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Surfers and swimmers urged not to ignore shark bell at Dunedin beach
Source: Radio New Zealand The shark bell at the St Clair esplanade has rung out several times in recent weeks. RNZ / Tess Brunton Dunedin surfers and swimmers are being...
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Waitaki District ratepayers facing up to 45 percent increase call for probe into council’s finances
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Stunned Waitaki District ratepayers facing rates increases of up to 45 percent are calling for a government probe of council’s finances, with some worried people...
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High fuel prices see power costs jump by a third on Chatham Islands
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Power prices on the Chatham Islands are about to jump by a third because of high fuel prices. From the start of June, the price...
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Warriors star Luke Metcalf given permission to explore options with other NRL clubs
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Warriors have given star Luke Metcalf permission to talk to other clubs for next season, as they try to sort through...
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From heartbreak to history: Inaugural captain still at heart of Phoenix rise
Source: Radio New Zealand An injured Lily Alfeld talks to her team from the stands during an A-League Women’s match in Wellington. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images The Wellington Phoenix women’s inaugural...
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Laws passed to deliver AML red tape relief
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed the passage of two major Anti–Money Laundering (AML) reform Bills through their final readings in Parliament today, cutting red...
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Bora Group to Acquire MacroGenics’ GMP Manufacturing Operations for $122.5M
Source: Media Outreach Securing Maryland-Based Drug-Substance Facility and Existing Commercial Orders to Scale the Group’s Integrated Technology Platform HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 –...
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Getting started in investing? Here are five things to think about
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau A growing number of New Zealanders are investing in share markets as a way to build their wealth. But what do you...
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‘Papa, no’: Trial begins for man accused of smothering daughter to death
Source: Radio New Zealand Mukesh Prashad is on trial at the Auckland High Court, accused of murdering his daughter Tulsi Amola. RNZ / Finn Blackwell Content warning: This story discusses...
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More than 4000 people queue online to secure spots on the Paparoa Great Walk
Source: Radio New Zealand The Paparoa Track is a Great Walk which covers 55km from Blackball to Punakaiki crossing the Paparoa Range on the West Coast. RNZ / Tess Brunton...
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Work underway to improve competition in some critical industries
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Alexander Robertson The Commerce Commission says work is underway to introduce stronger sector-specific regulation to improve competition in some critical industries. The commission’s first...
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Watchbook Singapore Opens Second Boutique At Far East Plaza
Source: Media Outreach New boutique separates luxury brand collections across two dedicated spaces, giving collectors a more focused buying experience SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 –...
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Auckland boarding houses investigation finds significant non-compliance with Healthy Homes Standards
Source: Radio New Zealand Inside a Mt Eden boarding house. (File photo) MBIE / SUPPLIED An investigation of boarding houses in Auckland found significant non-compliance with Healthy Homes Standards, the...
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Police emergency calltakers will take fire calls during strike action
Source: Radio New Zealand Police emergency calltakers would take calls but transfer them to fire leaders not on strike. (File photo) 123rf Police 111 calltakers are stepping in to take...
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Luxon calls OECD warning on government’s LNG plans ‘load of rubbish’
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed the OECD’s warnings about the government’s LNG plans as “a load of rubbish” and says he remains “very interested” in...
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Auckland lagging on life jacket rules – water safety group
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A water safety group says Auckland is lagging behind the rest of the country and internationally on making life jackets mandatory. It comes after the...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the nine months ended 31 March 2026 – Treasury
Source: New Zealand Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the nine months ended 31 March 2026 were released by the Treasury today. The March results...
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Hantavirus ‘contact’ case quarantined in Pitcairn after transit in Tahiti
Source: Radio New Zealand Hantavirus is typically spread by the inhalation of contaminated rodent droppings. AFP A hantavirus “contact” case has been quarantined in Pitcairn after a short transit in...
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Recognising the extraordinary contribution of nurses
Source: New Zealand Government International Nurses Day is an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary role nurses play in caring for New Zealanders at every stage of life, Health Minister Simeon...
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NZ-AU: Levoit Reveals Why Cleaner Indoor Air Can’t Wait Until Allergy Season
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To help address the growing impact of allergies and asthma, Levoit is introducing its range of air purifiers designed to...
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NZ, Australian businesses report higher costs, more risks due to Middle East conflict
Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly half of New Zealand respondents reported shipping disruption. Alex Cairns Businesses on both sides of the Tasman are reporting widespread economic damage caused by the...
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Do we need to invest more into health planning?
Source: Radio New Zealand Health planning looked at gaps between services. (File photo) RNZ Health planning helps the medical system figure out what needs were most important to New Zealanders,...
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Property Market – Steady as she goes: property values plateau while uncertainty lingers – QV
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Residential property values continue to hold steady amid growing economic and political uncertainty. Our latest QV House Price Index, out now, shows the average value nationally...
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New rugby league boss Andrea Nelson focuses on making ‘lives better’
Source: Radio New Zealand New NZRL ECO Andrea Nelson. Supplied / NZRL New Zealand Rugby League’s new chief executive Andrea Nelson says the game is about its people and she...
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Government changes climate law to prevent lawsuits
Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith made the announcement on Tuesday. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii The government has announced it will change its Climate Change Response...
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Centuries-old Māori warrior’s cloak returned to Aotearoa
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Museum’s tohunga expert weavers’ advisory group, Taumata Māreikura, is analysing the cloak. Supplied / Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum The return of a...
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Government brings certainty to climate change tort law
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is clarifying climate change laws to provide businesses with certainty around their obligations, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Ongoing litigation in the High Court,...