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Are banks immune to downturns?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / 123rf A $1.26 half-year billion profit for ANZ. A $545 million half-year for Westpac. A $494m result for BNZ. As New Zealand’s economy reels...
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David vs the Media: Has Seymour gone too far?
Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour RNZ / Mark Papalii A law professor and a media expert say David Seymour has gone too far in public attacks against RNZ and...
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Stark climate warnings: The hypothetical is now our reality, experts say
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ A major report highlighting the risks of climate change to almost every facet of New Zealand life is a “big wake-up call”, climate researchers say....
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Defence News – NZDF concludes Papua New Guinea deployment
Source: New Zealand Defence Force The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) No. 3 Squadron has wrapped up a busy 20 days in Papua New Guinea (PNG), finishing with two...
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Regulation Minister ordering review of solar panel installation
Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour visiting Electric Cherries near Cromwell on Thursday. RNZ / Katie Todd The Regulation Minister is taking aim at what he says is excessive red...
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David Seymour says changes are coming for RNZ leadership, RNZ Board disagrees
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii David Seymour has intensified his attacks on the country’s state broadcasters, suggesting changes are coming for RNZ’s leadership as the government reshapes...
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OECD report suggests raft of reforms to help New Zealand economy
Source: Radio New Zealand The OECD report called for changes to the electricity sector to break its reliance on costly natural gas which has underpinned high prices. RNZ / Robin...
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The New Zealand scientist hoping to bring the Norfolk Island snail back from the brink of extinction
Source: Radio New Zealand The Campbell’s keeled glass-snail is endemic to Norfolk Island. Lucas James/DCCEEW A New Zealand scientist is hoping to bring an Australian snail back from the brink...
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Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele ousted
Source: Radio New Zealand Jeremiah Manele was elected prime minister in May 2024. Screengrab / National Parliament of Solomon Islands Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been ousted following...
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Steve Lancaster last-man standing after global search fails to find NZ Rugby boss
Source: Radio New Zealand Steve Lancaster is New Zealand Rugby’s new CEO. Photosport After searching the globe for a new CEO, New Zealand Rugby finally came to the conclusion that...
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Caleb Clarke ready for Crusaders ‘mental test’ as Blues face Christchurch fortress
Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Clarke grew up imbedded in the Crusaders and Blues rivalry. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Caleb Clarke had little chance of becoming a Crusaders fan. His father, Eroni,...
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David Seymour says changes are coming for RNZ leadership, RNZ disagrees
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii David Seymour has intensified his attacks on the country’s state broadcasters, suggesting changes are coming for RNZ’s leadership as the government reshapes...
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Grandmother’s anger after buses refuse student who forgot wallet
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A woman says her young grandchild was left stranded and in tears after she forgot her wallet on the way...
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Lego able to continue trademark battle against Zuru after Supreme Court approval
Source: Radio New Zealand The dispute is around a simple phrase printed on packaging of Zuru’s own-brand MAX Build More plastic brick building kits: “LEGO® BRICK COMPATIBLE.” Pixabay A long-running...
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Rents down, but take care before you ask your landlord for a drop, Realestate.co.nz says
Source: Radio New Zealand The drops would no doubt come as welcome news for renters, Realestate.co.nz says. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Rents have fallen in most parts of New Zealand,...
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Government Cuts – Proposed cuts at Maritime NZ will make our waters less safe – PSA
Source: PSA A proposal to disestablish more than 30 roles at Maritime New Zealand will seriously diminish its ability to prevent injuries and deaths on our waters. Based on the change...
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 7...
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Ministry of Social Development not following its own policy in 3 abuse in care cases court rules
Source: Radio New Zealand Lydia Oosterhoff who is a human rights lawyer and principal at Wellington law firm Cooper Legal sought a judicial review of the MSD’s decisions relating to...
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Transport reform reaches another major milestone
Source: Auckland Council Consultation with staff at Auckland Council and Auckland Transport has opened today, marking an important milestone in progressing changes to the way transport is planned, governed, and delivered in...
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Luxon’s Government guts conservation protections
Source: Green Party The Green Party says the Government is bringing in the bulldozers to rip up New Zealand’s precious landscapes by making it easier to privatise public conservation land. “This Government has made...
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‘It breaks my heart’: Moana Pasifika uncertainty takes toll on players
Source: Radio New Zealand On a 10 match losing streak, Moana’s rough run doesn’t get any easier as they get set to host top of the table Hurricanes on Saturday...
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Infrastructure minister Chris Bishop commits to review of multibillion-dollar City Rail Link
Source: Radio New Zealand The 203m long platform at Auckland’s City Rail Link Karangahape Station. Supplied: CRL Infrastructure minister Chris Bishop has committed to a review of Auckland’s multibillion-dollar City...
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National tops party donations list, ACT overtakes Labour
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The ACT Party has overtaken Labour as the party that recorded the second largest amount in donations, with the Electoral Commission releasing the 2025 donation...
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Canterbury’s Ryans Road Fast-tracked
Source: New Zealand Government The Ryans Road Industrial Development in Christchurch, that will enable 126 industrial lots has been consented through Fast-track, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. Carter Group Limited...
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Solar panel installation to be done at lightspeed
Source: New Zealand Government Installation of solar panels takes months; we are conducting a Sector Review into the installation of residential and small to medium scale solar, with the aim...
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Landmark Conservation Reform Bill will boost economy and protect nature
Source: New Zealand Government Faster decisions, more jobs, and stronger protection for nature are at the centre of a landmark overhaul of New Zealand’s conservation system, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka...
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Double duty paying off for Auckland FC’s Liam Gillion
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Gillion playing for Auckland FC in the OFC Pro League against PNG Hekari FC in January. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz Auckland FC v Adelaide United...