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Workforce survey shows workers struggle to afford basics

· January 19, 2026

Source: NZCTU Rising costs, deteriorating public services, and a belief the government doesn’t care about ordinary New Zealanders are the key findings of the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi’s annual Mood...

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Urgent advice sought on rockpool collections

· January 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has asked for urgent advice on how to deal with reports of rockpools on Whangaparāoa Peninsula and other areas being stripped of marine life, Oceans...

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Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty dies, aged 74

· January 17, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Grant Batty in action for the All Blacks. Photsport Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died, aged 74. At 1.65m (5t 5in), Batty was known...

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Mourners gather to remember Sir Tim Shadbolt at funeral

· January 16, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Tim Shadbolt’s casket at his funeral. Katie Todd Sir Tim Shadbolt has been remembered at a funeral service at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre. During the service,...

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Ed Sheeran fans excited for premiere show in Auckland

· January 16, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Ginger-nuts are among those queuing ahead of Ed Sheeran’s Auckland concert today Gill Bonnett Ed Sheeran fans are converging on Go Media Stadium in Auckland for...