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New forensic inpatient beds opened
Source: New Zealand Government Ten new forensic inpatient beds at Waikato Hospital have been officially opened today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, a step forward in improving access to...
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Top tips for buying safe food online for you and your family
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is asking people to pause and do a quick check before buying food through social media platforms to make sure...
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Offender in hot water over stolen equipment
Source: New Zealand Police Police have turned up the heat on those allegedly stealing equipment from people’s homes after a search warrant in Papakura. One arrest has been made with...
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Government announces Treaty Principles Bill by stealth
Source: Green Party The Green Party is condemning the Government’s decision to weaken te Tiriti o Waitangi references across 19 acts of Parliament, calling it the Stealth Treaty Principles Bill....
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Fourth renewable energy project fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government The continued operation of the Kaimai Hydro-Electric Power Scheme in the Bay of Plenty has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development...
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$100m+ Wellington Airport project Fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government Fast-track approval has been granted to a significant Wellington infrastructure project which will safeguard the International Airport’s long-term operations, protect critical assets, create two kororā (little...
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70th edition of Auckland Boat Show underway as sector faces fuel challenges
Source: Radio New Zealand The Boat Show began on Thursday. Ross McNaughton The 70th edition of the Hutchwilco boat show got underway on Thursday, with no shortage of attendees. But...
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Bill banning under-16s from social media put on hold as Stanford looks at wider law change
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has confirmed legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is now on hold. RNZ The government has confirmed legislation aiming to ban under-16s...
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Long-awaited Te Ara Tupua cycling and walking path to open to public
Source: Radio New Zealand Transport Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ / Nick Monro A $348 million walking and cycling path between Ngauranga and Petone will open to the public on Saturday....
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‘Never seen anything like it’: Fuel prices rocket upwards, food stays flat
Source: Radio New Zealand Inflation surge coming driven by fuel prices Petrol up a third, diesel nearly doubled in two months Energy and airfares also higher Food inflation takes a...
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Hide and seek ends with dirt bikes seized
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized three dirt bikes following two separate incidents in south Auckland this week. On Wednesday afternoon Police were called following a number of reports...
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Students should be in school, not on strike
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says students going on strike today would make a bigger difference by showing up to school, working hard, and taking every...
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Healthy School Lunch Programme saves more money
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that the Government will continue delivering a more efficient Healthy School Lunches Programme (the Programme) in 2027, saving...
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Natural Diamonds Sparkle on The Red Carpet at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art”
Source: Media Outreach Today’s biggest stars express individuality and confidence with natural diamonds NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – The 2026 Met Gala celebrating...
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Hong Kong Company Formations Surge 40.5% in 2025, Outpacing Regional Competitors
Source: Media Outreach Air Corporate data reveals 9 in 10 founders incorporated in Hong Kong do so remotely, driven by a 20% surge in Middle Eastern entrepreneurs seeking cost-effective operational...
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Immunisation rates for tamariki Māori up 10 percentage points
Source: Radio New Zealand Between late 2024 to the end of last month, immunisations for two-year-olds had gone up by about 10 percentage points. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Māori immunisation...
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Waitangi Tribunal calls for immediate halt to changes to education legislation affecting Treaty
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii The Waitangi Tribunal has recommended an immediate halt to draft legislation weakening government obligations to the Treaty in education, which it says...
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Baby Soul Turany’s violent death never discussed by mother and partner, inquest told
Source: Radio New Zealand Tony Farmer. Pool / Chris Skelton / Stuff The two people suspected to be responsible for the death of baby Soul Turany never discussed how the...
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Manufacturing sector growth hit by fuel crisis
Source: Radio New Zealand The manufacturing sector expanded in April, but only just. UnSplash/ Silvia Brazzoduro Manufacturing activity eased to 50.5 from 52.8 in March – above 50 is expansion....
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Businesses slam Xero compensation process as complex, frustrating
Source: Radio New Zealand Some Xero users say a cumbersome compensation process has compounded frustration following last week’s platform disruptions. A day after it announced record revenues, Xero is facing...
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Hamilton police charge man after 125 packages of synthetic drugs seized
Source: New Zealand Police Hamilton Police have seized dozens of packaged synthetic drugs ready for sale during a search warrant recently, resulting in one man facing charges. Our Prevention teams...
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District Court Judge appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of Kerryn Beaton KC as a District Court Judge. Ms Beaton was admitted to the bar in 1995....
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Arrest made in relation to Taharepa Road crash, Taupo
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Andrew Livingstone: A 22-year-old man is before the courts following a collision, between a motorcycle and a person on a pedestrian crossing,...
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Ngāti Ruanui demands apology for ‘shameful’ Shane Jones comments
Source: Radio New Zealand Resources Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Mark Papalii Ngāti Ruanui is demanding an apology from Resources Minister Shane Jones for suggesting the iwi lacks intelligence during...
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Heavy traffic and delays as crash blocks Auckland’s Pakuranga Road
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic. RNZ One person has been injured after a crash between a vehicle and a motorbike on Pakuranga Road in East Auckland. Emergency services were...
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Price of fuel surges by 13% in April
Source: Radio New Zealand Quin Tauetau The price of fuel and transport has skyrocketed while food costs have held steady, in a partial inflation survey. Stats NZ says petrol prices...
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James Ehnes has more awards than any classical musician ever
Source: Radio New Zealand Brandon, a place in Manitoba Canada, is so proud of world-renowned violinist James Ehnes, it’s naming a street after him. “It’s pretty surreal. Of course, I...