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One new case with no links may indicate undetected measles
Source: Radio New Zealand One new measles case has been found in Nelson with no links to others that have had the disease. Supplied/ US CDC Health New Zealand says...
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Health – Health-focussed methamphetamine interventions welcome – NZ Drug Foundation
Source: NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri Statement from Sarah Helm, Executive Director, NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri: “We welcome the health-focussed interventions...
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First Responders – Tongariro National Park Fire Update #6
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Precautionary evacuations of five facilities in the vicinity of the Tongariro fire are almost complete. They are the Hillary Outdoors Education Centre, the Maungatepopo School...
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Disrupting organised criminals and taking their money to fight meth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is using money seized from criminals to fund a nationwide campaign against methamphetamine use and is moving to make it easier to strip gangs...
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Millions of dollars allocated to tackle increased methamphetamine use
Source: Radio New Zealand There had been an increase of 266 percent in meth seized in New Zealand and offshore over the past 5 years. Supplied / NZ Customs The...
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Action plan to combat methamphetamine harm
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to a bold and comprehensive action plan to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Meth is a...
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Severe thunderstorm watch for Auckland, Northland
Source: Radio New Zealand A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place for Auckland and Northland, with intense rainfall possible. MetService said rising temperatures were likely to cause heavy showers and...
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Road blocked, State Highway 1, Longbush
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 between Longbush and Kennington near Invercargill is closed following a truck hitting an electric power pole on the highway. No injuries are reported,...
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World Vision – New report finds Pacific countries need to do more to address child hunger in climate strategies
Source: World Vision A new report from World Vision finds many Pacific countries are failing to adequately address climate-related child hunger and malnutrition in their climate strategies. The Hungry Futures Index scores the...
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Serious crash blocks road, Johnsonville
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash in central Johnsonville, Wellington involving a car hitting a pedestrian. The crash happened shortly before 1:10pm on Moorefield...
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9am on the radio
Source: Radio New Zealand This is one of a series of essays and short stories commissioned to commemorate RNZ’s 100 years on air in Aotearoa. Barbara turns the radio on....
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Rough sleepers fear being pushed to unfamiliar suburbs as government considers central Auckland ban
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland CBD’s rough sleepers worry they will be kicked out of the city. (File photo) RNZ / Luke McPake A tougher stance on rough sleepers in...
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Health Ministry accused of sitting on dying state abuse survivor’s redress claim for weeks
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Health is being accused of sitting on a state abuse survivor’s compensation claim. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Ministry of Health is being...
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Former Green MP Kevin Hague returns as party’s new chief of staff
Source: Radio New Zealand Greens Party’s new chief of staff Kevin Hague. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Green MP Kevin Hague is returning to politics to be the party’s new...
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Behind the education overhaul: Outcry reveals deep divisions in the sector
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Michael Johnston is a senior fellow at the policy think tank New Zealand Initiative. New Zealand Initiative Many agree NZ’s education is below par, but...
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Labour promises to make cervical screening free for everyone
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Labour is promising to make cervical screening free for everyone, if elected, through its previously-announced Medicard scheme....
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Implementation of boot camp rushed, report concludes
Source: Radio New Zealand An example of the military style uniform the youths in the pilot were required to wear. RNZ / Rachel Helyer-Donaldson The final evaluation for the government’s...
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Former Te Pāti Māori staffer Eru Kapa-Kingi doubles down on leadership shortcomings
Source: Radio New Zealand Eru Kapa-Kingi claims the party had an executive and leadership model that “thinks it’s beyond critique”. Image courtesy of Te Tari o te Kiingitanga Former Te...
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Hipkins calls for more robust vetting after it failed to identify McSkimming’s behaviour
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Labour leader says it is “unacceptable” that former Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming’s behaviour...
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Education Minister Erica Stanford marks ministry 7/10, doubling previous rating
Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Education Ministry’s ministerial approval rating has more than doubled. The ministry’s 2025 annual report shows Education Minister...
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Iwi leaders want hui next week for Te Pāti Māori factions
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. RNZ / Russell Palmer The National Iwi Chairs Forum says it is working towards getting both factions...
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Foodie delight under mountain signals new lease of life
Source: Radio New Zealand Mt Ruapehu, the North Island’s highest spot, is a prominent feature from Waimarino, formerly National Park. Photo: supplied Chef and barista Sam Wilson hopes the re-opening...
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Am I paying too much in tax on foreign investments? – Ask Susan
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. Photo: RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launcheda new podcast, No Stupid Questions, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to...
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Are hard hats a work perk?
Source: Radio New Zealand New Inland Revenue guidance suggests hard hats could be a taxable work perk. Photo: 123RF New Inland Revenue guidance suggesting hard hats could be a taxable...
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Callaghan Innovation redundancies cost taxpayers more than $10m – report
Source: Radio New Zealand *Since this story was published Callaghan Innovation has identified errors in the numbers it released to the PSA under the Official Information Act. RNZ has updated...
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Sealord confirms 48 jobs to go as parts of Nelson operations become seasonal
Source: Radio New Zealand Photo: Sealord Sealord has confirmed 48 job losses as the company makes parts of its Nelson operations seasonal. Sealord last month announced that it was closing...
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Treasury warns Crown’s strong balance sheet likely to decline if policy unchanged
Source: Radio New Zealand Treasury secretary Iain Rennie. Photo: RNZ The Treasury has warned the strength of the Crown’s balance sheet is likely to deteriorate if policy settings are not...