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Pinch Point: Tough economic times aren’t new
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The words “cost of living” have become synonymous with a struggle faced by an increasing number of Kiwi families. The news is full of stories...
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Iranian Kiwis concerned for family overseas amid deadly protests
Source: Radio New Zealand Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran. AFP/SUPPLIED Iranian New Zealanders hold grave concerns for their family members, amid a deadly crackdown...
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Making it easier to find cheap power plans
Source: New Zealand Government Open Electricity will help New Zealand homes and businesses plug in to the best power plan for their needs and drive better competition in our electricity...
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Climate News – Richest 1% Blow Carbon Budget in 10 Days, says Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The richest 1% have exhausted their annual carbon budget – the amount of CO2 that can be emitted while staying within 1.5 degrees of warming – only ten...
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Transporting NZ warns of ‘double-dipping’ motorists with tolls on existing roads
Source: Radio New Zealand The bill also sought to restrict heavy vehicles from driving alternative routes that could avoid tolled sections. Supplied via LDR The road freight industry says a...
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2026 sporting bucket list – the year’s biggest events
Source: Radio New Zealand Argentina celebrate their 2022 FIFA World Cup success. KEITA IIJIMA / AFP As another year draws to a close, it’s time to look forward to the...
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Sir Tim Shadbolt’s Invercargill funeral service details revealed
Source: Radio New Zealand Shadbolt was made a Knight Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2019 New Year’s Honours List. Stephen Jaquiery/ODT A public funeral service to...
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Manage My Health breach victims warned to beware bank account theft
Source: Radio New Zealand Manage My Health insists it encrypted health data in its database and user passwords. RNZ / Finn Blackwell An information technology expert warns the Manage My...
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What you need to know about washing cars (and more) at home
Source: Radio New Zealand Numerous questions have been raised on social media following the publication of an RNZ article on Wednesday that warned car owners of a hefty fine they...
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How poo detecting dogs are helping native birds return to Waiheke Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Tilde Sorensen and her dog Parker RNZ Sniffing out the last stoats on Waiheke Island is all in a day’s work for springer spaniel Parker and...
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‘Poor man’s gold’ comes in from the cold
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Silver prices increased 150% in 2025 Gold rose by “just” 65% last year Silver “dual use,” complicates supply Often dismissed as “the poor man’s gold”,...
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Sir Tim Shadbolt turned around Invercargill’s slide – former council CEO
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Tim Shadbolt RNZ / Tess Brunton Comedian Gary McCormick, a lifelong friend of Sir Tim Shadbolt, says the mayor was fearless but armed with “a...
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Road freight industry warns tolling existing roads will undermine public support
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is urging the Government to remove provisions in the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill that would allow existing roads to...
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World mountain bike champ Samara Maxwell to take year off competitive sport
Source: Radio New Zealand Samara Maxwell celebrates after her 2025 title victory. Craig Cox New Zealand world mountain bike champion Samara Maxwell is taking a year-long break from competitive sport...
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Former Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham arrested at Venezuela protest
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Wellington mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham is arrested by police. RNZ / Mark Papalii Three people, including former Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham, have been arrested...
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‘A life really, really well lived’: Sir Bob Harvey remembers lifelong friend Sir Tim Shadbolt
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Tim Shadbolt died on Thursday at the age of 78. Otago Daily Times / Stephen Jaquiery A former mayor and lifelong friend of Sir Tim...
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Advocacy – The Double Standard on Palestinian Rights – PFNZ
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) When it comes to Palestinian rights, the world reveals a striking and disturbing double standard. International law, human rights conventions, and moral principles...
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Govt. must accept blame for ManageMyHealth breach as it ignored funding crisis for Privacy Commissioner – PSA
Source: PSA Chickens come home to roost as Govt. turned blind eye to privacy threats The Government pushed ahead with cuts to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner despite being warned...
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Get your finances sorted in 2026: Maximising your KiwiSaver
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s never too early to start thinking about your retirement savings. 123RF Is organising your money life on your New Year’s resolution list in 2026? In...
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Government u-turns on prescription co-payment fees
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ In a policy u-turn, people will only need to pay a single $5 co-payment fee for the new 12-month prescriptions coming into effect from February....
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Kiwi parents love classics: Top baby names for 2025 announced
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden is pleased to announce New Zealand’s favourite baby names for 2025. Timeless names continue to dominate Kiwi birth registrations, with Noah holding strong as...
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Amari Invites Travelers to Fall in Love with Laos Through Design, Local Stories, and Contemporary Relaxation
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2026 – When travel is no longer just about “arriving,” but about truly “being present” in every moment,...
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Kenanga Investors Launches Kenanga Growth Fund Series 3
Source: Media Outreach The latest addition to Kenanga Investors’ flagship series follows the same proven investment objective and philosophy to meet the evolving needs of today’s investors. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA...
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Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at age 78
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/LDR – ODT/Stephen Jaquiery Former Invercargill and Waitematā Mayor, Sir Tim Shadbolt, has died early this morning. He was 78 years old. Sir Tim, who was...
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Christopher Luxon working from home as year gets underway
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi The Prime Minister is working from home as the year gets underway, with Parliament not set to return until the end of...
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Croatian shirt incident a ‘misunderstanding’ – ASB Classic organisers
Source: Radio New Zealand Fans during the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Tennis Tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Tuesday 6 January 2026. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Organisers of Auckland’s ASB...
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Cook Islands govt rejects research saying deep sea mining not profitable
Source: Radio New Zealand Cook Islands activists confront the EV Nautilus upon its return to Rarotonga, holding banners reading ‘Don’t Mine The Moana.’ Supplied / Greenpeace Research commissioned by Greenpeace,...