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Man charged with mudering Ruatiti couple
Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Trina Cole were found dead at a rural property in Ruatiti last December. SUPPLIED A 30-year-old is facing murder charges in relation to the...
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Climate Change Commission report urges ‘decisive’ action as major risks loom
Source: Radio New Zealand Urgent, decisive action is needed on how communities will pay for the costs of adapting to climate change, a major new report says. Climate-driven severe weather...
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Santana clears OIO hurdle for Central Otago gold project
Source: Radio New Zealand Santana Minerals CEO Damien Spring who says Cromwell is well placed to benefit from the mine. RNZ / Katie Todd The company behind the Bendigo‑Ophir gold...
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Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, construct 1600 homes
Source: Radio New Zealand Several edits have been made to this story for clarity and to include the developer’s reply on claims kiwi are present in the area. A developer...
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Collaborative approach needed to fix the mental health crisis for young people – Youthline
Source: Radio New Zealand Public Health Summer School – Otago University Youthline says it is undertaking an average of three emergency interventions a day, up from one a week five...
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What is the English Language Bill and what would it actually do in New Zealand?
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been a vocal supporter of making English an official language in New Zealand. A bill doing just that is...
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Weather warnings issued for South Island, risks of flooding and slips on the West Coast
Source: Radio New Zealand There are heavy rain warnings for the north and west of the South Island. METSERVICE / SCREENSHOT Heavy rain is expected for the parts of the...
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Fast bowling stocks get a boost for Irish and English Tour
Source: Radio New Zealand Will O’Rourke returns to the Blackcaps test squad, after recovering from a stress fracture. PHOTOSPORT The return of two key fast bowlers, and the maiden selection...
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Drowning blackspot Piha: Questions raised about possible delays
Source: Radio New Zealand Piha beach, west of Auckland City, is considered one of New Zealand’s most dangerous beaches. RNZ / Rayssa Almeida Surf lifeguards at Auckland’s notoriously dangerous Piha...
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Body found close to Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans disappeared
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Evans, 24, disappeared from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. Supplied / Scotland Police A body had been found in the water near a remote Sottish island...
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Police media setup under scrutiny in wake of Tom Phillips documentary oversight
Source: Radio New Zealand An inset of Tom Phillips and one of the campsites he used. RNZ / Supplied / Police Police are assessing their media and communications team including...
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Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, then construct 1600 homes
Source: Radio New Zealand A developer is calling on the Upper Hutt City Council to let it build what it believes to be a crucial road through native bush, so...
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Why commission-earners are set to receive the ‘lowest hourly rate’ of pay
Source: Radio New Zealand Submissions have been received on the Employment Leave Bill, which is to replace the Holidays Act. 123RF A new law that is intended to simplify New...
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Who’s got the most disposable income?
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Who has the most disposable income in the country? RNZ has crunched the data to look at which areas in New Zealand are left with...
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Research reveals young people are worried about mental health, bullying and job prospects
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Young people are worried about mental health, bullying and job prospects, while feeling pressure to “have it all figured out”, according to new research by...
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Researcher trials smartwatches to predict asthma attacks
Source: Radio New Zealand University of Auckland researchers will trial technology which they hope will allow asthma sufferers to predict attacks up to a week ahead of time. Unsplash People...
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‘He’s a true Badminton horse’: Jonelle Price backs rising star for big stage
Source: Radio New Zealand Jonelle Price is looking forward to Badminton. Libby Law/Photosport Equestrian Jonelle Price believes she has a horse that can be a contender at major three-day events...
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White Ferns open tour of England with a win
Source: Radio New Zealand White Fern Jess Kerr Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The White Ferns have beaten an England development side by 18 runs at Chester-le-Street to open their tour of England....
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Noah Berkeley is on a mission to be independent after an accident left him paralysed
Source: Radio New Zealand Noah says he’s been inspired by the wheelchair rugby players he’s met while in Christchurch and he hopes to get further into the sport. Supplied A...
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A clifftop rescue adds to kākāpō chick numbers
Source: Radio New Zealand DOC Kākāpō Recovery Programme announced that this year was officially biggest kākāpō breeding season on record. JAKE OSBORNE Days of tunnelling, an uncertain outcome, a welcome...
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Small Australian designers giving up on fighting fast-fashion giant Shein
Source: Radio New Zealand Melbourne fashion designer Klaudia Burzynska has given up on trying to get her designs taken down from Shein. Since she launched her business, Things You Really...
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Rugby convert Paris Lokotui – the Silver Fern who got away?
Source: Radio New Zealand Paris Lokotui was a starting player for the Tactix. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz When Paris Lokotui ran out in last year’s ANZ Premiership grand final, she was on...
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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 7, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 7, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 7, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 7, 2026 - Full Text
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Fisheries Minister Shane Jones overrode official advice for fines related to leaking fishing boat footage
Source: Radio New Zealand Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Mark Papalii Fisheries Minister Shane Jones overrode official advice a $50,000 fine for leaking footage from fishing boat cameras –...
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Unemployment expected to get worse as fuel crisis impact yet to be felt
Source: Radio New Zealand A total of 163,000 people were unemployed in the new data. 123rf An economist is warning the unemployment rate is likely to get worse in the...
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Why can’t we agree on the office aircon temperature?
Source: Radio New Zealand “In the afternoon, it gets hot at my desk… when I come to work, it’s too cold… It’s cold outside but hot inside.” These are common...