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Can anyone be funny?
Source: Radio New Zealand Like in many families, Hoani Hotene‘s whanau won’t say he’s the funniest among them – everyone thinks they are the one. “My dad, like a lot...
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Abbey Caves inquest: Teacher ‘completely broke down’ when he realised Karnin Petera was missing
Source: Radio New Zealand Brother Jordan and parents Alicia Toki and Andre Petera with a photo of Karnin “Tino” Petera outside the Whangārei Courthouse. RNZ / Peter de Graaf A...
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Why planning reforms have people concerned about the Waitākere Ranges and development
Source: Radio New Zealand The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area includes about 27,000 hectares of coastal forest hills and beaches in West Auckland. RNZ/Nick Monro Explainer – Could government planning reforms...
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Farmers should be paid to use methane-busting tools – agritech leaders
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Maja Burry Farmers need to be paid to start using methane-busting technology in their herds and on their land, agri-climate leaders say. Their comments...
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Only paid FENZ job in Aotea Great Barrier Island axed
Source: Radio New Zealand Great Barrier Island eastern coastline (file photo) RNZ / Kate Newton Fire and Emergency New Zealand has axed the only paid role on Aotea Great Barrier...
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New Zealand’s Maritime Operations Centre gets ‘state-of-the-art’ upgrade
Source: Radio New Zealand A state-of-the-art upgrade at the national Maritime Operations Centre is expected to boost its response to mayday calls. “When somebody gets in trouble and they call...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes beat Crusaders to stay at top of table
Source: Radio New Zealand David Havili celebrates his 150th Super Rugby appearance for the Crusaders. Masanori Udagawa/Photosport Title credentials tested and passed. The Hurricanes have keep their spot at the...
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Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Crusaders
Source: Radio New Zealand The tabletopping Hurricanes host the fourth-placed Crusaders at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. The sides will face off for the first time this Super Rugby Pacific season....
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The business impact of weather warnings
Source: Radio New Zealand A large tree fallen at a restaurant in Whakatāne during Cyclone Vaianu. RNZ/ Robin Martin Authorities should consider the impact on businesses of people staying home...
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‘New Zealanders are like sheep’: The business impact of weather warnings
Source: Radio New Zealand A large tree fallen at a restaurant in Whakatāne during Cyclone Vaianu. RNZ/ Robin Martin Authorities should consider the impact on businesses of people staying home...
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New fertiliser plant in Taupō harnessing geothermal energy
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and co-founder and managing director Bruce Smith, during a tour of the new nitrogen fertiliser plant in Taupō. Abby Dance-The Photographer...
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Cost of helicopter ambulance callouts to increase almost 65% for third party customers
Source: Radio New Zealand The hike of almost 65 percent from the current $8200 an hour kicks in from Friday. Samuel Rillstone The cost of calling out an air ambulance...
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Northland News – Community events focus on coastal hazards and restoration
Source: Northland Regional Council JOINT RELEASE: NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL, WHANGAREI DISTRICT COUNCIL, FAR NORTH DISTRICT COUNCIL Coastal communities in Whangārei Heads and Doubtless Bay are invited to join the conversation about...
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Climate News – Earth Sciences New Zealand Seasonal Climate Outlook May-July 2026
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for May to July 2026 is attached. Highlights -Temperatures are expected to be about average for the time of...
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Super Rugby Pacific preview: David Havili’s 150th, Auckland rivalry loses spice
Source: Radio New Zealand The Hurricanes will host the Crusaders in the capital on Friday night. Photosport With Super Rugby Pacific competition energised by the success of ‘Super Round’, we...
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Flood damage ‘real kick in the guts’ for rural Hawke’s Bay community
Source: Radio New Zealand A rural community in Central Hawke’s Bay is reeling, after flooding wiped out fencing, culverts, winter crops, roads and even animals. About 240 millimetres of rain...
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Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford to ask government for Mt Maunganui restoration funding
Source: Radio New Zealand Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford says he is going in to bat for his local...
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Defence News – NZDF assists Bougainville in destruction of WWII-era bombs
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Two large unexploded Second World War-era bombs in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, have been made safe by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) after...
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Super Rugby: Hurricanes have home playoff on the mind as Crusaders loom
Source: Radio New Zealand Fehi Fineanganofo of the Hurricanes celebrates his try during the Super Rugby Pacific Super Round match – Hurricanes Vs Brumbies at One NZ Stadium, New Zealand,...
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‘We’re not sitting idly by’: NZ Rugby interim boss acknowledges challenges facing rugby
Source: Radio New Zealand Fehi Fineanganofo of the Hurricanes celebrates. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The New Zealand Rugby boss insists the game is in good health. While fans continue...
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Concerns stormwater infrastructure will be left behind in water reforms
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in the Wellington suburb of Mt Cook. SUPPLIED Auckland Council’s head of flood response says he is concerned stormwater infrastructure is going to be left...
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Ōhura flood warning system questioned after couple escape from neck-deep floodwater
Source: Radio New Zealand Some Ōhura residents are questioning flood-warning systems. RNZ / Robin Martin Some Ōhura residents are questioning flood-warning systems in the tiny King Country settlement after being...
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‘Significant’ El Niño event could impact New Zealand’s winter
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Daoudi Aissa A formidable El Niño weather system is expected to arrive this winter, which could have a “significant” impact on rainfall across New...
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Universities – Scientists welcome new blood donation policy – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA University of Auckland research has helped inform a change in blood-donation policy. TUESDAY 28 APRIL: Population health researchers are excited to have helped inform...
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VANUATU: New climate-resilient classroom opens after fundraising boost from Kiwi and Australian adventurers
Source: Save the Children PORT VILA, Vanuatu 27 APRIL 2026 – A new, climate resilient classroom built using container architecture has opened in Vanuatu – one of the most disaster-prone countries...
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Universities – Microplastics pose threat to marine life – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Microplastics are having toxic effects on tiny creatures on the seafloor – and the ripple effect could throw the marine environment out of balance, says...
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Ōhura residents staying put despite history of flooding
Source: Radio New Zealand Stewart Mckenzie owns the Kallil Motors Building in Ōhura. Built in the 1920s. Robin Martin/RNZ Some residents of the tiny King Country settlement of Ōhura say...