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Woman says son pleaded to leave boarding house days before death
Source: Radio New Zealand Lisa Hawkeswood and her son Jack on mother’s day in 2023 Supplied This story discusses suicide. Lisa Hawkeswood said her son Jack lasted three days in...
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‘It just seems cruel’: Councillor shocked by comments after cycling accident
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland councillor Julie Fairey says her fellow councillors who are women – particularly women of colour – often receive more abuse than their male counterparts. *******...
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Woman says son pleaded to leave boarding house in distress
Source: Radio New Zealand Lisa Hawkeswood and her son Jack on mother’s day in 2023 Supplied Lisa Hawkeswood said her son Jack lasted three days in the lodge before pleading...
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Work underway to replace pipes after almost century underground in New Plymouth
Source: Radio New Zealand Fulton Hogan workers move the new pipe into place in Robe Street. Supplied Work is underway to replace some of the first water pipes ever installed...
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Cause of large Waiheke house fire unknown
Source: Radio New Zealand Four firetrucks and 16 crew members tackled the blaze at its peak. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More than a dozen firefighters were called to a large...
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Former soldier left ‘sad, devastated and broken’ after training Ukranian recruits
Source: Radio New Zealand A former soldier who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken rage says the NZ Defence Force (NZDF) failed to get him desperately needed help after...
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Ten things your landlord can’t do
Source: Radio New Zealand Tenants have more control in New Zealand’s rental market than they have for a while. RNZ Tenants have more control in New Zealand’s rental market than...
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KiwiSaver provider calls for increased contribution to be compulsory
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. National leader Christopher Luxon and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone National’s policy to increase KiwiSaver contribution rates has been met with...
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National’s KiwiSaver plan could add millions to balances – but there’s a catch
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone National’s announcement that it would push up contribution rates for KiwiSaver to a total 12 percent is a good step – but...
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Tenancy Tribunal orders Auckland landlord Darren Williams to pay tenants at two properties
Source: Radio New Zealand Tenants Niral Dedhia and Jagdev Snider said property owner David Williams made racist comments, such as “go to Mumbai”. A landlord has been accused of subjecting...
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Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in stalemate
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal by Lachlan Brook to hit the lead early against Brisbane Roar. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC were unable to assert themselves...
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Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in 1-1 stalemate
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal by Lachlan Brook to hit the lead early against the Brisbane Roar. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC were unable to assert...
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Mediawatch: Angst over EVs blows up in headlines
Source: Radio New Zealand Media reports about electric vehicles on fire have fuelled fears about safety. Manawatu Standard “Easing the cost of new and used imported vehicles” was the pitch...
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All Blacks: Scott Barrett coy on future as review conversation kicks off
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: It’s hard to know which team this morning’s test in Cardiff said more about. The 52-26 result saw Wales rightfully given plaudits, despite it only...
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All Blacks: Barrett coy on future as review conversation kicks off
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis – It’s hard to know which team this morning’s test in Cardiff said more about. The 52-26 result saw Wales rightfully given plaudits, despite it...
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Jasmine Donaldson discharged without conviction for New Year’s Day crash that killed Jade Richards
Source: Radio New Zealand Jasmine Donaldson has been found guilty of careless driving, causing the death of her friend, Jade Richards. Kelly Makiha / Open Justice / NZME “The word...
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Live updates: Springboks beat Ireland in dramatic Dublin test
Source: Radio New Zealand Jack Crowley of Ireland is shown a yellow card by referee Matthew Carley during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at...
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Mediawatch: Angst about EVs blows up in the headlines
Source: Radio New Zealand Media reports about electric vehicles on fire have fuelled fears about safety. Manawatu Standard “Easing the cost of new and used imported vehicles” was the pitch...
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Rugby: All Blacks end season with a win, hold off brave Welsh challenge
Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Clarke of scores the opening try, All Blacks v Wales at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. www.photosport.nz The All Blacks held off a brave Wales for a...
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Opera superstar Joyce DiDonato says music has power to heal
Source: Radio New Zealand American opera singer Joyce DiDonato grew up in a house full of music, she says. “There was a lot of noise. There was a lot of...
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Recap: Black Caps v West Indies – third one-dayer
Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Chapman celebrates his half-century against West Indies. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Mark Chapman and Michael Bracewell have steadied a shaky Black Caps batting effort, guiding them to...
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Phoenix lose home match to Macarthur FC
Source: Radio New Zealand Macarthur FC players celebrate after Harry Sawyer’s winning goal against the Phoenix. Photosport Wellington Phoenix have lost their A-League home match against Macarthur FC 1-0. Harry...
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New CT scanner boosting output at Kenepuru Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government The new Photon Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) scanner at Kenepuru Hospital, which opened last month, is already delivering significant benefits for patients in Porirua and the...
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Fatal Sanson fire: ‘It will take time to get answers for the family,’ say police
Source: Radio New Zealand August, Hugo and Goldie died in a house fire in Sanson on 15 November. GIVEALITTLE / SUPPLIED Police say it may be some time before they...
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Why are there so few rules for the millions of cats that damage our biodiversity?
Source: Radio New Zealand Brad Windust and Wero, which translates to ‘challenge’. RNZ Some days Brad Windust’s job gets repetitive: throw a ball again and again for Wero. Wero is...
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NZ-AU: Robot Lawn Mower Launches in New Zealand
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Auckland, New Zealand, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a significant development for New Zealand’s Lawn care maintenance, Robot Lawn Mower has officially launched in Auckland, New Zealand....
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NZ-AU: As Australia’s Rising Cost of Living Impacts Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing Experts Weigh in on What This Means for Businesses
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to the leading digital marketing agency Melbourne-wide, Zib Digital, Aussies are spending significantly less online as cost of...