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First ever stone skimming champions crowned in Lake Hāwea
Source: Radio New Zealand Event organiser Richie Laming steps up to the platform and tries his hand at skimming. RNZ/Katie Todd An Australian with a calling and an Auckland radio...
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Warriors fans in Brisbane a ‘wild swirling outpouring of energy’ for NRL Magic Round
Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors fans AAP / Photosport First Person – You could feel something special building for days, even before the NZ Warriors took the field. On Air...
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Huge relief or ‘pretending there’s a problem’? National’s sexual offenders sentencing policy
Source: Radio New Zealand National’s justice spokesperson and current Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the policy would result in tougher sentences. RNZ / Mark Papalii A National Party policy to...
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Teachers raise concerns as NCEA replacement confimed
Source: Radio New Zealand The government believes students can “game the system” with NCEA. (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau Teachers say they are disappointed feedback fro the sector on...
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What is ‘frozen shoulder’ and will I need surgery?
Source: Radio New Zealand Frozen shoulder can make simple tasks – such as lifting your arm, sleeping on your side, getting out of bed, putting on a bra, driving or...
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Warriors contemplate their next move at halfback
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf of the Warriors www.photosport.nz Luke Metcalf’s long term future may not be with the Warriors, but his short-term future has just become very important....
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Auditions for the next James Bond are finally underway
Source: Radio New Zealand Auditions have finally begun for the next instalment in the blockbuster movie franchise, according to a statement from Amazon MGM Studios. The production company issued a...
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Man found dead at Northland property, police investigating
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man has been found dead at a Waimamaku property in Northland. Emergency services were called to the Wekaweka Road property about...
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Cyclists commute at sunrise on the ‘beautiful’ Te Ara Tupua
Source: Radio New Zealand Riders on the $348m Te Ara Tupua cycling and walking path between Ngauranga and Petone. RNZ / Phil Pennington Is this the most beautiful commute in...
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Rates caps could raise risk of credit downgrade for New Zealand, Fitch warns
Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government Minister Simon Watts. SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ The Fitch credit ratings agency is warning the introduction of local government rate caps could increase the...
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QR codes scammers’ favourite new way to take your money
Source: Radio New Zealand A QR code. 123RF QR scams are on the rise, according to a global cybersecurity company. Known as ‘quishing’, a QR code’s landing website is swapped...
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Sailing: Kiwi crew become youngest world champions
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand sailors Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush at the 2026 49er World Championships, France. Sailing Energy / Yachting NZ New Zealand has a new...
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Sylvia Park owner posts ‘robust’ full-year result, Ikea driving more foot traffic
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Property Group Group said the opening of Ikea drove significant foot traffic in the area. (File photo) Marika Khabazi / RNZ The owner of Auckland’s...
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Christchurch townhouse boom seeing half-finished developments across city
Source: Radio New Zealand A builder says there are many half-finished housing developments in Christchurch and Auckland. (File photo) RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A builder says Christchurch is seeing an...
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Waikato Expressway closed near Great South Road on-ramp
Source: New Zealand Police The Waikato Expressway is currently closed southbound between the Great South Road on-ramp and the Pioneer Road off-ramp following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported...
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Proposed amendments to Education System Reform Bill to be considered
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to strengthen New Zealand’s education system, with several amendments to the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill set to be considered...
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State Highway 2 closed east of Wairoa
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Wairoa is closed between Ohuia Road and Iwitea Road following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported to emergency services just before...
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Delays after crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to the two-vehicle incident near Randwick Park. Supplied Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway. Police...
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Live: Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford to make education announcement
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and education minister Erica Stanford are set to make an education announcement in Lower Hutt this afternoon. They’re speaking to media at...
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Hayden Tasker found guilty of murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Source: Radio New Zealand Hayden Tasker during the trial. The Press / Iain McGregor The man who drove into police officers in Nelson and killed Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming has...
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Private capital investment remains resilient in the face of uncertainty
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Last year’s weak economic conditions coincided with a 35 percent drop in the value of capital investments, along with a 10 percent drop in the...
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Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong gets nine month suspension after behaviour concerns
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong. RNZ / Tess Brunton A Dunedin councillor has been suspended from all committees and subcommittees for nine months because of concerns about...
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GPs calling for more funding and better allocation
Source: Radio New Zealand GenPro, the association for general practice owners, has called for all political parties to consider investing more in primary healthcare. 123rf GPs are calling for more...
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Two jerseys, two worlds at NRL Magic Round
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ executive editor Jeremy Rees managing to remain remarkably upbeat while publicly identifying as a Dragons supporter. Supplied First person: The year before the Warriors launched...
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Bureaucratic battle could put cat rescuer’s operation on pause
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of the Feral No More rescue cats are in temporary cages, ahead of their move to Eketāhuna. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham A cat rescuer who...
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‘Nothing short of barbaric’: Police officer Lyn Fleming’s family grateful for guilty verdict
Source: Radio New Zealand The family of murdered police office Lyn Fleming say the way she died was was “nothing short of barbaric”. Senior Sergeant Fleming and Senior Sergeant Adam...
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AM Edition: Top 10 Energy Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 18, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 energy articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 18, 2026 - Full Text