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Luxon’s ‘DOGE style cuts’ will harm New Zealand
Source: Green Party Luxon’s cuts to the public service will only put more pressure on frontline workers, meaning New Zealanders miss out on the support they need, says the Green...
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Fish go to great lengths in the Whanganui River
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 May 2026 Native migratory fish have been detected nearly 300 km inland from the Whanganui River mouth in recent research aimed at guiding restoration...
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Public service to be overhauled
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is embarking on a fundamental overhaul of the public service to improve services, lift productivity and deliver better value for money, Finance Minister Nicola...
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Pre-Budget speech to Business North Harbour
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon everyone. It’s my pleasure to join Business North Harbour once again and to speak with you about this year’s Government Budget. Let me acknowledge...
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Locked or looted, vehicle burglaries in Whataupoko
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a series of vehicle break-ins reported in the Whataupoko area overnight. Detective Marshall Robb from Gisborne Police says they received...
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Nearly 9000 public sector jobs to go, government agencies to merge, Nicola Willis announces
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has announced plans to slash public service jobs by about 14 percent over the next three years in a shake-up it says will deliver...
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Rents rise, but not in main centres
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Rents have risen at a national level for the first time since November – but places such as Wellington are still recording...
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What would you do with an alpine suspension bridge?
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 May 2026 The old bridge, which was closed in April 2025 because of riverbank erosion and is unsafe for members of the public to...
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Disability Support Services Bill ‘worst piece of legislation I’ve ever seen’ – advocate
Source: Radio New Zealand Disability advocate Jane Carrigan. RNZ / Ana Tovey A disability advocate says a bill to clarify the purpose of Disability Support Services is the worst piece...
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Christopher Luxon says public service cuts will be on ‘case-by-case basis’
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister says the public service isn’t a “make-work” scheme as he signals there will be job losses as a result of proposed government changes....
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Public electric vehicle charger useless after copper cables chopped
Source: Radio New Zealand Wires on a Meridian high capacity EV chargers pulled off was reported to police. Michael Taylor A public electric vehicle charger in Wellington has been left...
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Fresh Laundry: Forget Spotify, try the spin cycle
Source: Radio New Zealand Aucklanders can listen to tunes while waiting for their washing courtesy of art installation Fresh Laundry. Fresh Laundry put out an open call in February asking...
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University of Canterbury’s space lab ready for lift-off
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Professor Sarah Kessans with protein crystallisation experiments sent to the International Space Station in 2024. Claire Concannon / RNZ Researchers from the University of Canterbury...
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‘So many different reasons’ for choosing to be child-free
Source: Radio New Zealand Danni Duncan documents her decision to live a child-free life. Danni Duncan The number of babies born in New Zealand continues to fall with the latest...
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‘Slapped’ contractor issued a cease and desist
Source: Radio New Zealand A woman who shared a video online of Wealth Mentor chief executive Kyron Gosse slapping her says she did so to raise awareness of workplace bullying....
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Universities – New undergraduate health programmes to prepare future health workforce – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A major overhaul of the University of Auckland’s health programmes expands study options, creates flexibility and prepares graduates for the future health workforce. Waipapa Taumata...
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Lack of dental graduates, supporting staff forcing some practices to close for good
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP/ Thibaut Durand/ Hans Lucas The head of the dental association says some clinics are waiting as long as a year to employ a dentist, and...
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Government Cuts – Nicola Willis sets out reckless plan to savage public services and sack 10,000 public servants – PSA
Source: PSA The Finance Minister today is laying out a plan to devastate the public service and sack thousands of dedicated workers, further damaging the services New Zealanders rely on. In...
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Greenpeace – New Fuel Crisis Scorecard: Coalition Flunks, Labour Offers Few Commitments
Source: Greenpeace As fuel prices remain high and the Budget looms closer Greenpeace has released a scorecard ranking political parties on practical solutions to cut dependence on imported fossil fuels and...
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BusinessNZ – Announced investment in education will bolster reform
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the Government’s Budget 2026 investment of $131.1 million into compulsory education, saying the package reinforces the importance of strong foundational learning for New Zealand’s long-term economic future....
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Wellington councillor Ray Chung steps down from subcommittee
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington City councillor Ray Chung. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington City councillor Ray Chung has stepped down as chair of a council subcommittee. On Monday, the...
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More public service job cuts may be coming – here’s how many have gone already
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The government is set to announce proposals which RNZ understands will seek to reduce the number of government agencies, with amalgamation, more work on digitisation...
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‘Bigger isn’t always better’: Labour’s Chris Hipkins on coalition’s plan to merge government departments
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins says bigger government departments aren’t always more efficient than smaller departments. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Labour leader Chris Hipkins says public servant...
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Southland farmers to benefit under improved farm plan system
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is extending the timeframe for Southland farmers to submit freshwater farm plans to ensure they can benefit from the updated national system to be...
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Police appalled with drink driving behaviours in Bay of Plenty
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appalled with the behaviour of motorists across the Bay of Plenty, and are urging the community to not get behind the wheel if you...
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Person rushed to hospital after possible medical event at Auckland pool
Source: Radio New Zealand Onehunga Pool and Leisure Centre. Google maps A person has been rushed to hospital after an incident at the Onehunga pools in Auckland on Tuesday morning....
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NZ Rugby and Touch NZ join forces in bid to increase player numbers
Source: Radio New Zealand Touch rugby players in action. Brett Phibbs Touch New Zealand and New Zealand Rugby have joined forces to help try and grow both sports. The two...