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Communities push back against proposed alcohol reforms
Source: Radio New Zealand A young māmā from East Auckland says the reforms feel like “profit over people”. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Concerns are growing among health providers and whānau...
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Former Wiggle Emma Memma brings ‘a preschool dance party’ to Eden Park
Source: Radio New Zealand People have really embraced the “sign language philosophy” of Emma Memma, says the performer, who left megahit Australian children’s band The Wiggles to complete her PhD...
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Couple’s old car journeys come to a close with generous donation
Source: Radio New Zealand When Ian and Esmee Rowden were considering what to do as they approached retirement, vintage cars came to mind for Ian. “Well, why not?” Esmee replied....
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DJ-turned-pop musician Avalon Emerson delivers stadium-sized new album
Source: Radio New Zealand If there was ever a traditional career path for musicians, it’s long since ceased to exist. Nowadays anything goes, from TikTok to touring, or in the...
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‘Handbrake’ holding All Whites back
Source: Radio New Zealand Finland’s Ryan Mahuta and All Whites’ Ben Old. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz The All Whites need to take off the handbrake and rediscover their heart and...
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Communities push back against government’s proposed alcohol reforms
Source: Radio New Zealand A young māmā from East Auckland says the reforms feel like “profit over people”. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Concerns are growing among health providers and whānau...
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Dice before digital – the board games revolution
Source: Radio New Zealand Board games are having a resurgence despite the popularity of online gaming. Thomas Buchholz / Unsplash A sector of gamers are trading in their consoles and...
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New Zealand cohort life tables: March 2026 update – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand New Zealand cohort life tables: March 2026 update – information release 27 March 2026 Cohort life tables track the mortality experience of people born in each year...
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Economic snapshot: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ news story
Source: Statistics New Zealand Economic snapshot: December 2025 quarter – news story 27 March 2026 Our economic snapshot summarises important economic statistics for the December 2025 quarter. It uses statistics drawn...
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Four people in hospital after ‘violent’ incident in Mt Albert
Source: Radio New Zealand Four people are in hospital after “violent” incident in Mt Albert on Friday evening. 123RF Four people are in hospital after “violent” incident in Mount Albert...
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NRL: Warriors v Wests Tigers at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as the Warriors take on Wests Tigers at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. Kickoff is at 8pm. For just the fourth...
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All Whites v Finland at Eden Park – Fifa Series
Source: Radio New Zealand All White Ben Old against Finland at Eden Park. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz The All Whites lost 2-0 to Finland in their penultimate home game before...
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Moana Pasifika v Otago Highlanders – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ A technical issue led to the last 20 minutes of Moana Pasifika’s clash with the Highlanders not broadcast to audiences. With the...
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Police step up search for missing Cromwell man Antoine Richard
Source: Radio New Zealand Antoine Richard was last seen on 21 March. Supplied / NZ Police Police are continuing their search for Antoine Richard, who has been reported missing from...
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Northland couple’s home flooded again while still being repaired from January storm
Source: Radio New Zealand Floodwaters at Ōakura after the January storm. (File photo) Supplied / Ngātiwai Trust Board A retired Northland couple’s home has been damaged by flooding once again...
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As it happened: More rain, gales for upper North Island, parts of South
Source: Radio New Zealand Heavy rain and winds continue as a deep sub-tropical low continues to make its way across the country, particularly from Northland to Bay of Plenty. A...
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Live NRL: Warriors v Wests Tigers at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as the Warriors take on Wests Tigers at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. Kickoff is at 8pm. For just the fourth...
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Live: Moana Pasifika v Otago Highlanders – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as Moana Pasifika take on the Otago Highlanders at North Harbour Stadium. Kick-off is at 7.05pm. Team lists Moana...
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Update: search and rescue operation for Antoine
Source: New Zealand Police Police continue to search for Antoine Richard, 21, reported missing from Cromwell. Antoine was last seen on Saturday 21 March around 11.45pm at the Victoria Arms...
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Live: All Whites v Finland at Eden Park – Fifa Series
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the football action as the All Whites take on Finland in their Fifa Series match at Eden Park. The All Whites want to leave...
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Plea of sobriety falls flat after ‘shocking’ breath test result
Source: New Zealand Police A call to Police about a swerving car in Nelson potentially saved lives overnight, and the breath test result left officers stunned. The caller rang Police...
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$1.1 million in cannabis plants out of the community
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have taken around $1.1 million out of the hands of organised crime following an investigation targeting cannabis cultivation on a commercial scale. The operation’s...
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Northland News – Councils respond to Juken NZ Ltd announcement
Source: Northland Regional Council JOINT MEDIA RELEASE – NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL AND FAR NORTH DISTRICT COUNCIL Northland Regional Council (NRC) and Far North District Council (FNDC) acknowledge the uncertainty created by...
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins denies misleading public over Covid vaccine risk to under 18s
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaking to media on Friday. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Labour leader Chris Hipkins has denied misleading New Zealanders after revelations he had...
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Closure of intersection in Hamilton’s south-east causes commuter chaos
Source: Radio New Zealand Southbound traffic on the Waikato Expressway queuing to get off at the Tamahere interchange during rush hour on a week day. Natalie Akoorie The closure of...
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Christchurch’s new Te Kaha One New Zealand Stadium opens
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Christchurch’s new covered stadium was put to the test as it is officially opened on a wet and stormy day in the...
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NRL: NZ Warriors star Leka Halasima fronts media for first time before Wests Tigers game
Source: Radio New Zealand Leka Halasima had no idea he was about to start, as he warmed up against Canberra. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Wests Tigers Kickoff 8pm,...