Source: Radio New Zealand Willow-Jean Prime has picked up the social development role. VNP / Phil Smith Willow-Jean Prime has lost the education portfolio, but picked up social development, as...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Hawke’s Bay Police Open Day
Source: New Zealand Police MEDIA ADVISORY: Hawke’s Bay Police Open Day Hawke’s Bay Police invite everyone to an Open Day at the Hastings Police Station on Sunday 15 March from...
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Cut it out: recidivist burglar caught by Police
Source: New Zealand Police Matamata Police have arrested a recidivist burglar after an electronic tracking tag alerted officers to the location of a stolen lawnmower. A local officer took the...
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Small ideas, big impact: How simple digital tools help Auckland’s factories thrive
Source: Auckland Council If you travel past Auckland’s many factories, it’s not immediately obvious how much these businesses contribute to our everyday life. But they do, producing everything from stainless-steel...
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Health and Politics – Government Acknowledges Aged Care Pressures But Families and Carers Still Carrying the Load
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says today’s Government response to the Health Committee inquiry into aged care capacity recognises serious system pressures but leaves families and informal carers continuing to...
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Animal Welfare – Government drops plans to revive live animal export trade – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is celebrating news that the Government will not move forward with plans to reinstate live animal exports by sea, ensuring the ban on the trade remains...
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Greenpeace – Renewed calls for Govt to lower nitrate contamination limits, following Danish precedent
Source: Greenpeace In an open letter launched this morning, Greenpeace is calling on the New Zealand Government to put public health above industry profits by lowering the legal limit for nitrate in drinking...
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Consumer NZ – No u-turn to petrol for New Zealand EV owners
Source: Consumer NZ New research from Consumer NZ shows an overwhelming 96% of electric vehicle (EV) owners would buy another EV, confirming strong satisfaction among current owners. Consumer has released...
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Arrests made, drugs and firearms seized, Canterbury
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells: Police have arrested two men and seized amounts cash, methamphetamine, firearms, and ammunition, in Canterbury. Over the past two...
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Crusaders back themselves to turn around slow start in Super Rugby
Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham in action against the Blues. Brett Phibbs The Crusaders concede they have not been good enough but are confident they can turn...
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Covid booster should be given alongside annual flu vaccine – experts
Source: Radio New Zealand Covid-19 booster vaccination rates are dropping. (File photo) AFP The latest wave of Covid-19 is being driven by low vaccination rates, a health expert says. Latest...
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Jacinda Ardern joins star-studded Auckland Writers Festival line-up
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of literature’s biggest names – from Aotearoa and around the world – will hit the stage for this year’s Auckland Writers’ Festival in mid-May. The...
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Tall Ferns newcomers make international debut alongside USA’s biggest names
Source: Radio New Zealand Caitlin Clark for USA and Emma Rogers for the Tall Ferns will both made their senior team debuts at the Basketball World Cup qualifiers this week....
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Person dies on popular walking track near Wānaka
Source: Radio New Zealand Skyline Track near Wānaka. Department of Conservation A person has died on a popular hiking track near Wānaka. Emergency services were called to the Skyline Track,...
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Rural communities encouraged to attend emergency preparedness events
Source: New Zealand Government A series of rural resilience workshops to help farmers and growers be better prepared for adverse events will be rolled out starting next week, Agriculture and...
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Fire ban declared in Queenstown
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire ban has been declared for most of the Queenstown Lakes district. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A fire ban has been declared for most of...
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Pharmac to fund life‑changing treatments for children with cystic fibrosis
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund new treatment options for people living with cystic fibrosis from 1 April 2026. The decision includes: widening access to Trikafta and Kalydeco for all people...
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Three people hurt after car crashes into cafe on Auckland’s North Shore
Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps A person has been critically injured and others also hurt after a car hit a cafe in Auckland. Emergency crews were called to William...
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Alleged burglars head to court
Source: New Zealand Police A late-night burglary attempt in Henderson on Wednesday ended with two men facing court after being caught by Police. Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector...
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Large kea flock ‘micro-chipped’ to track travels
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 March 2026 Department of Conservation science staff and rangers recently caught 31 kea from a record flock of about 36 birds, attaching leg bands...