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How OECD’s tax change could give you more money in KiwiSaver
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A 25-year-old earning an average income could end up about $90,000 better off over the course of their working life if reforms...
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First-ever stone skimming national championship to take place this month
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. The stone skimming competition will take place at Lake Hāwea. Harrison Fitts / Pexels New Zealand’s best stone skimmers will have the chance to...
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Ten hours of mahi a week – can you handle off-grid life?
Source: Radio New Zealand When the owner of a Mākara lifestyle block just 30 minutes from Wellington’s CBD, moved there in 2009, everyone doubted he could live off the land. ...
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Letter reveals ex-Police Commissioner’s concerns over investigation into McSkimming
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. RNZ / REECE BAKER Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told the chair of the police watchdog that a woman who was...
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Friend tried to save rafting companion trapped in water
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mohaka River in Hawke’s Bay. 123RF Volunteer fire-fighter Alex Scarrow died days before Christmas rafting the Mohaka River with friends A Coroner says it was...
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Far North settlement could be first place in NZ to entirely relocate
Source: Radio New Zealand Aerial view of Whirinaki after the flood receded. Bridget Wallace’s home is in the foreground at centre. Supplied / Whirinaki Trust A small Far North settlement...
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Morgana O’Reilly is an expert on what triggers her ‘sh…ty self-talk’
Source: Radio New Zealand In the past, when she didn’t get an acting role, Morgana O’Reilly often blamed her body. Now the 40-year-old understands that her physical appearance and her...
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Tax I paid in 1962 was meant to give me a pension. Where did that go? Ask Susan
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launched a podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions’, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear...
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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition documentary a fan-focused look at metal icons
Source: Radio New Zealand Steve Harris was a bass player who loved rock’n’roll, but couldn’t connect with the new wave and punk rock sounds dominating music at the time. He...
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Government taking 10 initiatives to safeguard undersea internet and power cables
Source: Radio New Zealand Growing international threats prompted Assistant Transport Minister James Meager to ask for “no-cost, low-effort” options to counter the greatest vulnerabilities. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The government...
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Three injured as police respond to reported stabbings in Christchurch suburb Linwood
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are at a property on Jollie Street in the suburb of Linwood (file image). RNZ Three people are injured – one seriously – after a...
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Dargaville residents support merger with Whangārei District Council over Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Peter de Graaf Residents in the Northland town of Dargaville believe their best option is to merge with Whangārei. Local Democracy Reporting said Kaipara...
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Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar A-League women’s semi-final
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix celebrate their A-League semi win over Brisbane Roar. Marty Melville/Photosport Wellington Phoenix women have made club history, booking a place in the A-League grand...
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The House: Learning on the (ministerial) job
Source: Radio New Zealand National’s Chris Penk, sitting at the conference table in his Beehive office. VNP/Phil Smith When there is a Cabinet reshuffle, I tend to feel a little...
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Committee recommends disestablishing Environment Ministry despite public opposition
Source: Radio New Zealand The Environment Select Committee has recommended by majority that the bill be passed, despite strong opposition from Labour and Green Party members. RNZ / Angus Dreaver...
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NZers on cruise with hantavirus outbreak could face quarantine on return
Source: Radio New Zealand The cruise ship MV Hondius is due to dock in the Canary Islands after a hantavirus outbreak. AFP Anyone returning to New Zealand from the cruise...
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Call for Rotuman people to speak language or it could be ‘lost forever’
Source: Radio New Zealand Rotuma is an island about 650km north of Fiji and is a dependency of Fiji. RNZ / Anric Margraff Sitanilei A community leader from a tiny...
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From snowflakes to black holes, Professor Brian Cox examines intricacies of the universe in new show
Source: Radio New Zealand Four hundred years ago, German astronomer Johannes Kepler pondered the perfect structure of the snowflake. He asked a simple question – why do snowflakes have six...
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Mother fears disabled son’s new transport provider isn’t up to the job
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF An Auckland mother says changes to ministry-funded school transport for disabled students are putting vulnerable children at risk. The Ministry of Education is overhauling the...
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Illegal tobacco crackdown group could make difference, criminology professor says
Source: Radio New Zealand An “action group” of Customs, police and health officials has been announced, with improved planning and joint operations to fight the illegal tobacco trade. NZ Customs...
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Investigation into sex attack complaint involving international footballer
Source: Radio New Zealand Cape Verde contested the four-team FIFA series in Auckland in March. Photosport Police are investigating a complaint of a sex attack in an Auckland hotel linked...
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Toddler dies after vehicle incident at Canterbury property
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A toddler has died after an incident involving a vehicle in Canterbury. Emergency services were called to a property near Lake Ellesmere-Te...
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Live: Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar A-League women’s semi-final
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the A-League action, as Wellington Phoenix take on Brisbane Roar at Porirua Park for the second leg of their women’s semifinal. The Phoenix will...
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Mediawatch: Putting down the watchdog?
Source: Radio New Zealand The Broadcasting Standards Authority may soon be abolished or changed with pending media regulation reforms. RNZ / Nik Dirga “This will be a free-for-all, will it?”...
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The reality of life in Super Rugby Aupiki
Source: Radio New Zealand A rugby player, teacher and mother of three, TeRauoriwa Gapper reflects the challenge faced by many Aupiki players. John Cowpland / www.photosport.nz While Super Rugby Aupiki...
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Consumer test: Which butter tastes best?
Source: Radio New Zealand Margaret Jaszowska for Unsplash When it comes to butter, paying more doesn’t necessarily pay off, a new taste test shows. Consumer NZ ran a blind taste...
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Little engagement with security efforts despite threats against MPs rising – Parliamentary Service
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament’s Petitions Committee has considered an inquiry into the scale and nature of abuse and intimidation targeting women MPs and local body representatives. RNZ / Angus...