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Live: Pacific Four – Black Ferns v USA in Sacramento
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as the Black Ferns take on USA in Sunday’s Pacific Four game in Sacramento. Three players will make their debuts with new...
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‘She has lain forgotten’: the Māori composer whose 110-year-old song features in Hollywood blockbuster
Source: Radio New Zealand Alongside hits by The Beatles and Harry Styles, the soundtrack to sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary includes a powerful version of the waiata ‘Pō Atarau’, a...
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One dead after electric bike crash
Source: Radio New Zealand (file photo) RNZ / Tom Kitchin One person has died after a crash involving an electric bicycle on a rural road near Palmerston North. The crash...
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Health NZ sending more eye operations to private sector under long-term contracts
Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ is sending more eye operations to the private sector. 123RF Health NZ (HNZ) is sending more eye operations to the private sector under longer-term...
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GP concerned over ‘dire shortage’ of staff at Palmerston North Hospital’s gastroenterology department
Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Hospital. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Manawatū GP concerned about shortage of staff at Palmerston North Hospital gastro department Dr Nicola Barrack says patients are...
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Most charter schools reached or surpassed target starting enrolments
Source: Radio New Zealand Mastery School sin Christchurch logo. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Enrolment figures show most of the first eight charter schools have reached or surpassed their target starting...
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Football Ferns ‘completely different journey’ one step away from World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand Captain Kate Taylor takes a selfie with her Football Ferns team celebrating the 5-0 win over Fiji. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Half the job is done and now...
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NZDF to send 50 personnel to aerial and ground drones exercise in US
Source: Radio New Zealand Anduril Industries has been awarded a US$159 million contract by the US Army for an initial prototyping period to develop a night vision and mixed reality...
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Study shows benefits of psychedelic drugs for people with life-threatening illness
Source: Radio New Zealand Psilocybe Cubensis, a species of psychedelic mushroom Flickr user afgooey74 / CC BY 2.0 Psychedelic drugs, including LSD and magic mushrooms, could help people cope with...
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Te Wehi: ‘I just thought I’d be fencing for the rest of my life’
Source: Radio New Zealand Before playing sold-out stadiums last summer and dominating the NZ music charts with his Hori Shaw duet ‘Ready to Ride’, Te Wehi shared covers, but not...
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Iran war, petrol crisis causing increased stress among Kiwis
Source: Radio New Zealand Many of those stressed or depressed were already struggling before the war. methaphum/stock.adobe.com Psychologists say their clients are reporting increased stress and vicarious trauma because of...
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Why women often feel embarrassed to talk about money
Source: Radio New Zealand Women are socialised not to talk about money and will share about their sex lives and almost anything else before speaking of it, says gender equity...
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Rewilding project bringing sharks back to archipelago
Source: Radio New Zealand Raja Ampat in Southwest Papua province, Indonesia, is akin to a tropical Fiordland, conservationist Mark Erdmann says. The bio diverse archipelago comprising over 1500 small islands...
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Live weather: Cyclone Vaianu brings damaging winds, heavy rain to North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu is set to move southwards across the North Island, with strong wind and heavy rain watches and warnings in force for much of the...
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Crusaders v Queensland Reds – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham in action against the Blues. Brett Phibbs The Reds have held on to beat the Crusaders 31 – 26 in slippery conditions...
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Hurricanes underline title credentials with big win over the Blues
Source: Radio New Zealand Callum Harkin of the Hurricanes | Hurricanes v Blues, round 9 of the Super Rugby Pacific competition at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 11...
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Blues v Hurricanes – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Round nine sees the two top teams go to battle in Wellington, as the Hurricanes host the Blues in a serious test of title credentials at...
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Live: Crusaders v Queensland Reds – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action from Suncorp Stadium. The champion Crusaders are in Brisbane to play the Reds, without their biggest strike weapon. Will...
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Netball: New look Tactix open season with big win over Steel
Source: Radio New Zealand Charlie Bell (left) of the Tactix and Carys Stythe of the Steel © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The defending champion Tactix have made a strong statement...
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Live NRL: NZ Warriors v Storm at AAMI Park in Melbourne
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as NZ Warriors take on Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park. Kickoff is 9.35pm NZT. Team lists Warriors: 1. Taine Tuaupiki, 2....
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Tauranga mayor declares state of emergency as cyclone risks grow
Source: Radio New Zealand Swells on the Coromandel coast ahead of Cyclone Vaianu. RNZ/Marika Khabazi Tauranga has declared a state of emergency ahead of Cyclone Vaianu, as officials warn of...
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Auckland FC fight back to draw in fiery encounter
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Cosgrove of Auckland FC (middle). www.photosport.nz Auckland FC have eked out a 2-all draw with Melbourne Victory after coming from behind in a fiery encounter...
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Live: Auckland Blues v Wellington Hurricanes – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Round nine sees the two top teams go to battle in Wellington, as the Hurricanes host the Blues in a serious test of title credentials at...
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Fijian Drua v Western Force at Churchill Park, Lautoka – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as Fijian Drua take on Western Force at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Kickoff is at...
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Ryan Wood makes history as Toyota’s first Supercars race winner
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Wood celebrates winning race 9 of the series, Supercars 2026 ITM Taupo Super 440. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Wellington driver Ryan Wood has claimed a...
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Football Ferns defeat Fiji to reach Oceania qualifiers final
Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Kelli Brown celebrates her goal against Fiji. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Football Ferns comfortably defeated Fiji 5-0 on Saturday and continued their dominance in the...
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Rugby: Chiefs dominate Moana Pasifika in Rotorua
Source: Radio New Zealand Damian McKenzie became the Chiefs’ highest-ever try scorer in his side’s dominant 62-17 win over Moana Pasifika at Rotorua International Stadium. The result sees the Chiefs...