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Man denies sexually assaulting drunk teen in mid-1990s
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch District Court. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Warning: This story contains details of an alleged sexual assault. A man accused of taking a teenager 17 years...
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Youths abscond from Oranga Tamariki care facility in Lower Hutt
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Oranga Tamariki is investigating after two youths absconded from a Lower Hutt care facility. Residential services care and protection manager Karen Gillies said police were...
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Mama Hooch rapists Danny and Roberto Jaz’s appeals dismissed
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mama Hooch trial, Danny Jaz, left, Roberto Jaz appear in the Christchurch District Court charged with sexual violation 07 February 2023. Supplied / POOL Warning:...
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SH35 open around the clock
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced the end of night closures on State Highway 35, restoring 24-hour access to the important East Coast route following severe...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon moves on from Samoan matai title ‘miscommunication’
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon is putting the question of whether or not he asked for a matai title behind him, saying it was a miscommunication and both he...
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Chris Hipkins’ ex-wife makes series of unsubstantiated claims about him
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Hipkins has rejected the allegations. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking legal advice about a series of unsubstantiated claims made by...
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Mama Hooch rapists’ appeals dismissed
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mama Hooch trial, Danny Jaz, left, Roberto Jaz appear in the Christchurch District Court charged with sexual violation 07 February 2023. Supplied / POOL Warning:...
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Conflict – Children cling to pets, favourite toys, as they flee homes in Lebanon – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children Children are clutching beloved pets and toys as they flee their homes in Lebanon due to the escalating conflict with the violence also cutting access to vital...
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PSA – Help us now – 23,000 home support workers hit by petrol price hikes urge Govt. to act
Source: PSA The PSA is urging Finance Minister Nicola Willis to walk the talk and deliver support for a key group of hard working New Zealanders struggling with rising fuel costs...
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Bill introduced to cut red tape and modernise alcohol law
Source: New Zealand Government A Bill is being introduced today to reform alcohol laws as part of the Government’s work to unleash New Zealanders and businesses from the stranglehold of...
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Man charged with murder of Gisborne father who was shot dead in September
Source: Radio New Zealand The arrested men will appear in court later this month, say police. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Two men have been charged with the murder of a...
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Northland Tsunami Siren Testing Set for end of Daylight Saving
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland’s six-monthly outdoor tsunami siren test will take place at 10 am on Sunday, 5 April, marking the end of daylight saving. The network of more than...
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Search warrants result in two drug-related arrests
Source: New Zealand Police Police Organised Crime Detectives from Marlborough and Canterbury have arrested two people after executing search warrants in relation to the sale and supply of methamphetamine. Detective...
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Leslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killings
Source: Radio New Zealand Leslie Parr. Supplied A man who has twice been ruled insane after committing two separate killings can now be named. RNZ can reveal the man is...
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New Zealand costume designer adds Oscar to trophy case
Source: Radio New Zealand The golden statue joins the Bafta award that she bagged last month for the same film. “On behalf of myself and the amazing team that I...
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Average 91 petrol price surges past $3 as Willis slams EV subsidies
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Nick Monro Drivers are being urged not to panic-buy fuel amid going concerns about rising prices. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nicola Willis stands...
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Willis reveals how bad inflation could get as petrol surges past $3
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis is downplaying the economic risks New Zealand faces in the wake of the war in the Middle East and closure of the...
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Services recovery hits brick wall
Source: Radio New Zealand The services sector recovery has come to an abrupt halt after only two months in expansion. 123RF Services sector slumps into contraction All five sub-indices retreat...
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Update: Men charged in relation to murder of Bill Maangi
Source: New Zealand Police Gisborne Police have charged two men in relation to the murder of Bill Maangi late last year. Mr Maangi died in hospital after being shot in...
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College hooper to Super Rugby: Tevita Latu’s long road to Moana Pasifika
Source: Radio New Zealand Tevita Latu took a roundabout route to Super Rugby. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Moana Pasifika midfielder Tevita Latu has taken one of the more unusual routes...
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IRD issues warning over employers failing to pass on tax deductions
Source: Radio New Zealand The department has issued a “revenue alert” which are are issued when there are significant or tax issues. Supplied Employers are being warned that they could...
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Outdoor Activities – Map reveals hundreds of DOC public access easements
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission Hundreds of public access easements held in the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) internal property records are now visible to the public for...
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Mass resignations rock Solomon Islands government
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Ten Solomon Island Cabinet ministers have tendered their resignation in an apparent coalition breakdown. RNZ Pacific understands that Deputy Prime Minister Frederick...
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Fuel crisis: Which foods will rise in price fastest, and when?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Food prices are likely to rise if war in the Middle East keeps pressure on oil prices – but some types of food may be...
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Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza winner reveals his secrets
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaitāia man Harley Ra with the snapper than earned him more than $30,000. Supplied The winner of the $30,000 top prize in this year’s Ninety Mile...
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Energy – Major solar array to power Toyota NZ’s logistics hub
Source: Toyota • Surplus energy will support local power needs• Panels set to last up to 30 years• Payback expected in just over five years Toyota New Zealand has installed...
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Oscar 2026 live: The full winners list
Source: Radio New Zealand The 98th Academy Awards are set to roll out Monday (NZ time) in the heart of Hollywood, with funnyman Conan O’Brien on tap to host the...