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NZ’s gold-hearted metal detectorist community finds woman’s lost engagement ring
Source: Radio New Zealand The ring found by Garth. Supplied / Garth Walton A shiny diamond engagement ring has found its way out of a deep creek buried by sand...
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What to make of new evidence in the notorious Bill Sutch spy case
Source: Radio New Zealand Bill Sutch was acquitted of breaching the Official Secrets Act. But decades later, the evidence he was handing information to the Soviet Union persists. Public Domain...
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Confusion as families hit with extra rest home surcharges despite subsidies
Source: Radio New Zealand Rest home subsidy granted, all of pension taken – but families still face daily surcharge for rooms. 123RF Families trying to find rest homes for their...
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‘Very unlikely’ government will go ahead with 12-cent fuel tax rise – Willis
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s latest fuel...
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‘Very unlikely’ government will go ahead with 12-cent fuel tax – Willis
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s latest fuel...
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In the online ‘maxxing’ era, what’s the deal with fibre and protein?
Source: Radio New Zealand First it was protein, now it’s fibre: the “maxxing” mindset has permeated social media, as wellness influencers insist that loading up on certain nutrients is the...
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Anti-bottom trawling long distance swimmer breaks world record, arrives in Wellington
Source: Radio New Zealand Jono Ridler swims the final metres to arrive in Wellington on Saturday afternoon, after an almost 1400km swim from North Cape. RNZ/ Anya Fielding Ultra-marathon open-water...
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Taiwan Returns to ADEX Singapore Dive Expo 2026 to Showcase World-Class Dive Destinations
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2026 – As the global dive tourism market continues to grow, Taiwan is actively seizing new opportunities in this...
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As the Iran war continues, what else might New Zealand face shortages of besides fuel?
Source: Radio New Zealand Much more than just oil may be affected by price rises or even shortages if the Iran war continues to escalate. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Explainer...
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Blues forward Cameron Suafoa told his cancer is terminal
Source: Radio New Zealand Cameron Suafoa, while playing for the Blues against the Hurricanes in May 2023. photosport Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has shared heartbreaking news. In a video released...
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All Whites return to clubs to await World Cup news
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites, from left, playing for their club sides Ben Waine, Finn Surman, Jesse Randall and Ryan Thomas. AFP/Photosport The All Whites played their final home...
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Christchurch councillors vote to add more air to Bromley sewage ponds
Source: Radio New Zealand Diggers working at the burnt-out Bromley wastewater treatment plant. Christchurch City Council supplied pictures and video of work to remove rot from inside its filters on...
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Ngāti Tahu react to the first successful prosecution for illegally exporting pounamu
Source: Radio New Zealand 14 Poutini Ngāi Tahu (West Coast Ngāi Tahu) pounamu stones weighing close to 60 kg returned on 1 November 2024 by New Zealand Customs. Supplied Ngāi...
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More unified and empathetic response to family violence keeps children and families safer
Source: New Zealand Government Children and families are better protected and supported under the multi-agency model for responding to family violence incidents. Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual...
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Getting to know Maukahuka
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Tōrea Scott-Fyfe My first few days working on Maukahuka, I felt out of kilter. I walked confidently into the bush and found everything was...
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Employee takes police vehicle camping despite being booked for search and rescue exercise
Source: Radio New Zealand The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) released a summary of a police investigation it oversaw on Thursday. RNZ / REECE BAKER A police employee misused a...
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Parts of the Far North still cleaning up after floods
Source: Radio New Zealand A family begins the enormous task of shovelling silt off their Whirinaki property. Supplied / FNDC Parts of the Far North are still cleaning up and...
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Large sums lost in international money transfers
Source: Radio New Zealand A man in his 90s tried to transfer US$12,000 via an international money transfer service to his son’s overseas bank account, but one wrong number saw...
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Prudential launches more affordable Integrated Shield Plan riders with additional benefits
Source: Media Outreach Premiums for the new supplementary plans, PRUExtra Care series, are at least 30 per cent lower compared to the previous suite of riders; new critical illness and...
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Man after arrested after pizza aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police A late-night drive-thru run has foiled one offender, after allegedly committing an aggravated robbery at another fast food outlet earlier in the night. Auckland City Police...
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Kapiti takes aim at ‘possums of freshwater’
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 April 2026 The Department of Conservation (DOC) has partnered with mana whenua to eradicate introduced koi carp from stormwater retention ponds on private land...
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McClay attends key WTO negotiations
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has wrapped up negotiations as Vice Chair at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Yaoundé,...
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Start-up asked for regulation changes to allow controversial marine carbon storage
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ An international start-up has been pushing for regulation changes to allow it to carry out controversial marine carbon storage in New Zealand waters. The company,...
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Christchurch council staff back away from mayor’s proposal to pump sewage into sea
Source: Radio New Zealand Pegasus Bay. Supplied / Todd Group Christchurch City Council staff are backing away from a controversial plan to pump millions of litres of sewage out to...
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Who the winners and losers of Christopher Luxon’s election-year Cabinet reshuffle might be
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be juggling disappointment and elation when announcing his election-year Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Analysis: Prime Minister Christopher...
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Last doctors at Palmerston North Hospital’s gastroenterology service to leave
Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Hospital. (File photo) Last remaining doctors at Palmerston North Hospital gastroenterology department to leave Concerns expressed about post code lottery for patient care Health...
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‘Unsettling times for businesses’ as confidence falls
Source: Radio New Zealand Retail is more concerned about the exchange rate than other sectors, ANZ’s chief economist says. RNZ Business confidence has dived as firms continue to digest the...