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Is it really possible to live a plastic-free life?
Source: Radio New Zealand When 60-year-old Liz Bell wakes up in the morning, she rolls out of a bed made with cotton sheets and a feather-stuffed duvet and pillows. She...
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ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi taken to another state
Source: Radio New Zealand Everlee Wihongi was detained when re-entering the US on a Green Card a month ago, following a family holiday in New Zealand. Supplied The mother of...
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Corrections announces new acting chief executive weeks after saying interim role filled
Source: Radio New Zealand Rachel Leota has been appointed Corrections acting secretary and chief executive. Supplied / LinkedIn Corrections has announced a new acting chief executive, weeks after saying one...
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Department of Conservation expects high demand for Great Walks as bookings open
Source: Radio New Zealand The Hump Ridge Track near Tuatapere. RNZ / Tess Brunton Bookings for the Great Walks start to open on Tuesday with the Department of Conservation expecting...
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Innomotics accelerates LNG electrification with major eLNG drive orders worldwide
Source: Media Outreach Innomotics wins several orders to provide motor and drive technology for eLNG projects, totaling a volume in the higher double-digit million EUR range Innomotics advances electrification of...
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Rhenus Extends Capabilities in Specialized Warehousing in Thailand with new Dangerous Goods Warehouse in Bangkok
Source: Media Outreach The new warehouse enhances the company’s footprint in providing companies support in specialized goods logistics The addition is in line with the company’s plans in Asia Pacific...
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Te Wānanga o Aotearoa formalises partnership with Oxford University
Source: Radio New Zealand By Māpuna Te Kura Toroa, chief executive of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Evie O’Brien Evie O’Brien, Te Kura Toroa, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa A partnership between...
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Health and Nursing – 12 May 2026 International Nurses Day: Healthline nurses help 800 New Zealanders a day – from homes just like yours
Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa This International Nurses Day (12 May), Whakarongorau is doing a shout-out to the Healthline nurses who care for people across Aotearoa every day – unseen, from home, and...
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Government Cuts – Government’s decision to scrap fees free scheme will lead to further student exodus – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Coalition Government’s decision to scrap the fees free policy for third year tertiary students has left nursing tauira outraged Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed at...
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Universities – Third sister in whānau gains engineering degree – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Tiaho Wihongi-Minhinnick is the third sister in her whānau to graduate in engineering at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Tiaho Wihongi-Minhinnick (22) celebrated her...
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Abel Wira sentenced to six more years in jail for underage sex offence
Source: Radio New Zealand Abel Wira, pictured in Kaitāia District Court in 2023. RNZ / Peter de Graaf A Northland man already in jail after his dogs killed his landlord...
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Baby Soul inquest: ‘I don’t know why I didn’t listen more’ – aunt
Source: Radio New Zealand Doctors found Soul’s skull was broken in two places. Supplied / Facebook The aunt of a Canterbury baby who died of catastrophic injuries wishes she had...
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Bond actor Pierce Brosnan buys local artwork from fish and chip shop
Source: Radio New Zealand Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan has bought a Northland artist’s painting after spotting it in a Mangōnui fish and chip shop last week. The artwork, by Logan...
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Kanaloa Consortium considers bypassing Moana Pasifika owners to deal directly with NZR
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu told the reporters in North Harbour last week that if no deal can be made, livelihoods will be be lost. Paul...
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SCOPE Thonglor Sets a New Benchmark with Its Triplex Residence Thailand’s Most Prestigious Penthouse
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 May 2026 – As ultra-luxury living evolves beyond opulence toward a more holistic philosophy of Well-Being Residence, SCOPE redefines...
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Flexibility, adaptability key to Fuel Response Plan
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has worked with business and industry to refine the Fuel Response Plan for petrol and diesel to ensure that in the event of a...
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The do’s and don’ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhood
Source: Radio New Zealand Foraging is becoming more popular as fruit and vegetable prices rise, but experts say there are some basic rules people should follow. RNZ/Sally Round As the...
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Te Pāti Māori splits as MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announces new Te Tai Tokerau Party
Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party – named after her electorate. The MP was...
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Keeping Waitākere Hospital flowing this winter
Source: New Zealand Government A new transitional lounge opens today at Waitākere Hospital, helping patients leave hospital sooner when they are medically ready and freeing up beds for those needing...
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Greens call on Government to act on power bills before winter
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Government to use every tool they have as shareholding Ministers of the major gentailers to bring power bills down before...
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Earth Sciences – New energy calculator helps glasshouse growers cut fuel risk and future‑proof food production
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand As New Zealand grapples with rising energy costs and uncertain supply chains, questions about our fuel security and food security are becoming tightly knotted together....
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Is this the most Michelin-starred chef you’ve never heard of?
Source: Radio New Zealand In the gardens of Paris’ emblematic Champs Élysées, tucked behind the Petit Palais where works by Rembrandt, Gauguin and Cézanne decorate the walls, is an ornate...
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Government backs growth of trusted voluntary nature and carbon markets
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister for the Environment Andrew Hoggard today announced the Government’s approach to grow New Zealand’s voluntary nature and carbon markets – backed by a new...
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Shane van Gisbergen powers to New York NASCAR win
Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Van Gisbergen leads the field during the NASCAR Cup series race at Watkins Glen race track in New York. AFP Shane van Gisbergen has put...
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Internet outage hits Auckland suburbs
Source: Radio New Zealand The Chorus website showed outages in several South Auckland suburbs. Chorus / screenshot An estimated 2500 homes and businesses in South Auckland are affected by an...
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Wellington Electricity says power bills could rise for customers to keep lines reliable
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Wellington Electricity says it likely needs to eke out another $10 to $20 a month from customers to keep the power lines reliable. That would...
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What exactly is the hantavirus outbreak and how worried should we be?
Source: Radio New Zealand A passenger from the Dutch flagged hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius waves aboard a military bus after being transferred by boat to the industrial port of...