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Shakira teases official 2026 FIFA World Cup song
Source: Radio New Zealand Colombian singer Shakira PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP The official 2026 FIFA World Cup song will be performed by Shakira. The 49-year-old Colombian pop star unveiled a...
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Super Rugby preview: Derby season kicks off, Roigard out, Tangitau back
Source: Radio New Zealand The Highlanders welcome back Caleb Tangitau for their clash at home against the Waratahs. photosport The scrap for playoff spots is well and truly on. Super...
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Law Society worried Policing Amendment Bill could lead to clampdown on political protest
Source: Radio New Zealand Police scuffle with pro-Palestinian protesters during a demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia in Sydney on 9 February, 2026. AFP Is New Zealand...
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OECD report suggests raft of reforms to help New Zealand economy
Source: Radio New Zealand The OECD report called for changes to the electricity sector to break its reliance on costly natural gas which has underpinned high prices. RNZ / Robin...
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Global Governance Report Highlights Future Shock Risks as Democratic Accountability Slips and State Capacity Plateaus
Source: Media Outreach LOS ANGELES, US – Newsaktuell – 7 May 2026 – The newly released 2026 Berggruen Governance Index (BGI) paints a mixed picture of global governance heading into...
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NZ announces sanctions on malicious Russian cyber actors, online platforms
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting malicious cyber actors and others supporting Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. Today’s sanctions package designates 20 individuals...
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Emirates restores 96 percent of its global network, but Auckland services still reduced
Source: Radio New Zealand Emirates was travelling at 75 percent of its pre-Iran capacity. (File photo) Thierry Monasse Dubai-based airline Emirates says it has restored 96 percent of its global...
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NZ Ambassador to Chair WTO General Council
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the appointment of Ambassador Clare Kelly as Chair of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) General Council. It is...
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Unemployment expected to get worse as fuel crisis impact yet to be felt
Source: Radio New Zealand A total of 163,000 people were unemployed in the new data. 123rf An economist is warning the unemployment rate is likely to get worse in the...
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2026 Pacific Ocean International Festival of Rock Balancing and Arts Holds Grand Opening at Qixingtan Scenic Area on May 1st
Source: Media Outreach HUALIEN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 May 2026 – The “Pacific Ocean International Festival of Rock Balancing and Arts” officially kicked off May 1st at...
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Costa Rica becomes 13th member of CPTPP
Source: Radio New Zealand The continued expansion of the CPTPP is important for growing New Zealand’s preferential access to markets,” the Trade Minister Todd McClay said. RNZ / Mark Papalii...
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Unemployment data continues to show pain
Source: NZCTU Data released today by Stats NZ on unemployment shows that all is not well in the labour market says Sandra Grey, President of the Council of Trade Unions...
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Economy – Unemployment decrease is good news, but pressures building beneath the surface – EMA
Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says today’s slight decrease in unemployment is good news for the economy, but numerous pressures remain. Statistics NZ reported that unemployment for the...
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Middle East conflict: Warning over Kiwis’ ability to pay back debt
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Reserve Bank warns of heightened uncertainty due to Iran war Economic recovery expected to be “somewhat slower” Financial institutions well-placed to support economy Risks to...
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War an excuse to hike prices even without fuel costs – economist
Source: Radio New Zealand Inflation is expected to rise because of the war in the Middle East. RNZ / Quin Tauetau A leading economist says businesses could exploit the war...
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All Whites to play Haiti in World Cup warm-up match
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says the side will play Haiti and England before the FIFA World Cup. Photosport The All Whites will play Haiti for...
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What the deal with Singapore means for New Zealand
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. SUPPLIED Explainer – New Zealand has signed a deal with Singapore that will ensure...
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Advocacy – Time for NZ government to call-in Israeli ambassador after bashing of NZ citizens
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA has demanded the government follow through its demands that Israel complies with international law, after New Zealanders were captured in international waters in...
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Abbey Caves inquest: Trip leader entered water without discussion, instructor says
Source: Radio New Zealand 15-year-old Karnin Petera died during a Whangārei Boys’ High School trip to Abbey Caves in May 2023. SUPPLIED An instructor on a fatal Whangārei Boys’ High...
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Commodity prices dragged down by 7.5 percent drop in dairy prices
Source: Radio New Zealand Butter is a hot topic. Margaret Jaszowska for Unsplash Overall commodity prices have been dragged down by a 7.5 percent drop in overall dairy prices with...
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Abbey Caves inquest: Water may have reached neck height in 30 seconds
Source: Radio New Zealand Karnin Petera died in the flash flood. SUPPLIED A teacher on a fatal school caving trip says he didn’t consider waiting out a flood in a...
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Abbey Caves inquest: Water in cave may have reached neck height in as little as 30 seconds
Source: Radio New Zealand Karnin Petera died in the flash flood. SUPPLIED A teacher on a fatal school caving trip says he didn’t consider waiting out a flood in a...
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters condemns Iran’s attacks on United Arab Emirates
Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Foreign Minister Winston Peters has condemned the latest attacks on the United Arab Emirates, saying Iran has violated...
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Can anyone be funny?
Source: Radio New Zealand Like in many families, Hoani Hotene‘s whanau won’t say he’s the funniest among them – everyone thinks they are the one. “My dad, like a lot...
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Kaimanawa horses in training for new homes
Source: Radio New Zealand The Kaimanawa horses are mustered annually to keep the herd at a maximum of 300 animals. Supplied/Kimber Brown Just days after they were rounded up off...
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Abbey Caves inquest: Teacher ‘completely broke down’ when he realised Karnin Petera was missing
Source: Radio New Zealand Brother Jordan and parents Alicia Toki and Andre Petera with a photo of Karnin “Tino” Petera outside the Whangārei Courthouse. RNZ / Peter de Graaf A...
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Abbey Caves inquest: School staff member ‘certain’ heavy rain wouldn’t hit until after caving trip
Source: Radio New Zealand 15-year-old Karnin Petera died during a Whangārei Boys’ High School trip to Abbey Caves in May 2023. SUPPLIED A staff member says a fatal school caving...