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‘I answered to a name that wasn’t mine’
Source: Radio New Zealand Hira Nathan (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāpuhi) carries a name rooted in whakapapa, identity and connection to four generations of his whānau. But at a job...
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Month: May 2026
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Business performance sentiment remains near record low – BDO report
Source: Radio New Zealand Construction business owners are feeling the pressure of market conditions most acutely. Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde Economic and political uncertainty is keeping businesses from taking...
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Australian band fined $23,000 in damage to Sydney Opera House
Source: Radio New Zealand Subversive art-pop group TISM has announced its first national headline tour in 30 years, after having caused nearly AU$19,000 (NZ$23,100) in damage to the Sydney Opera...
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Brethren church reminds members to give up pets after dog attack
Source: Radio New Zealand The church read out a letter to its 50,000 members worldwide in early May, stating that keeping pets was “clearly wrong”. 123rf.com The Plymouth Brethren Christian...
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Could the rare submarine volcano erupting in PNG blow big?
Source: Radio New Zealand Located around 125 kilometres southeast of PNG’s Manus Island, the volcano has emitted a large steam plume since earlier this month. VolcanoDiscovery A scientist monitoring a...
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Bill seeking to legally define the terms ‘man’ and ‘woman’ passes first reading
Source: Radio New Zealand The bill is in the name of New Zealand First MP Jenny Marcroft. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Supporters of a bill seeking to legally define the...
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Documents reveal how Tuipulotu Vi was allegedly murdered by US hitman Tanginoa Pahulu Tangi
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland courier driverTuipulotu Vi was shot and killed in 2024. Supplied / Facebook An Auckland courier driver was allegedly murdered by a US-based hitman after Customs...
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NZ-AU: Levoit Introduces Core Mini Air Purifier for Budget-Conscious Living in Australia
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Levoit has launched its Core Mini air purifier in Australia, introducing a compact and energy-efficient solution designed for smaller living...
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NZ-AU: Nova CEO to present at the 2026 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Melbourne, Australia, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) is pleased to advise that Chief...
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Cate Le Bon is on the other side of heartbreak and heading to NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Cate Le Bon (born Cate Timothy) grew up in the Welsh countryside with a goat she used to walk on the weekends. After years in the...
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Green SM Partners With Korlantas Polri To Advance Driver Safety Standards In Indonesia
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2026 – Green SM, Indonesia’s first all-electric ride-hailing service, has partnered with the Traffic Corps of the Indonesian...
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Alibaba Announces Comprehensive Full-Stack AI Upgrade for the Agentic Era
Source: Media Outreach HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2025 – Alibaba today announced a comprehensive upgrade of its full AI stack—spanning cloud infrastructure and model services,...
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Auckland FC to face South Melbourne FC in the inaugural OFC Pro League final
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC defeated South Island United to secure a spot in the OFC Pro League final against Australia’s South Melbourne FC. 20 May 2025 OFC Media...
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Galaxy Macau and UFC Co-present an Action-packed Series of Interactive Events Throughout Fight Week for UFC FIGHT NIGHT Macau
Source: Media Outreach UFC Fighter meet-and-greets, autograph sessions, official merchandise sales and Galaxy Macau rewards take the fan thrills beyond the Octagon MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20...
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Teen Innovators Win Top Honours with Nature-based, Low-cost Solution to Tackle River Odour in Tuen Mun
Source: Media Outreach “River Lord” takes Senior Secondary Division Grand Award and “My Favourite Team” Award in Hang Seng x HKFYG Seek Our Ways Ideation Programme HONG KONG SAR –...
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Engineer tells judge cracks in heritage building appeared 17yrs ago, but evidence of no maintenance
Source: Radio New Zealand The case involves cracks in the walls of the former Fitzroy Hotel at 75-77 Wakefield Street. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Cracks appeared in a heritage building...
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NZ had third-fastest house price growth in the world for years: Biggest bank warns it probably won’t continue
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ New Zealand’s biggest bank says it’s unlikely that New Zealand will experience the same increases in house prices over the next 30 years, as it...
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Recruitment expert says some public service workers may be forced into career-change
Source: Radio New Zealand Chief executive of the New Zealand-owned recruitment agency Tribe, Bruce Pilbrow, says those whose jobs are affected might have to consider other industries. Supplied/AFP With almost...
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Tourism industry takes another look at its future
Source: Radio New Zealand The operating environment for tourism continues to shift, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa. 123rf The tourism industry will refresh its future strategy – released in 2023 –...
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‘Some people being left behind’ – demand for bus travel on the rise in Canterbury
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch buses carried 120,000 more passengers in April, compared to the year before. Supplied / Environment Canterbury Canterbury is asking the government for $5 million to...
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Samsung Reinforces Global Leadership in Premium Home Entertainment With 20 Year Milestone as World’s No.1 TV Brand
Source: Samsung AUCKLAND, New Zealand May 20, 2026 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has maintained its position as the global leader in home entertainment, marking 20 consecutive years as the...
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Dreame Vacuum Cleaners Shine in Melbourne, Accelerating Global Layout
Source: Media Outreach MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2026 – On May 19-20, Dreame Technology launched its flagship XT Combo Home Cleaning Station at a Melbourne...
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Vinfast Officially Launches Early Booking Program for Three Battery-Swapping E-Motorcycle Models in Indonesia
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2026 – VinFast has officially launched the Early Booking Program for three battery-swapping e-motorcycle models in Indonesia, including...
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Advocacy – Nobody wants to share building with Genocide Embassy of Israel – PSNA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA says the shift of the Israeli embassy into the Fisher Funds building in Wellington has concerned other tenants in the office high...
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Kaitāia waits for decision on timber mills
Source: Radio New Zealand Japanese-owned Juken NZ has put its two Kaitāia mills – the Triboard Mill and the Northland Mill (pictured) – up for sale. Peter de Graaf Hundreds...
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Government Cuts – Cuts impact early childhood centre regulation – PSA
Source: PSA Downsizing the team that reviews early childhood education (ECE) centres shows David Seymour is putting tax cuts for landlords over the wellbeing of our nation’s children. It’s estimated up...
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Government Cuts – One in four workers to be sacked at agencies in firing line – Willis wrecking ball exposed
Source: PSA – Devastating human toll revealed in new PSA analysis – Deep cuts will impact vital services across New Zealand – PSA snap rally against public service cuts Sunday midday Te Papa A...