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Young women being left behind in property market
Source: Radio New Zealand Women – and particularly younger women – are being left behind in the property market, a situation that could exacerbate wealth gaps over time. RNZ Whangārei...
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Is it fair that prices rise as power companies bank profits?
Source: Radio New Zealand A Consumer survey found that almost half of respondents said the price of their latest power bill was not fair and 46 percent of New Zealanders...
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Lyall Bay residents fear neglected Queen’s Drive property is a danger to passersby
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents of Wellington’s Lyall Bay fear a neglected property in the seaside suburb‘s Queens Drive is in such a bad state it is a danger to...
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Shifting the homeless problem to somewhere we can’t see them
Source: Radio New Zealand A ‘move-on’ law will provide police with the power to issue ‘move-on’ orders against people who display disorderly, disruptive, threatening or intimidatory behaviour; obstructing or impeding...
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Super Rugby: The $600k hurdle keeping Moana Pasifika out of Tonga
Source: Radio New Zealand The Pacific Islands will again be without Super Rugby in 2026. Photosport While the hunger for poaching Pacific rugby talent appears insatiable, the same appetite does...
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Clampdown on unpaid court fines returns more than $700k
Source: Radio New Zealand A clamping initiative targeting people who haven’t paid their court fines has returned more than $700,000. 123RF A clamping initiative targeting people who have not paid...
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Response to the Budget 2026/2027 by Cushman & Wakefield
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 –Response to the Budget 2026/2027 by KK Chiu, International Director, Chief Executive, Greater China,Cushman & Wakefield:...
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First Responders – Springvale fire update #2
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters supported by four helicopters have contained and largely suppressed a large grass fire in the Springvale area near Clyde. Fire and Emergency New Zealand...
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Olymptrade’s Ramadan Commitment: Supporting the Elderly Community
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 – Olymptrade marked Ramadan with a continued commitment to supporting elderly communities through its long-term partnership with...
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Single male Oriental fruit fly discovered in Papatoetoe in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand An Oriental fruit fly on a piece of fruit. Supplied / Biosecurity NZ A biosecurity operation is under way in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe following...
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Live: White Ferns v Zimbabwe – first Twenty20 International at Hamilton
Source: Radio New Zealand Brooke Halliday. AFP Follow every ball below: The White Ferns host Zimbabwe in their Twenty20 International series-opener in Hamilton on Wednesday. New Zealand will play the...
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New Zealand Golf Open: All you need to know
Source: Radio New Zealand Australian Ryan Peake is back to defend his New Zealand Open golf title, he won at Millbrook Resort in 2025. © Mogie Adamchik 2025 The format,...
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‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ – Te Puna residents battle wandering dogs
Source: Radio New Zealand A Te Puna resident says his grandchildren no longer walk around the small seaside town for fear of aggressive, roaming dogs. Tommy Wilson, an author and...
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MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manual system to maintain safe care levels
Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, hospice and the community to accurately record medication doses and pharmacists say it going offline...
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Super Rugby Preview: Australia top the table, a century for Dalton Papali’i, rematch of ’25 final
Source: Radio New Zealand The Brumbies and Waratahs both sit above the kiwi sides after two rounds of Super Rugby. Jeremy Ward / www.photosport.nz After two rounds, the Aussies lead...
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Homes evacuated in Central Otago as fire threatens properties
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon At least eight houses have been evacuated in Central Otago as a quick moving fire threatens properties. Fire and Emergency says it...
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MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manuel system to maintain safe care levels
Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, hospice and the community to accurately record medication doses and pharmacists say it going offline...
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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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How a wind gust triggered high-speed Auckland SailGP crash
Source: Radio New Zealand A sudden increase in wind speed caused the Black Foils to lose control of their boat moments before their high-speed crash with Team France in this...
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Meridian warns households could face power bill increases up to seven percent
Source: Radio New Zealand Meridian Energy CEO Mike Roan. Meridian Energy Meridian Energy says households could face power bill increases of up to seven percent this year, mostly due to...
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Sharlene Smith homicide: Vehicle of interest identified
Source: Radio New Zealand The vehicle of interest in the Sharlene Smith investigation. Supplied / NZ Police Police investigating the death of a grandmother whose body was found at a...
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Events – Jim Beam Homegrown 2026 Kicks Off Massive Hamilton Kirikiriroa Build
Source: Jim Beam Homegrown It’s New Zealand’s fastest growing city but Hamilton’s population is about to swell with another 30,000 people expected to descend on ‘The Tron’ for Jim Beam...
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Lifestyle and Security – Coward Punch Hall of Shame to be Exposed on 24-Hour Charity Walk
Source: Walk Without Fear Trust The Walk Without Fear Trust will unveil the justice system’s roster of coward punch shame this weekend at the 24-hour “Walk in Solidarity” in Hamilton....
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Legislation – RMA reform at a crossroads for farmers – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers A dark cloud is shading Matt and Tory Simpson’s optimism that a new dawn for land use regulation is around the corner. Like thousands of other farmers, the...
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Tech – New Zealanders concerned about AI harm and impact on society, new research shows
Source: InternetNZ InternetNZ | Ipurangi Aotearoa will launch new annual Internet Insights research on Monday, 2 March 2026. The report provides insights into our attitudes towards the Internet and our online...
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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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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...