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Serious crash closes busy road in Auckland’s Mt Eden
Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic on Dominion Rd in Mt Eden being diverted by police after a serious car crash. Calvin Samuel / RNZ Part of a busy road in...
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Spinal Tap II: Reboot of 80s cult classic falls short
Source: Radio New Zealand Back in the early days of home video, one of the first beneficiaries was a documentary – or “rockumentary”, if you will – called This is...
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Homicide investigation launched, resident describes hearing gunshots in neighbourhood on Kāpiti Coast
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at the scene. Supplied A Waikanae resident has described hearing raised voices and what sounded like gunshots before a man died in Waikanae on...
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Off-duty police officer uses database to contact driver
Source: Radio New Zealand The Authority conducted an independent investigation into the matter and found the officer demonstrated poor judgement and decision making, but did not act dishonestly. RNZ /...
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Frontline firefighers to get say in what big fire trucks to buy
Source: Radio New Zealand An aerial appliance. FIRE AND EMERGENCY NZ / SUPPLIED Operators of the country’s largest fire trucks with the longest ladders are going to get a bigger...
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AFT Pharmaceuticals’ revenue up a third on last year
Source: Radio New Zealand AFT Pharmaceuticals expected second half sales and earnings to be greater than the first half. OKSANA KAZYKINA/123RF Drug maker AFT Pharmaceuticals has reported a strong first-half...
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Swiss man charged after fatal crash in North Canterbury
Source: Radio New Zealand A 32-year-old Swiss national has been charged with careless driving causing death after a fatal crash near Sheffield in Canterbury’s Selwyn district on Wednesday. The person...
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Man charged with murder after death in New Plymouth CBD
Source: Radio New Zealand Robin Martin A man has been charged with murder after a death in the New Plymouth CBD. Emergency services were alerted to a fight on St...
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Crowd gathers outside Parliament ahead of visit by China’s Zhao Leji
Source: Radio New Zealand Zhao Leji sits only below president Xi Jinping and premier Li Qiang in order of importance. RNZ / Giles Dexter A small crowd has gathered on...
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Crash between two buses and a car closes road in Auckland’s Glen Innes
Source: Radio New Zealand One person was injured in the crash. (File photo) RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A crash between two buses and a car has closed a road...
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Police officer needs hospital treatment after alleged Christchurch Airport assault
Source: Radio New Zealand The officer was treated for moderate injuries. File picture. 123rf.com A police officer has been taken to hospital after being hit in the face in an...
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‘How about going for a drive?’ turns into epic global adventure
Source: Radio New Zealand In 1962, Dunedin farmer Alan MacLeod said to his wife Joan and six kids, ‘how about going for a drive’?’ Little did they know the ‘harebrained scheme’...
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Water fluoridation does not hinder brain development in children, 40-year study finds
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP A New Zealand dental surgeon says a 40-year study shows water fluoridation does not hinder brain development in children and those who drank it did...
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New Zealand pushes pause on puberty blockers pending UK trial
Source: Radio New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is halting new prescriptions of puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria, saying “a precautionary...
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Silver Ferns end chaotic season with win over England
Source: Radio New Zealand Grace Nweke takes a shot against England. Andrew Cornaga / Photosport The Silver Ferns have capped off a turbulent 2025 by taking a 2-1 series win...
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Turners Automotive posts first-half net profit of $21.9 million
Source: Radio New Zealand Turners Automotive posted a net profit $21.9 million for the six months ended September. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Car dealer and financier Turners Automotive posted a...
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Gisborne charity boxing event to go ahead after organisers agree to drop some fighters
Source: Radio New Zealand Jamie Cox (right) of Wairoa Boxing club reffing a sparring session. Police declined a permit for the Wairoa club match earlier this month. Supplied A charity...
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Man charged with murder after death on New Plymouth street
Source: Radio New Zealand Robin Martin A man has been charged with murder after a death on a street in New Plymouth. Emergency services were alerted to a fight on...
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No suspicious circumstances for woman’s death in Ōtāhuhu
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Police have confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances relating to the death of a woman in Ōtāhuhu on Monday. Emergency services were called to the...
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‘Absolutely ludicrous’: Casey Costello defends plunge in global tobacco control ranking
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate health minister Casey Costello says getting through longer term smokers was the most challenging part of the process. RNZ Associate health minister Casey Costello has...
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Cheap fruit and vegetable imports put pressure on New Zealand production
Source: Radio New Zealand Wattie’s tomatoes from Hawke’s Bay. RNZ/Monique Steele The hunt for the cheapest fruit and vegetables by both supermarkets and shoppers is putting pressure on locally produced...
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Live: Silver Ferns v England
Source: Radio New Zealand The Silver Ferns take on England for their final test in Manchester to decide the series. It is the Silver Ferns 12th test in the space...
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Water fluoridation does not hinder brain development, 40-year study finds
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP A New Zealand dental surgeon says a 40-year study shows water fluoridation doesn’t hinder brain development. Researchers in the US surveyed tens-of-thousands of people on...
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Resident describes hearing gunshots in neighbourhood on Kāpiti Coast
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at the scene. Supplied A Waikanae resident has described hearing raised voices and what sounded like gunshots before the street was flooded with police....
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Review: Metallica fans finally get their spiritual experience at Eden Park
Source: Radio New Zealand Cathartic head-banging and fist-raising made for a spiritual experience at Auckland’s Eden Park on Wednesday night when heavy metal titans Metallica made their long-awaited return to...
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Morning Report live: Casey Costello faces questions over smoking rates
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate health minister Casey Costello says getting through longer term smokers was the most challenging part of the process. RNZ Smoking is on the decline in...
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Developer unveils plans for luxury apartments at site of Eastbourne fruit shop
Source: Radio New Zealand The second-generation owners of the Eastbourne Fruit Supply are shutting up shop next June, after 65 years of operation. RNZ / MARK PAPALII A developer taking...