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Testing for asbestos in kids’ play sand no game
Source: Radio New Zealand Asbestos removal is carried out. Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ Tucked above an unassuming safety store in Auckland, a small team is making big inroads into...
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Three-tier system to replace NCEA unveiled
Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford RNZ / Nick Monro The Education Minister is set to reveal the education system that will replace NCEA in secondary schools. The...
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Briscoes Group trialling facial recognition tech
Source: Radio New Zealand Briscoes Group is halfway through a year-long trial which began in September 2025. RNZ Facial recognition technology (FRT) trials are underway in 18 Briscoes and Rebel...
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New needle exchange provider denies drug users are avoiding it
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Advocates fear hepatitis C and HIV cases may rise in the South Island as some users are reluctant about a new needle exchange service. A...
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When is location sharing a red flag in relationships?
Source: Radio New Zealand Between phones, watches and other smart devices, we’re never far from reach for our family, friends and partners. There are also apps and location services that...
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Tertiary Education Commission warns of government funding shortfall for domestic enrolments
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tertiary Education Commission has warned it will not have enough government funding to cover all domestic enrolments next year. RNZ / Richard Tindiller The Tertiary...
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Felix Y. Manalo Foundation: How Education-Focused Humanitarian Programs Break Cycles Of Poverty
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – ACCESS Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Poverty is possibly the most significant limiting factor in terms of access to learning, healthcare, and economic...
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Approaching.ai Brings in Top Scientists to Capture AI’s Inference Boom
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Approaching.ai has announced the appointment of two leading figures in computer science to accelerate its growth...
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Lincoln University to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs
Source: Radio New Zealand Lincoln University. Lincoln University Lincoln University has confirmed plans to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs, as the union raises concerns about the speed and impact of...
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Save the Children Hong Kong’s “Heart to Heart Parent-Child Programme” Helps Parents Build Warmth and Boundaries for Children
Source: Media Outreach From Authority to Companion: The Positive Parenting Journey of First-time Parents HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – For many families in...
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Fuel costs: Is there room for super-sized vehicles on NZ’s urban roads?
Source: Radio New Zealand The big rise in sales of bigger vehicles has been in urban areas in recent years. File photo. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly More needs to be...
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Fuel crisis: Rural schools struggle to get relievers, cancel trips away.
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Toby Williams Rural schools are feeling the pinch of rising fuel costs, with some struggling to get relievers, and even cancelling trips away. Association...
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Pike River Mine victims’ families fear proposed health and safety law changes risk another tragedy
Source: Radio New Zealand Sonya Rockhouse (left) and Anna Osborne outside Parliament in 2025. RNZ / Anneke Smith Families of those killed in the Pike River Mine disaster fear the...
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Fears for NZ children in ‘harsh’ immigration crackdown
Source: Radio New Zealand Axing humanitarian appeal rights for temporary visa holders will potentially harm children caught in the crosshairs, legal experts say. RNZ Alarm bells are sounding about harsh...
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A F Thomas Park: Future recreational use announced by local board
Source: Auckland Council The future parks and recreation outcomes for inclusion in A F Thomas Park in Wairau Valley have been decided. Today, the Kaipātiki Local Board voted for space...
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Few Kiwis accessing financial advice, many unsure where to start
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders actively think about their financial situation, with 63 percent considering their position at least weekly. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King The Financial Markets Authority (FMA)...
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Education groups unite to oppose government’s school curriculum overhaul
Source: Radio New Zealand The Principals’ Federation says it hopes the ministry and Education Minister Erica Stanford will listen, however say the minister has been choosing to talk with other...
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Comprehensive Support for International Students to Bolster Hong Kong’s Talent Attraction and Retention
Source: Media Outreach ManpowerGroup Greater China and Beacon Group Partner with FGA Trust and Payment Asia to Launch “Talent in HK” Program HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire –...
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Understanding SkillsFuture Funding and the Real Cost of Upskilling
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Continuous learning plays an important role in helping working professionals remain relevant in a rapidly evolving economy....
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KiwiSaver will fall short of a no-frills retirement for some, Sharesies warns
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash/ Anukrati Omar Investment app business Sharesies says updated economic modelling indicates the lift in the default contribution to KiwiSaver will fall short of a no-frills...
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Braving wild dogs and hypothermia – athlete broke an ultra marathon record
Source: Radio New Zealand Ioana Barbu was running a 200km race through the imposing and remote Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan when things took a turn for the worse. A...
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Education and Politics – Education sector unites against Government’s wholesale curriculum changes
Source: NZ Principals Federation Educators representing 34 organisations have slammed the direction, pace, and lack of genuine consultation in the Government’s rushed, wholesale curriculum changes. In a joint statement concluding a...
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Erica Stanford accused of sending National Party video to principals through ministerial email
Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford RNZ / Nick Monro Erica Stanford is being accused of using government resources to distribute party political videos, but her office says...
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Artificial intelligence could soon be used to help screen for breast cancer
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP Artificial intelligence could soon be used to screen for breast cancer in the public system. Experts say using AI as a second set of eyes...
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Government getting advice on proposal to boost Marsden Point storage
Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Jones (front) descends from the top of a 27-metre-high fuel tank at Marsden Point. RNZ / Peter de Graaf The minister responsible for fuel security...
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Father’s meningitis plea after daughter’s death
Source: Radio New Zealand Gerard Rushton and his wife Claire hold a picture of their daughter, Courtenay, who died of meningitis in 2014, at 16 years old. Mike Clare /...
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Government announces new diabetes roadmap but keeps details secret, for now
Source: Radio New Zealand Maungakiekie MP Greg Fleming. RNZ / Felix Walton A new diabetes roadmap hopes to slow the disease’s progression and decrease the number of amputations. The government’s...