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‘Sovereignty at stake’, Iranian diaspora says
Source: Radio New Zealand Women members of Iran’s Red Crescent society stand near smoke plumes from an ongoing fire following an overnight airstrike on the Shahran oil refinery in northwestern...
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Leman murder trial: Closing arguments heard in High Court
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Scott Rodger is on trial for murdering Richard Leman. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Crown prosecutors have been accused of being “underhanded and dishonest” by ignoring...
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Government working ‘around the clock’ to help New Zealanders stranded in Middle East
Source: Radio New Zealand Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules prepares to leave for the Middle East on 7 March. Kaye Albyt New Zealanders in the Middle East should...
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‘Rockets and feathers’ effect: The phenomenon behind soaring gas prices
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook Do petrol prices rise faster when oil increases, than they fall when it drops? A number of motorists have got in touch...
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Schools bringing in counsellors to deal with harm caused by social media
Source: Radio New Zealand There are calls for a ban on social media for under 16’s in New Zealand. (File photo) NurPhoto via AFP Principals of two Auckland schools say...
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Rugby: Injury-hit Black Ferns Sevens outlast Australia in Vancouver thriller
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s women’s team celebrate with the trophy after defeating Australia to win the HSBC SVNS Vancouver rugby sevens tournament. AFP / DON MACKINNON An injury-depleted...
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Airlines may look to cut flights as fuel prices soar, airline boss says
Source: Radio New Zealand Duane Emeny, chief operating officer of Air Chathams. Sharon Brettkelly Airlines may have to cut the number of flights as they grapple with the soaring price...
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Kaikōura farmer fined $35k for failing to register hundreds of cattle
Source: Radio New Zealand Trevor Bolton, failed to track or register the movements of cattle on and off his farms. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon A Kaikōura dairy farmer...
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Taihoro reborn: Team NZ launches upgraded AC75 ahead of America’s Cup defence
Source: Radio New Zealand Emirates Team New Zealand’s new AC75 sailing on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf James Somerset Team New Zealand’s boat Taihoro is officially out of the shed and ready...
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Luxon: Bad poll result ‘not a major focus’ for National
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister continues to insist he has the backing of his party and colleagues, and that he has only discussed last week’s disastrous poll “in...
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Te Papa, botanical gardens added to measles locations of interest
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Papa was one of the locations visited by the tourist in February. CC4.0 A tourist who was in New Zealand while infected with measles visited...
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Advocacy – Government needs to close “back-door” method of restricting rights using proposed “move-on orders” – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa PSNA has written to Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith today requesting proposed ‘move-on’ laws will specifically continue to allow free speech and the right to protest...
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Legislation – Employment Leave Bill a long-overdue step towards clarity – EMA
Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the Employment Leave Bill, which was introduced to Parliament today, marks a significant and long-overdue step towards fixing a Holidays Act that...
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Tech – NEW INDUSTRY CODE COMBATS ONLINE SCAMMERS – Tech New Zealand
Source: Tech New Zealand MARCH 9, 2026 – In a significant milestone for consumer protection, Tech New Zealand has partnered with three of the world’s largest digital platforms to launch the...
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‘What’s going on?’: Kiwi cricketer Brett Randell on the five-ball blitz that created history
Source: Radio New Zealand Central Stags paceman Brett Randell captured global headlines after becoming the first player to claim a triple hat-trick in the 254-year history of first class cricket....
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Woman charged after dog kills 4-year-old
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver A woman has a been charged with owning a dog that caused death to a person, after the death of a child...
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Former Auckland executive who paid teen $1000 for sex, sentenced to 10 months home detention
Source: Radio New Zealand The executive has since left his job. (File photo) RNZ/Yiting Lin A former Auckland executive has been denied permanent name suppression, but still cannot be named...
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Politics live: Christopher Luxon responds to poll result
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance minster Nicola Willis is joining Christopher Luxon at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference, with an update on the economy. But attention is likely to fall...
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Iran conflict sparks freight chaos: New Zealand faces soaring costs and months‑long delays
Source: Radio New Zealand Freight was being disrupted due to the conflict in Iran. (File photo) Bryan Crump A freight company is warning New Zealand faces sharply higher freight prices,...
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Fine handed down after acquisition of wood shavings company lessened competition
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King The High Court has penalised two companies $420,000 over an acquisition that substantially lessened competition in the wood shavings market. The Commerce...
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Senior first responder facing child exploitation charges continues to keep name a secret
Source: Radio New Zealand The man appeared via audio-visual-link at the Christchurch District Court on Monday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A senior first responder facing child exploitation charges has elected...
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Politics live: Christopher Luxon faces grilling after disastrous week
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance minster Nicola Willis is joining Christopher Luxon at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference, with an update on the economy. But attention is likely to fall...
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Iran conflict: Request for Australian help shows the changing nature of warfare
Source: Radio New Zealand Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli center coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks. AFP / JACK...
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Politics live: Christopher Luxon faces pressure after polling woes
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is holding his weekly post Cabinet media conference to face questions about his leadership, the polls and Iran. Watch it live here...
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If you drink, don’t drive. It’s a decision that can save a life
Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police remind motorists that drink driving is never worth the risk. If you’re heading out to enjoy an event, a gathering, or a night with...
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Woman summonsed following fatal dog attack, March 2025
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police have today summonsed a 35-year-old woman in relation to the death of four-year-old Timothy Rolleston, following a...
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Asian and New Zealand share markets tumble
Source: Radio New Zealand NZX sign RNZ / Angus Dreaver New Zealand and Asian share markets have tumbled as concerns mount about over the war in the Middle East and...