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Over 3000 New Zealanders in the Middle East amidst conflict
Source: Radio New Zealand A plume of smoke rises from the Zayed Port following a reported Iranian strike in Abu Dhabi. AFP / RYAN LIM More than 3000 New Zealanders...
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Call for politicians to confirm KiwiSaver members can have their money at 65
Source: Radio New Zealand [sh] Call to lock in KiwiSaver withdrawal age as 65 123RF A prominent investor and director is calling for politicians to confirm that New Zealanders can...
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Commissioner of Inland Revenue latest scam target
Source: Radio New Zealand Inland Revenue say digital platforms use sophisticated algorithms to push content to people based on their search history. 123rf Commissioner Peter Mersi was used as part...
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Government legalises debts for survivors of sexual violence and abuse in state care
Source: Green Party The Government today passed legislation entrenching nearly 40,000 people, including many sexual abuse and abuse in state care survivors in debt. Pushing survivors of sexual abuse, survivors of...
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Select Committee calls for online platform transparency and accountability – Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand The Education and Workforce Select Committee has reported back on its inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online saying the current law is...
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Bill to modernise census passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to support a more efficient census and provide timelier data for New Zealand has passed its first reading today, Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti and...
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Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith says he ‘may have grunted’ at TVNZ chair
Source: Radio New Zealand Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith confirmed on Thursday the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the police minister expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story about gang...
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High Court recognises Ruapuke Island Marine Title again after revised legal tests
Source: Radio New Zealand Ruapuke Island whānau at the High Court in April 2025. Supplied/Ruapuke whānau Whānau from Ruapuke Island near Bluff have, again, won customary marine title (CMT) over...
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NZ spy agency put US far-right group Proud Boys on terrorist list despite not meeting threshold
Source: Radio New Zealand Yellow smoke fills the air as an American flag is raised at the start of a Proud Boys rally at Delta Park in Portland, Oregon on...
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Toitū launches national campaign: Climate Action = Smart Business
Source: Toitū Envirocare Toitū Envirocare has launched a new national campaign built on a clear and commercial premise: Climate Action = Smart Business. Aimed squarely at CEOs, directors and senior...
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It’s Game On for new Pacific career pathways
Source: New Zealand Government Young Pacific people will have the opportunity to enter New Zealand’s growing $750 million gaming sector through Game On, a programme to support them into the...
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Cautionary approach to Bluff oyster season
Source: New Zealand Government The Bluff oyster season is open, with a cautionary approach and after careful assessment of the fishery, Oceans and Fisheries Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft says. A pre-season...
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Upper Hutt’s pride: The making of new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie
Source: Radio New Zealand Newly appointed All Blacks coach Dave Rennie. Photosport The former mayor of Upper Hutt says the appointment of new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is a...
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New Zealand family in Kuwait waits to hear if they can return home
Source: Radio New Zealand Kuwait-based Kiwi family, from left, Malia-Lavalea Magele, Pauline Toleafoa, Koulton Magele, Sinsemillia Magele and Sage Magele. Supplied A New Zealand family living in Kuwait is anxiously...
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New Zealand has small, important role in Middle East solution, expert says
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and US President Donald Trump. Supplied / PMO A geopolitical analyst says New Zealand has a small but important role to play...
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Nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Two new appointments have been made to the nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, alongside two reappointments, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Experienced...
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New NZ-Chile cooperation arrangement to deliver for agriculture sectors
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Chile have signed an arrangement to boost agricultural cooperation and drive sector success, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Agriculture is at the heart...
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NRL: NZ Warriors v Sydney Roosters – what you need to know
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwis teammates James Fisher-Harris and Naufahu Whyte will face off, when the Warriors host the Roosters at Go Media Stadium. Photosport/RNZ NRL: NZ Warriors v Sydney...
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“Children living in fear”: More than 100 million children impacted in Middle East regional conflict – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children At least 100 million children in countries directly impacted by the escalating violence in the Middle East and wider region face deepening fear, distress and the risk...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2026
Source: New Zealand Treasury Thursday, 5 March 2026 – The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2026 were released by the...
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Health and Employment – Payroll failure hits pay for 4,000 Waikato health workers, urgent review needed
Source: PSA The PSA is calling on Health NZ to conduct an urgent review after a widespread failure in its payroll system left around 4,000 Waikato hospital and health workers without...
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Government backs Kiwi seafarer workforce growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s taking action to grow New Zealand’s ageing seafarer workforce and improve its supply-chain resilience, through a major investment in training opportunities for those entering...
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World media reacts to appointment of new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie
Source: Radio New Zealand Dave Rennie. AAP / Photosport Dave Rennie has been tasked with leading the All Blacks through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rennie was named as...
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Supporting first-year GP trainees
Source: New Zealand Government Changes to the way first-year GP trainees are employed will make it easier for new doctors to choose general practice and help strengthen the primary care...
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Tax Reform – Report shows wealth tax practical and necessary to address increasing inequality
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 5 March 2026, 6:30am – Taxing wealth is a practical and necessary step to address increasing inequality, according to a research report released today by Tax Justice...
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Second private Building Consent Authority approved
Source: New Zealand Government The launch of New Zealand’s second private Building Consent Authority (BCA) will add competition and capacity to the building consent system, Building and Construction Minister Chris...
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Pharmac proposal will help patients recover from stem cell transplants
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s proposal to fund letermovir, which helps prevent serious infection following stem cell transplants. “Improving...