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What’s really going on with Canterbury’s water
Source: Radio New Zealand Depending on who you ask, Canterbury is either in the grip of a nitrate emergency orcontrolled by environmental alarmists waging a war on dairy cows. Despite...
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McLeod’s Daughters star Rachael Carpani dies
Source: Radio New Zealand Australian actress Rachael Carpani has died, aged 45. Carpani was best known for her role as Jodi Fountain on the hit show McLeod’s Daughters. In an...
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Young Kiwi golfer chasing a professional dream
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand golfer Darae Chung. supplied Young Lower Hutt golfer Darae Chung loves playing collegiate golf and hopes that one day it will lead to her...
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David Seymour promises to reignite Treaty principles debate in 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and ACT leader David Seymour. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii ACT leader David Seymour is promising to reignite the Treaty principles debate...
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Emergency services attending house fire in Toi Toi, Nelson
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Fire crews are working to put out a house fire in Nelson. They were called to the suburb of Toi Toi at...
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The best games we played in 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Gaming in 2025 feels like it’s at an all-time high with the release of new games consoles, exceptional independent titles, and tonnes of mobile games. Kingdom...
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Food and fibre exports set to reach record $62b next year
Source: Radio New Zealand Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay. Nick Monro Food and fibre exports are set to reach a record $62 billion next year, up from the $60.4b...
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Rents taking 40 percent of average income
Source: Radio New Zealand New data shows renters still have to spend about 40 percent of an average individual’s income on rent each month. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Rents might...
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Inland Revenue liquidates nearly 900 companies in one year
Source: Radio New Zealand Inland Revenue made applications to wind up more than 120 business in November. RNZ Inland Revenue made applications to wind up more than 120 business in...
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Food and fibre exports set to reach record $62 billion
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi farmers, growers, and primary producers are driving New Zealand’s economy with food and fibre exports set to reach a record $62 billion next year, Agriculture...
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Tom Phillips filmmakers agreed police could edit documentary
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Phillips – who had been hiding in bush with his children – died following a shootout with police. RNZ / Supplied / Police The producer...
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Disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming set to be sentenced
Source: Radio New Zealand Disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii Disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming is due to be sentenced at the Wellington District Court...
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Teaching Council interim CEO resigns from board for ‘avoidance of doubt’, chair says
Source: Radio New Zealand Teaching Council chair David Ferguson. Supplied – David Ferguson The Teaching Council’s interim chief executive has resigned from the council’s governing board following RNZ inquiries about...
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Firefighters attending Rangipo Power Station after reports of fire
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters are attending a reported fire at Rangipo Power Station (File photo). RNZ / Nate McKinnon Multiple Fire and Emergency crews have been sent to Rangipo...
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Bondi Beach attack: ‘We just went running for our lives’ – Kiwi in local restaurant
Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Blundell, Donna Corbel, Tahlia Blundell and Jake Blundell, pictured during an earlier trip to Melbourne, were in a restaurant 40m away from where the shooting...
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KOF Economic Forecast, Winter 2025: Despite Trade Deal, Gloomy Outlook for the Swiss Economy
Source: KOF Economic Institute For 2025, the KOF Institute expects real GDP growth of 1.4% adjusted for major sporting events. For 2026, it anticipates a slowdown in growth dynamics to...
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Christchurch-based investment firm investigated by FMA
Source: Radio New Zealand The High Court in Christchurch has appointed PWC as interim liquidators. File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is investigating a Christchurch-based...
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High-powered magnet ban not preventing harm – experts
Source: Radio New Zealand Small magnets are easily accessible through online marketplaces, photo shows a pack of 100 3mm by 2mm magnets and a magnetic nose ring Ke-Xin Li Eleven...
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Lack of partnership in health sector changes – Iwi Partnership Boards
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Kim Ngawhika – Pouwhakahaere Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu IMPB. Supplied/Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu Iwi Māori Partnership Boards (IMPBs) are concerned their...
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Haeata Community Campus won’t say if findings from mouldy lunch investigation will be released
Source: Radio New Zealand The rotten food served to students at Haeata Community Campus. Supplied / Haeata Community Campus The Christchurch school that served mouldy lunches to students has not...
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NZ’s biggest bank lifts its home loan interest rates
Source: Radio New Zealand ANZ says the increases in fixed rates are a response to recent rises in wholesale interest rates. RNZ / Marika Khabazi ANZ has become the latest...
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NZ’s Jewish community on edge after Bondi Beach attack
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Jewish community is shaken and on edge following the terrorist attack in Sydney Sixteen people have died after two shooters opened fire at a...
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One dead, five injured in Waipā crash involving speeding BMW
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ/Marika Khabazi The driver of a car hit by a BMW that was seen speeding by police in Waipā last night died in the...
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Cricket: Recalled Ajaz Patel – ‘I’m a very optimistic person’
Source: Radio New Zealand Ajaz Patel celebrates his six-wicket haul during the 3rd Test Match against India, November 2024. Saikat Despite being overlooked for home Tests for nearly five years,...
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Police rolls-out roadside drug driver testing
Source: New Zealand Police Drivers in Wellington experienced roadside drug driving tests for the first time this afternoon, signalling the start of the rollout with Police now able to detect...
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Man accused of swallowing Fabergé pendant pleads not guilty
Source: Radio New Zealand The valuable pendant. Supplied / NZ police The man accused of swallowing a $33,500 Fabergé egg pendant has pleaded not guilty to a number of charges....
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New name for Courtenay Place cinema complex revealed
Source: Radio New Zealand A render of the Courtenay Place entrance at The Court, the proposed new complex in central Wellington. Supplied A complete overhaul of Wellington’s abandoned Reading Cinemas...