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Cricket: Seven decades since one of New Zealand’s biggest wins
Source: Radio New Zealand John Reid in 2015 in his study surrounded by memorabilia from his cricketing career. Supplied / Lisa Thompson This week’s one of despair for New Zealand...
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Has the Middle East war reached a worst-case scenario?
Source: Radio New Zealand A photo illustration of a Brent crude oil price chart displayed on a screen. (File photo) AFP / Jonathan Raa / NurPhoto War in the Middle...
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Education – Ara celebrates milestone as 900 graduates cross the stage
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury has marked a major milestone in its return to independent status, with over 900 graduates filling Ōtautahi’s Wolfbrook Arena in two vibrant...
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Taskforce Morpheus: Arrests made, firearms seized
Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand Police have targeted Comanchero members and associates as part of coordinated enforcement activity across Australasia targeting the gang’s criminal operations. Three men have been...
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ACT voices strong objections to greyhound racing ban, won’t say if pulling support for legislation
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf ACT has voiced strong objections to the looming ban on greyhound racing, saying breeders, owners, and venues deserve compensation and more time. But it has...
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‘Explosive substance’ in Christchurch a jar of crystallized picric acid
Source: Radio New Zealand The police cordon at Sheffield Crescent in Christchurch on Thursday. RNZ/Anna Sargent An “explosive substance” that resulted in the evacuation of part of a Christchurch suburb...
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Person hit by truck in Pukekohe
Source: Radio New Zealand A person has been hit by a truck on Titi Road. Google Maps A pedestrian has been hit by a truck in Mauku, west of Pukekohe....
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Oranga Tamariki reports it is ‘off-track’ dealing with critical reports of concern
Source: Radio New Zealand The report said ‘off-track’ against the target for handling the most urgent cases in time. RNZ Oranga Tamariki reports it’s not meeting targets with critical and...
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Report into Moa Point wastewater plant failure to be released next week
Source: Radio New Zealand Signs on Wellington’s South Coast about the wastewater spill. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington mayor Andrew Little says details from a preliminary report into the failure...
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Police appealing for information after Napier assault
Source: Radio New Zealand A white ute that was nearby when the assault took place. Police are wanting to speak with the owner of the vehicle. Police/Supplied Police are looking...
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US national allegedly flew into NZ to carry out murder before flying back home
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland courier driverTuipulotu Vi was shot and killed in 2024. Facebook / supplied A US national is accused of flying into New Zealand to carry out...
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Operation Block: Murder charge laid in ongoing homicide investigation
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm a third person has been charged with murder as part of an ongoing homicide investigation, following the death of a courier driver...
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Interislander staffer sent overseas to collect crucial parts for Kaiārahi ferry
Source: Radio New Zealand By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey University Journalism Student The Kaiārahi ferry. Interislander An Interislander staff member has gone overseas to collect crucial components to fix the stricken...
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Manufacturing activity expands, reinforcing expectations of economic recovery
Source: Radio New Zealand Manufacturing activity in February continued expanding at the same pace as in January. 123RF Manufacturing activity eases slightly by 0.1 points to 55.0 – above 50...
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Minister to attend Global Fraud Summit
Source: New Zealand Government Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello will travel to Europe tomorrow to represent New Zealand at the Global Fraud Summit and for a series of...
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Appeal for information following assault, Napier
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Sergeant Emma Wiltshire – Hawke’s Bay CIB: Police are appealing for information following an assault in Meeanee, Napier, last week. On Friday...
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Racing Minister welcomes clear plan for greyhound rehoming
Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister, Winston Peters has welcomed proposed plans to rehome greyhounds, as the transition away from greyhound racing continues. “The intention was always to support the...
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Colin Dale Park raceway up and running with Auckland Council support
Source: Auckland Council A new top-of-the-line karting facility at Colin Dale Park in the city’s south is open for Aucklanders to use thanks to support from Auckland Council. In late...
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Basketball: Tall Ferns improve, but lose another World Cup qualifier
Source: Radio New Zealand Nat Hurst , head coach of the Tall Ferns. www.photosport.nz The Tall Ferns have lost their second successive match at their World Cup qualifying tournament, going...
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Second meningococcal disease case in Dunedin student community
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A second case of meningococcal disease has been reported in the Dunedin student community, Health New Zealand says. On Tuesday, the University...
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Update, aggravated robbery, Whanganui
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Nadine Staples, Whanganui CIB: Police have arrested and charged three people in relation to an aggravated robbery in Castlecliff, Whanganui. On Wednesday 4...
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Rotorua Police out in numbers, arrests made
Source: New Zealand Police Police were out in numbers Wednesday night mitigating a gang gathering in the Rotorua area, as well as making a number of great arrests on unrelated...
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Incoming Solicitor-General appointed King’s Counsel
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of incoming Solicitor-General Anna Adams as King’s Counsel. The rank of King’s Counsel recognises outstanding contributions to the legal...
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CAT scans yes, cats, no: Popular moggies not permitted at Taranaki Base Hospital
Source: Radio New Zealand Theo Cowley gets a cuddle from Mr Pip Suz Crowley Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at Taranaki...
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Second meningococcal disease case at Otago University
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A second case of meningococcal disease has been reported in the Dunedin student community, Health New Zealand says. On Tuesday, the University...
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Northland News – Strong foundations driving economic growth
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland is entering a period of significant opportunity as regional partners, iwi, and industry leaders work together to strengthen Taitokerau’s economic future, the chair of the Joint...
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CAT scans yes, cats, no: Taranaki Base Hospital bans popular moggies
Source: Radio New Zealand Pip the cat at Taranaki Base Hospital. Robin Martin / RNZ Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at...