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Man admits murder of Bernice Marychurch on Auckland bus
Source: Radio New Zealand Kael Leona at an earlier appearance. RNZ / Lucy Xia A man has admitted to murdering a woman on an Auckland bus two years ago. Bernice...
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Tech Security – What to Do After a Data Breach
Source: Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners A data breach is when an unauthorised third-party accesses sensitive or confidential information. Think: login details, NHI and IRD numbers, or financial information. Breaches...
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Statement following sentencing of Nathan Boulter
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons, Christchurch Metro Crime: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Nathan Boulter for the murder of...
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A call to court: Woman charged over burglaries
Source: New Zealand Police A Police response to calls for help brought a woman’s alleged offending spree across Auckland suburbs to a halt. The woman will now face court over...
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What people with tourette’s want you to know
Source: Radio New Zealand Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson has explained he left the British Film and Television Awards (Baftas) ceremony early on Monday night, aware his outbursts were causing...
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Murder of Chantal McDonald: Nathan Boulter jailed for at least 17 years
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Boulter NZPA / David Rowland A man who stalked then murdered a woman in her Christchurch home has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Nathan Boulter...
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What do Trump’s latest tariffs mean for New Zealanders?
Source: Radio New Zealand US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. AFP / Brendan Smialowski New Zealand...
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Firearms incident, Hei Hei
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant David Parker: A scene examination is ongoing at a Hei Hei property in Christchurch following an firearms incident this morning. Police were...
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Driving investment in new energy projects
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is leveraging public sector energy demand to drive new energy projects and grow our national supply, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. “As part of...
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Economy – Consultation opens on keeping cash local – Reserve Bank
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 25 February 2026 – We are asking the public for feedback on a proposal that banks must provide a minimum level of cash services so...
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Wellingtonians can swim in beaches at own risk after Moa Point sewage spill
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellingtonians can now swim at southern beaches after the sewage leak – but at their own risk. The city’s southern coast has been off limits since...
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Should e-scooters should be allowed in cycle lanes?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro The government is proposing to make it legal to ride e-scooters in cycle lanes. It is part of its work to “fix...
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Steel and Tube still in the red but outlook brightens
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Steel manufacturer and distributor Steel and Tube has posted another bottom-line loss, but says it’s seeing signs of light at the end...
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Care facilities turn to paper after MediMap hack
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Calvin Samuel Care facilities have switched back to a paper-based system to manage medication, and are dishing it out by hand, while prescription portal MediMap is...
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Further delay in trial over Alan Hall’s wrongful conviction
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Simon Rogers The High Court trial of two men charged over the wrongful 1980s conviction of Alan Hall has been further delayed. It had...
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Water search and rescue underway, Palmerston North
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Palmerston North Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Phil Ward: A water search and rescue operation is currently underway in Palmerston North. At around 11.20pm last...
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WEL Networks extends partnership with Downer and Ventia
Source: WEL Networks WEL Networks has extended its partnership with Tier 1 contractors Downer and Ventia for a further three years, reinforcing our commitment to delivering safe, reliable and efficient services...
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Department of Conservation renew their Service Agreement
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Department of Conservation (DOC) have signed a new three-year Operational Service Agreement. The Agreement covers how the two...
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Advocacy – Gaza-based Humanitarian organisations petition Israeli High Court as closure deadline approaches – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The clock is ticking on a large part of the humanitarian response sustaining civilians in the occupied Palestinian territory. Thirty-seven international aid organisations have been ordered by Israeli...
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Energy Sector – Meridian rebounds off back of near-record inflows
Source: Meridian Energy 25 February 2026 – Meridian Energy has reported operating cash flows of $336 million for the six months ending 31 December 2025. This compares to $50 million in...
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Energy Sector – Ara Ake reopens National Flex Discovery Fund with renewed focus on digital connectivity
Source: Ara Ake Ara Ake, New Zealand’s energy innovation centre, has reopened its National Flex Discovery Fund after a successful first round in 2025, continuing its support for smarter ways to...
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Health Research – Young people are missing out on access to mental health services
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for increased urgency to improve access to specialist mental health and addiction services for young people...
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UK police finish search of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s property in Berkshire
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Max Mumby/Indigo British police say they’ve finished searches of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s property in Berkshire following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office....
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Two people critically hurt as train and car collide in New Plymouth
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash on Mountain Road in Lepperton was reported at 8.45am on Wednesday. Google Maps Two people are critically injured after the car they were in...
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Banks must provide cash services to customers, Reserve Bank says
Source: Radio New Zealand Services should include cash withdrawals, deposits and change, the RBNZ says. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The Reserve Bank says banks should provide basic cash services Services...
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Taranaki composting company fined $71k for stinking out its neighbours
Source: Radio New Zealand Remediation NZ’s Uruti site. Supplied A controversial North Taranaki composting company has been fined more than $71,000 for discharging offensive odours described by neighbours as smelling...
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Scales corporation profits off the scale
Source: Radio New Zealand Harvest of Posy apples is under at Mr Apple’s Meeanee orchard near Napier. SUPPLIED/Mr Apple Strong sales of premium apple varieties into Asia and the Middle...