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Our Changing World: The tree keepers
Source: Radio New Zealand Aaron Hewson has been studying the genetics of the trees in the orchard. RNZ / Claire Concannon Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or...
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2025 confirmed as one of the hottest years on record
Source: Radio New Zealand An ‘addiction’ to fossil fuels is driving climate change, the UN Secretary-General says – leading to ever-more severe weather including floods, droughts, and damaging storms. MUHAMMAD...
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Singapore cybersecurity firms showcase SME-focused innovations to counter rising cyber threats at RSAC 2026 Conference
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 March 2026 – As cyber threats intensify globally, the World Economic Forum (WEF) projects that the global economic impact of...
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From AI to Sustainability, Five Key Skills Singapore’s Workforce Will Need in 2026
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 March 2026 – Singapore’s economy continues to evolve amid rapid technological change and sustainability priorities, workforce capabilities are expected to...
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Energy crisis: How to max your fuel efficiency when driving
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Explainer – With the Iran war leaving supply chains choked off, pain at the pump is rising, but you still need to...
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King Country iwi Ngāti Maniapoto launching freediving course
Source: Radio New Zealand Divers from Tauranga iwi Ngāti Ranginui during a freediving course run by Waitā. Supplied/Waitā With the goals of building marae “bench strength” and improving water safety,...
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Social media uses negativity to steal our attention – how to reclaim it
Source: Radio New Zealand Thanks to the widespread accessibility of the internet, many of us have front-row seats to suffering and death across the globe for the first time in...
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University Research – Brain scientist knows the value of hope – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA A rising star in brain research, Dr Molly Swanson has recently been granted $877,000 for research into motor neurone disease. Dr Molly Swanson’s experience...
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RNZ-Reid Research poll: Bleak numbers for Luxon, but no obvious successors
Source: Radio New Zealand Half of respondents think NZ is headed in the wrong direction under this coalition government, while just 32.3 think it’s headed the right way. File photo....
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4.5 or two-star water? Health labels confuse
Source: Radio New Zealand Three different water bottles, three different health labels. Supplied Two bottles of sparkling water. One, a Pam’s product has two Health Stars. The other, a Schweppes...
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School attendance improves in some areas after truancy overhaul
Source: Radio New Zealand Children in a classroom learning. UnSplash/ Taylor Flowe Early signs suggest the government’s overhaul of local truancy services is working – at least in some areas....
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Cancer researcher celebrates double milestone at EIT Tairāwhiti graduation
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 50 seconds ago Jordon Lima (Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngāpuhi) took to the stage twice at EIT Tairāwhiti’s graduation ceremony on Friday – first to...
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Tiny extinct bat found in NZ fossil record
Source: Radio New Zealand An artist’s impression of a short-tailed New Zealand bat, similar to the new Mystacina nymphe species newly discovered in Otago. Gavin Mouldey / supplied A palaeontologist...
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Hobsonville Point – first decade of a housing masterclass
Source: Auckland Council Hobsonville Point has evolved into a living example of smart housing in a growing city. The harbourside suburb in west Auckland has shown how walkable, well-designed, mixed...
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Why can you remember every word of an old song – but not why you walked into a room?
Source: Radio New Zealand While driving recently, a long-forgotten song came on the radio. I found myself singing along; not only did I know all the lyrics to a song...
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UK comedian nearly died onstage – he’s quit smoking and being angry
Source: Radio New Zealand In 2019, Emmanuel Sonubi was performing in Dubai when his heart failed, triggering a mini-stroke. Since then, the former bouncer hasn’t picked up a cigarette, listens...
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Tairāwhiti graduates celebrate milestone at EIT ceremony
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 21 seconds ago Fifty-seven graduates crossed the stage at the War Memorial Theatre in Gisborne today, in the first EIT Tairāwhiti graduation since the polytechnic...
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University students facing the ‘toughest time’ in years as costs increase
Source: Radio New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington Students Association president Aidan Donoghue displays empty boxes at the association’s foodbank. SUPPLIED Student association leaders warn more students are struggling to...
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Global Talent Summit Week Looks Ahead to the Future Workplace in the AI Era
Source: Media Outreach Nobel Laureate affirms Hong Kong’s strengths in attracting global high-calibre talent, contributing to the country’s drive to become a high-technology hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach...
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Sir Bill Birch oversaw carless days in the late 1970s – what’s his advice in this latest fuel crisis?
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Bill Birch says 1979 was a very similar crisis to what was happening now, but current conditions were “a wee bit different”. RNZ / Cole...
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SIM Global Education Highlights Integrated Undergraduate Experience, Combining Academic Learning and Career Preparation
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2026 – Undergraduate education today extends beyond academic instruction, with institutions increasingly emphasising the development of practical skills, career...
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Advice from the world’s happiest country, as NZ misses top 10
Source: Radio New Zealand Finland has once again been named the happiest country in the world, a title it has now held a record nine times. New Zealand often ranks...
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Is antibacterial soap any better at killing germs?
Source: Radio New Zealand If you’ve ever dealt with a sick household, the appeal of hand soap to kill germs is understandable and there are plenty of “antibacterial” and “antiseptic”...
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Don’t complain too much: Finland’s advice as NZ once again ranks below top 10 happiest countries
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s the third year in a row New Zealand has ranked outside the top 10 in the World Happiness Report. 123rf.com Finland has once again been...
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Health – New air pollution report prompts renewed calls for action
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation A new report reveals that more than 700 Aucklanders are dying every year from traffic-related air pollution – a toll now rivalling smoking – yet little...
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Too expensive to smile: Calls grow for universal, Te Tiriti-consistent dental care
Source: Radio New Zealand A dentist provides dental care to a girl. AFP/ Thibaut Durand/ Hans Lucas Nearly half of adults in Aotearoa are avoiding dental care because they cannot...
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How much might prices rise, and when?
Source: Radio New Zealand Rising oil prices are expecting to put pressure on prices across New Zealand. But from food to coffee and petrol to clothes, what are sectors expecting?...