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Person killed in Marlborough crash
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Patrice Allen A person has been killed in a single-vehicle crash in Marlborough. Police were called to the accident, on Waihopai Valley Road between...
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New kind of threat hovers over Tongan media
Source: Radio New Zealand Pacific media in action. RNZ / Johnny Blades Previously it was reporting on governments or politics that brought trouble for Tonga’s journalists – now it’s reporting...
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The five minutes Auckland FC cannot forget ahead of semifinal showdown in Adelaide
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Cosgrove of Auckland FC, right, heads the ball against Adelaide United. www.photosport.nz Auckland FC have played more than 2550 minutes of football so far this...
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Partial sell-off of Kiwibank back on the government’s agenda
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Kiwibank has been instructed by the government to once again look at its options for long-term growth, including revisiting the possibility of...
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High-profile chef cuts ties with Wellington Pavilion project
Source: Radio New Zealand Originally built as a bathing pavilion in 1938, the Oriental Bay Band Rotunda housed several restaurants and bars from the 1980s until it was found to...
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Cancer treatment closer to home for King Country patients
Source: New Zealand Government People in the King Country will now be able to access cancer treatment closer to home, with a new infusion service launching at Te Kūiti Hospital...
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‘Simplicity is key’: Sir Graham Henry’s approach to being back in All Blacks mode
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Graham Henry is an All Blacks selector again. www.photosport.nz Sir Graham Henry wants to bring a simplistic approach to the table as he returns to...
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Think tank warns future international threats could impact New Zealand’s food security
Source: Radio New Zealand University of Otago’s Professor Nick Wilson is part of the independent think tank Islands for the Future of Humanity. (File photo) SUPPLIED/University of Otago An independent...
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Police say risk of bluetooth on tasers and cameras does not apply to New Zealand
Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand police do not use bodyworn cameras though they aim to by next year. NZ Police / Supplied Police say they do not have...
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Fires, unruly passengers and prams play part in lengthy CRL testing
Source: Radio New Zealand The Karanga-a-Hape underground station will house the longest escalator in New Zealand, at 40 metres long Supplied: CRL The Auckland City Rail Link (CRL) is undertaking...
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Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Bill moves forward at pace
Source: New Zealand Government After nine years of negotiations the Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Claims Settlement Bill has passed first reading in Parliament today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Today marks another step towards...
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Radius Residential Care lifts occupancy rates, net profit up 36%
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash/ Ina Ramos Aged care provider Radius Residential Care has reported a strong full year result with net profit up 36 percent on the back of...
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Major SH1 upgrade completed between Tīrau and Waiouru
Source: New Zealand Government Critical sections of State Highway 1 (SH1) between Tīrau and Waiouru have had a major upgrade, with 128 lane kilometres of the North Island’s backbone now...
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Sir Peter Jackson honoured at Cannes
Source: Radio New Zealand The Cannes Film Festival officially started on Tuesday night with a more muted tone than in years past, with fewer A-list Hollywood celebrities on the red...
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New Rotorua cafe will operate fully in te reo Māori
Source: Radio New Zealand A new Rotorua cafe will ask customers to speak only te reo Māori when they walk in the doors. Rumaki Cafe, on Fenton Street, has made...
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Westgold butter officially the tastiest
Source: Westland Milk Products Westgold butter has come out on top of all butters sold in supermarkets after a blind tasting test conducted by Consumer New Zealand. So, what’s our...
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Tax policy welcome contribution, but missed opportunity to tackle wealth inequality
Source: Better Taxes campaign The Opportunity Party’s tax policy is a welcome contribution to the tax debate, but misses the opportunity to tackle wealth inequality and its impact on living...
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Wellington street closed after cyclist trapped under car
Source: Radio New Zealand s] The cyclist has since been freed and taken to hospital with serious injuries. RNZ / REECE BAKER Glenmore Street in central Wellington is closed after...
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Security – Kiwis warned as foreign QR code scams surge on mobile devices – new data
Source: Impact PR Thousands of Kiwi mobile phone users are being warned to be vigilant when scanning QR codes as mobile devices rapidly emerge as a new entry point for...
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University Research – Are Pacific children facing too much heat? – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The impacts of climate change on children in Sāmoa are under the spotlight in a new research project. The study will examine the effects of...
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Housing Market – Ownership hold periods at historic highs as property market downturn stretches into fifth year – Cotality
Source: Cotality New Zealand homeowners are holding properties for near-record periods as the country’s prolonged housing downturn continues to impact the ‘pain and gain’ of resale outcomes. Cotality NZ’s Pain...
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Northland News – Quiet leadership and inclusion recognised at national awards
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council staff member Einnee Facey has been named Emerging Inclusion Champion of the Year at the 2026 Diversity Awards NZ, recognising her leadership in advancing...
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Tertiary Sector – University staff need secure work and pay to meet the cost-of-living crisis – TEU
Source: Tertiary Education Union As university staff at six of Aotearoa New Zealand’s eight universities initiate collective bargaining, the Te Hautū Kahurangi | Tertiary Education Union (TEU) says that members are...
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Appointments – Well-regarded Māori broadcaster Dr Te Anga Nathan joins Te Mātāwai Board
Source: Te Mātāwai Te Mātāwai Co-Chairs Brenda Soutar and Mātai Smith are pleased to welcome Dr Te Anga Nathan (Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Porou, Waikato) to the Te Mātāwai Board as...
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Fire and Emergency reinforces public safety messages and updates on emergency response arrangements
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding the public to take care during a strike by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) from 4.30...
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Energy Sector – New project to explore whether Taranaki’s old petroleum wells could heat its energy future
Source: Ara Ake Ara Ake, New Zealand’s energy innovation centre, is leading and funding a project exploring whether hundreds of suspended and shut-in petroleum wells in the Taranaki region could be...
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Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po meets Prince William at Windsor Castle
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the Māori queen, with Prince William at Windsor Castle in London. Supplied Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai...