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Slavery victims tell of their years-long ordeal
Source: Radio New Zealand Moeaia Tuai was sentenced to jail for more than 16 years on Thursday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi This story discusses details of slavery and sexual abuse....
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‘Ongoing concerns’ immigration requirements for bus drivers too tough
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash Wellington councillors, national industry groups and drivers are sounding the alarm over immigration settings for bus drivers, warning of a looming shortage. A residency pathway...
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Mt Maunganui business owner says revenue down by half after landslide
Source: Radio New Zealand Roads around Mauao at Mount Maunganui reopened on Friday 6 February. RNZ/Angie Skerrett The owner of a Mount Maunganui pizzeria which has only just reopened after...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Blues expecting big second half challenge against Chiefs
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues v Chiefs Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 14 February Eden Park, Auckland Live updates on RNZ Blues coach Vern Cotter confirmed today that the side he’s named...
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Health NZ drops plan to charge market rates for hospital car parking
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch Hospital car park. Supplied / Ngāi Tahu Property Health New Zealand has dropped plans to charge market rates for hospital car parking. In a statement,...
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Government increases New Zealand space launch limit to 1000
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Rocket Lab A physics professor says he does not trust the New Zealand Space Agency to make good decisions about a likely host of...
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Maritime NZ statement on Vega seafarers
Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ takes the welfare of seafarers extremely seriously. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will take any action necessary to ensure compliance...
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Samoan Chief behind bars following slavery trial
Source: New Zealand Police A Samoan Chief who falsely promised two people a better way of life, now faces up to 16 years behind bars. Today, Moeaia Tuai was sentenced...
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SAS rules ‘tightened’ since death of soldier Nicholas Kahotea in training accident
Source: Radio New Zealand Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea, of the 1st NZSAS Regiment, died in a training accident in South Auckland in 2019. Defence Force / Supplied Army training rules...
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Milestone health and safety bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has welcomed the passing of the first reading of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, which will reform New Zealand’s work health...
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Is it time for the All Blacks to have a Pasifika coach?
Source: Radio New Zealand A former All Black believes it’s time for a Pacific Islander to take the reins as New Zealand coach. In 2024, players with Pacific Island heritage...
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Reserve Bank review set for completion in September, originally due to be done by March
Source: Radio New Zealand The independent review will look at the Reserve Bank’s response to the pandemic. RNZ / Alexander Robertson A review into the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy decisions...
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New deal paying above market price for regenerative sheep farmers’ wool
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Regenerative sheep farmers could muster an above-market pay cheque for their sustainable wool clip, thanks to a new industry deal. Wools of...
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New Zealand First to campaign on Māori seats referendum
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters speaking at Waitangi Treaty Grounds last week. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First will campaign on a...
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Car of Tekanimaeu Arobati, swept away in Mahurangi River, found
Source: Radio New Zealand Police found the Nissan X-Trail in the Mahurangi River. NZ POLICE / SUPPLIED The car of a man who was swept away in the Mahurangi River...
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Exploring AI to support breast screening services
Source: New Zealand Government Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being explored as a way to support breast screening services and improve early detection for women across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon...
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Gen Z, Millennials turn hawking their wares into a side hustle
Source: Radio New Zealand Clothing is among the most popular things to sell. Rawpixel Ltd The rising cost of living is seeing New Zealanders increasingly choosing to buy and sell...
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Burglar caught by victim in their own web
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Acting Superintendent Ash Tabb, Christchurch Metro Acting Area Commander: A quick-thinking member of the public led Police to a burglar after...
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Backing ambition, building growth
Source: New Zealand Government [Keynote delivered at the New Zealand Economic Forum, 12 February 2026] Tēnā koutou katoa, and good morning. Thank you to Professor Jennifer Kerr and the University...
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Police want to hear from anyone with information about disgraced ex-priest
Source: Radio New Zealand Fr Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court last month. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Police are appealing for anyone with information regarding a former priest convicted...
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Warkworth search: Missing vehicle located
Source: New Zealand Police Police have located a vehicle outstanding since a man was washed away in the Mahurangi River on 21 January 2026. Forty-seven-year-old Tekanimaeu Arobati was later located...
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Strike by Air New Zealand flight attendants leaves traveller in limbo
Source: Radio New Zealand Flight attendants working on Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777 and 787 long range aircraft are striking on Thursday and Friday after failing to agree on pay...
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Mt Maunganui landslide: Retired judge Paul Davison, KC appointed to lead external review
Source: Radio New Zealand Retired judge Paul Davison, KC, has been appointed to lead the review which was previously signalled by Tauranga City Council. RNZ A retired judge has been...
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Federated Farmers – Government must urgently rule out controversial water tax
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to immediately and categorically rule out any form of ‘water tax’ in its proposed RMA replacement bill. “There’s absolutely no way...
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Appointments – CAA appoints new Deputy Chief Executive – Gayle Holmes
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) After a thorough recruitment process, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gayle Holmes as our new Deputy Chief Executive,...
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Gen Z, Millenials turn hawking their wares into a side hustle
Source: Radio New Zealand Clothing is among the most popular things to sell. Rawpixel Ltd The rising cost of living is seeing New Zealanders increasingly choosing to buy and sell...
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New DOC cadetship programme launched to build future conservation workforce
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 26 January 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation The Te Pū Hono programme is a 30-month paid cadetship designed to support people at the...