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Black Ferns come from behind to beat Canada
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaipo Olsen-Baker of New Zealand scores a try, Canada v New Zealand Black Ferns, World Rugby Pacific Four Series women’s rugby union match at CPKC Stadium,...
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Dozens evacuated as torrential rain floods Wellington suburbs, more downpours expected
Source: Radio New Zealand Torrential rain has triggered what locals say is the worst flooding seen in years across parts of the Wellington region, forcing evacuations, inundating homes and cutting...
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Dirt bike ride all the way to court
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized a dirt bike and arrested its rider following dangerous and unlawful behaviour on Taupō roads. We’re targeting the use of off-road motorcycles on...
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Economy – Fragile and exposed: new report says NZ economy needs a new blueprint, not more band-aids
Source: WEAll Aotearoa New Zealand Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy is fragile, and we’re all feeling it. Our standard of living is being buffeted by global forces we don’t control and home...
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Information sought following burglary, Glen Innes
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male involved in a burglary at Glen Innes home early on Friday morning. An investigation is underway...
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Kiwi track cyclists on form in Hong Kong
Source: Radio New Zealand UCI Track World Cup Hong Kong Women’s Team Pursuit gold medalists: Bryony Botha, Prudence Fowler, Emily Shearman, Ally Wollaston and Samantha Donnelly. Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com Kiwi track...
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Hutt Valley firefighters place ban on truck with ‘multiple faults’
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZPFU said crews were happy to work with another truck if one was provided (file image). RNZ / Paris Ibell Hutt Valley firefighters have placed...
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Live: Pacific Four rugby – Black Ferns v Canada
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the rugby action, as the Black Ferns take on Canada in the Pacific Four series at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City. The Black Ferns...
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Is a recession going to put my life savings at risk? – Ask Susan
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions‘, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more...
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Fatal crash, body found at fire scene may be linked – Police
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A body found at a house fire on Friday may be linked to a fatal car crash earlier this week in the...
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Labour selects Kingi Kiriona to contest Hauraki-Waikato
Source: Radio New Zealand Kingi Kiriona at the opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga Highway in June 2025. RNZ/Pokere Paewai Te reo and haka exponent Kingi Kiriona says government...
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Fatality following house fire, Rangataua
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Neil Forlong, Whanganui Area Commander: Investigators undertaking a scene examination at a house fire in Rangataua located one person deceased yesterday afternoon. Fire...
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Rugby: Black Ferns v Canada Pacific 4 match delayed by storm
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Ferns celebrate scoring a try against the USA in their opening Pacific 4 series match. www.photosport.nz The Black Ferns have had their Pacific 4...
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Live: Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 58 is closed between Pāuatahanui and Haywards. Supplied / NZTA MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for areas of the lower North Island,...
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Lower Hutt’s Eastern Bays Shared Path opens
Source: New Zealand Government Lower Hutt’s new Eastern Bays Shared Path opens this morning, improving resilience for this coastal route and providing safer walking and cycling connections, Transport Minister Chris...
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Transport Minister Chris Bishop brushes off leadership bid questions
Source: Radio New Zealand The Transport Minister Chris Bishop is playing down political pressure following recent poll results, insisting he remains focused on the job and confident in the Prime...
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Fuel price pressure could mean May OCR increase, top economist says
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders are likely to continue to spend more but get less fuel for the near term at least. Quin Tauetau New Zealanders are likely to...
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RNZ dismantling ageing transmission masts in Auckland, outages expected
Source: Radio New Zealand Work has begun to dismantle RNZ’s 92-year-old northern mast on Selwood Road. RNZ Work is underway to dismantle and replace two ageing RNZ transmission masts in...
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Country Life: Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the new varieties of dragon fruit being grown at the Bioeconomy Science Institute orchard in Kerikeri RNZ/Sally Round Move over satsumas and kiwifruit, a...
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Country Life: Why Canterbury’s crop farmers are leaving the industry
Source: Radio New Zealand David Clark inspects his radish seed crop. RNZ/Anisha Satya This year’s carrot seed crop should have been David and Jayne Clark’s money-maker. “Establishment was very good,”...
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MetService issues severe thunderstorm warning for parts of lower North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand That warning applied to Carterton, Kapiti Coast, Upper Hutt City, Porirua City and South Wairarapa, and were expected to be accompanied by torrential rain. MetService MetService...
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Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 20,000 workers arrive each year from the Pacific, filling jobs in horticulture and viticulture such as fruit-picking. RNZ / Marika Khabazi RSE workers’ costs...
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Retailers taking a hit from high fuel prices
Source: Radio New Zealand Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen said electricity and petrol were up 13 percent while diesel was up 37 percent. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Consumers have tightened...
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How to tell if your dog is in pain (and what to do if they are)
Source: Radio New Zealand Living with a pet, you might feel like you can almost read each other’s minds. You might even have experienced your pet responding to your emotional...
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Spinning meats are far more than a 3am feed
Source: Radio New Zealand In the half-century or so since Turkish immigrants brought the doner kebab to Aotearoa, the wrap filled with meat shaved off a vertical spit, salads and...
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Christopher Luxon meets with other world leaders to discuss Strait of Hormuz situation
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime minister Christopher Luxon has taken part in a virtual meeting of world leaders overnight to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Supplied /...
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Milestones not the motivation for 70 year old record breaker
Source: Radio New Zealand Michele Allison (1) supplied / Michele Allison Michele Allison continues to etch her name in the record books, but it’s not the milestones that keep her...