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Report highlights increase, repercussions of health sector assaults
Source: Radio New Zealand Data shows attacks more than double in some regions between 2022-25. 123rf A nurse who was stabbed, burned and held captive by a patient in respite...
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Former NZ Warriors player Jason Death in Sydney hospital after bad fall
Source: Radio New Zealand Jason Death, playing for the Warriors against the Broncos in March 2001. www.photosport.nz A GoFundMe page has been launched for former Warriors NRL player Jason Death,...
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Government Cuts – Government proposes more job cuts at Kāinga Ora – tenants and workers in regions pay the price
Source: PSA – Maintenance staff to be ripped out of 40+ regional offices and centralised to Auckland and Christchurch – 138 roles impacted, net loss of 46 positions – More than 1,100 Kāinga Ora...
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Techcombank hosts Overseas Insurance Talent Roadshow 2026 in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – Techcombank successfully hosted the Overseas Insurance Talent Roadshow 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong,...
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Yili’s NZ profits surge as shift to higher-value dairy pays off
Source: Radio New Zealand The group includes Westgold butter’s Westland Milk Product. supplied China dairy giant Yili’s West Coast-based New Zealand operations have delivered record revenue and profits, driven by...
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Fire and Emergency received calls for 19 incidents during today’s strike
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 19 incidents between midday and 1pm today, Friday 8 May, the thirty-first time the New Zealand Professional...
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Xero founder Sir Rod Drury returns New Zealander of the Year award amid misconduct claims
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Rod Drury. (File photo) Supplied Xero founder Sir Rod Drury has returned his 2026 New Zealander of the Year award following claims of misconduct against...
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Teens charged over security guard assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two arrests over an alleged serious assault on a supermarket security guard late last month. An investigation commenced after two offenders fled from...
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Critical flood resilience work begins in Southland
Source: New Zealand Government Work on one of the largest flood resilience investments by the Regional Infrastructure Fund is underway in Mataura, Southland, with Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson...
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Public appeal for Auckland teenager missing for almost a month
Source: Radio New Zealand Awheo, 15, has been missing from Northcote since April 13. NZ POLICE / SUPPLIED Police are askng for help from the public in finding an Auckland...
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Government secures long-term housing for Westport
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring homes delivered after the West Coast floods continue to support Westport for the long term, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka and South...
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SH82 Bridge replacement delivered under budget
Source: New Zealand Government Completion of the first of two new highway bridges on State Highway 82 (SH82) in South Canterbury will make travel more reliable and efficient for all...
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Sir David Attenborough’s connections to New Zealand
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir David Attenborough’s favourite bird is the New Zealand kākāpō. That’s how Department of Conservation’s (DoC) Kākāpō Recovery Programme operations manager Deirdre Vercoe came into contact...
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Commerce Commission greenlights Gull NPD merger
Source: Radio New Zealand Gull and NPD’s combined 240 sites will maintain their brands. RNZ / Dan Cook The Commerce Commission has greenlit the merger of fuel companies Gull and...
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Body found in West Coast river near upside down tractor
Source: Radio New Zealand petervick167/123RF Police have recovered a body from where a tractor went into the Otututu/Rough River near Ikamatua on the West Coast. The tractor was found upside...
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Timely response lands one in the bag
Source: New Zealand Police Time was of the essence in Albany after a worker was allegedly assaulted trying to stop a man who hadn’t paid for groceries. At about 6.30pm,...
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Rocket Lab hits record revenue for quarter, looks to cash in on Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP / JIM WATSON New Zealand-founded company Rocket Lab is well placed to benefit from the Trump administration’s planned “Golden Dome” space missile shield, according to...
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Bigo Live’s 10th Anniversary Wins Global App Store Features as User Base Surpasses 700 Million
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – Global livestreaming platform Bigo Live is marking its 10th anniversary with a series of featured placements across...
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Apple Storage Unveils Hong Kong’s First 17,000 sq. ft. IP-Themed Flagship Concept Store in Tsuen Wan, Featuring Exclusive VIP Lounge
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – Apple Storage is once again redefining the public’s imagination of self-storage. Located at the Lap...
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Needle exchange service to strengthen prevention
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today attended the official opening of the South Island Needle Exchange Programme, marking an important step in strengthening early intervention and...
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West Papua – Police reportedly shot seven students during civil unrest following graduation parade in Kobakma, Mamberamo Tengah Regency
Source: Catherine Delahunty, for Human Rights Monitor. Region: Asia Pacific, West Papua. 6 May 2026 – On 5 May 2026, police officers opened fire at protesters and injured at least seven...
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SIM Academy Highlights Upskilling Pathways for People-Oriented Learners
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – SIM Academy has opined on the importance of aligning professional development choices with individual learning preferences, particularly...
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Have you seen Awheo?
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Awheo, who has been reported missing from the Northcote area. The 15-year-old was last seen at about 9.50am...
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Ex brickie ranger on a mission for heritage
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 May 2026 Matt has been working for the Department of Conservation (DOC) for three years, after a previous life as a bricklayer, where he...
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New Zealand students’ details caught up in massive global university hack
Source: Radio New Zealand The University of Auckland’s clock tower. (File photo) RNZ / Ziming Li University students across New Zealand cannot submit assignments or communicate with tutors after their...
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Council defends putting down homeless woman’s dog despite public offers to help
Source: Radio New Zealand Ten-year-old male hunting dog, Marley, was euthanised after being impounded for not being registered. LDR / supplied A homeless woman’s dog impounded during a police and...
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Appeal for information following fatal crash, Burnside, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash last week in Burnside, Christchurch. On Monday 27 April, emergency services were called around 10.50pm to the...