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Fat Freddy’s Drop bag iconic prize
Source: Radio New Zealand The award, in its second year, is given to a local artist who boasts outstanding success in the official charts over an extended period. Last year’s...
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Sophie Devine fireworks not enough for White Ferns
Source: Radio New Zealand Sophie Devine of New Zealand batting www.photosport.nz England have cruised to a seven-wicket win over the White Ferns in the opening T20 international at Derby. New...
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New Zealanders detained by Israel while taking part in flotilla to Gaza, activists say
Source: Radio New Zealand Boats decorated with Palestinian flags and solidarity messages depart from the port in Marmaris, Turkey, on May 14. (File photo) AFP / Murat Kocabas A global...
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Smile for the camera! Using new tech to identify baby native fish
Source: NZ Department of Conservation May 23rd is World Fish Migration Day – a worldwide celebration of free-flowing rivers and the life they support. We have some very special fish here in Aotearoa, and this year we’re literally...
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Helicopter overturned injuring three during crash, TAIC probe finds
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF TheTransport Accident Investigation Commission has found that a helicopter that crashed near Whakatāne last year overturned during take-off. The pilot suffered a head injury and...
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Why ‘432Hz’ tuning isn’t your shortcut to health
Source: Radio New Zealand If you scroll through social media for long enough, you’ll probably find videos claiming that listening to songs tuned to “A 432Hz” can provide an amazing...
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Milestone for major North Canterbury roading project
Source: New Zealand Government The development of an important North Canterbury roading link in its largest town has hit a major milestone, with the Government confirming support for the project’s...
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‘Bit embarrassing’: EV advocates on scrapping of clean car standard
Source: Radio New Zealand EV proponents say getting more people into cars would change the country’s energy system. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii An electric vehicle advocacy group is...
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Offender tracked down after frightening car theft
Source: New Zealand Police A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle outside a central Auckland supermarket, forcing a young boy from the front seat. Police responded to...
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Public Service Commissioner says job cuts ‘regrettable’ but sector needs reform
Source: Radio New Zealand Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche will be in charge of implementing the public sector changes the government announced on Tuesday. RNZ / REECE BAKER An overhaul...
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Halfback Ereatara Enari leaving Hurricanes for Wales
Source: Radio New Zealand Ereatara Enari of the Hurricanes scores a try against the NSW Waratahs. MARK EVANS The Hurricanes halfback Ereatara Enari will leave the franchise at the end...
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Auckland hornet eradication enters new phase
Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity New Zealand’s yellow-legged hornet eradication in Auckland remains on track, with growing confidence the pest can be wiped out, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says.“It’s been...
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Union says attempts to coerce prison staff ‘extremely concerning’
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ has reported that some of the officers had been charged with accepting bribes. Unsplash / Matthew Ansley The union for Corrections Officers says it is...
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Pedestrialn critically hurt after being hit by van north of AUckland
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A pedestrian is in critical condition after being hit by a van north of Auckland. The police said emergency services went to Whangaparāoa Road in...
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Iran war could affect NZ economy for two years – Infometrics
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s economy was recovering before conflict broke out in Iran, Infometrics says. RNZ New Zealand’s economy was recovering before conflict broke out in Iran, Infometrics...
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Pedestrian critical after Red Beach crash
Source: New Zealand Police A man is in critical condition following a crash in Red Beach on Wednesday night. Emergency services responded to Whangaparāoa Road after 9pm, to reports that...
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Pharmac proposes removing priority access of type 2 diabetes meds for Māori, Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Board member of Diabetes Aotearoa, Graham King RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A once-controversial decision to prioritise access to type 2 diabetes medication for Māori and Pacific...
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How the government’s savings exercise will work
Source: Radio New Zealand One week from now, the government will open the books on its third Budget. RNZ One week from now, the government will open the books on...
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Auckland FC pip South Island United for place in Pro League final
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC’s Isa Prins celebrates after scoring. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz / PHOTOSPORT Auckland FC will play South Melbourne in the inaugural OFC Pro League final....
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Replacing public servants with AI could come with hidden costs, critics warn
Source: Radio New Zealand Replacing public servants with artificial intelligence could come with more costs, critics say. 123RF Replacing public servants with artificial intelligence could come with more costs that...
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Household budgets so stretched it’s no longer a cost of living crisis but ‘the cost to survive’
Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the KiwiHarvest Chef Collective: (from left) Peter Gordon, Brent Martin and Alfie Ingham. Supplied / KiwiHarvest Food charities warn the pressure on household budgets...
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Projected health funding falls short to maintain status quo
Source: Radio New Zealand Health economists say the government will need to spend an additional $1.405 billion on health in Budget 2026 to maintain the country’s current level of service....
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‘Spanner in the works’ for job market
Source: Radio New Zealand Seek country manager Rob Clark says ad numbers are still around historical highs. RNZ Seek says there was a little improvement in the job market in...
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Marking Pink Ribbon Day as extended breast screening reaches more women
Source: New Zealand Government Pink Ribbon Day is an important reminder of the value of early detection, with more than 16,440 eligible women aged 70 and 74 already taking up...
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Coroner warns of misusing prescription drugs after young woman dies
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplashed/Supplied The dangers of misusing prescription drugs have been highlighted by the death of a young Dunedin woman, a coroner says. Wynter Horrell, 20, died at...
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Almost 20% of townhouses selling for a loss
Source: Radio New Zealand A set of townhouses under development in Auckland. RNZ / Todd Niall Two townhouses in upmarket St Andrews Road, Epsom in Auckland, have resold for losses...
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What are New Zealand diets deficient in?
Source: Radio New Zealand Iron and iodine deficiencies are among the world’s most common nutrient deficiencies. Several local nutrition experts say iron, zinc, and potentially selenium, iodine, and vitamin D...