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Child dies after three-vehicle crash in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. A child died and four other people received minor to moderate injuries. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A child has died following a three...
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Concerned mothers say mahjong falls outside gambling rules
Source: Radio New Zealand Mahjong venues told RNZ that they are entertainment venues and that they are not breaking any laws. AFP / Hauke-Christian Dittrich / dpa Picture-Alliance Two mothers...
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What is breastfeeding aversion and how can you manage it?
Source: Radio New Zealand While many women find breastfeeding an enjoyable bonding experience, some will have an involuntary and overwhelming urge to remove their child from the breast. Intense negative...
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‘No need to panic’, fuel supplier says
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol has tipped over the $3 a litre mark in some areas. RNZ / Dan Cook The CEO of one of New Zealand’s largest independent fuel...
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Fatal crash, East Tāmaki
Source: New Zealand Police A child has died following a three vehicle crash in East Tāmaki last night. Emergency services responded to the scene on Smales Road at the intersection...
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Adam Hall claims silver at Paralympics
Source: Radio New Zealand Paralympian skier Adam Hall. © Jeff Crowe / Photosport 2026 www.photosport.nz Wānaka skier Adam Hall has finished second in the slalom on the final day of...
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Cricket: Contrasting results for New Zealand teams
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps player Bevon Jacobs. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black Caps admit they didn’t adjust quick enough to the wicket as they suffered a 7 wicket loss...
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99-year-old dementia patient died after bedroom assault by another rest home resident
Source: Radio New Zealand Leonard Hewgill was a resident at a 40-bedroom unit offering specialist dementia care. A 99-year-old dementia patient died after being assaulted in his rest home bedroom...
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Just 21 of tens of thousands of benefit sanctions have been non-financial
Source: Radio New Zealand The government introduced a traffic light system in 2024 and expanded it last year. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Just 21 people have received non-financial benefit sanctions...
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Liam Lawson ‘didn’t quite expect’ his success at Chinese Grand Prix
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson finished seventh place finish in the Grand Prix. MARCEL VAN DORST / AFP New Zealand driver Liam Lawson admits to being a little surprised...
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Government’s climate change plans go to the High Court
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Action and the Environmental Law Initiative are asking the High Court to declare Climate Change Minister Simon Watts’ decisions unlawful. RNZ / Mark Papalii A...
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The ‘gnarly and unnecessary’ fight reshaping the RSA
Source: Radio New Zealand At the heart of the dispute is the RSA’s decision to use transitional rules allowing a new constitution to be approved by a simple majority rather...
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Law change could let IRD change its interest rates more quickly
Source: Radio New Zealand MONDAY The proposed change would allow the commissioner of Inland Revenue to set the rate. RNZ The government is making changes that could mean Inland Revenue...
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‘They took my whole life’: ACC spied on man with a traumatic brain injury
Source: Radio New Zealand Jeremy Buxton’s life changed forever after a car accident left him with a traumatic brain injury. But he says the hardest battle wasn’t recovery. It was fighting the system meant...
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Formula 1: Kiwi Liam Lawson finishes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson in action during the Chinese Grand Prix. Mark Thompson/Getty Images Kiwi Liam Lawson has taken more Formula 1 points with a seventh placing at...
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Black Caps beaten by South Africa in first T20
Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee celebrates the wicket of Tom Latham. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz New Zealand have lost by seven wickets to the visitors in the first of...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika-Blues beef far from done
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga was still not happy after losing to the Blues. Photosport The Blues didn’t engage in the war of words, but they...
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Rugby: Moana/Blues beef far from done
Source: Radio New Zealand Tana Umaga today confirmed that New Zealand Rugby has approached him about joining Dave Rennie’s All Blacks coaching group. Photosport They didn’t engage in the war...
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Unity Week helps heal scars of Christchurch mosque attack seven years later
Source: Radio New Zealand Walk the Talk Unity March through Christchurch to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the mosque attack. RNZ/Keiller MacDuff Hundreds of people gathered in a shady grove...
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Cheese recalled over Listeria concerns
Source: Radio New Zealand The 200-gram packet of Emborg Emmentaler cheese that is the subject of the recall. Supplied A batch of cheese from Goodfood Group Limited is being recalled...
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Live: Black Caps v South Africa – first T20 at Mount Maunganui
Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram (L) and David Miller (R) celebrate their win over New Zealand at the T20 World Cup. AFP The Black Caps return...
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Four separate crashes cause highway closures and three fatalities
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists have been advised to avoid the area. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Crashes in Hastings, Rotoru, Mangaweka and Lindis Pass have left three people dead, another...
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Northlanders stage windblown protest against Bream Bay sand-mining application
Source: Radio New Zealand About 700 people gathered on Northland’s Ruakākā Beach to protest a proposed sand-mining operation. Supplied / Bream Bay Guardians At least 700 people have staged a...
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Twizel photographer Jeff Ng captures Aurora Australis from Lake Ruataniwha
Source: Radio New Zealand Twizel photographer Jeff Ng took took the photo at Lake Ruataniwha. Jeff Ng Twizel astrophotography enthusiast Jeff Ng says the region has seen a few auroras...
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Twizel photographer Jeff Ng captures aurora from Lake Ruataniwha
Source: Radio New Zealand Twizel photographer Jeff Ng took took the photo at Lake Ruataniwha. Jeff Ng Twizel astrophotography enthusiast Jeff Ng says the region has seen a few auroras...
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Fire Safety – Total fire ban as risk escalates in parts of Nelson and Tasman Districts
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand will enforce bans and restrictions on outdoor fires in much of the Nelson-Tasman area from tomorrow morning (Monday 16 March)...
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Silver Fern Kate Heffernan stars in incredible Australian Super Netball debut
Source: Radio New Zealand Kate Heffernan in the action for the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Australian Super Netball competition. Sarah Reed Standout Silver Fern Kate Heffernan has wasted no time...