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Life Sciences Summit 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you for the opportunity to speak here at the Life Sciences Summit today. As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I see the contribution our...
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Preliminary report into Moa Point wastewater plant made private during Crown review
Source: Radio New Zealand Lyall Bay beach and the rest of Wellington’s south coast has been off limits since the Moa Point treatment plant failed on 4 February. RNZ /...
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Police investigating threat made towards Timaru school
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Police say there is no information to suggest a threat made towards a Timaru school was credible. Police were alerted to the message about 7.45pm...
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NZ contributes changes to Pacific fisheries
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has secured orange roughy catch limits in the South Pacific for another two years at a Pacific regional fisheries meeting, Oceans and Fisheries Minister...
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Recap: White Ferns pull off series sweep against Zimbabwe
Source: Radio New Zealand The White Ferns have pulled off another series sweep against Zimbabwe after winning the third and final One Day International in Dunedin by 200 runs. After...
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One person dies from e-scooter crash injuries
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123RF A person has died in hospital after crashing off an e-scooter in the town of Twizel late last month. Police said the e-scooter...
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Car driven recklessly through Porirua cemetery seized by police
Source: Radio New Zealand Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua. Supplied / Porirua City Council A car which was driven recklessly through a cemetery in Porirua has been seized by police....
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Heinz Watties proposes closure of three manufacturing facilities, impacting 350 jobs
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) Major food company Heinz Wattie’s has proposed changes to discontinue some manufacturing operations in New Zealand. The company, said the proposal would result in...
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Appeal for information: Fatal crash, SH5, Taupō
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal crash on State Highway 5, Taupō, on Monday. On Monday 9 March, around 2.10am, Police were...
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Under-35s buying less vapes could be result of tighter regulations
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Lester, director of Dot Loves Data said this trend was likely a consequence of tightening restrictions around marketing and flavours. 123rf Under-35s are spending less...
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Primary teachers’ union angry over government offering individual pay rises
Source: Radio New Zealand Richard Tindiller The primary teachers’ union is angry that the government is offering pay rises to teachers on individual employment agreements. Education Minister Erica Stanford said...
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Cathedral square upgrade: Concept design to open for consultation
Source: Radio New Zealand Cathedral Square was badly damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. Frank Film A long-awaited plan for an upgrade to Christchurch’s Cathedral Square will go to the public...
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Money20/20 Asia Unveils Powerhouse Lineup of 250 Speakers to Define the Future of Finance
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2026 – Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, today announced 250...
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Positive lines of enquiry into threat against school
Source: New Zealand Police Police are making enquiries after a threat was made towards a Timaru school, however there is no information to suggest it is credible. Aoraki Area Commander...
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CTU stands in solidarity with teachers
Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is supporting NZEI Te Riu Roa and calling on Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche to back down from his plans to...
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Job Losses – Heinz Wattie’s Announces Proposed Changes to Operations in New Zealand
Source: Heinz Wattie Today, Heinz Wattie’s Limited announced proposed changes to certain areas of its New Zealand business as part of the company’s shift to focus on its long-term strategy....
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Live animal exporters disappointed by backtrack on government commitment
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Exporters of live animals by sea are feeling “not flash” about the government’s announcement it will not resume the trade this term....
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Medicinal cannabis company Helius Therapeutics shuts down
Source: Radio New Zealand Southern Medicinal has converted the old Mataura paper mill into a medicinal cannabis and hemp growing, testing and processing facility. Supplied / Southern Medicinal Medicinal cannabis...
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NZ First calls for Covid-19 inquiry focused on vaccine injuries
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First said the latest report did not go far enough when looking into vaccine safety and risks. RNZ / Angus Dreaver New Zealand First has...
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Home intruder hit in head with a golf club following serious assault in Mahia, Hawke’s Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to a house on Newcastle St in Mahia at 11.30pm on February 28. (File photo) RNZ / Marika Khabazi A man who was...
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Events – Gumboot Friday Delivers Hope in February: 1,754 Young People Supported
Source: Gumboot Friday In February 2026, Gumboot Friday helped 1,754 young people aged 5–25 access free counselling, delivering a total of 2,721 sessions. Every session is free, needs no referral,...
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Health – Aged Care Association Calls for Stronger Direct Communication in Pandemic Planning
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association is urging the Government to strengthen direct communication pathways between Ministers and essential service sectors as part of future pandemic preparedness planning. Chief Executive Tracey...
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Tax Reform – Concern that NZF, ACT could sink closure of major tax loophole
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 11 March 2026, 3 pm – NZ First and ACT appear to be threatening to sink a tax measure that would close a major tax loophole...
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Researchers teach computer made from human brain cells to play ‘Doom’
Source: Radio New Zealand SPENCER PLATT Researchers at Melbourne start-up Cortical Labs have taught their “biological computer” made from living human brain cells to play Doom. They say it brings...
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Australian man sails around the world in homemade boat
Source: Radio New Zealand There was champagne and smiles as Dan Turner sailed into Antigua, in the Caribbean Sea, this week. After 16 months at sea and 28,000 nautical miles...
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Researches teach computer made from human brain cells to play ‘Doom’
Source: Radio New Zealand SPENCER PLATT Researchers at Melbourne start-up Cortical Labs have taught their “biological computer” made from living human brain cells to play Doom. They say it brings...
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Feedback sought on orange roughy closures
Source: New Zealand Government Proposals to close parts of the Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery to protect spawning areas and help rebuild the fishery are open for public consultation, Oceans...