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Shooting incident, three arrested, Te Kauwhata
Source: New Zealand Police Three people are due in court today following a shooting incident in Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly. Police received a call shortly before 7am on Saturday...
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Pedalling progress for the scenic Waimate trail
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $200,000 in the Waimate Trail as part of its ongoing commitment to grow local tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced...
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Who can order a rescue chopper? Tensions rising on the front line
Source: Radio New Zealand Front line rescue workers say delays in getting police to authorise a helicopter are dangerous. File photo.. SUPPLIED Fire and Emergency (FENZ) has had to be...
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New Zealander of the Year 2026 finalists reflect ‘heart and soul’ of Aotearoa
Source: Radio New Zealand Dame Julie Chapman, Sir Richard Faull and Sir Rod Drury have been named as the 2026 finalists for New Zealander of the Year. RNZ Kiwis who...
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New report exposes potential nitrate pollution in Southland
Source: Radio New Zealand The Southland Regional Council report said in some places the nitrate concentrations in groundwater exceeded the New Zealand drinking water standard of 11.3 mg/L. 123RF A...
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Christchurch Hospital reaching capacity, Nurses’ Organisation says
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch Hospital resourced bed occupancy reached 99 percent at one point on Wednesday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Nurses’ Organisation says Christchurch Hospital is reaching capacity,...
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More hospitality and tourism workers report harassment, bullying at work
Source: Radio New Zealand A third of those surveyed said they planned to quit in the next year. Unsplash / Amie Johnson More than a third of hospitality and tourism...
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Strong backing for Applied Doctorates Scheme
Source: New Zealand Government A scheme that brings student researchers and industry together to tackle challenges that matter to people’s daily lives is open for further applications, Science, Innovation and...
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Health – Growing demand shows addictions sector needs more investment
Source: NZ Drug Foundation An increase in people accessing specialist addiction treatment highlights the hard work the sector is doing despite a longstanding lack of funding, the NZ Drug Foundation...
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Multiple injuries after bus crash in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / REECE BAKER Multiple people have been injured after a bus crash in the Auckland suburb of Grafton this afternoon. Hato Hone St...
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MediMap urgently seeks court injunction to protect stolen data after cyber hack
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Calvin Samuel MediMap, the hacked health portal, is heading to court to try to block people accessing and using the data that has been breached. It...
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What people with tourette’s want you to know
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...
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Driving investment in new energy projects
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is leveraging public sector energy demand to drive new energy projects and grow our national supply, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. “As part of...
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Wellingtonians can swim in beaches at own risk after Moa Point sewage spill
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellingtonians can now swim at southern beaches after the sewage leak – but at their own risk. The city’s southern coast has been off limits since...
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Care facilities turn to paper after MediMap hack
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Calvin Samuel Care facilities have switched back to a paper-based system to manage medication, and are dishing it out by hand, while prescription portal MediMap is...
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Health Research – Young people are missing out on access to mental health services
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for increased urgency to improve access to specialist mental health and addiction services for young people...
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Two people critically hurt as train and car collide in New Plymouth
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash on Mountain Road in Lepperton was reported at 8.45am on Wednesday. Google Maps Two people are critically injured after the car they were in...
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New data unlocks domestic tourism insights
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston welcomed new data that provides fresh insights into how and why New Zealanders travel domestically. Data released in February comes...
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Health NZ and PSA reach deal after months of negotiating and strike action
Source: Radio New Zealand The agreement included a pay increase of 2.5 percent from December 2025 and a further 2 percent from December this year. 123RF After months of negotiating...
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PSA members vote to accept settlement
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of a new collective agreement covering Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical (APHST) members represented by the...
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MediMap health portal hack ‘a wake-up call’, cyber security expert says
Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, hospice and the community to accurately record medication doses. RNZ/Calvin Samuel A hack at a...
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‘If I’m guilty, I’m guilty’: What a father who admitted killing his son told a journalist
Source: Radio New Zealand Mukzameel Mukhzar Ali pictured holding his baby Mustafa Mahir Ali, whom he admitted killing in their Te Kūiti home. SUPPLIED Nearly two years before Mukzameel Ali...
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Youth facing more psychological distress, finding it harder to get specialist help – report
Source: Radio New Zealand The report revealed that 23 percent of people aged 15 to 25 had experienced high or very high psychological distress in the four weeks leading up...
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Health and Employment – Allied Health workers ratify new collective agreement – PSA
Source: PSA More than 12,300 Allied Health workers who are members of the PSA have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new collective agreement with Te Whatu Ora Health NZ, in a...
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Hong Kong Tech Delegation Heading for Market Expansion at Mobile World Congress 2026
Source: Media Outreach Debut at startup-centric zone 4YFN, Dual-presence at World Class Tech Exhibitions in Spain HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2026 – Hong Kong...
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Health – GP pharmacist led support strengthens patient care and clinical confidence
Source: ProCare In four months’ time, essential funding that is helping improve patient outcomes and freeing up GP time is set to end, despite outstanding results. ProCare has been supporting...
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‘We can’t keep telling people just to stay away from the beach’ – Wellington mayor
Source: Radio New Zealand A rāhui is in place on the southern coast from Ōwhiro Bay to Breaker Bay, which covers anything the water touches or can touch with the...