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Why David Byrne doesn’t read reviews
Source: Radio New Zealand When David Byrne performs at Auckland’s Spark Arena on 14 January, he’ll be accompanied by performers from his wildly successful American Utopia album tour in 2018....
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Three players share record must-win $55m Lotto prize
Source: Radio New Zealand [rnz_online] Three Lotto winners will take away $18.3m each. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Three Powerball players have split the record, must-win $55 million Lotto prize on...
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Live rugby: All Blacks v England updates, commentary, analysis
Source: Radio New Zealand The All Blacks take on England at Allianz Stadium in London’s Twickenham. Recent history is on the visitors’ side, with the All Blacks winning the last...
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Governor-General Dame Cindy Kio visits Antarctica’s Scott Base
Source: Radio New Zealand Antarctica NZ chief executive Jordy Hendrikx said hosting the Governor-General was an honour. Antactica NZ/ Anthony Powell The Governor-General has travelled to Antarctica’s Scott Base to...
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Quarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake test
Source: Radio New Zealand Authorities tested the brakes of 58 vehicles and 15 of them were faulty. siwakorn / 123RF The brakes on more than a quarter of trucks tested...
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Multiple dead in Manawatū house fire that closed section of State Highway One
Source: Radio New Zealand Sanson is at the juncture of SH1 and SH3, between Palmerston North and Whanganui. Google Maps/Screenshot Police have confirmed several fatalities at the scene of a...
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State Highway 30 shut near Whakatāne following crash
Source: Radio New Zealand A two-vehicle crash has closed a section of State Highway 30 in the Bay of Plenty. RNZ / REECE BAKER State Highway 30, inland from Whakatāne,...
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Fatalities at scene of fire, Sanson
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatu Area Commander: Police can confirm there have been several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson today....
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All Whites need to learn ‘dark arts’ before Football World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites coach Darren Bazeley. Photosport All Whites v Colombia Sunday, 16 November Kickoff 1pm Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Live blog updates on RNZ Sport...
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Two more yellow-legged hornet queens found in Aukland’s Glenfield brings total to nine
Source: Radio New Zealand Yellow-legged hornets are an invasive species, and a danger to local honey and wild bees. Biosecurity NZ Several more predator yellow-legged hornets have been found in...
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House fire closes section of State Highway One in Manawatū
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to a house fire in Sanson on Saturday afternoon. RNZ/Marika Khabazi A house fire has closed a section of State Highway One...
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Road blocked, SH 30, Te Teko, Whakatāne
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 30, Te Teko, Whakatāne is blocked following a serious crash this evening. Police were called to the crash, near the Kawerau Road intersection, around...
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Carnage at Cup Week as violent thunderstorm hits Canterbury
Source: Radio New Zealand Patrons at Christchurch’s Cup Week at Riccarton Park scrambled for cover, as the city was battered with hail, heavy rain and thunder on Saturday afternoon. One...
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House fire closes State Highway 1, Sanson
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a house fire in Sanson. Emergency services were called to the property southwest of the township around 2:30pm. There is a...
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Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker denies drug charges after latest defeat
Source: Radio New Zealand Joseph Parker faces Fabio Wardley in October. Richard Pelham/Getty Images Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has refuted a positive drugs test taken on the day of his...
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More than million Lotto tickets sold for must-win $55 million draw
Source: Radio New Zealand Many have lined up to get their hands on a lotto ticket for tonight’s record $55 dollar draw. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Lines have been building...
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Hawaiian voyaging canoe welcomed back to Waitangi
Source: Radio New Zealand Sailors and supporters are welcomed onto Te Tii Marae. RNZ / Peter de Graaf A Hawaiian voyaging canoe has been welcomed back to Waitangi, 40 years...
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Missing Whangārei boat found with crew members missing
Source: Radio New Zealand The search continues after a missing fishing boat was found without its crew. NZ Coastguard An overdue fishing vessel off the coast of Whangarei has been...
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Body recovered after boating incident, Pataua South
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a body has been found during the search for an overdue boat in Northland, which went missing last night with two people onboard....
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Will I have to pay tax if I give my kids $150k? – Ask Susan
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launched anew podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions’, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your...
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Tennis: Kiwi young gun bows to Iga Swiatek in Billie Jean Cup playoff tie
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Elyse Tse played a match she’ll never forget against world No.2 Iga Swiatek. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz The Kiwi women experienced a unforgettable Billie Jean...
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New Wellington College measles case brings national total to 19
Source: Radio New Zealand A new measles case has been linked to Wellington College. Mark Papalii Health authorities have confirmed one new measles case, linked to Wellington College, bringing the...
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Aged Care Association calls on government to fund Alzheimers care
Source: Radio New Zealand Aged Care Association chief executive Tracey Martin. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Aged Care Association is calling on the government to temporarily help fund Alzheimers Otago,...
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Search continues for missing Whangārei boat with two on board
Source: Radio New Zealand Police and Coastguard are searching for an overdue fishing boat with two people on board. File photo. Supplied A search is underway off the coast of...
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Biosecurity staff detect more hornets in Auckland
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries After intensifying ground search efforts, Biosecurity New Zealand staff have detected more hornets in the Auckland suburb of Glenfield. Two nests, one the size...
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Why Christmas barbecues likely to be a ‘pretty expensive endeavour’
Source: Radio New Zealand Month on month, just over 3200 products increased in cost from September to October 2025. Bianca Ackermann / Unsplash Higher food prices could have New Zealanders...
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Rugby: All Blacks XV named with Rivez Reihana to start at 10 against Uruguay
Source: Radio New Zealand Rivez Reihana of the Crusaders makes a break. AAP / Photosport Rivez Reihana has been handed his first start on tour, replacing Josh Jacomb in the...