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World media reacts to appointment of new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie
Source: Radio New Zealand Dave Rennie. AAP / Photosport Dave Rennie has been tasked with leading the All Blacks through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rennie was named as...
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Supporting first-year GP trainees
Source: New Zealand Government Changes to the way first-year GP trainees are employed will make it easier for new doctors to choose general practice and help strengthen the primary care...
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Two arrested after man hurt in South Auckland shooting
Source: Radio New Zealand A 23-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman have been charged. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Two people have been arrested after a man was injured in a...
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Tax Reform – Report shows wealth tax practical and necessary to address increasing inequality
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 5 March 2026, 6:30am – Taxing wealth is a practical and necessary step to address increasing inequality, according to a research report released today by Tax Justice...
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Second private Building Consent Authority approved
Source: New Zealand Government The launch of New Zealand’s second private Building Consent Authority (BCA) will add competition and capacity to the building consent system, Building and Construction Minister Chris...
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Pharmac proposal will help patients recover from stem cell transplants
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s proposal to fund letermovir, which helps prevent serious infection following stem cell transplants. “Improving...
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Families Will Pay More Without Clean Car Standard
Source: Green Party The Green Party says scrapping the Clean Car Standard will mean New Zealanders end up paying more to run their cars, “Less efficient cars burn more fuel...
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Health and Care – Royal Commission highlights critical role of aged care in protecting New Zealand’s health system
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says the findings of the COVID-19 Royal Commission reinforce what the sector has been saying for years: aged residential care is an essential...
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Environment Groups: Statement – Community Demands Answers Over Glyphosate Spraying in Te Henga Wetlands – NMGNZ
Source: No More Glyphosate NZ – NMGNZ Community Demands Answers Over Glyphosate Spraying in Te Henga Wetlands Auckland, New Zealand – 05 March 2026 – No More Glyphosate NZ is calling...
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NZ spy agency providing Iran war threat intelligence
Source: Radio New Zealand GCSB Director General Andrew Clark. VNP/Louis Collins The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) spy agency says it is providing round-the-clock threat intelligence updates on the Iran...
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Fight continues to stop Christchurch terrorist from giving evidence at inquest
Source: Radio New Zealand Outside the Masjid Annur, flowers surround the memorial to the 51 shuhada (martyrs), who were killed when a terrorist opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch...
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Auckland sees biggest growth in consumer spending in two years
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer spending processed through all core retail merchants in Worldline NZ’s payments network during February were up 2.8 percent in the Auckland/Northland region. 123RF Auckland has...
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Transport groups unite in call for driver licensing support
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand A coalition of transport groups is calling for increased access to driver education and training to help address the growing number of New Zealanders...
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Culture Art Environment – HĪKOI O TE TAOKA | MARCH OF THE TREASURE
Source: Otago Shore and Land Trust Location: Ōtepoti Dunedin, Aotearoa New Zealand PREVENT | PRESERVE | PROTECT — ART IN ACTION Hīkoi o te Taoka | March of the Treasure...
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Rural News – Profitability at all-time high, but farmers cautious – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Strong returns and lower debt-servicing costs mean more farmers than ever are making a profit, according to the latest Federated Farmers Confidence Survey. Of nearly 650 farmers who responded...
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Dangerous drivers face court
Source: New Zealand Police Police have impounded seven vehicles and summonsed four drivers to court with another three pending charges following a gang-related funeral procession. A Police operation monitored the...
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Second person charged with murder of Pakuranga courier driver
Source: Radio New Zealand Police in Pakuranga on 19 August 2024. RNZ / Lucy Xia Police have charged a second person with the murder of a fatally shot Pakuranga courier...
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What are New Zealand’s global supply chains being disrupted by the US-Iran conflict?
Source: Radio New Zealand The Hormuz Strait between Iran and Oman carries around a fifth of the world’s oil and a large amount of natural gas, but shipping lanes there...
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Treasury figures show $6 billion deficit for seven months ended January
Source: Radio New Zealand Treasury figures show the government’s finances are in better shape than expected. RNZ The government’s finances are in better than expected shape as spending has fallen...
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What is black sesame and is it really the new matcha?
Source: Radio New Zealand Black sesame is the latest plant-based product to go viral, with its appealing colour and nutty taste. Social media is full of claims these dark sesame...
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Two arrests following Papakura shooting
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have been arrested and a firearm recovered following a shooting in Papakura on Saturday morning. Police were conducting patrols in the Clevedon Road area...
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Appointment of the Health and Disability Commissioner
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced the reappointment of Ms Morag McDowell as Health and Disability Commissioner. “Ms McDowell brings extensive legal expertise and significant...
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The calmness factor: Finn Allen’s attitude change pays off for Black Caps
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps opener Finn Allen plays a shot during their T20 Cricket World Cup semifinal against South Africa, in Kolkata on March 4, 2026. AFP Black...
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Tāiko Critical Minerals debuts on NZX
Source: Radio New Zealand Tāiko Critical Minerals debuts on the NZX on Thursday. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Australian controlled mining company Tāiko Critical Minerals to list on NZ stock exchange...
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Upgraded women’s leadership database launched
Source: New Zealand Government A new-look database to advance women’s progress into leadership roles has been launched to mark International Women’s Day. Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says there is growing...
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Person killed in fire at Auckland home
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of the fire this morning. RNZ / FELIX WALTON Police are at the scene of a fatal fire in Ōtāhuhu. A scene guard is...
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Fatal fire, Ōtāhuhu
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, Counties Manukau West CIB: At around 9pm last night reports were received that a property on Tamaki Ave,...