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New Zealand’s breakthrough artist of the year finalists revealed
Source: Radio New Zealand A couple of the breakthrough acts are up for multiple prizes at this year’s AMAs. Borderline is a finalist alongside Lorde and Benee for best pop...
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A freaky horror that will have you worried during your commute
Source: Radio New Zealand On holiday in Tokyo a few years ago I saw a salaryman tumble down an escalator to the train platform at the bottom. Another man stood...
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New Zealand’s most dedicated lifeguard is 75 – he’s still saving lives
Source: Radio New Zealand If you went swimming at Piha Beach in West Auckland any weekend last summer, it’s almost certain that 75-year-old Karel Witten-Hannah was one of your guardians....
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Pukeahu National War Memorial Park bells to sound on Anzac Day after long silence
Source: Radio New Zealand The much-missed bells of the carillon in Wellington are playing again. Silent for most of the last 14 years, this Saturday they will be heard at...
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New measles case in Wellington, possibly exposed at airshow or music festival
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ US CDC Health New Zealand has confirmed a new measles case in Wellington. It said the case was not known to be linked to any...
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Sprite Lands Back in the Heart of Street Culture in ASEAN & South Pacific with Launch of New Global Platform ‘It’s That Fresh’
Source: Media Outreach Rolling out across more than 15 diverse markets in ASEAN & South Pacific, Sprite’s new global platform brings a dynamic new look, an iconic brand sound, and...
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City Rail link ‘not enough’ to revitalise downtown Auckland, entrepreneur says
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s City Rail Link. (File photo) Supplied Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL), is not enough to revitalise the CBD, an entrepreneur says. The $5.5 billion rail...
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HBO Max gets a New Zealand launch date
Source: Radio New Zealand The service will be home to HBO Originals such as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Last of Us, House of the Dragon, The White Lotus, Euphoria, Succession and the fourth season of...
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Tim Batt: It’s ‘brutal’ for creatives in New Zealand right now
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand audiences are “shocking” when it comes to buying tickets at the last minute and aren’t prepared to fork out for a show during tough...
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Beulah Koale: ‘I’ve never felt a play reach this deep into my gut’
Source: Radio New Zealand When Beulah Koale flew out to Atlanta to begin filming for his break out role in the movie Thank You for Your Service in 2016 his...
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Thailand Reaffirms Position as Host of Global Kickboxing, Concludes 2nd Thailand Kickboxing World Cup and Launches KATPRO Professional League
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Thailand successfully hosted the 2nd Thailand Kickboxing World Cup from April 9–11, 2026, at the Thai–Japanese...
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Turn up the volume this music month with ‘Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau’
Source: Auckland Council Auckland is about to find its rhythm like never before. Launching this May as part of NZ Music Month, Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau is a vibrant new...
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The ’90s movie soundtrack that still makes millennial hearts flutter
Source: Radio New Zealand Backlit by an orange sky, Romeo appears. He smokes on a derelict outdoor stage; the only curtains here the blonde hair framing his face. The moody...
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Businesses amped for first sports event at Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium
Source: Radio New Zealand Businesses around Christchurch’s new stadium are buzzing about the first sports match at the $683 million arena on Friday night and making preparations for an influx...
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China Unicom and Huawei Elevate Beijing E-Town Race-Day Experiences with 5G-A GigaUplink
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – China Unicom and Huawei capped off a series of successful 5G-A GigaUplink deployments by guaranteeing the...
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HGC Announces the Launch of HGC Mobile Expanding Mobile Connectivity Footprint with Enhanced “Network-on-the-Go” Experience
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – HGC Global Communications(“HGC” or the “Group”), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with...
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Further boost for arts and culture across Tāmaki Makaurau
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is investing a further $286,106 into arts and culture across the region this financial year, supporting 14 creative projects through the latest round of Regional...
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BleeqUp Launches World’s First 4-in-1 Sports Camera Glasses in Singapore
Source: Media Outreach The BleeqUp Ranger debuts locally, featuring Sony 16MP imaging, open-ear audio, and optional ZEISS optics for the ultimate outdoor experience. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20...
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Do you taste words or hear colours? Here’s the neuroscience behind synaesthesia
Source: Radio New Zealand Have you ever tasted a word, or seen colours while listening to music? If you have, you may be among the 1 percent to 4 percent...
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Holi overstayers: Future visa applications from company to be scrutinised
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Immigration New Zealand says it will carefully assess any future visa applications linked to Delhi-based CD Foundation after 18 performers who arrived...
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SIAM PARAGON Solidifies World-Class Success as the Global Songkran Destination
Source: Media Outreach “SIAM PARAGON SUMMERBEATS MUSIC FEST 2026” Captivates Thai and International Tourists A Resounding Success Merging Tradition, Fashion, Music, and Lifestyle in the Heart of Bangkok BANGKOK, THAILAND...
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Two big events, Christchurch Police’s one message
Source: New Zealand Police As Christchurch prepares for an exciting fortnight of big events in the city, Police are asking eventgoers to support a safe and positive environment for everyone...
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Vibrant Holi celebrations draw thousands nationwide
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands attended Holi Colour Splash in Tauranga’s Memorial Park. JK Creations Photography More than 7000 people attended one of Auckland’s largest Holi celebrations in Henderson on...
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Marlon Williams, Lorde, Tami Neilson: Aotearoa Music Awards 2026 finalists revealed
Source: Radio New Zealand Folk singer Marlon Williams signs off his final months in the spotlight with a swag of seven nominations at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards. Williams first...
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Brother Introduces New A3 Business Smart Inkjet Series : High-speed Performance for Bold Creativity
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – On 1 April,Brother announced the upcoming availability of the MFC-J3960DW and MFC-J3660DW — two new...
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Celebrating ‘outlandish, avant-garde, maverick houses’
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand architect Claude Megson designed a series of experimental, individual, geometrically complex homes in Auckland in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. New Zealand born, and...
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The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the coolest clubs in music will soon have some new members. Late R&B singer Luther Vandross, hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan and Oasis will all...