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Would you slap an ‘S’ sticker on Nan’s car?
Source: Radio New Zealand West Aucklander Boyd Steel has launched a blue “S” plate sticker, designed to signal there’s an older driver behind the wheel. He knows not for everyone...
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Commercial discipline pays off at KiwiRail
Source: New Zealand Government KiwiRail continues to lift its performance in line with our long-term performance expectations, Rail Minister Winston Peters said today. “We make no apologies for bothering to...
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Cannons Creek assault, arrest made
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Kāpiti Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins: Police investigating an assault in Cannons Creek last week, have arrested and charged a man. On Friday...
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Motatapu track rerouted to avoid slow moving slip
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 27 February 2026 The track, a historic route linking Wānaka and Arrowtown and crossing private land, is part of the Te Araroa Trail and is...
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Weather: Severe thunderstorms may hit parts of North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the central North Island for Friday afternoon and evening. Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for the central...
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Explore new Karanga-a-Hape Station precinct
Source: Auckland Council Mercury Lane and Beresford Square, two upgraded public spaces framing the forecourts of Karanga-a-Hape Station, are finished and now open for the public to explore. This milestone...
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Flood early warning systems – where are they in the Civil Defence Act overhaul?
Source: Radio New Zealand An overhaul of emergency management legislation has reached the crucial stage of submissions to a parliamentary select committee. RNZ Transpower is questioning why early warning systems...
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A home for granny, a headache for the homeowner
Source: Radio New Zealand Experts say that the real rule change is simply that when things go wrong, the burden of responsibility will be on the homeowner, not the council....
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Giancarlo Italiano’s Phoenix coaching exit latest in a season of A-League upheaval
Source: Radio New Zealand Giancarlo Italiano joined a growing list of coaching casualties across the A-League. AAP / Photosport Giancarlo Italiano’s abrupt departure from the Wellington Phoenix is the latest...
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Galaxy Macau Presents: The Jimmy O. Yang Chinese New Year Show with Two Star-Studded Galaxy Arena Performances
Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 February 2026 – Marking a dynamic arrival of the Year of the Horse, on February 21 and 22 (the...
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Dunedin man arrested after driving towards officers and avoiding arrest
Source: Radio New Zealand The 46-year-old was arrested in Fraser’s Gully after his attempts to avoid Police RNZ / Marika Khabazi A Dunedin man who drove his vehicle towards officers...
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Farmers calling for same animal welfare standards on local and imported pork
Source: Radio New Zealand NZPork has previously warned that local producers were struggling against a flood of lower-welfare imports. 123RF Farmers are renewing calls for the Government to enforce the...
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Man arrested in Dunedin overnight due in court tomorrow
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Superintendent Jason Guthrie, Southern District Commander: The man arrested following a series of events in Dunedin last night has been charged and is due...
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Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: Wives of volunteer firefighters proud of their work
Source: Radio New Zealand Dave van Zwanenberg, left, and Craig Stevens. Supplied The wives of two firefighters killed in a landslide during Cyclone Gabrielle have recounted the moment they learned...
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Defence Force to test air, land, and sea drones from Mount Maunganui company
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied The Defence Force is going to begin testing air, land and sea drones from a Mount Maunganui company. Syos Aerospace drones are used in Ukraine...
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Three arrested after shooting in Waikato
Source: Radio New Zealand Police arrested two women and a man. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Three people have been arrested after a shooting in Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly. Police...
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Shooting incident, three arrested, Te Kauwhata
Source: New Zealand Police Three people are due in court today following a shooting incident in Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly. Police received a call shortly before 7am on Saturday...
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Kiwi drones to boost Defence capability
Source: New Zealand Government Innovative Kiwi drones will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to strengthen capability while growing local industry, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. ...
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Temporary bridge to reconnect Pirongia community
Source: New Zealand Government A temporary bridge is expected to be in place on State Highway 39 by mid‑March, reconnecting the community south of Pirongia after the Mangati Bridge was...
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Is it time to abandon postal voting for local elections?
Source: Radio New Zealand Several Auckland councillors think it’s time to abandon postal voting for local elections. RNZ / Eveline Harvey Is it time to abandon postal voting for local...
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Who can order a rescue chopper? Tensions rising on the front line
Source: Radio New Zealand Front line rescue workers say delays in getting police to authorise a helicopter are dangerous. File photo.. SUPPLIED Fire and Emergency (FENZ) has had to be...
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Is it fair that prices rise as power companies bank profits?
Source: Radio New Zealand A Consumer survey found that almost half of respondents said the price of their latest power bill was not fair and 46 percent of New Zealanders...
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Lyall Bay residents fear neglected Queen’s Drive property is a danger to passersby
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents of Wellington’s Lyall Bay fear a neglected property in the seaside suburb‘s Queens Drive is in such a bad state it is a danger to...
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Volunteer firefighters renew calls for ACC mental health cover
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency volunteer Peter Ottley. Supplied Volunteer firefighter Peter Ottley still remembers his world turning upside down. Two weeks after a call out to a fatal bus...
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Is FAFO the demise of gentle parenting?
Source: Radio New Zealand Parenting experts, parenting studies, influencers, courses, and books – being a parent today can feel like drinking from a fire hydrant of information. Not to mention,...
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Super Rugby: The $600k hurdle keeping Moana Pasifika out of Tonga
Source: Radio New Zealand The Pacific Islands will again be without Super Rugby in 2026. Photosport While the hunger for poaching Pacific rugby talent appears insatiable, the same appetite does...
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Hutt City Council seeks assurance after Wellington’s sewage treatment plant failure
Source: Radio New Zealand Hutt City Council has sought assurances from Wellington Water over its Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant (pictured) after the catastrophic failure at Moa Point. RNZ / REECE...