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Government backtracks on live animal export plans
Source: Radio New Zealand Animal Welfare Minister Andrew Hoggard. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Green Party is welcoming news that the government has backtracked on plans to reinstate live animal...
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Navy faces potential fine after Akaroa Harbour oil spill
Source: Radio New Zealand Oil spill from HMNZS Te Kaha is contained on Akaroa Harbour. Facebook/Environment Canterbury Canterbury Regional Council is yet to decide if there will be any penalties...
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How hot is too hot for football in the Pacific?
Source: Radio New Zealand . PHOTOSPORT Medical experts are warning sporting organisations need to do more to manage the risks of heat illness in football, after recent tournaments in the...
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Second oil spill in Akaroa Harbour in two months sparks concern for wildlife
Source: Radio New Zealand The spill in Akaroa Harbour. Facebook/Environment Canterbury A wildlife expert has serious concerns for dolphins and seabirds after a navy ship spilled hundreds of litres of...
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REVEALED: Scientists’ discovery of ancient deep sea corals brings new hope for protection against threat of industrial fishing – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace New scientific research from Greenpeace has uncovered ancient and fragile corals at a Lord Howe Rise seamount in the South Pacific, an area of huge ecological significance in the high seas...
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The Oscars are coming up and it’s anyone’s game
Source: Radio New Zealand With the Academy Awards right around the corner, it’s difficult to find another year when the race was this wide open, this late in the game....
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National falls into the 20s in latest poll as pressure mounts on Christopher Luxon
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Pressure is mounting on the Prime Minister with a bad poll result putting National in the 20s. A new Taxpayers’ Union Curia...
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Pressure mounts on Christopher Luxon with bad poll due
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Pressure is mounting on the Prime Minister with a bad poll result expected to land shortly. It comes at the end of...
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Building ties with Brazil
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will continue to build its relationship with Brazil, Latin America’s most populous country, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “Our delegation’s visit to Brazil has...
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The Strategic Importance of Latin America
Source: New Zealand Government [Speech to the New Zealand Innovation Showcase, Brasilia, Brazil, 5 March 2026] Executive Secretary and Deputy Minister Elias, excellencies, distinguished guests, tēnā koutou katoa, boa noite,...
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Donald Trump replaces Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem
Source: Radio New Zealand By Ted Hesson, Reuters Kristi Noem is being moved to a new role. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP One of the top officials overseeing President Donald...
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Football Ferns v American Samoa – FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Source: Radio New Zealand American Samoa’s Aaliyah Tu’ua and New Zealand’s Hannah Blake. Joshua Devenie / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns overcame their biggest test, so far, of the Oceania World...
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New NZ-Chile cooperation arrangement to deliver for agriculture sectors
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Chile have signed an arrangement to boost agricultural cooperation and drive sector success, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Agriculture is at the heart...
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What are New Zealand’s global supply chains being disrupted by the US-Iran conflict?
Source: Radio New Zealand The Hormuz Strait between Iran and Oman carries around a fifth of the world’s oil and a large amount of natural gas, but shipping lanes there...
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Joint New Zealand – Uruguay statement
Source: New Zealand Government Joint Declaration Uruguay – New Zealand on the occasion of the visit to Uruguay of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand (Montevideo, March 3,...
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New Zealand and Uruguay: Natural partners
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Uruguay have reaffirmed their natural partnership as small, open democracies, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “Today’s discussions in Montevideo have underlined that New...
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Iran conflict: What to do if you’re caught up in an international crisis
Source: Radio New Zealand Travellers and New Zealand citizens throughout the Middle East have been affected by the conflict with Iran. PUNIT PARANJPE / AFP Explainer – The world is...
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All Whites adopt fly-in, fly-out approach to World Cup campaign
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites players are replaced during their international match against Australia in Auckland. photosport The All Whites have confirmed they’ll take a fly-in, fly-out approach to...
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Closer cooperation with Argentina
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Argentina have agreed to cooperate more closely, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “Our discussions today have underlined that both New Zealand and Argentina...
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Goal-hungry Football Ferns coast into OFC qualifying semi-finals
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Milly Clegg (L) and Solomon Islands’ Teisika Rotoava contest possession. photosport The Football Ferns have notched another landslide win at the second round of...
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Football Ferns v Solomon Islands – FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Source: Radio New Zealand Manaia Elliott Joshua Devenie / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns crushed the Solomon Islands 8-0 at National Stadium in Honiara for their second World Cup qualifying match...
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Live: Football Ferns v Solomon Islands – FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the Football Ferns take on hosts Solomon Islands at National Stadium in Honiara for their second World Cup qualifying match. Kick...
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Desert Diamond Hues Take Centre Stage On The Red Carpet At The 79th British Academy Film Awards
Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – At this year’s British Academy Film Awards, the red carpet was illuminated with natural diamonds worn...
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Huawei Launches Comprehensive U6GHz Portfolio to Unlock 5G-A Potential and Pave the Way for 6G
Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 March 2026 – At MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei unveiled a full suite of U6GHz products and solutions designed to...
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Football Ferns dominate Samoa in FIFA World Cup qualifier
Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Kelli Brown. Photosport A first half hat-trick for Kelli Brown set the Football Ferns on the way to a 8-0 victory in their opening...
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Events – Jim Beam Homegrown announces emerging artists to perform at 2026 Festival
Source: Jim Beam Homegrown Thursday, 26 February 2026 – Jim Beam Homegrown is turning up the volume on the future of New Zealand music, announcing six breakthrough acts from 150...
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Parliamentary and business delegation to visit Latin America
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will lead a Parliamentary and business delegation to Latin America next week, highlighting the strategic importance of New Zealand’s ties with the region. “This trip is a timely opportunity...