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The great property breakup
Source: Radio New Zealand Townhouses on Glengarry Road, Glen Eden. Supplied New Zealand’s love affair with property could be in the break-up stage, with no shortage of houses and investors...
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Local authority statistics: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Local authority statistics: December 2025 quarter – information release 6 March 2026 Local authority statistics provides information on the performance of core non-trading activities of New Zealand’s...
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Israel, US intensify attacks on Iran as war hits 7th day
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above. The conflict in Iran continues to widen. In Azerbaijan, two people have been injured after Iranian drones hit...
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NRL round one – New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters
Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita scores a try for the Warriors against Roosters. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita scored two tries, as his NZ Warriors overpowered Sydney Roosters for...
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Hurricanes v Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ The Hurricanes have trounced the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, winning the match 59 points to 19. Most of the Canes’...
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Renowned New Zealand artist Philip Trusttum dies aged 85
Source: Radio New Zealand Philip Trusttum. Supplied / Christchurch Art Gallery Renowned New Zealand figurative, expressionist artist Philip Trusttum has died, aged 85, with multiple leading galleries paying tribute online....
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Farmer finds fully clothed skeleton while cutting trees on SH3 Waikato
Source: Radio New Zealand Human remains were found off SH3 between Te Awamutu and Ōtorohanga in the Waikato. Google Maps An Ōtorohanga farmer was shocked when her and a group...
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Carter scores hat trick as Chiefs run riot over Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs’ Quinn Tupaea scores a try during the Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika, Super Rugby Pacific match at FMG Stadium, Hamilton. DJ Mills / Photosport The Chiefs...
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Live: Hurricanes v Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Hurricanes take on the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Kick-off is at 9.35pm. Team list Hurricanes:...
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Chiefs v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs’ Quinn Tupaea scores a try during the Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika, Super Rugby Pacific match at FMG Stadium, Hamilton. DJ Mills / Photosport The Chiefs...
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Fisheries Minister Shane Jones blasts Christchurch City Council’s ocean sewage plan
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents around the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant’s oxidation ponds have been complaining of the stench coming from the plant. Christchurch City Council Fisheries Minister Shane Jones...
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Live: NRL round one – New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action. as NZ Warriors take on Sydney Roosters at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. Kickoff is at 8pm. Team lists Warriors: 1....
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Live: Chiefs v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Chiefs take on Moana Pasifika at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. Kick-off is at 7.05pm. Team lists Chiefs...
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Lawyer calls for Louise Upston to resign after being ‘duped’ by Gloriavale leaders
Source: Radio New Zealand Social Development Minister Louise Upston. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Senior government minister Louise Upston was duped by Gloriavale leaders on a visit to the West Coast...
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Sky Tower in blue to honour fallen police officers
Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand is leading the way as the world honours police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Auckland’s Sky Tower is...
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Fonterra – Mainland Group sale unconditional
Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today confirmed that the agreement to sell its global consumer and associated businesses, Mainland Group to Lactalis for $4.22 billion is...
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Waikato Health New Zealand staff frustrated after pay comes in late and incorrect
Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ said on Friday that everyone had been paid overnight but one worker said some people still had problems with their pay. RNZ / Peter...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ‘absolutely not’ considering standing down
Source: Radio New Zealand A poll result puts National on 28.4 percent. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The Prime Minister has told Newstalk ZB he is ‘absolutely not’ considering standing down...
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Banned teacher worked with vulnerable youth before offending exposed
Source: Radio New Zealand April Marie Nordstrom had a sexual relationship with a student at Whangārei Girls’ High School. Social media A former teacher barred from the job for sexual...
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Analysis: What would it take for Christopher Luxon to quit as prime minister?
Source: Radio New Zealand One of Luxon’s weaknesses in the top job is his inability to take feedback. RNZ / Mark Papalii Analysis – If anyone is going to convince...
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Two seriously injured near Levin after ambulance, gas truck collide
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A St John’s paramedic and a LPG delivery driver have been seriously injured in a crash on State Highway 1, north of...
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New Dunedin Hospital’s ‘approved budget’ higher than government claimed
Source: Radio New Zealand The new Dunedin Hospital build site. RNZ/Tess Brunton The approved budget for the new Dunedin Hospital (NDH) is just over $2 billion, though the government continues...
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Appointments – Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Appoints New Chief Executive
Source: Heritage New Zealand Appointment announced by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga announces the appointment of Dean Whiting MNZM (Te Whānau ā Apanui/ Farquharson) as its...
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Hauraki Gulf – Connection with one of Auckland’s great backyards
Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s hard to believe that Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, our largest, busiest and most densely populated city in New Zealand hosts one of the most...
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All avenues exhausted in Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Driver summoned to Court after officers hear his car’s “extremely loud exhaust”. Police were out on foot patrol in Cashel Mall on Wednesday when they heard...
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Conflict – NEW ZEALANDERS URGED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN IN LEBANON FACING YET MORE DANGER AND FEAR – World Vision
Source: World Vision World Vision New Zealand is calling for urgent international action as renewed conflict in Lebanon has forced more than 94,000 people, including thousands of children, from their homes. ...
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Otago Hector’s dolphin project to reveal links to other populations
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 March 2026 Hector’s dolphins, also known as tutumairekurai, pahu, or upokohue, are endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand and considered a taonga species. They are one of the...