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Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty dies, aged 74
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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Judge accused of verbally abusing NZ First leader Winston Peters to face conduct panel
Source: Radio New Zealand District Court Judge Ema Aitken denies some of the claims. RNZ Insight/Dan Cook The Chief District Court judge could be called to give evidence in the...
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I’m 65 and working, what happens to tax on my pension?- Ask Susan
Source: Radio New Zealand What happens to tax on your pension if you’re 65 and working? 123RF Got questions? RNZ has a new podcast, No Stupid Questions, with Susan Edmunds....
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NZ-AU: IperionX Receives Final $4.6M In DoW Funding and 290 Metric Tons of Titanium Scrap from U.S. Government
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) U.S. Department of War, through its Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program, has obligated the final US$4.6 million under IperionX’s previously announced US$47.1 million award Funds will...
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IT issue means Hutt Hospital nurses underpaid says Union
Source: Radio New Zealand The payroll system at Hutt Hospital went down on Wednesday. RNZ / REECE BAKER A nursing union delegate says an IT issue at Hutt Hospital meant...
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Sir Tim Shadbolt remembered as ‘absolutely extraordinary’ by family in public service
Source: Radio New Zealand Invercargill has bid farewell to the “absolutely extraordinary” late Sir Tim Shadbolt in a service marked by humour and reflection, but a stinging rebuke of his...
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The Premier Forum for Air Rescue Experts: AirMed World Congress 2026 in Munich
Source: Media Outreach Key Subject: Beyond Boundaries – Cross-Competence Enhancement of Aeromedical Services Munich to host around 800 professionals from across the globe in September 2026 Lectures, discussions, and hands-on...
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Mourners gather to remember Sir Tim Shadbolt at funeral
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
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...
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Ed Sheeran fans excited for premiere show in South Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand British pop star Ed Sheeran is playing the first show of his Loop Tour in Auckland tonight. Supplied / Mark Surridge Ed Sheeran fans are converging...
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First offshore oil and gas exploration permit since ban under official consideration
Source: Radio New Zealand An oil rig off the coast of Taranaki. Supplied An Australian firm incorporated weeks before New Zealand’s offshore oil and gas ban ended will have its...
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CPAG concerned over changes in how child poverty is measured
Source: Child Poverty Action Group What has changed Stats NZ confirmed that the current DEP-17 index will be replaced with a new MH-18 index. While DEP-17 asks 17 questions and defines material hardship...
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Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Launches Next Phase of International Expansion with New Bangkok Opening and Appointment of Global Brand Ambassador
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG/BANGKOK – EQS Newswire – 16 January 2026 – Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (“Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group”, the “Group” or the “Company”; SEHK...
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Marine Environment – Historic Global Ocean Treaty enters into force – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace The Global Ocean Treaty, dubbed one of the most significant pieces of environmental legislation in decades, will officially enter into force this Saturday [January 17], paving the way for...
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All Blacks: Scott Robertson, David Kirk, player power and reputations
Source: Radio New Zealand Who and what does Scott Robertson’s historic firing as All Black coach say the most about? Or is the most important statement about the team, rugby...
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Longest ever lull in nuclear testing – but record already on shaky ground
Source: Radio New Zealand By Brad Lendon, CNN Firework displays in North Korea, as the state held a rally days after its last test of a nuclear weapon on 3...
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Auckland councillors in the dark over government’s housing intensification rethink
Source: Radio New Zealand The housing minister has confirmed the coalition is taking another look at housing intensification plans in Auckland after pushback from critics. Last year, Auckland Council approved...
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NIA Highlights Key Innovation Trends for 2026, Spotlighting Innovation Policies Driving Thailand’s Economy and Society
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK , THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2026 – The National Innovation Agency (Public Organization), or NIA, under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science,...
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Watch: Mourners gather to remember Sir Tim Shadbolt at funeral
Source: Radio New Zealand Mourners have queued under umbrellas to pay their respects to Sir Tim Shadbolt, whose funeral service begins in Invercargill. The 78-year-old former mayor of Waitematā and...
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New Zealand vacates embassy in Iran as threat of violence escalates
Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone New Zealand’s embassy in Iran has temporarily closed due to what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...
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Traffic jams as carpark closure clashes with EB Games closing down sale
Source: Radio New Zealand Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt has assured shoppers closures to parts of the carpark are temporary, and caused by planned maintenance. The closure of parts of...
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Changes proposed for deemed value of fish
Source: New Zealand Government Changes to the system that values fish caught by commercial fishers outside their quota allowance will better reflect the actual value of the fish depending on...
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Don McGlashan doesn’t feel like ‘a colourful enough specimen’ for new doco
Source: Radio New Zealand Legendary New Zealand singer and songwriter Don McGlashan reckons there are far more interesting people than him to focus a documentary on. “I do feel that...
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NZ accepts Vice Chair role at upcoming World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has been appointed Vice Chair for the World Trade Organisation’s 14th Ministerial Trade Negotiation Conference, for a second consecutive time...
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Winston Peters off to Kiribati year after being snubbed
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters will be the first New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister to visit all 17 members of the Pacific Islands Forum. RNZ / Mark Papalii Foreign...
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Northland News – Marris to head Kaipara Moana Remediation Operations
Source: Northland Regional Council Kaipara District Council (KDC) chief executive Jason Marris has been appointed the new Pou Tātaki (General Manager) of Kaipara Moana Remediation (KMR) operational arm Kaipara Maurikura. Kaipara...
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Manufacturing starts year by shifting up a gear
Source: New Zealand Government New data showing New Zealand manufacturing is experiencing its highest level of activity since December 2021 signals a strong start to the year, Small Business and...