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Centuries-old enormous black coral found in Fiordland
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / James Bell A large black coral believed to be centuries old is one of the largest ever found in the waters of New Zealand,...
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Kmart needs to be held accountable for asbestos in sand, shopper says
Source: Radio New Zealand Recalled sand products. Supplied / MBIE For Christchurch father of two Joe Baxter, there was no question he needed to act fast when alarms were raised...
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‘Darkwaves’: New research sheds light on underwater phenomenon
Source: Radio New Zealand Sediment in the water off the coast of Gisborne during a marine ‘darkwave’ event. Supplied / Jean Thoral A newly-named ‘darkwave’ phenomenon – where underwater light...
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School attendance falls short of targets during December slump
Source: Radio New Zealand Only 131 of 2386 schools were still open on the last day of term four, 19 December. Supplied / Ministry of Education Daily school attendance slumped...
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Racing across frozen rivers, uniting youth worldwide: a glimpse into HIT’s inaugural ice dragon boat race with Oxford and Cambridge
Source: Media Outreach HARBIN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 January 2026 – On 10 January, the inaugural “HIT-Cambridge-Oxford Cup” Ice Dragon Boat International Friendship Race was held in...
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Gem Sri Lanka 2026 Concludes Successfully: Platinum Sponsor GUILD Propels Industry Growth
Source: Media Outreach Colombo, Sri Lanka – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 January 2026 – From January 7 to 9, Gem Sri Lanka 2026 was successfully held at the Shangri-La...
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‘We can’t rely on goodwill’ – NZ lags behind on battling AI creation of sexual images
Source: Radio New Zealand Grok has allowed users to create sexualised images of people without their knowledge or consent. Jonathan Raa / NurPhoto via AFP New Zealand lags behind other...
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Farewell Spit stranding: 11 euthanised, 42 returned to sea
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 50 whales became stranded on Thursday at Farewell Spit. Supplied / Project Jonah New Zealand Eleven whales have been euthanised five days on from...
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Slavemaster Moeaia Tuai set to be sentenced
Source: Radio New Zealand Warning: this story contains details that may disturb some readers. Moeaia Tuai will be sentenced next month for enslaving a young woman who he forced to...
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Roaming cats pose threat to native wildlife in Queenstown wetland
Source: Radio New Zealand Trail cameras planted by Whakatipu Wildlife Trust have detected 44 cats over three weeks. Supplied/Whakatipu Wildlife Trust A restored wetland on the edge of Queenstown is...
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Pinch Point: Tough economic times aren’t new
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The words “cost of living” have become synonymous with a struggle faced by an increasing number of Kiwi families. The news is full of stories...
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Former NZ basketball player Nathaniel Salmon accepts American football college offer
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathaniel Salmon has accepted an offer to play college football. Supplied NZ American football player Nathaniel Salmon has accepted an offer to play college football for...
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My GP is leaving me after nearly 50 years
Source: Radio New Zealand My second son’s birth 42 years ago was uneventful. I recall it was surprisingly quick. We barely had time to drive to the birthing unit before...
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From CVs to interviews: How to job hunt in a tough employment market
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellingtonian Annalese Booker sometimes spends up to 12 hours on a single job application, in the hopes of standing out in a tough market. She took...
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Kiwi running prodigy Boh Ritchie eyes next challenge after erasing legend from record books
Source: Radio New Zealand Boh Ritchie (right) wins the NZ 800 metres title at Dunedin. Michael Dawson/Athletics NZ 2025 Even in her finest hour, Boh Ritchie found her long-awaited breakthrough...
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PolyU research teams and startups shine at CES 2026, winning three prestigious innovation awards
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 January 2026 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) led 19 startups to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)...
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Starlight Centre Launches New Program For Students with Autism Entering Mainstream Primary Schools.
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 January 2026 – Starlight Centre has launched a new program designed for students with autism entering mainstream primary schools, including...
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Final Weeks to Visit UABBHK 2025 — Explore AI-Enhanced Architecture Before Exhibition Closes on 24 January
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 January 2026 – The 2025 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism Architecture (Hong Kong) (UABBHK 2025)...
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Sir Tim Shadbolt turned around Invercargill’s slide – former council CEO
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Tim Shadbolt RNZ / Tess Brunton Comedian Gary McCormick, a lifelong friend of Sir Tim Shadbolt, says the mayor was fearless but armed with “a...
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Older people are more vulnerable in heatwaves. Here’s why – and how to stay safe
Source: Radio New Zealand For vulnerable people, particularly the elderly, heat is not only uncomfortable but dangerous. High temperatures can worsen existing health problems and in some cases even prove...
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How to get yourself out of a reading rut
Source: Radio New Zealand Remember summers spent leafing through cracked, yellow pages of a dusty novel on the beach? Or staying up late speeding through the a thriller you were...
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Can you only poo at home? You may be a ‘heimscheisser’
Source: Radio New Zealand Poo anxiety, bashful bowels, shy bowel syndrome: they’re all terms for what’s medically known as parcopresis or difficulty pooping when you’re not at home. The Germans...
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Criticism of Manage My Health cyber attack response mounts as another deadline passes
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Finn Blackwell New ransom deadline arrives Deceased patients among those to have data breached Manage My Health response labelled “shambolic, frustrating and slow” Patient...
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A New Urban Revolution, Unexpectedly from Vietnam: Vinhomes Green Paradise
Source: Media Outreach HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2026 – For years, ESG occupied an ambiguous position in the global discourse. It was widely acknowledged, frequently...
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Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at age 78
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/LDR – ODT/Stephen Jaquiery Former Invercargill and Waitematā Mayor, Sir Tim Shadbolt, has died early this morning. He was 78 years old. Sir Tim, who was...
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Kilos return four times faster after ending weight-loss drugs, study finds
Source: Radio New Zealand When people stop taking the new generation of weight-loss drugs they pile back on the kilos four times faster than they would after ending diet and...
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90 Million Downloads & Counting: ELSA Speak’s AI helps HK Professionals Increase Market Value and Unlock Global Opportunities
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2026 – With intensifying global competition and remote work becoming the new normal, Hong Kong people’s “English...