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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...
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Appeal for information following damage to vehicles, Clive
Source: New Zealand Police Hawke’s Bay Police investigating unlawful interference with vehicles in Clive are appealing for information to assist enquiries. Detective Gabrielle Parsons says Police are investigating damage involving...
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Oranga Tamariki showing strong progress against key targets
Source: New Zealand Government The latest data from Oranga Tamariki has shown significant improvement in performance against vital targets, leading to safer children and communities. Minister for Children Karen Chhour...
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Two for the price of one
Source: New Zealand Police Police on the lookout for a stolen vehicle ended up locating not just the vehicle they were on the hunt for, but another luxury vehicle valued...
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Discount day wipes out some Gull petrol stations as panic buying adds pressure
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Monro / RNZ Extra demand on Gull’s discount day has left some of its petrol stations running low on fuel. Gull said 3 percent of...
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Fourth person dies after crash between car and campervan in Marlborough
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened on State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass. Google Maps A fourth person has died following a crash last month between a car and...
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Remains confirmed as Ferzil Babu, who disappeared almost two years ago
Source: Radio New Zealand Ferzil Babu, who went missing while on a fishing trip at The Gap, Taiharuru on 1 May, 2024. GiveaLittle Human remains located on Coppermine Island (Mauipane),...
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Energy – GasNZ reassures customers that “gas decline” stories are not about LPG supply
Source: GasNZ Despite the diminishing supplies of natural gas in New Zealand, there is no shortage of LPG, GasNZ says. Chief executive Jeffrey Clarke says most of the news about...
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Eliza McCartney vaults into NZ team for world indoor athletics champs
Source: Radio New Zealand Eliza McCartney has won selection for the world indoor athletics champs in Poland. David Rowland/Photosport Eliza McCartney’s impressive pole vault at the New Zealand athletics championships...
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Firefighter hits right note to free toddler stuck in a tambourine
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Richard Tindiller A long-serving Wellington firefighter can chalk up another first after a callout to a toddler with a tambourine stuck on his neck....