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Government orders review of Dog Control Act
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act to crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs, following a number of horrific attacks....
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Football: Phoenix women on the brink of history after 3-1 win over Sydney FC
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok of the Wellington Phoenix (file photo) photosport The Wellington Phoenix have all but secured a place in the women’s A-League finals after recovering from...
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Country Life: Donald Moore on meeting global demand for protein
Source: Radio New Zealand Global Dairy Platform Executive director Donald Moore. Rebecca McMillan / Supplied The global dairy sector risks losing society’s support – social licence – if it doesn’t...
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Country Life: A look inside Mataura’s Masjid
Source: Radio New Zealand Haji Zamberi Matyunus, a long time resident in Mataura and the current imam of the Mataura Masjid. Gianina Schwanecke / Country Life In a former Anglican...
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Why can you remember every word of an old song – but not why you walked into a room?
Source: Radio New Zealand While driving recently, a long-forgotten song came on the radio. I found myself singing along; not only did I know all the lyrics to a song...
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Chatham’s council boss says no CE credit card until policies tightened after damning AG report
Source: Radio New Zealand Interim Chatham Islands council boss Bob Penter. supplied The interim Chatham Islands council boss says any chief executive will not be using a credit card until...
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A love letter to feijoas
Source: Radio New Zealand Here in Raglan the summer has felt endless, perfect. Not a single cyclone, barely any rain, just blue skies and long days and warm dusky surfs...
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Turning Kiwi pain into a punchline watched by a global audience
Source: Radio New Zealand Holly Shervey is the creator, writer and star of Crackhead. Matt Klitscher Warning: This story covers topics including sex addiction and suicide. New Kiwi dark comedy...
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UK comedian nearly died onstage – he’s quit smoking and being angry
Source: Radio New Zealand In 2019, Emmanuel Sonubi was performing in Dubai when his heart failed, triggering a mini-stroke. Since then, the former bouncer hasn’t picked up a cigarette, listens...
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NRL: NZ Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd feeding critics humble pie with scintillating season start
Source: Radio New Zealand Tanah Body celebrates a freakish try against Canberra Raiders. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: Newcastle Knights v NZ Warriors Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 21 March MacDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle...
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Overseas merchandise trade: February 2026 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Overseas merchandise trade: February 2026 – information release 20 March 2026 Overseas merchandise trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of merchandise goods between New Zealand...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs stunned by Brumbies fightback
Source: Radio New Zealand Damian McKenzie. Mark Nolan The Chiefs have been stunned by the Brumbies in a Super Rugby Pacific thriller in Canberra. Leading 24-7 with just over 20...
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Black Caps crush South Africa to take series lead
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand bowler Ben Sears sends off South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black Caps have cantered to victory in the third T20 against...
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‘Huge explosion’: Firefighters respond to house fire in Christchurch’s Aranui
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Marika Khabazi Two people have been seriously injured in a house fire in Christchurch. Firefighters were called to a fire in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui...
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Live: Chiefs v Brumbies – Super Rugby Pacific round six
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the Chiefs take on the Brumbies at GIO Stadium in Canberra. Kick-off is at 9.35pm. Chiefs team list: 1. Jared Proffit...
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Police appeal for witnesses after Hastings pub brawl leaves several injured
Source: Radio New Zealand Police want to identify the man in the fawn cap – the photo on the right shows him without the hat. Police/Supplied Police are looking for...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes humiliate Highlanders
Source: Radio New Zealand Fehi Fineanganofo of the Hurricanes, pictured in an earlier match, scored a hat-trick. Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz The Hurricanes have kicked clear at the top of...
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‘Huge explosion’: Firefighers respond to house fire in Christchurch’s Aranui
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Marika Khabazi Two people have been seriously injured in a house fire in Christchurch. Firefighters were called to a fire in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui...
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Country Life: Inside Kapiro Farm’s quest to find the sheep of the future
Source: Radio New Zealand The seven-year long Sheep of the Future project started off with a flock of Romneys and the fifth generation in the programme is ready for mating....
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Tairāwhiti graduates celebrate milestone at EIT ceremony
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 21 seconds ago Fifty-seven graduates crossed the stage at the War Memorial Theatre in Gisborne today, in the first EIT Tairāwhiti graduation since the polytechnic...
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University students facing the ‘toughest time’ in years as costs increase
Source: Radio New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington Students Association president Aidan Donoghue displays empty boxes at the association’s foodbank. SUPPLIED Student association leaders warn more students are struggling to...
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Sir Bill Birch oversaw carless days in the late 1970s – what’s his advice in this latest fuel crisis?
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Bill Birch says 1979 was a very similar crisis to what was happening now, but current conditions were “a wee bit different”. RNZ / Cole...
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Rahui declared following death on Pouākai Range
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 March 2026 Tēnā tātou, kua tae mai te rongo, kua tau te toki o Aitua ki runga i tētehi tangata i a ia ka...
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Christchurch City Council issued a please-explain over sewage discharge
Source: Radio New Zealand Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour. RNZ / Niva Chittock The Christchurch City Council has received a please-explain over sewage being discharged into the ocean around Banks Peninsula. The...
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Live: Hurricanes v Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Hurricanes take on the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium. A blockbuster derby awaits as the competition leaders...
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For sale Slipper Island expected to fetch more than $10 million
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Paul C Schrader Slipper Island, an exclusive chunk of land off the Coromandel Coast is up for grabs. It is estimated that it could...
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NRL: NZ Warriors v Newcastle Knights – what you need to know
Source: Radio New Zealand Jackson Ford and Tyson Frizell will face off, when the Warriors take on the Knights. Photosport/RNZ NRL: Newcastle Knights v NZ Warriors Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 21...