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At this party, everyone is the same height
Source: Radio New Zealand How’s the weather up there? Standing at nearly 5 feet 2 inches tall (about 157cm), I’ve rarely been able to reach the highest shelves at the...
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Climate Change Commission report urges ‘decisive’ action as major risks loom
Source: Radio New Zealand Urgent, decisive action is needed on how communities will pay for the costs of adapting to climate change, a major new report says. Climate-driven severe weather...
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Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, construct 1600 homes
Source: Radio New Zealand Several edits have been made to this story for clarity and to include the developer’s reply on claims kiwi are present in the area. A developer...
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Consumer NZ – The award no brand wants to win: The Yeah, Nah Awards 2026
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ has opened nominations for the worst businesses, services and products in Aotearoa New Zealand – the ones that have excelled at letting consumers down. It’s...
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What is the English Language Bill and what would it actually do in New Zealand?
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been a vocal supporter of making English an official language in New Zealand. A bill doing just that is...
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Protections locked in to stop abuse in overseas adoptions
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to permanently shut down loopholes that allowed children adopted overseas to be brought into unsafe homes, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee....
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Body found close to Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans disappeared
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Evans, 24, disappeared from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. Supplied / Scotland Police A body had been found in the water near a remote Sottish island...
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Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, then construct 1600 homes
Source: Radio New Zealand A developer is calling on the Upper Hutt City Council to let it build what it believes to be a crucial road through native bush, so...
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Who’s got the most disposable income?
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Who has the most disposable income in the country? RNZ has crunched the data to look at which areas in New Zealand are left with...
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Research reveals young people are worried about mental health, bullying and job prospects
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Young people are worried about mental health, bullying and job prospects, while feeling pressure to “have it all figured out”, according to new research by...
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Noah Berkeley is on a mission to be independent after an accident left him paralysed
Source: Radio New Zealand Noah says he’s been inspired by the wheelchair rugby players he’s met while in Christchurch and he hopes to get further into the sport. Supplied A...
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Wellington Phoenix women confident they can turn things around against Roar
Source: Radio New Zealand Makala Woods of Wellington Phoenix celebrates a goal with Brooke Nunn (left) and Lucia Leon (right). www.photosport.nz A sense of calm is permeating throughout the Wellington...
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Takahē seniors to spend retirement at Zealandia
Source: Radio New Zealand Autahi, the takahē nesting DOC/Lisa Van Beek A pair of senior takahē are set to make Wellington wildlife sanctuary Zealandia their new home. The duo, 13-year-old...
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Motorists enjoy the wait as convoys continue through Awakino Gorge
Source: Radio New Zealand Bruce Belcher and Monty took the opportunity to stretch their legs ahead of their convoy leaving Awakino. Robin Martin/RNZ Motorists queuing for convoys through the Awakino...
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Auckland psychiatrist’s app designed to make ADHD diagnoses easier
Source: Radio New Zealand The recurring issue for GPs trying to diagnose ADHD seemed to be the lack of sufficient time. 123RF Fifteen-minute GP visits are proving to be arguably...
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EIT Tairāwhiti Info and Enrolment Day returns
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 39 seconds ago EIT Tairāwhiti’s Information and Enrolment Day returns this week, giving prospective students across the region the chance to explore their study options....
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Auckland couple sentenced for importing, selling thousands of illegal weapons
Source: Radio New Zealand Customs says large numbers of knives and drug paraphernalia were found in the couple’s home. NZ Customs An Auckland couple have been sentenced for importing and...
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Could the Crusaders cavalry be making a comeback?
Source: Radio New Zealand The Crusaders horses during the Super Rugby Pacific match against the Fijian Drua at the last game at Apollo Projects Stadium. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz...
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Christchurch Kart Club’s last chance for a new home
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/LouisDunham Christchurch City Council is being urged to back a multimillion-dollar plan to relocate the Christchurch Kart Club after decades of delays. The council has been...
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Media awards dump Voyager as sponsor after founder’s social media posts
Source: Radio New Zealand Voyager CEO and founder Seeby Woodhouse supplied The New Zealand Media Awards has dumped its sponsor, Voyager, over social media posts, just a fortnight out from...
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How much did cashback campaign cost banks?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau A small share of home loan borrowers benefited from banks competing with cashback offers last year, the Reserve Bank says, and it...
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Arrest follows spate of vehicle thefts and burglaries
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, Canterbury Rural Area Prevention Manager: Police have arrested an 18‑year‑old man following a series of thefts from vehicles, burglaries...
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Defence News – Protection of merchant shipping top of agenda during wargames in Auckland
Source: New Zealand Defence Force Safe passage of merchant shipping and freedom of navigation is more relevant today than at any time since the Second World War, says New Zealand...
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Lower Hutt youth facility upping its security after escape
Source: Radio New Zealand The Epuni Care and Protection Facility is upping its security following an absconding incident on 15 March. Google Maps On a Sunday shortly after midday, a...
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Four youths arrested after Dunedin petrol thefts in stolen car
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Porima Rangitutia, Area Commander, Otago Coastal Police have arrested four youths after they stole a vehicle and later stole petrol from local...
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Nonnamaxxing: How living like an Italian grandma can benefit health and wellbeing
Source: Radio New Zealand The key to better wellbeing is acting like an Italian grandmother, according to social media’s “nonnamaxxing” trend. Proponents of the trend say that adopting the lifestyle...
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Economic Analysis – Kiwi labour market remains soft as spare capacity stays elevated – Kiwibank
Source: Kiwibank New labour market figures show the job market remains under pressure, with spare capacity staying elevated and wage growth subdued. The latest Statistics New Zealand data shows the...