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Search continues for person swept out to sea near Greymouth
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were still investigating if a kayak washed up near Blaketown on Saturday night was linked to the missing person, who was yet to be identified....
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Anonymous survey for supermarket suppliers too scared to speak out
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Tara Clark The Commerce Commission says suppliers are scared to speak up about how they’re treated by supermarkets, so it’s running an anonymous survey...
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EIT international students welcomed at Hawke’s Bay mayoral ceremony
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 12 minutes ago International students at Eastern Institute of Technology were officially welcomed to Hawke’s Bay at the region’s annual Mayoral Welcome ceremony. More than...
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Man who drowned in Waimakariri River was trying to save dog
Source: Radio New Zealand Waimakariri River (file photo). 123RF Police say a man who drowned in Canterbury’s Waimakariri River was trying to save his dog. Emergency services were called to...
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Burglary bust ends in cuffs
Source: New Zealand Police A group of alleged burglars on the hunt for booze instead ended up in custody in Clarks Beach on Monday morning. Senior Sergeant Jeremy Steedman, Counties...
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Two hurt in crash near Taihape
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. Pretoria Gordon / RNZ Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 north of Taihape. Two people...
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KiwiRail director Scott O’Donnell quits board two years early after only months in role
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott O’Donnell (file photo). Otago Daily Times / Laura Smith KiwiRail director Scott O’Donnell will step down from the KiwiRail board of directors on 24 March,...
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Update: Search and Rescue operation, Greymouth
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood, West Coast Search and Rescue: Police’s search in Greymouth continues after a report of a person who had been swept...
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Drivers flock to pumps as oil passes US$100 a barrel
Source: Radio New Zealand Cars in a queue for petrol at Tasman Fuels in Epsom, on Sunday 8 March 2026. RNZ / Luka Forman Petrol stations across the country are...
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Universities – Building more sustainably in the wake of cyclones – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA A new University of Auckland project aims to turn about 1200 Auckland houses destroyed by cyclones into a resource for a more sustainable future....
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Zero Waste – No support for disestablishing the Ministry for the Environment
Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa (ZWA) Zero Waste Aotearoa (ZWA) does not support disestablishing the Ministry for the Environment and bundling its environmental protection functions into the proposed MCERT Mega Ministry....
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Cricket: Black Caps lost World Cup final in the powerplays – Santner
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Cap Finn Allen during the T20 World Cup grand final. www.photosport.nz The Black Caps are rueing poor performances in both powerplays in their Twenty20 World...
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How strong is support for Christopher Luxon? We’re about to find out
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. RNZ / Mark Papalii Analysis – The Prime Minister has doubled down in the wake of a horror poll on Friday, saying...
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Fonterra’s $4.22 billion sale of its Mainland Group to Lactalis unconditional
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf / Supplied images Dairy co-operative Fonterra says the $4.22 billion sale of its Mainland Group to Lactalis is unconditional, with the sale expected to be...
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SH1 closes as truck and car crash near Milton
Source: Radio New Zealand St John said an ambulance and a helicopter had been sent to the crash site RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A helicopter has been sent to...
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Defiant Christopher Luxon says no discussions needed on his leadership
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon. RNZ / Calvin Samuel Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he did not ask any of his ministers over the weekend if he had their...
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NZ skier Alice Robinson in two-way battle for super-G title
Source: Radio New Zealand Alice Robinson competes in the Women’s Super G event. FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP New Zealand skier Alice Robinson has to finish at least second in the...
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Interislander sailing cancelled after technical fault found
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Supplied / Regan Ingley A single return sailing had to be cancelled on the Interislander’s Kaiārahi ferry after an intermittent technical fault was discovered...
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Drivers flock to pumps as concern grows over fuel prices
Source: Radio New Zealand Marika Khabazi Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as tensions in the Middle East push the global oil prices...
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Retired school teacher leaves a legacy for nature
Source: NZ Department of Conservation 29 years of planting leaves a legacy for Buller High School and retired school teacher Janet Pottinger. Late in 2025, DOC staff in the Buller Kawatiri office headed out to...
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New team to strengthen consumer voice
Source: PHARMAC Introducing our Consumer Relations team – responsible for ensuring Pharmac works meaningfully with consumers. “Good engagement really matters because it helps Pharmac make decisions that genuinely reflect people’s...
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Collaboration on medical device procurement
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac and Health New Zealand (Health NZ) are working towards a more streamlined and coordinated national approach to hospital medical device procurement. The Government announced changes to the...
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Funding medicines for people with high health needs
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders, including those with the highest health needs. This includes Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled people, women, and people...
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Reset Programme reflects on progress to transform engagement
Source: PHARMAC With February marking one year since publication of the Consumer Engagement Workshop Report, it’s a good time to reflect on the positive progress being made to transform Pharmac’s relationship...
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Obesity experts advise on new treatments
Source: PHARMAC With high obesity rates in New Zealand and new medicines entering the market, public interest in weight‑loss treatments is understandably strong. In June 2025 Medsafe approved semaglutide (Wegovy)...
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New agreement improves access to treatment for New Zealanders
Source: PHARMAC A multiproduct agreement, which took effect on 1 December last year, is delivering significant benefits for patients and the health system – freeing up thousands of infusion hours...
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Police ramp up recruitment efforts in Auckland as drain to Australia slows
Source: Radio New Zealand Police have ramped up recruitment efforts in Auckland with hopes to bring more Kiwis into the force, and tempt those currently working in Australia to return...