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What’s next for Stephen Colbert after The Late Show?
Source: Radio New Zealand Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show broadcast on Thursday in the US (Friday NZ time) will close out his run in the storied CBS late-night chair once...
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Defence supports efforts to train Ukrainian military
Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Defence Force has joined a new multi-national initiative led by Norway to train Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel in Poland, Defence Minister Chris...
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Budget 2026: What is Needed Is A Budget That Listens
Source: Hapai Te Hauora The past year has pushed many whānau to their limits. Rising living costs, housing stress, severe weather events and ongoing inequities continue to place pressure on communities...
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Good Events – Firefighters take on the Sky Tower
Source: Blood Cancer NZ Over 1,100 firefighters from across the country are once again gearing up to take on the 1,103 steps of Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower for Blood Cancer NZ’s...
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Health – Bupa nurses take pay equity claim over historic wage discrimination – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO nurses working at Bupa aged residential care homes throughout Aotearoa New Zealand have raised a pay equity claim to address historic gender-based wage discrimination. Tōpūtanga...
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Is New Zealand falling behind in the drone arms race?
Source: Radio New Zealand A military drone operated by the NZDF. NZDF / supplied A retired major general says New Zealand is “tinkering” with military drones while other countries forge...
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Winston Peters condemns Israeli minister over flotilla video as Kiwis arrested
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand has joined the international condemnation of Israel’s far-right national security minister, even summoning the Israeli ambassador to convey that message. A video posted by...
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Report reveals health system underfunding, more revenue needed – Better Taxes
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign The ‘How Much Funding is Needed for Health in the 2026 Budget?‘ report just released by Kaitiaki Hauora reveals the extent of underfunding...
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Advocacy – Peters must summon the Israeli Ambassador – Peace Action Wellington
Source: Peace Action Wellington 21 May 2026 – Israeli Ambassadors are being summoned by host governments after media footage emerged showing Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting activist in Israeli custody...
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UN resolution backing landmark climate change ruling passes
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate activists gathered outside the International Court of Justice in July last year after the court issued its opinion finding countries could be held legally responsible...
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Auckland Night Markets changes ownership after 16 years
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Night Markets operates in Albany every Tuesday night. RNZ / Duoya Lu Auckland Night Markets has confirmed a change of ownership. In a social media...
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New Zealanders detained by Israel while taking part in flotilla to Gaza, activists say
Source: Radio New Zealand Boats decorated with Palestinian flags and solidarity messages depart from the port in Marmaris, Turkey, on May 14. (File photo) AFP / Murat Kocabas A global...
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Milestone for major North Canterbury roading project
Source: New Zealand Government The development of an important North Canterbury roading link in its largest town has hit a major milestone, with the Government confirming support for the project’s...
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‘Bit embarrassing’: EV advocates on scrapping of clean car standard
Source: Radio New Zealand EV proponents say getting more people into cars would change the country’s energy system. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii An electric vehicle advocacy group is...
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Public Service Commissioner says job cuts ‘regrettable’ but sector needs reform
Source: Radio New Zealand Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche will be in charge of implementing the public sector changes the government announced on Tuesday. RNZ / REECE BAKER An overhaul...
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Auckland hornet eradication enters new phase
Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity New Zealand’s yellow-legged hornet eradication in Auckland remains on track, with growing confidence the pest can be wiped out, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says.“It’s been...
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Pharmac proposes removing priority access of type 2 diabetes meds for Māori, Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Board member of Diabetes Aotearoa, Graham King RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A once-controversial decision to prioritise access to type 2 diabetes medication for Māori and Pacific...
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How the government’s savings exercise will work
Source: Radio New Zealand One week from now, the government will open the books on its third Budget. RNZ One week from now, the government will open the books on...
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Replacing public servants with AI could come with hidden costs, critics warn
Source: Radio New Zealand Replacing public servants with artificial intelligence could come with more costs, critics say. 123RF Replacing public servants with artificial intelligence could come with more costs that...
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Household budgets so stretched it’s no longer a cost of living crisis but ‘the cost to survive’
Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the KiwiHarvest Chef Collective: (from left) Peter Gordon, Brent Martin and Alfie Ingham. Supplied / KiwiHarvest Food charities warn the pressure on household budgets...
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Projected health funding falls short to maintain status quo
Source: Radio New Zealand Health economists say the government will need to spend an additional $1.405 billion on health in Budget 2026 to maintain the country’s current level of service....
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Marking Pink Ribbon Day as extended breast screening reaches more women
Source: New Zealand Government Pink Ribbon Day is an important reminder of the value of early detection, with more than 16,440 eligible women aged 70 and 74 already taking up...
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Business performance sentiment remains near record low – BDO report
Source: Radio New Zealand Construction business owners are feeling the pressure of market conditions most acutely. Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde Economic and political uncertainty is keeping businesses from taking...
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Australian band fined $23,000 in damage to Sydney Opera House
Source: Radio New Zealand Subversive art-pop group TISM has announced its first national headline tour in 30 years, after having caused nearly AU$19,000 (NZ$23,100) in damage to the Sydney Opera...
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Bill seeking to legally define the terms ‘man’ and ‘woman’ passes first reading
Source: Radio New Zealand The bill is in the name of New Zealand First MP Jenny Marcroft. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Supporters of a bill seeking to legally define the...
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NZ-AU: Nova CEO to present at the 2026 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Melbourne, Australia, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) is pleased to advise that Chief...
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Galaxy Macau and UFC Co-present an Action-packed Series of Interactive Events Throughout Fight Week for UFC FIGHT NIGHT Macau
Source: Media Outreach UFC Fighter meet-and-greets, autograph sessions, official merchandise sales and Galaxy Macau rewards take the fan thrills beyond the Octagon MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20...