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Mince records biggest annual increase since data began
Source: Radio New Zealand The average price of a kilogram of beef mince was now $4.60 more than the same time in 2025. RNZ / Vinay Ranchhod Food prices were...
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Wattie’s NZ’s proposed cuts ‘a really big blow’ to seed, arable growers
Source: Radio New Zealand The Wattie’s factory in Christchurch. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Wattie’s New Zealand’s proposal to stop producing frozen vegetables is expected to impact the country’s already-hurting vegetable...
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A camera to tell if drivers are drunk
Source: Radio New Zealand New facial recognition technology is being worked on that could detect if someone is driving drunk with just a three second video (file image). 123RF New...
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Farmers face uncertain future as fuel prices skyrocket
Source: Radio New Zealand John Austin. RNZ / Evie Richardson Farmers say the skyrocketing price of fuel couldn’t have come at a worst possible time. The end of summer marks...
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Social Investment Agency deputy resigns while under bullying, harassment investigation
Source: Radio New Zealand Kylie Reiri, pictured in 2017, quit as Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency last month. (RNZ / Teresa Cowie ) The Deputy Chief Executive...
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Key players missing for All White World Cup warmup games
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood of the New Zealand All Whites. © Bildbyrån Photo Agency 2025 © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has been unable...
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99-year-old dementia patient died after bedroom assault by another rest home resident
Source: Radio New Zealand Leonard Hewgill was a resident at a 40-bedroom unit offering specialist dementia care. A 99-year-old dementia patient died after being assaulted in his rest home bedroom...
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Kiwi sprinter Lex Revell-Lewis lowers national 400 metres record at Adelaide
Source: Radio New Zealand Lex Revell-Lewis has reduced his own national record at Adelaide. Kerry Marshall/Photosport Auckland sprinter Lex Revell-Lewis has shaved one-hundredth of a second off his own national...
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NRL: NZ Warriors powerhouse Leka Halasima stars in big win over Canberra Raiders
Source: Radio New Zealand Leka Halasima has the tryline in sight for the Warriors against Canberra. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Analysis: Exactly seven days earlier, NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster sat in...
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CAT scans yes, cats, no: Popular moggies not permitted at Taranaki Base Hospital
Source: Radio New Zealand Theo Cowley gets a cuddle from Mr Pip Suz Crowley Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at Taranaki...
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CAT scans yes, cats, no: Taranaki Base Hospital bans popular moggies
Source: Radio New Zealand Pip the cat at Taranaki Base Hospital. Robin Martin / RNZ Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at...
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Eliza McCartney vaults into NZ team for world indoor athletics champs
Source: Radio New Zealand Eliza McCartney has won selection for the world indoor athletics champs in Poland. David Rowland/Photosport Eliza McCartney’s impressive pole vault at the New Zealand athletics championships...
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Decorated East Coast fencing champion chases three-peat at Rural Games
Source: Radio New Zealand Against the clock, reigning champion Tim Garrick stays calm under pressure. supplied Tim Garrick could win his third New Zealand Speed Fencing Championship at the Rural...
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Beef, lamb, onions and wine: Kiwi dinner time staples in huge demand offshore
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Five years after Who’s Eating NZ, this series revisits where our food goes but this time through the lens of Kiwi breakfast, lunch and dinner...
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Seoul Restaurant San Named One To Watch By Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
Source: Media Outreach The new French-influenced, modern Korean fine-dining spot in Gangnam demonstrates exceptional culinary talent and potential for future glory HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12...
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Zaroa NZ Salami products recalled due lack of required food safety controls
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting MeatUp Limited trading as Zaroa NZ in recalling all batches of 3 salami products due to a lack...
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Proposed options to improve the traceability of pigs and sheep
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Update – 19 February 2026 The consultation closing time was extended by 7 hours. Submissions will now be accepted up to 11.59pm on 5...
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Blues target bigger crowds in fan battle with Warriors
Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Clarke of the Blues is tackled during the round three Super Rugby match between ACT Brumbies and Auckland Blues at GIO Stadium. Mark Nolan/Getty Images...
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Police acknowledge IPCA report into justified use of force, Tairāwhiti
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge and accept an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report that found officers were justified in using force when taking a man into custody in...
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Cornwall Park’s farm week gives Aucklanders a taste of farm life in the central city
Source: Radio New Zealand Cornwall Park is home to 300 ewes. Cornwall Park Aucklanders can get a taste of the country in their own back yard this weekend as Cornwall...
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Greenpeace calls for government to drastically cut legal limit of nitrates in drinking water
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s current legal limit for nitrates in drinking water is 11.3 mg/L. HENDRIK SCHMIDT Greenpeace is calling on the government to drastically cut the legal...
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‘We need to have a grown-up conversation about nitrate contmaination’, Greenpeace says
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s current legal limit for nitrates in drinking water is 11.3 mg/L. HENDRIK SCHMIDT Greenpeace is calling on the government to drastically cut the legal...
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Live animal exporters disappointed by backtrack on government commitment
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Exporters of live animals by sea are feeling “not flash” about the government’s announcement it will not resume the trade this term....
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National would only support ‘gold standard’ live animal exports, Todd McClay says
Source: Radio New Zealand Todd McClay says he does not think there will be a resumption of live animal exports any time soon. RNZ / Mark Papalii The National Party...
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Animal Welfare – Government drops plans to revive live animal export trade – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is celebrating news that the Government will not move forward with plans to reinstate live animal exports by sea, ensuring the ban on the trade remains...
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Rural communities encouraged to attend emergency preparedness events
Source: New Zealand Government A series of rural resilience workshops to help farmers and growers be better prepared for adverse events will be rolled out starting next week, Agriculture and...
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What do rural sector groups think of the RMA?
Source: Radio New Zealand Aotearoa has more than 900,000 hectares of irrigated agricultural land, mostly in the South Island. Sally Round Access to water, food production as a priority, and...