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Cause of days-long Cuba Street power cut unclear
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A major power cut at a boutique hotel has thrown families and businesses into darkness on Wellington’s Cuba Street. Residents of The...
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Black Caps spinner Michael Bracewell ruled out of World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell celebrates after taking a Bangladesh wicket, Champions Trophy, 2025. AFP Black Caps spinner Michael Bracewell won’t play any part of the T20...
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Rugby providing hope in war-torn Ukraine
Source: Radio New Zealand Anton Shashero with Sir Graham Henry. Sarah Gloyer Waiheke Gulf News While the country has been dragged into a devastating war, two Ukranians are ensuring that...
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‘I’ll keep that to myself’: Dalton Papali’i on Razor feedback
Source: Radio New Zealand Dalton Papalii. Photosport / John Davidson Blues v Chiefs Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 14 February Eden Park, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Dalton Papali’i has kept...
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National war memorial bell-playing job axed, likely to be outsourced to Australia
Source: Radio New Zealand The carillon’s 75 tonnes of bells have not played for years while the belltower is being earthquake strengthened. RNZ / Phil Pennington The war memorial bells...
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Better to burn Huntly’s ‘giant mountain of coal’ than import, renewable energy advocate says
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The country would be better off burning the coal it has in reserve than building a billion-dollar liquefied natural gas terminal, a renewable energy advocate...
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UK citizens want refunds, more clarity from NZ Post over passport pandemonium
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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Mayor backs Auckland Museum’s request for government funding – but it has no plans to help
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is backing the Auckland War Memorial Museum’s request for the government to help top up its cash flow. Most of the museum...
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Decision to reduce security guards at Work and Income offices suggests Ashburton tragedy forgotten – union
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of security guards at Work and Income offices are being reduced throughout the country (file image). supplied The Ministry of Social Development is planning...
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Bitcoin’s value halves: Should you buy it?
Source: Radio New Zealand Bitcoin’s value has dropped by about half. CFOTO / NurPhoto via AFP Bitcoin’s value has dropped by about half – but are investors who buy the...
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Consumer issues power price warning
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumer NZ is warning that power prices could rise at least another 5 percent this year, after a 12 percent increase in 2025. Powerswitch general...
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Auckland is SailGP’s marquee event but no guarantees for future
Source: Radio New Zealand The shot that sold Auckland to SailGP fans as the Black Foils sail past the grandstand. Felix Diemer for SailGP Great photos, terrific facilities and enthusiastic...
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When Valentine’s Day forces a relationship reckoning
Source: Radio New Zealand For people who have been quietly struggling with doubts about their relationship, the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day can feel fraught. As 14 February approaches,...
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F1: Everything you need to know before the 77th season
Source: Radio New Zealand Visa Cash App Racing Bulls unveil their 2026 Formula One liveries JOE GALL / AFP The 2026 Formula 1 season will feature some of the biggest...
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Speed dating firm scrambling after being dumped by payment provider
Source: Radio New Zealand Rachel Brant was hoping 2026 would be a big year for her speed dating business. Supplied Rachel Brant was hoping 2026 would be a big year...
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Super Rugby Pacific preview: The Chiefs
Source: Radio New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific is back after a real return to form last year, with the competition kicking off in Dunedin on 13 February. As usual, each...
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‘Victim of unspeakable cruelty and deliberate evil’: Coroner’s findings on Malachi Subecz death
Source: Radio New Zealand Malachi Subecz died of a blunt force head injury at Starship Hospital in 2021. Supplied A coroner has found everything possible went wrong for Malachi Subecz...
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Family violence reaches highest levels since 2018 – Salvation Army report
Source: Radio New Zealand Overall violent crime has decreased but family violence is at its highest since 2018. 123RF Overall violent crime has decreased but family violence is at its...
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St Bede’s College told of priest’s sexual offending nearly 20 years ago
Source: Radio New Zealand Friar Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court last month. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ St Bede’s College was told nearly 20 years ago of allegations of...
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T20 World Cup: Black Caps set new T20 World Cup record partnership to crush UAE
Source: Radio New Zealand Daryl Mitchell tries to play a shot during the first ODI between India and New Zealand SHAMMI MEHRA Finn Allen and Tim Seifert posted a T20...
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Milano Cortina Winter Olympics: Luca Harrington claims bronze in men’s Freeski Slopestyle
Source: Radio New Zealand Luca Harrington reacts in the freestyle skiing men’s freeski slopestyle final run 3 during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. JEFF PACHOUD / AFP Luca...
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T20 World Cup: Black Caps’ emphatic 10-wicket win over UAE
Source: Radio New Zealand Daryl Mitchell tries to play a shot during the first ODI between India and New Zealand SHAMMI MEHRA A stunning Men’s T20 World Cup record 175-run...
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Rocket or arugula? How a salad vegetable mapped the Italian diaspora
Source: Radio New Zealand If you watch American cooking shows, you’ve likely experienced “salad confusion”. You see a chef preparing what looks like rocket, but they call it arugula. It’s...
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Parliament back to government business
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/ Daniela Maoate-Cox After a stop-start beginning to the year, MPs are back in Wellington for a two-week sitting block. Most of the first sitting week...
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Live: Black Caps v United Arab Emirates – T20 World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand Daryl Mitchell tries to play a shot during the first ODI between India and New Zealand SHAMMI MEHRA The Black Caps will face the United Arab...
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Cyclist dies after car crash in Upper Hutt
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ Police say a cyclist has died following a crash with a vehicle in Upper Hutt on Tuesday. Emergency services received a report of...
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NRL: NZ Warriors name mix of experience, youth for first pre-season hit-out against Manly Sea Eagles
Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors reserves celebrate a try by halfback Luke Hanson against Parramatta Eels. David Neilson/Photosport Four players yet to make first-grade debuts will start for NZ Warriors...