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Extra funding for Smokefreerockquest and Tangata Beats 2026

· March 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in extra support for Smokefreerockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced today. “Any event that promotes a smokefree...

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2026 Taite Music Prize finalists announced

· March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Marlon Williams, Geneva AM, Tom Scott and Jazmine Mary are among 10 finalists for the 2026 Taite Music Prize. The award, named in honour of late...

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Operation Chrome takes the shine off dangerous driving

· March 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police arrested drivers, impounded vehicles and issued infringement notices over the weekend as they moved to detect, deter and disrupt anti‑social road user activity. With several large...

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Singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka dies at 86

· February 28, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand American musician Neil Sedaka, who had a string of chart-topping hits in the 1960s and 1970s with songs like ‘Laughter in the Rain’, has died at...

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What people with tourette’s want you to know

· February 25, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson has explained he left the British Film and Television Awards (Baftas) ceremony early on Monday night, aware his outbursts were causing...