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Why some rugby clubs are going fee-free for kids
Source: Radio New Zealand The Nelson Rugby Football Union is the latest club to remove fees for junior players. Shuttersport NZ Rugby clubs around the country are scrapping junior fees...
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Wellington Water warns of smells at Moa Point ahead of works
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington Water has warned south coast residents of potential smells today and Monday while recovery works are done at Moa Point waste...
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Fertility clinic apologises for lost embryos, still not sure where they are
Source: Radio New Zealand An embryo pictured as it divides from four to eight cells. Melanie Olds An Auckland fertility clinic has apologised after frozen embryos went missing, and it...
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Events – Record number of schools set to compete at 2026 National Secondary School Waka Ama Championships
Source: Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ A record 142 secondary schools and 2,300 participants from across Aotearoa will gather at Lake Tikitapu next week for the 2026 Secondary School Waka Ama...
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Greenpeace – Thousands call on Christopher Luxon to condemn the illegal attacks on Iran by Trump and Israel
Source: Greenpeace Thousands of people have signed a petition demanding Christopher Luxon stand up and condemn the illegal attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. Greenpeace delivered the petition...
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Justice Issues – A positive direction for abuse survivors, but nowhere near where it should be
Source: Ihorangi Reweti Peters – a State care survivor and advocate. The Lead Coordination Minister to the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care...
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World Cup dream over for Tall Ferns after winless tournament
Source: Radio New Zealand Emilia Shearer #2 of New Zealand at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan. (Photo by Edgardo Medina / NurPhoto via AFP) The...
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Universities – Traffic silently killing Aucklanders – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA Pollution from cars in Auckland is killing around 700 people a year and hospitalising 4,000 more, with health researchers calling for policy changes. More than...
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New Zealand man accused of woman and baby’s murders in Australia
Source: Radio New Zealand By Talissa Siganto, ABC Blake Seers, 37, has been charged with two counts of murder (domestic violence) over the deaths of a woman and child. ABC/Lucas...
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Waikato Steel Manufacturing Project Fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government A structural steel manufacturing plant that will help build the future of New Zealand’s infrastructure has been approved through Fast-track. National Green Steel Limited lodged its...
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Moa Point failure report to be released on Friday
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A report into the Moa Point disaster will be revealed to the public at the end of this week. The wastewater treatment...
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Police seek information on Wellington aggravated assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Aro Valley are asking the public for information to help identify the offenders. The victim was walking on Ohiro Road...
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Genomic trial brings testing home for Kiwis with cancer and rare disorders
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders with cancer and rare disorders will benefit from faster, locally delivered genomic testing through a new clinical pilot being launched by Health New Zealand,...
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Murderer, sex offenders among current asylum claimants
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Mark Papalii Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she was shocked to find out a murderer and sex offenders convicted in...
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New Zealand writer gets shoutout by Meghan Markle
Source: Radio New Zealand A book of poems about motherhood has been dog-eared and shared by Meghan Markle on her social media. They Bloom Because of You was published two...
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Fuel stock down, but not unusually so – Nicola Willis
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Energy Minister Shane Jones says there is no need for fuel restrictions at this stage, as the government provides the...
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Activist Sector – Foreign and Defence Ministers’ Meeting must condemn illegal war
From: Peace Action Wellington New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins will land in Canberra for the third iteration of the Australia and New Zealand Foreign...
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GlobalData reveals most-exposed countries and key damage channels as recession risk rises from Hormuz disruption
Source: GlobalData The US–Israel–Iran war is severely disrupting global energy and logistics markets, heightening recession and inflation risks. With the Strait of Hormuz heavily constrained and commercial shipping facing elevated...
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Grocery Commissioner puts supermarkets on notice
Source: Radio New Zealand Shoppers are bracing for more food price rises. 123RF Shoppers are bracing for more food price rises, but the Grocery Commissioner has put supermarkets on notice...
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Employment Trends and Research – Benefits in use: popular vs untapped
Source: Robert Half Benefits with the highest usage, according to New Zealand hiring managers: Working from home/hybrid options (41%), flexible work arrangements (32%), and (un)paid sabbaticals/leave of absence (26%). Benefits...
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Fuel stocks remain healthy, monitoring steps up
Source: New Zealand Government The latest data on fuel stocks shows New Zealand continues to hold healthy levels of petrol, diesel and jet fuel, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate...
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Opening address at Annual Immigration Law Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa, thank you for inviting me to join you at the Immigration Law Symposium. It’s a privilege to be here today and speak about...
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Watch: Polyfest opens with dawn ceremony
Source: Radio New Zealand The world’s largest secondary school Pasifika cultural festival officially kicked off at the Manukau Sports Bowl in Auckland on Wednesday with an intimate flag raising ceremony....
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FENZ pause on job cuts is responsible, but the Govt. must now step in and stop them
Source: PSA Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s decision to postpone its restructure pending a second Employment Relations Authority ruling is a responsible step, but the PSA is clear: these cuts should...
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University Research – Hauraki Gulf seabirds face tough time raising chicks – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA Studies this summer show seabirds in the Hauraki Gulf are struggling to raise chicks, as the impacts of climate change hit. Lack of food...
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Culture and Heritage – New Zealand creatives embrace digital tools
Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage New research shows that seven out of 10 creators use digital tools for creative or cultural practices. Secretary for Culture and Heritage Leauanae Laulu Mac...
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World Vision – AFGHAN CHILDREN FACE HUNGER CRISIS AS MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT CUTS FOOD SUPPLY AND INCOME
Source: World Vision World Vision is warning of a rapidly worsening hunger crisis in Afghanistan after Iran halted food exports due to the escalating conflict across the Middle East. Afghanistan is...