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Silver scrollers: What is screen time like for seniors?
Source: Radio New Zealand In 1985, the internet was two, Motorola’s 1kg cellular phone known as the “brick” was appearing in workplaces across the world and Nintendo had just launched...
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National’s sexual offenders sentencing policy: ‘It’s pretending that there’s a problem’
Source: Radio New Zealand National’s justice spokesperson and current Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the policy would result in tougher sentences. RNZ / Mark Papalii A National Party policy to...
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NRL: What we learned from NZ Warriors’ ‘Magic Round’ win over Brisbane Broncos
Source: Radio New Zealand Tanah Boyd collapses with a suspected ACL knee injury against Brisbane Broncos. AAP/Photosport Analysis: NZ Warriors supremo Andrew Webster often talks about how the “footy gods”...
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NZ First plan to buy BNZ back ‘headline-grabbing’ rather than serious policy – economist
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First’s plan to buy back the Bank of New Zealand is an “outlandish proposal”, says an economist. NZ First leader...
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Ukraine offers NZ deal to build military drones
Source: Radio New Zealand Drone warfare has proven to be a gamechanger in the Ukraine conflict. AFP / VACHESLAV MADIIEVSKYI Ukraine has approached New Zealand about a deal to build...
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The fight for the Māori vote
Source: Radio New Zealand MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announced she is leaving Te Pāti Māori to launch a new political party. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Māori politics has erupted as Mariameno...
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Hiringa-TR Group partnership close to getting a dozen hydrogen-fuelled trucks on the road
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Fair has clocked about 10,000 kilometres driving TR Group’s first hydrogen fuel cell trucks, testing routes and training other drivers. RNZ / Kate Newton A...
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Career change leads EIT Auckland graduate to valedictorian honour
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 3 minutes ago Leaving behind an established international aviation career to move to New Zealand and study at EIT has paid off for Vinodh Dharmarajah,...
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NEW ZEALAND SUPER FUND TOPS GLOBALSWF RANKINGS; CAUTIONS CHALLENGING MARKET CONDITIONS AHEAD
Source: New Zealand Superannuation Fund The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has maintained its position as the world’s best performing sovereign wealth fund over the past 20 years, according to rankings...
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Events – Electrify Queenstown brings the buzz
Source: DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN & LAKE WĀNAKA TOURISM Queenstown, New Zealand (17 May 2026) Electrify Queenstown 2026 opened today with a sell-out 400-strong crowd, amped to explore Aotearoa’s electric future. Climate...
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Ignoring WorkSafe has consequences
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 18 May 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding property owners, and those carrying out building work, that inspectors’ notices are legally binding – and ignoring them...
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NCEA changes doom thousands of students to failure
Source: Green Party The National Party’s decision to scrap NCEA entirely guarantees many thousands of children will leave school with no qualification, no love of learning, and no preparation for...
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Minister attending Pacific organised crime summit
Source: New Zealand Government Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello is visiting Samoa and Fiji as part of her Customs and Associate Polce responsibilities. Ms Costello is in Samoa...
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New concession granted for Stony Batter on Waiheke
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 May 2026 Along with impressive views and unique rock formations, Stony Batter Historic Reserve on Waiheke Island is known for its World War II...
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Doocey to lead delegation to Australia
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health Matt Doocey will today travel to Australia to attend the Digital Health Festival 2026 in Melbourne and...
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Unexplained death, Waimamaku
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy, Northland CIB: An investigation is underway after the death of a man at a Waimamaku property last night....
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Government Cuts – Sexual violence prevention organisation to close after Govt pulls funding – PSA
Source: PSA The closure of specialist sexual violence prevention organisation RespectEd Aotearoa will lead to preventable sexual violence, the PSA is warning, unless the Government provides urgent funding to keep it operating beyond...
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NZ Warriors beat Brisbane Broncos 42-12 at Magic Round
Source: Radio New Zealand Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scores for the Warriors against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. AAP / Photosport Wing Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored a try double, as his...
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Update – fatal helicopter crash, Mt Aspiring National Park
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Sarah Waugh, Cromwell CIB: Police enquiries are ongoing following the fatal helicopter crash in Mt Aspiring National Park earlier today. I can...
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Aimee Fisher wins gold at World Cup regatta in Germany
Source: Radio New Zealand Aimee Fisher has won gold at a World Cup regatta in Germany. PHOTOSPORT New Zealand canoe racer Aimee Fisher has overcome tricky winds and a parochial...
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Two injured after jet ski explodes near Emu Point
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are encouraging owners to check for hidden issues in their jet skis. File photo. 123rf A jet ski near the Motuihe Channel exploded on Saturday,...
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‘Massive for Raglan’ – Waikato town laps up international attention from surf champs
Source: Radio New Zealand The crowd looks on at the New Zealand Surfing Champs, Manu Bay, Raglan, on 17 May 2026. Finn Blackwell / RNZ It’s surf’s up in the...
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Live NRL: NZ Warriors v Brisbane Broncos at Magic Round
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as NZ Warriors take on Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett is one of four players returning from...
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Winston Peters unveils KiwiSaver-from-birth NZ First policy, bank takeover plan
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Dan Jones New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced a policy to automatically enrol all newborn New Zealand citizens into KiwiSaver with a $1000 government...
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National to scrap good character assessments for sex offenders at sentencing
Source: Radio New Zealand The National Party is promising tougher sentences for sexual offending if it’s re-elected. Its justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith – who is currently the Justice Minister –...
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Live: Winston Peters to make NZ First policy announcement
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First leader Winston Peters is due to make a policy announcement. Peters will be speaking from Trusts Arena in West Auckland where he has been...
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Are hot baths or saunas better for you?
Source: Radio New Zealand A humble hot bath may do more for your health than a session in the sauna, according to new research. Hot water immersion triggered stronger cardiovascular...