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Is the ‘brain drain’ real – and is it really a problem?
Source: Radio New Zealand The International Departures entrance at Auckland Airport. RNZ / Yiting Lin Do we really have a ‘brain drain’ and is it a problem? New research from...
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Rescuers told to wait as man and dogs stranded in middle of flooded Canterbury river
Source: Radio New Zealand The stranded ute in the Waimakariri River. Supplied / Coastguard NZ Rescuers were told to hold back for more than an hour from saving a man...
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Rural consumers spending as much as a quarter of household budget on fuel
Source: Radio New Zealand Figures show the cost of living crisis is not being felt equally across New Zealand. Quin Tauetau Soaring petrol prices could be deepening the cost-of-living divide...
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NZ economy to dodge recession but faces ‘rocky’ year – Westpac
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand will avoid slipping into recession, but faces a difficult year, Westpac says. RNZ / Michelle Tiang New Zealand will avoid slipping into recession, but...
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Tom Butland’s comeback year ends on surfing’s biggest stage
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Butland is one of three New Zealanders that will line up in the World Surf League event in Raglan this week. PhotoCPL / Supplied /...
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Blues captain Maia Roos embracing expectations as Super Rugby Aupiki continues to grow
Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues won the 2024, and 2025 Aupiki finals. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Blues women want to build a dynasty. The franchise has dominated the early years...
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Everlee Wihongi transferred to state with tougher immigration rules, lawyer says
Source: Radio New Zealand Everlee Wihongi was detained by ICE when re-entering the US on a Green Card a month ago. Supplied The lawyer of a New Zealander held by...
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Climate legislation changes an attack on the rule of law – Environmental Defence Society
Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Proposed changes to climate legislation are an attack on the rule of law, the Environmental Defence Society says....
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Vaccine-preventable HPV cancers cost country more than $130m in four years
Source: Radio New Zealand A swab used to test for HPV. Angus Dreaver A new study has put the cost of vaccine preventable cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)...
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Number of kids in KiwiSaver halves
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of people aged under 17 in KiwiSaver has halved in the past decade. Unsplash KiwiSaver providers say kids are missing out on a chance...
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Ready-mixed concrete: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Ready-mixed concrete: March 2026 quarter – information release 12 May 2026 Ready-mixed concrete statistics provide an indicator of construction activity. Key facts In the March 2026 quarter,...
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has a new name
Source: Radio New Zealand A medical condition affecting more than 170 million women worldwide has been renamed after researchers led a global process over 14 years to correct a misunderstanding....
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Police presence at Auckland bike ride that ended in arrests was excessive, organiser says
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Becker chrisbecker, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons The organiser of an Auckland push bike ride that ended with arrests and infringement notices handed out says the...
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Our Changing World: Looking to a wild future for kākāpō
Source: Radio New Zealand Jake Osborne / DOC Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts There are 235 adult kākāpō alive today...
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Xero CEO speaks out amid allegations against founder Sir Rod Drury
Source: Radio New Zealand Xero chief executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy. Supplied/Xero The chief executive of accounting software company Xero says it does not tolerate sexual harassment or misconduct in the...
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Navy officer denies ever speaking to Afghan interpreter in threatening manner
Source: Radio New Zealand A court martial continued on Tuesday at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A Navy officer accused of threatening to kill...
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Surfers and swimmers urged not to ignore shark bell at Dunedin beach
Source: Radio New Zealand The shark bell at the St Clair esplanade has rung out several times in recent weeks. RNZ / Tess Brunton Dunedin surfers and swimmers are being...
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EIT researcher contributes to global AI study published in Nature
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 27 seconds ago An EIT researcher has contributed to a global study testing the limits of artificial intelligence, with the work published in Nature, one...
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Watch: Judith Collins makes her final speech to Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand Judith Collins has made her final speech to Parliament as an MP this afternoon, ahead of her exit from politics. Her departure brings to an end...
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Watch live: Judith Collins makes her final speech to Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand Judith Collins is making her final speech to Parliament as an MP this afternoon, ahead of her exit from politics. Her departure brings to an end...
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Waitaki District ratepayers facing up to 45 percent increase call for probe into council’s finances
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Stunned Waitaki District ratepayers facing rates increases of up to 45 percent are calling for a government probe of council’s finances, with some worried people...
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Waikato Police investigating anti-social dirt bike behaviour
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Aimee Whitley, acting Hamilton City Area Commander: Waikato Police are investigating multiple reports relating to anti social behaviour by groups of dirt...
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High fuel prices see power costs jump by a third on Chatham Islands
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Power prices on the Chatham Islands are about to jump by a third because of high fuel prices. From the start of June, the price...
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Warriors star Luke Metcalf given permission to explore options with other NRL clubs
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Warriors have given star Luke Metcalf permission to talk to other clubs for next season, as they try to sort through...
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From heartbreak to history: Inaugural captain still at heart of Phoenix rise
Source: Radio New Zealand An injured Lily Alfeld talks to her team from the stands during an A-League Women’s match in Wellington. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images The Wellington Phoenix women’s inaugural...
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Laws passed to deliver AML red tape relief
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed the passage of two major Anti–Money Laundering (AML) reform Bills through their final readings in Parliament today, cutting red...
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Getting started in investing? Here are five things to think about
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau A growing number of New Zealanders are investing in share markets as a way to build their wealth. But what do you...