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Funding falls short as father tries to get a lift for his disabled daughter
Source: Radio New Zealand The stairs that Dinson Thomas has to carry his daughter up in order to get inside their home. SUPPLIED A dad who has been lifting his...
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Blood Cancer New Zealand says country not keeping up with treatments internationally
Source: Radio New Zealand Annual deaths from blood cancer in Aotearoa have risen by nearly 40 percent since 2008. 123RF A charity campaigning for blood cancer patients has argued the...
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Cheap blackmarket cigarettes with no health warnings concerning for experts
Source: Radio New Zealand Facebook No graphic images of damaged lungs and hearts, no health warnings of impotency, gangrenous feet and emphysema – experts say blackmarket cigarettes are undermining the...
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Health – GenPro welcomes final approval of new primary health organisation
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) welcomes the final approval from Te Whatu Ora to establish thePHO, marking a major step forward for a...
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Swiss-Belhotel International Unveils Mobile App, Advancing its Integrated Digital Ecosystem
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Swiss-Belhotel International, has announced the launch of its Mobile App, marking a major milestone in the...
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Mental skills guru Gilbert Enoka returns to All Blacks
Source: Radio New Zealand Gilbert Enoka. Getty Images New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has put the final touches on his management group, which sees the return of two...
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Herb found in natural cold medicine linked to reports of anaphylaxis
Source: Radio New Zealand The ingredient is found in some natural cold medicines. (File photo) Unsplash A herb found in natural cold medicine has been linked to nine reports of...
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University Research – Genetic testing solves mystery of teenagers’ sudden deaths – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The discovery of a genetic cause for young people’s sudden cardiac deaths discovery will bring relief to the families and clinicians who will have information...
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Dying for a drink? How midlife NZ women think about alcohol
Source: Radio New Zealand For many midlife women busily juggling work and care responsibilities, an evening glass of wine can feel like the perfect antidote. But that everyday habit comes...
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Our Changing World: The complex Cook Strait border for kiwifruit plants
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Falk Kalamorz and Rebecca Manners study a kiwivine plant within an outside level 1 containment area. Craig Robertson Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify,...
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HKU Launches School of Governance and Policy, Sets Stage for Global Dialogue on Pressing Challenges
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – The University of Hong Kong (HKU) announces the launch of the School of Governance and...
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The Famous CFC Makes Vietnam Debut with Chelsea Legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink at Ascott Tay Ho Hanoi
Source: Media Outreach The two-day programme brought over 300 Chelsea supporters and Ascott Star Rewards members together for immersive fan experiences, including the Night with the Blues event at Hanoi’s...
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Ascott Records Strongest-ever Southeast Asia Signings in 2025, Powering Multi-typology Growth
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), recorded a landmark...
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Woman dies after delayed cancer diagnosis and missed signs
Source: Radio New Zealand It was in the fourth biopsy that the woman was confirmed to have gastric adenocarcinoma – stomach cancer. 123rf A 74-year-old woman’s cancer diagnosis was delayed...
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PSA says faulty fire alarm at a Dunedin hospital ‘serious risk’ to safety
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA National secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Public Service Association says a faulty fire alarm system at a Dunedin hospital is an unacceptable...
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‘Person of interest’ in Hastings homicide unconscious in hospital
Source: Radio New Zealand The woman and two young children who died lived at the property. RNZ / Anusha Bradley A man considered a “person of interest” in relation to...
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Coroner grants order preventing naming mother and children killed in Hastings
Source: Radio New Zealand A homicide investigation was launched, after the death of three people in Hastings. RNZ / Anusha Bradley A coroner has granted an order prohibiting publishing the...
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Board appointed to protect property rights
Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour welcomes the appointment of the Regulatory Standards Board (the Board), established by the Regulatory Standard Act 2025 (the Act). “The Board will...
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Two children under 3 and woman killed at Hastings home
Source: Radio New Zealand Police outside the Avenue Road East property in Hastings, on Sunday. RNZ / Anusha Bradley Two children aged under three years old died alongside a woman...
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Consultation opens on draft ACOP to clarify health and safety in residential construction
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking feedback on and input into draft content for an approved code of practice (ACOP) for residential construction. ACOPs are a recognised,...
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Consultation opens on draft ACOPs for agriculture
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking feedback on and input into draft content for two approved codes of practice (ACOP) for agriculture. ACOPs are a recognised, practical...
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Health and Legislation – Mental Health Bill debate stalled
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission It is one year since the Mental Health Bill was returned to Parliament for its second reading, and Te Hiringa Mahara...
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Woman and children killed in Hastings incident
Source: Radio New Zealand Police outside the Avenue Road East property in Hastings, on Sunday. RNZ / Anusha Bradley Two children and a woman have died following an incident at...
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Woman and children believed killed in Hastings incident
Source: Radio New Zealand Police outside the Avenue Road East property in Hastings, on Sunday. RNZ / Anusha Bradley Two children and a woman have died following an incident at...
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Weather: Flooding in Wellington as more downpours hit central NZ overnight
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding oustide Wellington Hospital on Monday morning. RNZ / Rachel Helyer-Donaldson Torrential rain that hit Wellington overnight caused flooding in several suburbs and in parts of...
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Viva La Dirt League: The Auckland internet sketch trio with billions of fans
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Comedy collective Viva La Dirt League are an internet sensation. The group made up of actors, gamers and filmmakers make sketches who make sketches...
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Police launch homicide investigation after three people killed in Hastings
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A homicide investigation has been launched, after the death of three people in Hastings. Police were called to a house on Avenue...