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New Zealander in Abu Dhabi: ‘It’s a little bit hairy, but so far, so good’
Source: Radio New Zealand A plume of smoke rises from the Zayed Port following a reported Iranian strike in Abu Dhabi. AFP / RYAN LIM A New Zealander living very...
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NZ has ‘healthy stock levels’ of fuel – MBIE
Source: Radio New Zealand Government officials and major fuel retailer Z Energy are moving to ease any concerns about the country’s fuel reserves. The US and Israel-led air campaign in...
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Opposition leader Chris Hipkins says US-Israel strikes illegal
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister admitted he “misspoke” when he said New Zealand supported “any actions” to prevent Iran having nuclear weapons. The Prime Minister has admitted he...
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Animal welfare alliance calls for Government to establish an independent Commissioner for Animals
Source: SAFE For Animals An alliance of 21 animal protection organisations is delivering a petition to parliament at midday today, calling for the establishment of an independent Commissioner for Animals. Representatives...
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KiwiSaver changes open doors for farming business investments
Source: Radio New Zealand Kōura Wealth managing director Rupert Carlyon said the government proposal aligns with the National Party’s efforts to make KiwiSaver withdrawals available to New Zealanders who want...
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All Whites adopt fly-in, fly-out approach to World Cup campaign
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites players are replaced during their international match against Australia in Auckland. photosport The All Whites have confirmed they’ll take a fly-in, fly-out approach to...
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World Wildlife Day: Medicinal and aromatic plants.
Source: NZ Department of Conservation World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3 March to celebrate and raise awareness about wild animals and plants. This year, the focus is on medicinal...
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Government ‘kicked the tyres’ on solar subsidies but went with ‘minor’ tweaks instead
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ While the rest of the world races to harness the power of the sun, New Zealand is languishing – as energy prices continue to climb....
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The lure of private (and pricey) education
Source: Radio New Zealand Independent or private schools grew roughly five times faster than public schools between 2020 and 2025. File photo. Supplied Parents are not being put off by...
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Community forms in remains of Christchurch red zone
Source: Radio New Zealand Florence Waaka (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu) with John Aramakatu, who has spent the past few months sleeping in the boot of his car in Christchurch’s red...
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How supercritical geothermal energy could change our future
Source: Radio New Zealand Rotokawa Geothermal Power Station. Mercury With geothermal energy exploration underway and torrefied wood pellets already in use, New Zealand could look to turn away from fossil...
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Only lunar eclipse of 2026 taking place tonight
Source: Radio New Zealand A montage of pictures shows the phases of the Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse as it is seen in Depok City, West Java province, Indonesia, on...
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US-Israeli strikes on Iran could last ‘weeks’, 48 Iranian leaders and 3 US soldiers killed
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above Israel and the US have begun a fresh waves of strikes on Iran, with Israel saying it is...
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Watch: New Zealand not asking questions about US, Israel attacks
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister says only the US and Israel have the intelligence to back up their attacks on Iran – and New Zealand won’t be asking...
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Live: Football Ferns v Solomon Islands – FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the Football Ferns take on hosts Solomon Islands at National Stadium in Honiara for their second World Cup qualifying match. Kick...
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Watch: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media amid US-Israeli conflict with Iran
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is taking questions from reporters in his weekly post-Cabinet media conference. It comes as US President Donald Trump warns the deadly US-Israeli...
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Should third party vehicle insurance be compulsory? Why the costs could outweigh the benefits
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Supporters of compulsory third-party vehicle insurance argue that it will prevent innocent drivers from facing hefty repair bills they can’t afford. However, recent comments from...
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Split Enz have reunited – two more shows for NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Now the seminal Kiwi band – which includes celebrated song-writing siblings Tim and Neil Finn as well as Eddie Rayner and Noel Crombie – have announced...
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NZ share market falls in first trading since US-Israel strikes on Iran
Source: Radio New Zealand The benchmark NZX50 fell 1 percent in early trading, or 145 points. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The New Zealand share market has opened sharply lower following...
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Health – Advocates demand lung cancer screening for New Zealand’s deadliest cancer
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Australia screens for lung cancer. England screens for lung cancer. New Zealand does not, yet it is the country’s deadliest cancer. Lung cancer kills more Kiwis...
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Tall Blacks beat Guam to boost World Cup hopes
Source: Radio New Zealand Reuben Te Rangi of New Zealand. David Rowland/www.photosport.nz The Tall Blacks have beaten hosts Guam 99-67 to go two-from-two in their second window of qualifiers for...
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Christopher Luxon won’t say if NZ supports US strikes on Iran
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon RNZ / Marika Khabazi Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told Morning Report the Iranian regime is an evil one and has been...
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Rugby: All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima re-commits to NZ Rugby to after next World Cup.
Source: Radio New Zealand Will Jordan celebrates with Cortez Ratima after scoring. Wallabies v New Zealand All Blacks, 2024 Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup test match, Accor Stadium, NSW, Australia,...
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Official advice about Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorder labelled ‘incredibly damaging’
Source: Radio New Zealand Some patients with a rare disorder experience complications and have to rely on feeding tubes, intravenous fluids and strong pain killers. 123rf People living with a...
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Iranian NZers ‘incredibly hopeful’ attacks will lead to swift regime change
Source: Radio New Zealand People mourn the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US and Israeli strikes, in Tehran AFP / ATTA KENARE...
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Basketball: Will next NZ Breakers coach be homegrown talent?
Source: Radio New Zealand Judd Flavell and Aaron Young have been assistant coaches in the Australian NBL. Photosport A worldwide search for the next NZ Breakers head coach could end...
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Golf: Kiwi Daniel Hillier wins 105th New Zealand Open
Source: Radio New Zealand Daniel Hillier celebrates his win at the New Zealand Open. Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier has won the NZ Open for the first...