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Car crashes into Whakatāne River
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi One person has serious injuries after a car crashed into a river off State Highway 2 near Whakatāne. Police were called to...
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Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day one
Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Williamson. Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz It’s advantage West Indies after day one of the first test in Christchurch. The Black Caps stumbled to stumps at...
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Veterans ruling: Govt plans ‘could include a legislative response’
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Veterans Chris Penk says there is a lot of uncertainty about how many people might make a claim. NICK MONRO / RNZ The government...
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Historic candlestick returns to St Paul’s church in Paihia, Northland
Source: Radio New Zealand St Paul’s Anglican Church priest Chris Williams with the returned candlestick, dedicated to his grandfather Percy Williams. RNZ / Peter de Graaf It once was lost,...
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Dairy owner stabbed in early morning robbery
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following an aggravated robbery of a Christchurch dairy. Three people robbed the store on Opawa Road...
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Serious crash, SH2, White Pine Bush Road, Taneatua
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 2 in Whakatane this evening. About 6.05pm, Police were called to...
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Awarua RSA president ‘gutted’ after thieves rip plaques from soldiers’ graves
Source: Radio New Zealand The spot where a plaque was stolen. Supplied / Invercargill City Council The boss of a Southland RSA is not pulling his punches, after thieves stole...
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Crash, Korere Tophouse Road, St Arnaud
Source: New Zealand Police One person is seriously injured following a crash that has blocked Korere Tophouse Road in the Tasman District today. About 5.55pm, a caravan rolled between Tophouse...
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Teenager arrested after store worker stabbed
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have arrested a 14-year-old after the aggravated robbery of an Opawa Road convenience store earlier today. The convenience store was robbed by three offenders...
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Scrutiny Week: Top cops field questions in Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and other top cops appear before a Select Committee as part of Parliament’s Scrutiny Week. RNZ / Anneke Smith The top figures...
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Vocational Education Minister reveals first polytech council appointments post-Te Pūkenga
Source: Radio New Zealand Penny Simmonds said there were three or four ministerial appointments for each council and they took effect immediately. RNZ / Mark Papalii Vocational Education Minister Penny...
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Rotten lunches remained at school without refrigeration for three days – NZ Food Safety
Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch principal is disputing that the mouldy meals served to students yesterday had been left at the school from the previous week. The Food Safety...
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Tom Phillips injunction hearing concludes at Hamilton High Court
Source: Radio New Zealand Phillips died after a shootout with police in the early hours of 8 September. Supplied/NZ Police A hearing challenging extensive court orders that prevent media from...
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Former Covid-19 response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8m DHB funding during pandemic
Source: Radio New Zealand Alister Thorby was jailed for two years and eight months after defrauding $1.8 million of Covid-19-response money. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Man who defrauded $1.8 million...
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New weapon in war against invasive yellow-legged hornet
Source: Radio New Zealand The new tech includes a small tracking device with a small antenna on it, which can go onto the male hornet. File photo. Biosecurity NZ Advanced...
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New Year lane closure on Cambridge Road part of major intersection upgrade works
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency January will mark a significant milestone for the Tauriko Enabling Works project, as crews undertake an intensive programme of works to progress the State Highway...
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Warrant to arrest: Robin Martin
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Robin Dion Leslie Martin, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Robin, 52, is wanted in...
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Watch live: Top cops field questions in Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand The top figures in the police are appearing before a Select Committee as part of Parliament’s Scrutiny Week. Commissioner Richard Chambers, along with the deputy commissioners,...
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Govt needs to buy carbon credits or come clean on emissions commitment – opposition
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party climate change spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick told RNZ it was “wishful thinking” that New Zealand could remain committed to Paris without buying carbon credits. RNZ...
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Unlocking Growth Through Investment
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon, I am pleased to be among so many of New Zealand’s business leaders – people who are driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the...
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Investment agency focus set to seek growth & opportunity
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has today set the scope of the country’s investment agency, Invest New Zealand, announcing strategic growth areas and launching three...
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New board appointed for Invest New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay today announced inaugural board appointments for Invest New Zealand, the country’s newly established investment promotion agency. “Invest New Zealand will...
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ASB refuses to divest, so Amnesty International is switching banks – Amnesty International Statement
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand has announced it is moving its banking from ASB, in light of the bank’s ongoing investments in Motorola Solutions Inc....
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Ministry signals another boot camp could be around the corner for young offenders
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Children’s Ministry has signalled it may run another boot camp for young offenders before a law change kicks in next year....
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Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman appears before Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Supplied New RBNZ Governor has an assured first public outing Anna Breman repeats a laser focus on low and stable inflation Wants greater transparency...
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Rhys Jones appointed chair of the National War Memorial Advisory Council
Source: New Zealand Government Lieutenant General Rhys Jones has been appointed chair of the National War Memorial Advisory Council, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Mr Jones brings considerable...
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Education and Politics – Curriculum changes ignore crucial evidence from England’s education review
Source: NZ Principals Federation The New Zealand Principals’ Federation has today published a report exposing holes in the government’s plans for a ‘knowledge-rich curriculum’. The NZPF report captures crucial lessons from...