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Retail crime advisory group disbands four months early
Source: Radio New Zealand Sunny Kaushal is the chair of a ministerial advisory group on retail crime. RNZ / Calvin Samuel Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime to...
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Fair and efficient military justice proposed in Bill
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to modernise the military justice system has passed its first reading today, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. “The Armed Forces Discipline Law Amendment Bill modernises New...
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New data shows record 2025 permitting activity
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s exploration and mining pipeline is strengthening, with record levels of mineral permit applications received and decided in 2025, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. New...
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Judge accused of disrupting NZ First event won’t resign over ‘something she did not do’
Source: Radio New Zealand Judge Ema Aitken is accused of disrupting a NZ First function at Auckland’s Northern Club in 2024. RNZ Insight/Dan Cook The defence for a District Court...
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‘Very dangerous’ electrical rule change to be reviewed
Source: Radio New Zealand The change was introduced last year. File photo. Supplied / New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Association A rule change that electrical inspectors say elevates the risk of...
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Forestry sector calls for rates cap after bill increases 570 percent
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. Nick Monro The forestry sector is calling for a cap on rates increases after one forestry blocks rates bill went up 570 percent in...
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New Zealand gets a seat at Standards Australia
Source: Radio New Zealand BusinessNZ director of advocacy Catherine Beard. Supplied / Business NZ Standards New Zealand has been invited by Standards Australia to take a seat at the table...
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Investor proposal to return Chateau Tongariro to hotel status should be considered – mayor
Source: Radio New Zealand Tongariro Mayor Weston Kirton wants the government to consider a proposal to return Chateau Tongariro to its former status as a hotel. Jimmy Ellingham / RNZ...
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NZ First to campaign on ministers getting final say in fast track projects
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones addressing Fast Track protesters last year. (File photo) RNZ / Peter de Graaf New Zealand First will campaign on reinstating...
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Labour talking a ‘load of rubbish’ by labelling new liquefied natural gas terminal a tax – PM
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Labour is talking “a load of rubbish” when it claims the government is implementing a new “gas tax” on New Zealanders....
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Disability support improvements begin
Source: New Zealand Government From this week, a new nationally consistent approach will begin to benefit disabled people, families and carers who use supports funded by Disability Support Services (DSS). ...
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Work safety group says proposed law change likely to increase harm to people
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Workplace Relations Brooke van Velden says she is looking to cut health and safety red tape for low-risk businesses. 123RF A work safety group...
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Ex-ministry staffer accuses government of ignoring education experts, teachers
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau A former Education Ministry staff member says the government’s curriculum rewrite ignored the views of many subject experts and teachers. Waikato University...
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Palace ready to help UK police in any inquiry into king’s brother Andrew
Source: Radio New Zealand By Michael Holden, Reuters Britain’s King Charles III has made clear his “profound concern” at allegations against Andrew, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. AFP / POOL...
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New liquefied natural gas terminal: ‘Vital’ or ‘bonkers’?
Source: Radio New Zealand Energy minister Simon Watts. RNZ/Mark Papalii The government wants taxpayers to pay for a new liquefied natural gas import terminal, but is promising lower power prices...
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John Campbell returns to RNZ as Morning Report co-host on April 13
Source: Radio New Zealand John Campbell says he is thrilled to be returning to daily news. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly John Campbell makes his return to RNZ, joining Ingrid Hipkiss...
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New medicine funding could be life-saving for rural areas, health expert says
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / RNZ A rural health expert says increased access to pain relief and blood clotting medications will improve medical outcomes could be life-saving for patients...
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Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance matters
Source: Radio New Zealand In just over 13 minutes worth of music, stars and symbolism, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny rewrote what it means to be American in a time...
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Questions over who will pay for Wellington’s sewage plant failure
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington’s mayor can’t say if ratepayers in the broader Wellington region will foot the bill for the failure of the Moa Point...
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Legislation – Muddled health and safety reforms will confuse businesses
Source: New Zealand Institute of Safety Management Health and Safety changes released today will neither improve safety nor be easier for businesses to follow – it’s a big, missed opportunity say...
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Full steam ahead: more events set to ignite 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in a suite of events from the Bay of Islands to Tekapo, as part of its $70 million Major Events and Tourism...
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Voicecomm Technology Wins 300 million RMB Major “AI+ Elderly Care” Project Forging a New Engine for the Silver Economy
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 February 2026 – Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Voicecomm Technology” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 2495.HK), one of the...
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District Court Judge Ema Aitken denies shouting during disruption of NZ First event at exclusive club
Source: Radio New Zealand District Court Judge Ema Aitken at the Judicial Conduct Panel on Monday. Finn Blackwell / RNZ A lawyer has told a Judicial Conduct Panel removing a...
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YF Life Launches Exclusive Concert Tickets Lucky Draw via YFLink
Source: Media Outreach Register Now for a Chance to Win YF Life Presents: LEON LAI ROBBABA CONCERT 2026 Live Tickets HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 February...
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LNG terminal decision: Dirty, dumb and expensive – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is slamming the Luxon government’s announcement it will build a liquid natural gas (LNG) import terminal, calling it a dirty, dumb and expensive decision that will leave New...
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Energy Sector – LNG Import Facility an Insurance Policy for Future
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa acknowledges the Government’s decision to progress importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a practical step to strengthen New Zealand’s energy security. Today’s announcement to...
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Concerns about increased ‘nangs’ use in Hawkes Bay being aimed at young people
Source: Radio New Zealand Cartridge of nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas or nangs, can cause serious health problems. AFP/ GARO A significant jump in the recreational use of nitrous...