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Why can’t we agree on the office aircon temperature?
Source: Radio New Zealand “In the afternoon, it gets hot at my desk… when I come to work, it’s too cold… It’s cold outside but hot inside.” These are common...
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Unemployment rate at 5.3 percent in the March 2026 quarter – Labour market statistics: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Unemployment rate at 5.3 percent in the March 2026 quarter – news story 6 May 2026 New Zealand’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in the...
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Formal complaint lodged with United Nations over changes to New Zealand’s pay equity laws
Source: Radio New Zealand Pay equity protestors voice their opinions outside Parliament on Budget Day 2025. RNZ/Marika Khabazi A group of organisations have lodged a formal complaint with the United...
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Wellington Phoenix women confident they can turn things around against Roar
Source: Radio New Zealand Makala Woods of Wellington Phoenix celebrates a goal with Brooke Nunn (left) and Lucia Leon (right). www.photosport.nz A sense of calm is permeating throughout the Wellington...
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Takahē seniors to spend retirement at Zealandia
Source: Radio New Zealand Autahi, the takahē nesting DOC/Lisa Van Beek A pair of senior takahē are set to make Wellington wildlife sanctuary Zealandia their new home. The duo, 13-year-old...
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Motorists enjoy the wait as convoys continue through Awakino Gorge
Source: Radio New Zealand Bruce Belcher and Monty took the opportunity to stretch their legs ahead of their convoy leaving Awakino. Robin Martin/RNZ Motorists queuing for convoys through the Awakino...
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Auckland psychiatrist’s app designed to make ADHD diagnoses easier
Source: Radio New Zealand The recurring issue for GPs trying to diagnose ADHD seemed to be the lack of sufficient time. 123RF Fifteen-minute GP visits are proving to be arguably...
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Court hears moment car struck Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson carpark
Source: Radio New Zealand Constable Jonathan Fris. POOL/TVNZ A policeman has told the High Court how two of his fellow officers did not have enough time to get out of...
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Man with imitation handgun arrested on unrelated charges in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand Armed officers responded to reports of a person with a gun at about 5.20pm. RNZ / REECE BAKER Auckland police say they have arrested a man...
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EIT Tairāwhiti Info and Enrolment Day returns
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 39 seconds ago EIT Tairāwhiti’s Information and Enrolment Day returns this week, giving prospective students across the region the chance to explore their study options....
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Costa Rica becomes 13th member of CPTPP
Source: Radio New Zealand The continued expansion of the CPTPP is important for growing New Zealand’s preferential access to markets,” the Trade Minister Todd McClay said. RNZ / Mark Papalii...
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AI causing headaches for both job hunters and recruiters
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Job seekers say not being able to tell if some companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) to screen their cover letters and CVs is dehumanising....
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$180 million boost to healthcare in the Otago Central Lakes area announced
Source: Radio New Zealand Waitaki MP Miles Anderson, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Southland MP Joseph Mooney at the announcement in Queenstown on Wednesday. Katie Todd An expansion to Lakes...
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Auckland couple sentenced for importing, selling thousands of illegal weapons
Source: Radio New Zealand Customs says large numbers of knives and drug paraphernalia were found in the couple’s home. NZ Customs An Auckland couple have been sentenced for importing and...
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Could the Crusaders cavalry be making a comeback?
Source: Radio New Zealand The Crusaders horses during the Super Rugby Pacific match against the Fijian Drua at the last game at Apollo Projects Stadium. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz...
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Rugby convert Paris Lokotui – the Silver Fern that got away?
Source: Radio New Zealand Paris Lokotui was a starting player for the Tactix. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz When Paris Lokotui ran out in last year’s ANZ Premiership grand final, she was on...
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Scrapping Broadcasting Standards Authority will hit standards, experts say
Source: Radio New Zealand An academic said it was a “momentous” move to scrap the Broadcasting Standards Authority. 123RF A former Broadcasting Standards Authority member says abolishing the regulator gets...
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The Three Waters shadow hanging over council amalgamations
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis – National’s local government reforms face one of the same problems Labour encountered with Three Waters, with councils at risk of being left out in...
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State Highway 1 fully reopens on Kāpiti Coast following crash
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 1 is now fully open near the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway on Kāpiti Coast following a three-vehicle crash that earlier partially blocked lanes....
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New Zealand welcomes Costa Rica joining CPTPP
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed Costa Rica to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) today. “Costa Rica is a close...
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Auckland man fined $6,000 offering to sell illegally slaughtered pigs
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries An Auckland man has been fined $6,000 for offering to sell illegally slaughtered pigs. Following a successful prosecution by New Zealand Food Safety, Robert...
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Auckland regional parks – track updates
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is moving ahead with more track upgrades and safety improvements across regional parks this year, providing renewed access to popular walking destinations and building even...
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Reaction to scrapping of Broadcasting Standards Authority
Source: Radio New Zealand An academic said it was a “momentous” move to scrap the Broadcasting Standards Authority. 123RF A former Broadcasting Standards Authority member says abolishing the regulator gets...
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Auckland’s Southern Line train services cancelled after truck hits rail bridge
Source: Radio New Zealand Southern Line services have been cancelled after a truck hit a rail bridge. Dan Satherley / RNZ A rail bridge has been hit by a truck...
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State Highway 1 partially blocked on Kāpiti Coast following crash
Source: Radio New Zealand The Transport Agency says State Highway 1 is down to one northbound and one southbound lane next to the Te Moana Road Interchange. NZTA Lanes are...
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AI-generated identity fraud reported by more than half of businesses – report
Source: Radio New Zealand Lumin’s chief executive Max Ferguson says AI-generated fraud is eroding trust. Supplied/Lumin More than half of businesses have reported AI-generated identity fraud at an average cost...
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Investigation continues into Far North death
Source: New Zealand Police A Police investigation will continue into the events leading to a person’s death in the Far North overnight. Cordons remain in place on Ngapipito Road heading...