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Man charged over death of Dax Holland
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A 24-year-old has been charged with murder after a body was found at a park in the Western Bay of...
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Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria’ star, dead at 53
Source: Radio New Zealand Eric Dane, the handsome and hunky actor who steamed up primetime TV on Grey’s Anatomy at the height of the show’s popularity, has died, according to...
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Arthur’s Pass closed after crash between car and motorbike
Source: Radio New Zealand A crash has closed Arthur’s Pass. Screenshot/Google Maps State Highway 73 is closed between Canterbury and the West Coast because of a serious crash in Arthur’s...
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Builder who bought former Wellington mayoral desk happy to give it back
Source: Radio New Zealand The desk was bought at a tip shop. Raymond Morgan A builder who bought Wellington’s most embarrassing historical desk says he would be happy to gift...
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Queensland fruit fly operation in Mount Roskill ends
Source: Radio New Zealand Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north Mike Inglis. RNZ / Maia Ingoe Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Mount Roskill have been lifted...
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Confusion over who is meant to deal with Wellington’s ongoing power cuts
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage from the storm to electricity networks was extensive. Wellington City Council Residents across the Wellington region are getting increasingly frustrated with power providers and the...
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What you need to know ahead of sixth NZ A-League derby
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer and Auckland FC’s Lachlan Brook scored for their sides the last time they met in the A-League in December. Photosport Wellington...
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Woman charged over retirement village burglaries
Source: New Zealand Police A prolific burglar allegedly targeting a west Auckland retirement village is facing numerous charges in court. The arrest comes as Police investigate other burglaries at villages...
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Police warn Clutha and Gore farmers: be aware
Source: New Zealand Police Southern District Police urge people in rural areas of Clutha and Gore to keep an eye out after reports of multiple burglaries. A number of burglaries in the heart of Southland...
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Arrest made, Wharepai Domain homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police have arrested and charged a man today in relation to the...
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Weekend weather: Mostly dry skies after turbulent week
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch will be basking in temperatures in the 20s after a wet start to the week. 123rf.com After a turbulent week of weather, forecasters are expecting...
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Watch: Fire tears through pavilion at Auckland’s Northcote College
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are tackling a blaze at Auckland’s Northcote College. Fire and Emergency NZ said they were called to the school about 12.15pm on Friday. A crew...
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Ship upgrade to improve coastal resilience in disasters
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s ability to support communities following natural disasters and other major emergencies will be improved by an investment into a key coastal bulk ship upgrade,...
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Firefighters tackle blaze at Auckland’s Northcote College
Source: Radio New Zealand Facebook / Northcote College Firefighters are tackling a blaze at Auckland’s Northcote College. Fire and Emergency NZ said they were called to the school about 12.15pm...
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WorkSafe launches investigation into deadly Mt Maunganui landslide
Source: Radio New Zealand Six people died in the Mount Maunganui landslide. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A third investigation has been announced into the Mount Maunganui landslide, with WorkSafe...
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Construction begin on ‘rapid-build’ ward for Nelson Hospital
Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson Hospital. RNZ / Samantha Gee Construction has begun on a temporary 28-bed inpatient ward at Nelson Hospital. Health Minister Simeon Brown said the ward would...
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Government supports Falls Dam planning work
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in the future resilience of Central Otago’s primary industries with a $2 million Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) loan to support pre‑construction work...
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‘Sort it out’: Minister’s frustration with flooded cycleway
Source: Radio New Zealand A flooded cycleway at Petone. Phil Pennington / RNZ Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says Wellington Water needs to “sort it out” and fix a flooded cycleway....
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‘Please hit pause’: Advocates and UK MP call for passport grace period
Source: Radio New Zealand Dual citizens face having to get both passports and keep them up to date – and to get a UK passport soon if they want to...
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Queensland fruit fly restrictions lifted – Mt Roskill
Source: Auckland Council With no further fruit flies found in the Mt Roskill area, Biosecurity New Zealand has lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the area....
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Waipā and Ōtorohanga states of emergency extended
Source: Radio New Zealand Water rushing over a blown out culvert on Corcoran Rd, Te Pahu, Waipā. Supplied/Ryan Vickers Both Waipā and Ōtorohanga Districts have extended their respective states of...
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Grown-ups, playing is good for you too
Source: Radio New Zealand Somewhere along the way to adulthood, time to play fades away. We tend to trade silliness and imagination for seriousness and busyness. Yet there is clear...
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Successful fruit fly response in Mt Roskill a credit to community
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is once again free of Queensland fruit fly, following a swift biosecurity response in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew...
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How the British press reacted to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest
Source: Radio New Zealand British media are preparing their Friday morning newspapers in the wake of ex-prince Andrew’s arrest. It will be no surprise that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, pictured soon after...
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Government awards primary sector student scholarships
Source: New Zealand Government Six tertiary students have been awarded scholarships as part of efforts to support farmers and growers on-the-ground, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew...
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Work begins on new inpatient ward at Nelson Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on a rapid‑build inpatient ward at Nelson Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The 28‑bed ward will allow services to be relocated...
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WorkSafe launches investigation into Mount Maunganui landslide
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 20 February 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand has now officially begun an investigation into work health and safety at Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park in the lead...