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Search launched in Bay of Plenty river; fears two people missing
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Emergency services are searching for a person who’s gone into a river in...
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Year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston, welcomes new figures out today showing more New Zealanders moved off benefit and into work over the year...
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Police collar alleged fuel thief
Source: New Zealand Police An alleged fuel thief and his partner have been arrested in the Waikato thanks to a working security camera and a quick tip-off. Police were called...
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NZ Super Fund Response to High Court – GUARDIANS CONSIDERING RESPONSE TO JUDICIAL REVIEW
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $90 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund, is considering its response to a judicial review decision,...
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Appointments – Watkins joins BusinessNZ as Director of Communications
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ has announced the appointment of Tracy Watkins, one of New Zealand’s most experienced and respected media operators, as its new Director of Communications. Watkins joins BusinessNZ from Stuff...
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WoF and CoF A changes to save Kiwis billions
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s Warrant of Fitness (WoF) and Certificate of Fitness A (CoF A) light vehicle inspection requirements will soon be significantly reformed, saving Kiwis time and money,...
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins calls for return of free and safe Strait of Hormuz
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Samuel Rillstone/RNZ The Finance Minister has joined international counterparts in calling for a return to free and safe transit through the Strait...
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Replacement for outgoing Health NZ board chairperson announced
Source: Radio New Zealand Lester Levy had been installed as commissioner in 2024 after the board was axed. (File photo) RNZ / Nick Monro Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced...
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Search launched for person missing in Bay of Plenty river
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Police and emergency services are searching for a person who’s gone into a...
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Scientists left ‘homeless’ after government’s job cuts, advocates say
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ This story discusses suicide. An unemployed scientist says she’s seen colleagues left homeless and suicidal because of job cuts. A group of science organisations, the...
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$86 billion Super Fund failed to properly address human rights, court rules
Source: Radio New Zealand The court also ordered the crown entity to pay PSNA’s legal costs. RNZ / Dan Cook The managers of the country’s $86 billion Super Fund failed...
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SH73 Candys Bend resilience project getting underway
Source: New Zealand Government A major resilience project on State Highway 73 (SH73) at Candys Bend between Christchurch and the West Coast is getting underway to repair a damaged retaining...
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Man arrested after graffiti inciting racial violence found in Papatoetoe
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver A man has been arrested after violent, anti-Indian graffiti was discovered outside a school in South Auckland. The message, which incited violence...
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Auckland project manager sentenced for defrauding nearly $30,000 through Covid schemes
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Marika Khabazi An Auckland project manager has been sentenced to three months community detention for defrauding nearly $30,000 through Covid schemes. Shelvin Kavish Swamy was sentenced...
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Search and Rescue training Northland
Source: New Zealand Police Bay of Islands locals, please be advised a search and rescue training exercise will be taking place this weekend. Northland Police Search and Rescue are running...
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Community urges retail crime group to focus on youth offences before dissolution
Source: Radio New Zealand The ministerial advisory group on retail crime led by Sunny Kaushal (left) has made several recommendations to the government on ways to reduce crime. RNZ /...
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Indian government concerned by Sikh parade disruptions
Source: Radio New Zealand Two religious processions organised by members of the Sikh community have been disrupted in recent months by protesters linked to Destiny Church. Supplied The Indian government...
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Remaining retail crime group members defend work amid criticism
Source: Radio New Zealand Hamilton liquor retailer Himashu Parmar is one of the last remaining members of the outgoing advisory group on retail crime. Supplied The last remaining members of...
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Vibrant Holi celebrations draw thousands nationwide
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands attended Holi Colour Splash in Tauranga’s Memorial Park. JK Creations Photography More than 7000 people attended one of Auckland’s largest Holi celebrations in Henderson on...
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Faith, food and family: How Asian New Zealanders celebrate Easter
Source: Radio New Zealand Jithin Jose and Remya Sunny continue to follow traditions surrounding Holy Week after moving to New Zealand 11 years ago. Supplied Asian Christians in New Zealand...
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Off-duty officers swim into action
Source: New Zealand Police You’re never really off duty, even at the beach. This was the case for two Northland officers who quickly swam into action when a teenager was...
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Energy Transitions – Support transition before we’re gone: Latest gas report calls for Govt assistance
Source: BusinessNZ A new report is calling on all political parties to support a transition away from gas for commercial and industrial users, in the face of significant gas price increases...
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High Court Decision – PSNA says High Court Superfund decision a victory for Palestinian rights
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) The High Court in Auckland has found policies of the NZ Superfund are ‘unreasonable and unlawful’ and fail to properly address human rights...
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Hurricanes keen to keep Chiefs star quiet in top of the table clash
Source: Radio New Zealand Ruben Love of the Hurricanes and Quinn Tupaea of the Chiefs battle for the ball. Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz The Hurricanes plan to take the wind...
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61-year-old facing charges over anti-Indian graffiti in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Papatoetoe man has been arrested over violent, anti-Indian graffiti that was found in Auckland. The message, which incited violence against the Indian community, was...
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Are these New Zealand’s toughest housing markets?
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Awamutu. Waipā District Council New data shows buyers are cautious around the country, but sellers in a number of suburbs face a particular struggle to...
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New appointments for Health New Zealand Board
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced a new Chair and members for the Board of Health New Zealand, reinforcing its focus on delivering for patients....