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Patrol catches alleged fraudster
Source: New Zealand Police An alleged fraud offender’s numbers were up after he was caught up with by a late-night patrol. The Auckland City Beat Team were assisting with mobile...
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One in seven New Zealand children living in hardship, new data shows
Source: Radio New Zealand One in seven children are living in hardship in the latest recorded year, according to new data from Stats New Zealand. The national statistics agency released...
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Significance of UK border change only just being realised – travel correspondent
Source: Radio New Zealand Gill Bonnett The significance of changes to United Kingdom entry requirements has only just been realised, a British travel correspondent says. Late last year, the British...
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NRL kicks off in Vegas this weekend
Source: Radio New Zealand National Rugby League players Spencer Leniu (3rd L), Billy Walters (5th L), Aaron Woods (C) and Campbell Graham (3rd R) pose with Las Vegas showgirls, an...
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‘Lot of urgency’ for Tall Blacks ahead of Fiba World Cup qualifying games
Source: Radio New Zealand Tall Blacks and Australian NBL players like Reuben Te Rangi will be looking for different contracts in the off-season. www.photosport.nz The winless Tall Blacks hit the...
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Speech to Local Government Meeting
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you to LGNZ for the opportunity, and thank you to the mayors, chairs, and councilors for putting your names forward to serve your communities. It’s...
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Woman murdered in random attack on an Auckland bus was stabbed roughly 20 times
Source: Radio New Zealand Bernice Louise Marychurch was described as a loving, beautiful and devoted mother. (File photo) Facebook Content warning: This story contains graphic violence, which some readers may...
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Sky TV trumpets major turnaround with $52.4m half-year profit
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook Sky TV has made a strong first-half profit and is on track to pay shareholders a full year dividend of at least...
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Police acknowledge IPCA findings on care in custody
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings into an incident in 2023 where a man self-harmed while in Police custody. The incident occurred on 6...
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Gecko repatriation closes curious trans-national case
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 26 February 2026 Jewelled geckos are native to the southeast of the South Island and are generally a striking bright green with diamond-shaped patches or...
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Why betting on top online prediction markets is now illegal in New Zealand
Source: Radio New Zealand Prediction markets are where punters wager money on the possibility of future events – but New Zealand is declaring some of them illegal. Andrey Popov /...
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Shooting incident, three arrested, Te Kauwhata
Source: New Zealand Police Three people are due in court today following a shooting incident in Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly. Police received a call shortly before 7am on Saturday...
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Kiwi drones to boost Defence capability
Source: New Zealand Government Innovative Kiwi drones will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to strengthen capability while growing local industry, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. ...
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Temporary bridge to reconnect Pirongia community
Source: New Zealand Government A temporary bridge is expected to be in place on State Highway 39 by mid‑March, reconnecting the community south of Pirongia after the Mangati Bridge was...
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Pedalling progress for the scenic Waimate trail
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $200,000 in the Waimate Trail as part of its ongoing commitment to grow local tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced...
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Air New Zealand swings to half-year loss amid severe fleet disruption
Source: Radio New Zealand Air New Zealand said the result was driven by disruption due to grounded aircraft. (File photo) AFP/ William West Air New Zealand has slumped to a...
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Darts: Beau Greaves becomes first woman to throw a perfect leg
Source: Radio New Zealand Beau Greaves, in action during the 2026 World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London. SHANE HEALEY There has been history made in the darts world...
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Several people rescued from Waikato River after tour group gets stuck trying to help
Source: Radio New Zealand People are brought ashore after their ordeal. Supplied / NZ police Several people have been rescued from Waikato River while clinging onto a tree on Wednesday...
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Bike group praises government proposal to let under 12s cycle on footpaths
Source: Radio New Zealand The proposal would let children under 12 ride on the footpath rather than the road. (File photo) 123RF A cycling group is praising a government proposal...
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The Art of Noticing: what photography has taught me about nature
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Olivia Wentzell was the winner of the Landscape Category in the 2025 New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year. She studied zoology and environmental science...
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Seven rescued from Waikato River
Source: New Zealand Police Seven people were successfully rescued from the Waikato River last night, after Police received reports of several people struggling in the water. Around 7.20pm, Police were...
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Police probe death of rider found beside his motorbike at Auckland property
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are making enquiries into a sudden death in Taupaki near Kumeū on Wednesday night. At around 9pm, officers attended the incident on a shared driveway...
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How to catch and move the country’s tiniest bird
Source: Radio New Zealand If you want to catch a tiny bird and move it to a new home, you need expert help and your car’s aircon on. Overheating is...
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Is it time to abandon postal voting for local elections?
Source: Radio New Zealand Several Auckland councillors think it’s time to abandon postal voting for local elections. RNZ / Eveline Harvey Is it time to abandon postal voting for local...
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Sudden death in Taupaki
Source: New Zealand Police Police are making enquiries into a sudden death in Taupaki on Wednesday night. At around 9pm, Police attended the incident on a shared driveway off Nixon...
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Black Caps fight back to eliminate co-hosts Sri Lanka from T20 World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitchell Santner top sored for the Black Caps in Colombo. (File pic) Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz The Black Caps have knocked co-hosts Sri Lanka out of...
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What can you do if you can’t afford a loan?
Source: Radio New Zealand A man who could no longer afford his car payments complained to an external dispute resolution provider. Caitlin Regan/Flickr A man who took out a loan...