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Update: Further charges laid, fatal crash, Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks: A woman is due to appear in Rotorua District Court today on charges relating to a fatal crash last year. The...
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White Ferns’ second ODI v England washed out
Source: Radio New Zealand Georgia Plimmer at the County Ground in Northampton where the ODI between the White Ferns and England was washed out, 14 May 2026. Photosport The White...
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Short story collection wins New Zealand’s biggest book prize
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington essayist Ingrid Horrocks has won the major prize at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards for her fiction debut, All Her Lives. The collection, which...
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Hopes dashed after parasitic worm found to be ineffective at killing invasive millipedes
Source: Radio New Zealand A Portuguese millipede. RNZ/Mary Argue Hopes have been dashed that a parasitic worm will effectively kill hordes of invasive millipedes plaguing Wellingtonians. South coast residents sounded...
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Corrections staffer quit while being investigated for inappropriate relationship with inmate
Source: Radio New Zealand A Corrections staffer quit while being investigated over allegations they were in a relationship with an inmate they had assessed for parole. The Christchurch Women’s Prison...
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PM promising solution to immigration problem that doesn’t exist, demographer says
Source: Radio New Zealand Sociologist Paul Spoonley RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A demographer believes the prime minister is promising a solution to an immigration problem that does not exist. Christopher...
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Health Sector – Kiwis support stronger nicotine regulation, survey finds
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa A majority of New Zealanders support reinstating the very low nicotine cigarette policy, and more than two-thirds believe the tobacco industry influences government policy, a new national...
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World’s First Lightweight High Resolution High Precision CO₂ and CH₄ Point Source Detector “MUSICO” Arrives at Tiangong Space Station via Tianzhou-10
Source: Media Outreach HKUST Led Project Marks Hong Kong’s First Scientific Payload on the National Space Station HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2026 – The...
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‘Everywhere the Pacific Ocean touches, they love them some Katchafire’
Source: Radio New Zealand After twenty years in the business, Katchafire have made many friends in the music industry. The New Zealand band have called on some of their contacts...
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Masterise Group Launches One Central Saigon
Source: Media Outreach Set opposite Ben Thanh Market, One Central Saigon is a landmark mixed-use destination where luxury living, hospitality, retail and business converge at the centre of Ho Chi...
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Bora Navigates A Transitional 1Q26 And Sets A Strong Foundation For Rest Of The Year
Source: Media Outreach Transformational Acquisitions Expected to Contribute to Long Term Growth Starting 2Q26 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2026 – Bora Pharmaceuticals (“Bora”; TWSE:...
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Update: Arrests made following road-rage assault, Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Shane Tuhi, Hamilton City CIB: Hamilton Police have arrested and charged two men in relation to a road-rage assault in February. On Friday...
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Landslides result in more claims than any other natural hazard
Source: Radio New Zealand A landslide on a Kingston street in Wellington, April 2026. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Natural Hazards Commission [NHC] is now receiving more claims for damage...
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LGT appoints CEO for its wealth management business in Thailand
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2026 – LGT continues to strengthen its leadership team in Thailand with the appointment of Anchalee Bunsongsikul as...
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Esperanza Partners with One Cool Stage to Open New Financing Frontiers for Hong Kong’s Cultural Assets Esperanza
Source: Media Outreach Hong Kong theatre IP “The Big Big Day” anchors the next phase of fan participation and entertainment asset tokenization, with qualifying projects potential exceeding HK$2 billion in...
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One dead after truck rolls on Central Otago walking track
Source: Radio New Zealand The Grovers Hill walking track in Roxburgh. Supplied / Central Otago District Council One person has died after a truck rolled on a walking track in...
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HGC Partner Day 2026 Successfully Concludes Deepening AI Ecosystem Development to Strengthen Its role as AI Enabler and Service Company Group
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2026 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or “the Group”), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator...
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Bill to enable digital drivers licences passes third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to make New Zealand’s transport regulatory system fit for purpose has passed its third reading today, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Transport Minister James...
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How Annette Hall accidentally spent 20 years as ‘mum’ to Far North boaties
Source: Radio New Zealand Annette Hall has been the voice of Far North Radio and Sea Rescue for the past 20 years. RNZ / Peter de Graaf For the past...
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Growing up Māori in Gloriavale: loving and leaving the only community you know
Source: Radio New Zealand At age 14, Valiant Overcomer climbed into the back of a truck as it drove out of Gloriavale towards what he believed could be hell. The...
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Scientists bring one of New Zealand’s rarest plants back from the brink
Source: Radio New Zealand Craspedia argentia seedlings in their new home at Mahaka Katia Scientific Reserve. RNZ / Katie Todd One of New Zealand’s rarest plant species is getting another...
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Update: Arrests made following public brawl, Whakatāne
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested four people following a public brawl in Kopeopeo, Whakatāne, last month. On Wednesday 15 April, around 12.30pm, Police were called to the shopping...
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Kiwi onboard hantavirus-hit cruise ship doesn’t usually live in New Zealand
Source: Radio New Zealand Joao Luiz Bulcao / Hans Lucas via AFP Health NZ has confirmed one of the New Zealanders on board a cruise ship struck by hantavirus does...
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Awanui Labs review needed after fatal cancer missed – Patient Voice Aotearoa
Source: Radio New Zealand Awanui Labs is privately owned, but is contracted by Health NZ to provide medical laboratory and pathology services. Supplied An independent review into Invercargill’s Awanui Labs...
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Locals win fight against proposed Te Anau floating sauna
Source: Radio New Zealand Renders of the proposed floating sauna on Lake Henry, looking north. Supplied / Southland District Council A proposal to run a floating sauna in a popular...
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Wellington landlord admits making and publishing intimate recordings
Source: Radio New Zealand Matthew Ryan has admitted making and publishing intimate visual recordings. DCM / supplied A well-known Wellington landlord who owns numerous properties has pleaded guilty to multiple...
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Focus on Jobseekers leaves youth falling through cracks and harder to place once 18 – Mayors’ Taskforce
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Young people who could have been helped into work are instead stuck “in a void” due to government policy changes, says the head of the...