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Spinal injury inspires EIT graduate to pursue physiotherapy
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 1 day ago An EIT graduate who rebuilt his life after a serious spinal injury is one step closer to becoming the physiotherapist he never...
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Landmark contracts for Super Rugby Aupiki
Source: Radio New Zealand Maama Vaipulu is one of three Blues players to secure three year contracts. photosport In a first for Super Rugby Aupiki, a trio of players have...
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Statement following sentencing of Daniel James Work
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Phil Taylor: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Daniel James Work in the Whanganui High Court today. The 39-year-old has...
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Karla Epiha sentenced after running over child on pedestrian crossing
Source: Radio New Zealand Karla Epiha was sentenced in Christchurch District Court after earlier pleading guilty to two counts of careless driving causing injury. Anna Sargent / RNZ A woman...
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Man after arrested after pizza aggravated robbery
Source: New Zealand Police A late-night drive-thru run has foiled one offender, after allegedly committing an aggravated robbery at another fast food outlet earlier in the night. Auckland City Police...
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The offender’s new clothes
Source: New Zealand Police An Auckland man’s elaborate getaway plan changing his appearance was just a case of the emperor’s new clothes. The offender’s efforts resulted in further offences being...
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How cocaine use has skyrocketed to an all-time high in New Zealand – and why
Source: Radio New Zealand Cocaine use in New Zealand has nearly doubled in just a year, according to new figures. 123rf Explainer – Cocaine isn’t cheap, but its use is...
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Arrest in Fielding stabbing
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson: Police have arrested a man over stabbing two people in Fielding last month. A 20-year-old man...
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Fonterra settles activists’ misleading packaging lawsuit for ‘100 percent NZ grass-fed’ claims
Source: Radio New Zealand Greenpeace Aotearoa is claiming victory against dairy giant Fonterra for misleading butter packaging it labels as “greenwashing”. The activist group filed the lawsuit in September 2024...
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Man to face court after dangerous driving incident
Source: New Zealand Police A dangerous driver is headed to court after he drove on the wrong side of State Highway 1 at excessive speeds before crashing in Auckland overnight....
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Rule change to make ‘green’ bonds easier to use
Source: Radio New Zealand The Financial Markets Authority has granted a class exemption for ‘green’ bonds. Wikipedia Bond issuers will now have less paperwork to deal with when taking a...
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One dead after car crashes into hedge in Auckland’s Stanmore Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand Hato Hone St John says it was notified of the incident on Vipond Road, at 10.26am today. RNZ/Nick Monro One person has died after a single...
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Latest fuel stock update shows overall figures down
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash There is a slight decrease in national fuel stock across petrol, diesel and jet fuel since the last update, but “supply remains within...
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Should students qualify for fuel relief?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Yiting Lin Auckland university students are asking for free public transport and financial support as the fuel crisis continues. The Auckland University of Technology...
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Kapiti takes aim at ‘possums of freshwater’
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 April 2026 The Department of Conservation (DOC) has partnered with mana whenua to eradicate introduced koi carp from stormwater retention ponds on private land...
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Kiwis aren’t getting their five-plus a day – vege boss
Source: Radio New Zealand Process Vegetables New Zealand chair David Hadfield said there has been a significant drop in the demand for frozen vegetables. Unsplash/ Yoav Aziz At a time...
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Car crashes into hedge in Auckland’s Stanmore Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand Hato Hone St John says it was notified of the incident on Vipond Road, at 10.26am today. RNZ/Nick Monro Emergency services have rushed to a single...
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Do you have travel plans this year? What you need to keep in mind
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Walsh, the founder of the financial advice website Moneyhub, is halfway through an extensive business and pleasure trip through Europe, Africa, the US, and various...
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople: Ten years of ‘the most New Zealand film ever made’
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Neill has seen iconic New Zealand film Hunt for the Wilderpeople twice. The first time was its premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, and...
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Gurjit Singh murder: Rajinder sentenced to 17-year jail term
Source: Radio New Zealand Rajinder was found guilty of murder following a High Court jury trial last year. RNZ The man who murdered Gurjit Singh at his Dunedin home will...
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Allbirds set to be bought by American Exchange Group
Source: Radio New Zealand Allbirds footwear company was founded by former All Whites and Phoenix footballer Tim Brown but is now based in the US. Supplied New Zealand-founded but US-listed...
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Purchasing rules lifted for disability support
Source: New Zealand Government From today, disabled people with flexible funding will gain more choice and control over their supports, with purchasing rules removed and guidance available to help people...
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Beauty pageant contestant breaks norm, busting out hectic moves
Source: Radio New Zealand A Thailand beauty pageant contestant is making waves on social media after busting out some bold dance moves on stage. Darathorn Yoothong, a professional dancer, made...
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Open Banking to power business growth
Source: New Zealand Government Open Banking will be extended to business banking channels, opening the door to a broad range of tools and services for businesses, Commerce and Consumer Affairs...
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Business pressures mostly out of owners’ control – survey
Source: Radio New Zealand Insurer Vero’s annual SME Insurance Index indicates more than one in five (21 percent) businesses were not confident in their own business. 123RF Business confidence is...
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Commerce Commission receptive to $1.14 billion Cook Strait power cable request
Source: Radio New Zealand Three power cables run across Cook Strait and Transpower would like to add a fourth. Supplied / Transpower Commerce Commission set to approve $1.14 billion replacement...
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Restrictions on Good Friday, Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone by weekend
Source: Radio New Zealand Alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by long weekend. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone...