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Local state of emergency lifts for Ōhura
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooded farmland in Ōhura, on 19 April, 2026. Supplied/ Ross Perry The local state of emergency for Ōhura in the Ruapehu District has been lifted. Flooding...
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Bryony Botha and Pru Fowler combine for World Cup madison silver
Source: Radio New Zealand Bryony Botha and Pru Fowler contest the women’s Madison at the track cycling World Cup in Malaysia. SWPix Bryony Botha and Prue Folwer returned to the...
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Looking to history to protect marae from climate change
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Akuhata Bailey-Winiata. Supplied/The University of Waikato New research is looking to examples from the past to inform how marae might relocate and rebuild in the...
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Rebuilding regional tourism after severe weather
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing more than $800,000 to repair three of New Zealand’s Great Ride cycle trails following significant storm damage, plus marketing funding to aid regional tourism recovery, says...
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New invention sees newborn babies stay asleep during hearing checks
Source: Radio New Zealand Baby Lihona sleeps while she has her hearing checked. Supplied Technicians at Christchurch Hospital have come up with a simple invention to keep newborn babies asleep...
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He taonga tuku iho: Remembering 28th Māori Battalion soldier Robert McLean
Source: Radio New Zealand This story is part of a series sharing the voices of whānau of the 28th Māori Battalion, keeping their memories alive. Before any kōrero begins, Piripi...
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Moana looking for another miracle
Source: Radio New Zealand Miracle Faiʻilagi was a foundation member of Moana, and used his time there to elevate his game to become one of the country’s premier loose forwards....
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The House: Open mic night at Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox Debate in Parliament reveals a patchwork of roles and purposes: representational and legislative; government and governance; personal and political. The political weight...
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Ramones at 50: How a commercial flop became the foundation of punk rock
Source: Radio New Zealand “Hey! Ho! Let’s go!” Is there a more powerful clarion call in rock ‘n’ roll? That catchy, four-word refrain opens ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’, the first song on...
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Kiwi shearers facing charges after footage showing abuse of sheep uncovered
Source: Radio New Zealand Among the 32 sheds investigated, 11 held ZQ accreditation – a New Zealand certification intended to assure ethical wool production. Phil Smith More than twenty animal...
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Gisborne’s State Highway 35 opens after rainfall damage
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage to State Highway 35 from a landslide during the January storm. Supplied / NZTA Gisborne’s State Highway 35 is now open, after cracking was found...
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Netball: Dame Noeline’s selection plan for unprecedented Comm Games build-up
Source: Radio New Zealand Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Despite an inconceivable build-up to the Commonwealth Games in July, Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is feeling...
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Black Ferns beat Wallaroos to complete Pacific Four clean sweep
Source: Radio New Zealand Amy Du’Plessis of the Black Ferns. photosport The Black Ferns have completed an impressive start to Whitney Hansen’s tenure as coach by thumping the Wallaroos 40-5...
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How much money do you really need to retire early?
Source: Radio New Zealand Friends That Invest founder Simran Kaur. Supplied Friends That Invest founder Simran Kaur recently told her online networks that she had retired at age 29. She...
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Councils want government to pay for more for natural hazard protections
Source: Radio New Zealand Severe weather has struck many communities hard in recent years, now some want more government input into safeguards (file Nelson, 2025). Supplied / Valeriya Horyayeva Councils...
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Pacific Four Series – Black Ferns v Australia Wallaroos
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Pacific Four Series rugby action, as the Black Ferns take on Australia Wallaroos at Sunshine Coast Stadium. Black Ferns selectors made four changes...
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In pictures: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of New Zealanders gathered in chilly but mostly clear conditions for Anzac Day services across the country, with large crowds turning out in Auckland, Wellington...
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NRL: NZ Warriors v Dolphins
Source: Radio New Zealand Alofiana Khan-Pereira scores a try for the Warriors against the Dolphins, on Saturday night. Photosport Wing Alofiana Khan-Pereira grabbed another try double, but fullback Taine Tuaupiki...
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Watch: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of New Zealanders gathered in chilly but mostly clear conditions for Anzac Day services across the country, with large crowds turning out in Auckland, Wellington...
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‘Can you chip in?’: coach’s cheeky plea to keep Fineanganofo in country
Source: Radio New Zealand Fehi Fineanganofo is the latest export from Aotearoa’s rugby factory, and will leave our shores at the end of the season. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Blues survive another late scare to go top
Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues are making a habit of leaving the door open for opposition to steal late wins. Luckily for Vern Cotter’s men, they have survived consecutive...
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Live: Pacific Four Series – Black Ferns v Australia Wallaroos
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Pacific Four Series rugby action, as the Black Ferns take on Australia Wallaroos at Sunshine Coast Stadium. Black Ferns selectors made four changes...
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Man rescued after clinging to kayak in harbour for hours
Source: Radio New Zealand The police Eagle helicopter (file photo). RNZ / Dom Thomas A man has been rescued close to death after clinging to a kayak in frigid water...
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Live: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of New Zealanders gathered in chilly but mostly clear conditions for Anzac Day services across the country, with large crowds turning out in Auckland, Wellington...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes v ACT Brumbies
Source: Radio New Zealand The Hurricanes brutalised the Brumbies 45-12. Liam Swiggs / RNZ The man simply can’t stop scoring. NZ Rugby will be rueing letting Fehi Fineanganofo go, with...
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SH35 closed after cracking occurs in slip between Pōtaka and Wharekahika/Hicks Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand The Waikura slip between Pōtaka and Wharekahika/Hicks Bay originally fell after January’s storm. Supplied / NZTA State highway 35 is closed after engineers discovered cracking in...
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NRL live: NZ Warriors v Dolphins
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as the Warriors head to Hnry Stadium for an Anzac Day encounter with the Dolphins. This fixture is the first of...