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Aiming for a healthier year? Five tips from a doctor
Source: Radio New Zealand Was that you I spotted at that New Year’s Day group class at my local YMCA? If not, don’t worry. It’s not too late. The start...
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Kiwi hopes and US icon eliminated from ASB Classic
Source: Radio New Zealand USA’s Venus Williams during her singles match at the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Tennis Tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The drawcards...
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Dairy prices reverse course, with demand rising
Source: Radio New Zealand Farming was one of the bright spots in the economy last year. Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye Dairy prices have risen sharply overnight in the latest Global Dairy...
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Hundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Ruapekapeka Trust chairman Pita Tipene at the site of Kawiti’s whare, towards the rear of Ruapekapeka Pā. RNZ / Peter de Graaf Hundreds of people...
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New cycle trail builds hit a brick wall – but riders optimistic that will change in 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand John Wellington. Supplied On a mild evening in November, Dave Howard and John Wellington were out with their machetes and some pink ribbon bush-bashing a route...
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‘Changing lives every day’: Inside the Citizens Advice Bureau
Source: Radio New Zealand The Citizens Advice Bureau is dealing with what it calls a “growing crisis” of people struggling to meet their basic living costs.But with hundreds of thousands...
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How do I pick the right daycare for my child?
Source: Radio New Zealand Picking the right childcare facility for your kid can be a daunting task, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. Is it safe? Will...
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Get your finances sorted in 2026: Get rid of debt
Source: Radio New Zealand Experts advise that working out exactly how much you owe is the best starting point. Unsplash/ Rupixen Is organising your money life on your New Year’s...
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Health minister blames slow OIA responses on officials, but union points to government’s job cuts
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA’s national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Public Service Association says the Health Minister is blaming officials for slow Official Information Act (OIA)...
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Infratil’s CDC Data Centres stake rises above $8 billion
Source: Radio New Zealand A CDC data centre. Luke McPake Infratil’s CDC Data Centres stake rises from A$174 million (≈NZ$201.8m) to A$6.95 billion (≈NZ$8.06b) Infratil to invest A$250 in FY2026...
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‘One part terrified, one part really angry’ – Assault victim’s anger over Manage My Health hack
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of documents have been caught up in the Manage My Health hack. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A sexual assault victim is fearful and “ragingly angry”...
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From reality TV battles of survival to exotic travels
Source: Radio New Zealand It should come as no surprise that former reality TV star John ‘Horse’ McLeod travels light – and to exotic locations. After all, the retired bricklayer...
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NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
Source: Radio New Zealand Correction: The first paragraph of this article previously stated tests through the Duolingo app were being accepted. This has been corrected to state “tests taken through learning...
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What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss?
Source: Radio New Zealand If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen people blending oats with water or juice and calling it “oatzempic.” The...
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Manage My Health CEO: Trust us ‘even though we have dropped the ball’
Source: Radio New Zealand The chief executive of beleaguered patient portal Manage My Health says he is open to standing down if required after it “dropped the ball”. Vino Ramayah...
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Radar tech used for second time this week in search for missing tramper
Source: Radio New Zealand Search crews gather before heading out to look for missing tramper Connor Purvis. Supplied / NZ Police New radar technology will be used for the second...
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‘Always exciting’ – Bumper season for kākāpō breeding
Source: Radio New Zealand Jake Osborne / Department of Conservation The first kākāpō breeding season in four years could be the biggest in decades, the Department of Conservation (DOC) says....
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Update 2: Search for missing tramper Connor Purvis
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Blair Dalton: Today the search for missing tramper Connor Purvis continued. Around 50 people focused on the upper South Temple Valley,...
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Kiwi hope and US icon eliminated from ASB Classic
Source: Radio New Zealand USA’s Venus Williams during her singles match at the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Tennis Tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz [xh ]New...
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EB Games proposes closing all New Zealand stores
Source: Radio New Zealand EB Games is proposing to close its New Zealand stores. Supplied EB Games is proposing to shut down its New Zealand business and close all its...
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Consultation opens on new Intersection Speed Zones in Waikato and Bay of Plenty
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Waikato and Bay of Plenty residents are being urged to have their say on seven proposed new Intersection Speed Zones at key state highway intersections...
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Manage My Health CEO: ‘Trust us even though we’ve dropped the ball’
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Finn Blackwell The chief executive of beleaguered patient portal Manage My Health says he is open to standing down if required after it “dropped...
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Fish & Game welcomes landmark outdoor access report
Source: Fish and Game NZ 6 January 2025 – Fish & Game New Zealand applauds the Outdoor Access Commission’s inaugural State of Public Outdoor Access Report, calling it a crucial step toward...
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First Responders – Wellington diesel spill final update
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have left the scene of a large diesel spill in Wellington. Crews were first alerted to the incident at...
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Lifestyle – New view of the Great Outdoors revealed
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission A new report has given trampers, swimmers, mountain bikers, anglers, hunters, horse-riders, and other outdoors enthusiasts an unprecedented snapshot of public outdoor...
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Lifestyle – Taylors unveils two limited-edition premium gift boxes for 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse
Source: Taylors Wines To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse on 17 February 2026, family-owned wine brand Taylors Wines introduces two exclusive Lunar New Year gift...
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Auckland welcomes the world as thousands gather
Source: Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses Auckland will host around 20,000 people this week – including 3,500 delegates from 20 countries—for a major international event that’s set to inject...