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First MRI scanner for Wairarapa Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government A new purpose-built facility at Wairarapa Hospital will house a new MRI scanner as part of a wider investment to strengthen diagnostic services, Health Minister Simeon...
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Prisoners struggle with reintegration after being released from jail
Source: Radio New Zealand Convicted murderer Gail Maney. Fairfax Media A woman who spent 15 years in prison says being released into the outside world was like being pushed out...
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Cornwall Park’s farm week gives Aucklanders a taste of farm life in the central city
Source: Radio New Zealand Cornwall Park is home to 300 ewes. Cornwall Park Aucklanders can get a taste of the country in their own back yard this weekend as Cornwall...
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One in three households struggled for food in past year, Hunger Monitor report finds
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Food Network CEO Gavin Findlay points out the imperfection on a donated apple that would have led to it being graded out of supermarket...
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Outgoing MP Peeni Henare on being Māori, a politician, and why he’s walking away from the Labour Party
Source: Radio New Zealand Peeni Henare stands in Matangireia at Parliament. RNZ / Lillian Hanly Outgoing Labour MP Peeni Henare says he is ready to “see the back of this...
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Seven things that got cheaper while prices rose
Source: Radio New Zealand Some things have become cheaper over the past 10 years. RNZ Sometimes it seems as though everything is just continually getting more expensive – especially when...
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Hawke’s Bay human trafficker Joseph Matamata loses sentence bid
Source: Radio New Zealand Joseph Matamata in court. RNZ/ Anusha Bradley New Zealand’s most notorious slavedriver and trafficker has failed in a bid to have his sentence shortened. Joseph Matamata...
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The surprises awaiting Kiwi netballers across the Tasman
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Tactix team-mates Jane Watson (left) and Te Paea Selby-Rickit are about to play their first season in the Australian netball league. Photosport Ltd Te Paea...
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James Dyson Award 2026: Calling the next generation of problem-solvers
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2026 – The James Dyson Award, a global design engineering competition that has supported more than 400...
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Prudential Singapore launches protection plan to help families navigate their health gap years
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2026 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) announced the launch of PRUActive Life V, a comprehensive and customisable whole-of-life protection plan...
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‘He was dying right in front of my eyes’ – cancer patient’s last chance dash to Australia
Source: Radio New Zealand Tawhai Reti says being away from his children to get treatment in Australia has been “horrible”. Supplied A New Zealand blood cancer patient has been forced...
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Some Aucklanders ‘very wound up’ over housing intensification plans
Source: Radio New Zealand An apartment on Hobson Street in central Auckland. RNZ / Yiting Lin Aucklanders are having mixed reactions to Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s plan to push ahead...
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Heinz Watties proposes closure of three manufacturing facilities, impacting 350 jobs
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) Major food company Heinz Wattie’s has proposed changes to discontinue some manufacturing operations in New Zealand. The company, said the proposal would result in...
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NZ-AU: SFIO closes $5-M series of global distribution partnerships for premium beverages and New Zealand Manuka honey
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global asset management company Starfleet Innotech, Inc. (OTC: SFIO-Smokefree Innotec, Inc.) entered into a partnership last month with food...
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NZ-AU: Minim Martap Project Update
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights Construction work ongoing on ore haulage access road, IRF and site access Locomotives delivery remains on schedule in first quarter 2026 Mining contractor has visited site...
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Cathedral square upgrade: Concept design to open for consultation
Source: Radio New Zealand Cathedral Square was badly damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. Frank Film A long-awaited plan for an upgrade to Christchurch’s Cathedral Square will go to the public...
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Job Losses – Heinz Wattie’s Announces Proposed Changes to Operations in New Zealand
Source: Heinz Wattie Today, Heinz Wattie’s Limited announced proposed changes to certain areas of its New Zealand business as part of the company’s shift to focus on its long-term strategy....
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Home intruder hit in head with a golf club following serious assault in Mahia, Hawke’s Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to a house on Newcastle St in Mahia at 11.30pm on February 28. (File photo) RNZ / Marika Khabazi A man who was...
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Health – Aged Care Association Calls for Stronger Direct Communication in Pandemic Planning
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association is urging the Government to strengthen direct communication pathways between Ministers and essential service sectors as part of future pandemic preparedness planning. Chief Executive Tracey...
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Celebrate, Rest, and Recharge This Raya With XIXILI’s Sleepwear Collection
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2026 – Comfort is set to be a defining theme for Raya 2026, and it extends well...
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Australian man sails around the world in homemade boat
Source: Radio New Zealand There was champagne and smiles as Dan Turner sailed into Antigua, in the Caribbean Sea, this week. After 16 months at sea and 28,000 nautical miles...
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Kawatiri Coastal Trail wins Outdoor Access Champion Award
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission A new trail across one of Aotearoa’s most historic, fascinating and naturally abundant coastlines has won a prestigious national award for championing...
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90% of New Zealand homes in need of immedate maintenance
Source: Radio New Zealand Images showing rot in beams and exposed wood and peeling paint on window frames. Branz/supplied About 90 percent of homes in New Zealand are in need...
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Health and Politics – Government Acknowledges Aged Care Pressures But Families and Carers Still Carrying the Load
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says today’s Government response to the Health Committee inquiry into aged care capacity recognises serious system pressures but leaves families and informal carers continuing to...
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Covid booster should be given alongside annual flu vaccine – experts
Source: Radio New Zealand Covid-19 booster vaccination rates are dropping. (File photo) AFP The latest wave of Covid-19 is being driven by low vaccination rates, a health expert says. Latest...
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Tall Ferns newcomers make international debut alongside USA’s biggest names
Source: Radio New Zealand Caitlin Clark for USA and Emma Rogers for the Tall Ferns will both made their senior team debuts at the Basketball World Cup qualifiers this week....
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Fire ban declared in Queenstown
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire ban has been declared for most of the Queenstown Lakes district. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A fire ban has been declared for most of...