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Next generation of Blues inspired by Joeli Vidiri’s brilliance
Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues and Fijian Drua will in future play for the Joeli Vidiri Memorial Trophy whenever they meet in Super Rugby. PHOTOSPORT There were few sights...
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Super Rugby preview: Vidiri legacy honoured, Carter to centre for Chiefs
Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues and Fijian Drua will play for the inaugural Joeli Vidiri Trophy this weekend. Photosport The final piece of the All Black’s puzzle now awaits....
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Civil Defence teams to assess damage caused by latest storm
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in Kāeo township NZTA/Supplied Civil Defence teams are heading out in Northland to assess how much damage the latest storm has caused. A red heavy...
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‘No response’: Jevon McSkimming yet to pay back taxpayer funded hotel stays during affair
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has not replied to a request to pay back...
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These Waikato hydro lakes are supposed to be safe to swim in, but a toxic algae problem is getting worse
Source: Radio New Zealand In a finger-like branch of Lake Ohakuri the water is as green as the grassy paddocks surrounding it. It’s thick with algae. The microscopic plant-like organisms...
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Research – Cost of living dominates Kiwis’ concerns – but sustainability still shapes trust, choices and expectations of business
Source: Sustainable Business Council The cost of living continues to emerge as New Zealanders’ top concern – yet sustainability continues to play a decisive role in how people judge businesses, according...
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Live weather: More rain, gales for upper North Island, parts of South
Source: Radio New Zealand Heavy rain and winds continue as a deep sub-tropical low continues to make its way across the country, particularly from Northland to Bay of Plenty. A...
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As it happened: Floods close highways as heavy rain hits North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand States of Emergency have been declared in Whangārei and the Far North The Whangārei District Mayor Ken Couper said with communities isolated and more heavy rain...
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The regions that could be in the flood firing line next
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in Kiripaka, Northland. Supplied / Stella Matthews MetService says there’s a strong likelihood of several regions being upgraded to red heavy rain warnings as a...
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Young mum facing life-threatening stem cell transplant delays for cancer treatment
Source: Radio New Zealand Loran, her husband and two sons, aged one and three. Supplied A young mum facing life-threatening delays for cancer treatment may be forced to raise more...
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25 years since Lord of the Rings debuted in cinemas, why are fans still flocking to Middle Earth?
Source: Radio New Zealand Rebecca Lower from Iowa is hoping to visit Hobbiton Tongariro National Park and Weta Workshop as well as the filming locations around Queenstown. RNZ / Katie...
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‘Lifesaving’ North Canterbury eating disorder facility can’t attract government funding
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Warning: This story contains reference to suicide. Residential eating disorder facility says without funding from Health NZ, only those who can afford the cost can...
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Proposed deportation changes could disproportionately affect Pacific Island nationals
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Mark Papalii Government documents show changes aimed at strengthening deportation levers could disproportionately affect Pacific Island nationals, but the Immigration...
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Woman, two young children rescued from car trapped in rising flood water
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in Kiripaka, Northland. Supplied A woman and two young children have been rescued from a car trapped by rising floodwaters in Northland. Fire and Emergency...
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Waikato math whizz chasing fifth world title
Source: Radio New Zealand A Waikato maths whiz will find out tomorrow if he has won his fifth world title in a row. The marathon, 48-hour global online maths contest...
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for March 26, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for March 26, 2026 - Full Text
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Stronger future for the Commerce Commission
Source: New Zealand Government Competition drives economic growth, innovation, and productivity, but New Zealand’s competition laws have not always delivered the outcomes they should, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott...
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Emergency Department AI gives meth recipe in ‘jailbreak’ testing
Source: Radio New Zealand Who do you trust for medical advice: a human doctor, or an AI-powered chatbot? Supplied The AI scribe rolled out in EDs around the country has...
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Mackenzie mayor dismisses fuel concerns as Twizel hosts Maadi Rowing Regatta
Source: Radio New Zealand The Maadi Rowing Regatta is held at Lake Ruataniwha on alternate years. © Picture Show Ltd 2024 Mackenzie mayor Scott Aronsen has dismissed reports Twizel is...
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Stuff Group announces closure of Petone printing press, 30 jobs to go
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Marika Khabazi News publisher Stuff Group has announced the closure of its Petone printing press and the loss of 30 jobs on site. Owner and publisher...
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Round of A-paws for the latest graduates
Source: New Zealand Police Police, Defence and Pacific enforcement agencies welcome new dog teams Deputy Police Commissioner Jill Rogers has acknowledged ten freshly trained handlers and their dogs at a...
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Prisoner reintegration founder’s ‘specified visitor’ status revoked after sexual allegations
Source: Radio New Zealand Billy Macfarlane stands outside Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility, a SERCO run high security men’s prison located at Wiri, in Auckland. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly The...
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Storm News – Red weather warnings “no joke”, says NEMA boss
Source: National Emergency Management Agency As another tropical depression batters Northland and moves over the motu, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is urging people to take the Metservice warnings extremely...
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Storm Northland UPDATE 02; MARCH WEATHER EVENT
Source: Northland Regional Council Date: Thursday 26 March Update number: 02 @ 1640 hrs UPDATE 02; MARCH WEATHER EVENT An update on the weather situation as of 1640hrs today (Thursday 26 March). Severe weather...
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NRL: NZ Warriors v Wests Tigers – what you need to know
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf and Adam Doueihi will face off, when NZ Warriors host Wests Tigers. Photosport/RNZ NRL: NZ Warriors v Wests Tigers Kickoff 8pm, Friday, 27 March...
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Opening remarks – Otago Tourism Policy School
Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you, Mayor John Glover, for your opening remarks, and thank you Associate Professor Susan Houge Mackenzie for convening this...
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Banking and Security – ASB warns of a new wave of bank impersonation scams
Source: ASB ASB is urging people and businesses to be alert, with calls from scammers impersonating bank staff on the rise again. The scammers have been asking people to verbally...