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Woman says son pleaded to leave boarding house days before death
Source: Radio New Zealand Lisa Hawkeswood and her son Jack on mother’s day in 2023 Supplied This story discusses suicide. Lisa Hawkeswood said her son Jack lasted three days in...
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‘We want it to end’; Hui on Te Pāti Māori schism
Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly That came from a hui called for by Te Rūnanga Nui Ā Ngāpuhi where more than 200 people packed into...
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F1: Apologies all round after Liam Lawson mistake and McLaren disqualification
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson of New Zealand RUDY CAREZZEVOLI / AFP Liam Lawson apologised to his team after he squandered valuable F1 points at the Las Vegas Grand...
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‘It just seems cruel’: Councillor shocked by comments after cycling accident
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland councillor Julie Fairey says her fellow councillors who are women – particularly women of colour – often receive more abuse than their male counterparts. *******...
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Woman says son pleaded to leave boarding house in distress
Source: Radio New Zealand Lisa Hawkeswood and her son Jack on mother’s day in 2023 Supplied Lisa Hawkeswood said her son Jack lasted three days in the lodge before pleading...
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Work underway to replace pipes after almost century underground in New Plymouth
Source: Radio New Zealand Fulton Hogan workers move the new pipe into place in Robe Street. Supplied Work is underway to replace some of the first water pipes ever installed...
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Cause of large Waiheke house fire unknown
Source: Radio New Zealand Four firetrucks and 16 crew members tackled the blaze at its peak. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More than a dozen firefighters were called to a large...
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Former soldier left ‘sad, devastated and broken’ after training Ukranian recruits
Source: Radio New Zealand A former soldier who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken rage says the NZ Defence Force (NZDF) failed to get him desperately needed help after...
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How dark patterns on the web are designed to keep your cash
Source: Radio New Zealand A woman shops online from her phone. Unsplash/ Vitaly Gariev What’s being termed ‘dark patterns’ are becoming increasingly prevalent on shopping websites as online businesses scramble...
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Ten things your landlord can’t do
Source: Radio New Zealand Tenants have more control in New Zealand’s rental market than they have for a while. RNZ Tenants have more control in New Zealand’s rental market than...
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KiwiSaver provider calls for increased contribution to be compulsory
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. National leader Christopher Luxon and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone National’s policy to increase KiwiSaver contribution rates has been met with...
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National’s KiwiSaver plan could add millions to balances – but there’s a catch
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone National’s announcement that it would push up contribution rates for KiwiSaver to a total 12 percent is a good step – but...
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Cliff rescue in central Auckland suburb
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Two people stuck on a cliff in the Auckland suburb of St Heliers have been rescued two hours after they...
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First indigenous woman to study at Oxford inspires Māori Rhodes Scholar
Source: Radio New Zealand University of Waikato student Naianga Tapiata has been named a Rhodes Scholar and will attend the University of Oxford. Supplied/University of Waikato A Māori Rhodes Scholar says...
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Primary school enrolments drop, as national roll growth slows
Source: Radio New Zealand The overall growth was significantly less than 2023 and 2024. Unsplash Growth in the national school roll slowed this year, as the number of primary school...
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Tenancy Tribunal orders Auckland landlord Darren Williams to pay tenants at two properties
Source: Radio New Zealand Tenants Niral Dedhia and Jagdev Snider said property owner David Williams made racist comments, such as “go to Mumbai”. A landlord has been accused of subjecting...
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Search and rescue mission for missing person at Cape Reinga
Source: Radio New Zealand A person went missing in the water near Cape Reinga. 123RF A search and rescue mission is underway for a person missing in the water near...
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NZIGP Waikato Challenge cancelled after competitor taken to hospital in critical condition
Source: Radio New Zealand Hampton Downs Motorsport Park Hampton Downs A Waikato motorsport event has been cancelled, after a competitor was taken to hospital in a critical condition. MotorSport New...
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Pouākai Tarns boardwalk upgrade could impair iconic photo oppportunity
Source: Radio New Zealand For many enjoying the Pouākai Tarns walk, getting the perfect shot of the maunga reflected in the water is a big drawcard. Madeleine Lynch Trampers are...
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Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in stalemate
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal by Lachlan Brook to hit the lead early against Brisbane Roar. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC were unable to assert themselves...
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Football: Teenage sensation creates history in 1-0 win for Wellington Phoenix women
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok,17, has become the youngest-ever goalscorer for Wellington Phoenix women. Marty Melville Wellington Phoenix women are on the board in the A-League, thanks to a...
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Man sent to prison for historical Whangārei sex crimes
Source: Radio New Zealand Geoffery Miller’s first victim had lived with post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and had more than 20 clinical bouts of depression as a result of his...
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Iwi vs iwi at Taranaki Tū Mai festival
Source: Radio New Zealand Friday’s formalities open up three days of cultural and sporting events. Supplied / Quentin Bedwell It will be a case of iwi versus iwi at the...
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Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in 1-1 stalemate
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal by Lachlan Brook to hit the lead early against the Brisbane Roar. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC were unable to assert...
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NZIGP Waikato Challenge was cancelled after competitor taken to hospital in critical condition
Source: Radio New Zealand Hampton Downs Motorsport Park Hampton Downs A Waikato motorsport event has been cancelled after a competitor was taken to hospital in a critical condition. MotorSport New...
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NZSale closed for business
Source: Radio New Zealand Customers will only be able to return faulty or damaged items as the site closes operations in New Zealand. Unsplash/ Rupixen Christmas shoppers won’t be stocking...
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Geoffery Miller sent to prison for historical Whangārei sex crimes
Source: Radio New Zealand Geoffery Miller’s first victim had lived with post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and had more than 20 clinical bouts of depression as a result of his...