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Emergency services join forces in the Bay of Islands
Source: New Zealand Police A vessel carrying 50 people in Bay of Islands waters has struck a reef and five people are dead … this is the scenario put to...
OSI archive
Month: April 2026
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Landslips in Auckland, Coromandel, homes evacuated amid heavy rain warnings
Source: Radio New Zealand A drone photo of the slip in Waiwera. RNZ / Nick Monro Slips have closed roads and caused evacuations north of Auckland and in the Coromandel...
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OMV signals end of Maui gas field this year
Source: Radio New Zealand A rig at the Maui gas field. Supplied Energy company OMV has put a possible end date on gas production at the Maui gas field. The...
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Lifestyle – ExerciseNZ Awards Return, Giving Kiwis Their Say Again
Source: Exercise New Zealand Kiwis are being encouraged to recognise the people and places making a real difference to health and wellbeing in their communities, with nominations now open for...
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Northland News – Provide contact details boaties urged
Source: Northland Regional Council Boat owners in Northland are being reminded of a requirement to post contact details on their vessels at moorings to ensure they can be reached if their...
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Amnesty International – We can create an Aotearoa where everyone can thrive
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand The Helen Clark Foundation’s second annual report on social cohesion has found that cohesion in Aotearoa New Zealand has slipped across every dimension measured. “Social cohesion is...
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Tech – Getac redefines rugged mobility with launch of G140 Copilot+ PC, powered by AMD Technology in Australia and New Zealand
Source: Getac The new G140 tablet blends AI-powered performance with MIL-STD fully rugged protection in a lightweight, field friendly design. News in brief: • Getac today launches the new G140...
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No Judgement, No Awkwardness: More Hongkongers Are Opening Up to AI for Mental Health Support
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes not from the stress itself, but...
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What it’s like playing ‘The Last Post’ on Anzac Day
Source: Radio New Zealand Petty Officer Musician Colin Clark playing the bugle in 2018 at the Armistice 100 Commemoration NZDF/FACEBOOK A New Zealand Defence Force bugler who’s played at Gallipoli...
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‘You can leave school and be on $70k in your first year’: Report shows increase in farm worker wages
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Farm work offers young people a path to higher pay more quickly than many other sectors, Federate Farmers says as it releases its latest farm...
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‘Use your body weight’: Some tips from competitive arm wrestlers
Source: Radio New Zealand Sean Hiriwani and Ace Koia prepare to do battle. RNZ Ross McNaughton It’s been a hectic week for Charles Puiri, putting the finishing touches on this...
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Reimagining Capital: Inside BizPal Day 2026 and the Launch of CapitalOS
Source: Media Outreach JOHOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – BizPal Malaysia hosted BizPal Day 2026, an invite-only event bringing together investors, SME founders, and ecosystem...
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Fijian Drua launch global search for ‘exceptional’ new head coach
Source: Radio New Zealand Applications for the new Drua head coach will close on 15 May 2026. PHOTOSPORT The Fijian Drua has advertised the head coach position to be vacated...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon bats away business concerns over no SailGP funding
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at a media briefing in Christchurch today. RNZ / Louis Dunham Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has brushed off criticisms of his government...
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War vets get fuel price relief
Source: Radio New Zealand Veterans Minister Chris Penk. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government has boosted mileage reimbursement rates for war veterans travelling to medical appointments by 50 percent, as...
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‘Made with love’: Hundreds knitting blankets for premature babies
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest campaign from the virtual Premmie Knitting Club, now in its 10th year, encourages volunteers to knit “peggy” squares that are sewn into blankets. A...
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Darfield residents seek answers after 10-bed hospital suspends admissions
Source: Radio New Zealand District nurse Mary Roberts asks a question at the Health NZ meeting in Darfield. RNZ / Keiller MacDuff Darfield residents came out in their droves on...
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Issues with update to TVNZ+ platform cuts access for thousands of customers
Source: Radio New Zealand A new version of the TVNZ plus streaming platform has left thousands of customers unable to access it. The update would allow the state owned broadcaster...
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NZ’s mid-sized businesses yet to realise returns on AI investment: Survey
Source: Radio New Zealand Artificial Intelligence is everywhere – but we can still make deliberate decisions about how we use it. 123rf Many of New Zealand’s mid-sized businesses are yet...
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Empty warehouse transformed into state-of-the-art metal refining facility
Source: Radio New Zealand Zethos CEO Jonathan Ring speaking at the company’s new metal refining facility. Supplied/Sky Petch A Christchurch tech company has opened a potentially groundbreaking metal refining facility,...
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All downstream after wanted woman attempts to flee Police
Source: New Zealand Police Jumping in the river in an attempt to flee from Police quickly turned to instant regret for a Whangārei woman. At about 3.45pm on Thursday, an...
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NRL: NZ Warriors v Dolphins – what you need to know
Source: Radio New Zealand Alofiana Khan-Pereira and RNZ/Photosport After back-to-back wins to put their NRL championship bid back on track, NZ Warriors take their bandwagon on the road to Wellington...
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Investigators finish review into the way Oranga Tamariki dealt with info about murderer Nathan Boulter
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Boulter was sentenced to at least 17 years in prison for killing Chantal McDonald. Pool / Chris Skelton / Stuff Investigators have finished looking into...
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New High Court Judge appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointment of Associate Judge Rachel Julienne Sussock as a High Court Judge. The appointment of Justice Sussock was recommended to...
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Girls night in denied
Source: New Zealand Police Two trolleys’ worth of what could only be described as an epic girls night in, has been denied as two women face multiple shoplifting charges. The...
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Fuel cost relief for veterans’ medical travel
Source: New Zealand Government Increased support is being provided to help ease fuel cost pressures for veterans needing to travel for treatment, Veterans Minister Chris Penk says. “Global fuel price...
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Regional airlines supported by RIF funding
Source: New Zealand Government Three more regional airlines will receive Regional Infrastructure Fund loans to help support regional air routes and safeguard essential air services, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones...