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Whakatane’s mission to restore a ‘national treasure’ with little funds
Source: Radio New Zealand A view from Nga Tapuwae o Toi walkway. Supplied Whakatane council is looking to restore a walk that is said to capture the essence of the...
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Andrew Little tells review panel it’s not their role to look at Golden Mile cost efficiency
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington’s mayor has told a review panel “it is not your role” to consider whether the Golden Mile...
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Samsung Electronics Introduces 2026 AI TVs, Redefining Home Entertainment with Smarter Experiences
Source: Media Outreach Samsung 2026 TV line-up features Micro RGB, OLED, The Frame, Neo QLED, Mini LED and Crystal UHD models, brings smarter, personalised viewing experience with Vision AI Companion...
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Chief Community Magistrate appointed
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced the appointment of District Court Judge Jonathan Moses as the Chief Community Magistrate. Judge Moses was, until recently, the...
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New kind of threat hovers over Tongan media
Source: Radio New Zealand Pacific media in action. RNZ / Johnny Blades Previously it was reporting on governments or politics that brought trouble for Tonga’s journalists – now it’s reporting...
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Partial sell-off of Kiwibank back on the government’s agenda
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Kiwibank has been instructed by the government to once again look at its options for long-term growth, including revisiting the possibility of...
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Cancer treatment closer to home for King Country patients
Source: New Zealand Government People in the King Country will now be able to access cancer treatment closer to home, with a new infusion service launching at Te Kūiti Hospital...
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Think tank warns future international threats could impact New Zealand’s food security
Source: Radio New Zealand University of Otago’s Professor Nick Wilson is part of the independent think tank Islands for the Future of Humanity. (File photo) SUPPLIED/University of Otago An independent...
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Police say risk of bluetooth on tasers and cameras does not apply to New Zealand
Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand police do not use bodyworn cameras though they aim to by next year. NZ Police / Supplied Police say they do not have...
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Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Bill moves forward at pace
Source: New Zealand Government After nine years of negotiations the Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Claims Settlement Bill has passed first reading in Parliament today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Today marks another step towards...
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Major SH1 upgrade completed between Tīrau and Waiouru
Source: New Zealand Government Critical sections of State Highway 1 (SH1) between Tīrau and Waiouru have had a major upgrade, with 128 lane kilometres of the North Island’s backbone now...
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Sir Peter Jackson honoured at Cannes
Source: Radio New Zealand The Cannes Film Festival officially started on Tuesday night with a more muted tone than in years past, with fewer A-list Hollywood celebrities on the red...
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Tertiary Sector – University staff need secure work and pay to meet the cost-of-living crisis – TEU
Source: Tertiary Education Union As university staff at six of Aotearoa New Zealand’s eight universities initiate collective bargaining, the Te Hautū Kahurangi | Tertiary Education Union (TEU) says that members are...
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Get more Life in your weekend with RNZ’s latest newsletter
Source: Radio New Zealand Looking for some diversion from the news cycle? RNZ’s new Life newsletter, which launches this weekend, has everything you need. The Life newsletter brings together a...
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Hawke’s Bay growers mull McCain takeover bid
Source: Radio New Zealand Stuart Davies says with McCain’s shutting up shop he’s looking at scaling down by cutting one worker and possibly selling one of his spraying machines. RNZ...
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‘Shame on Hollywood’: Cannes-winning writer rails at stance on Gaza
Source: Radio New Zealand Member of the jury Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty arrives on stage during the Opening Ceremony and the screening of the film “La Venus electrique” (The Electric...
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Business Mental Health Toolkit launched
Source: New Zealand Government A new mental health toolkit launched today by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey will support businesses to improve productivity in the workplace through better mental health....
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Opposition warns reforms open up conservation estate to sale as government pushes on
Source: Radio New Zealand Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is pushing on with conservation reforms it says cut red tape and enable fees for foreign...
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Is the ‘brain drain’ real – and is it really a problem?
Source: Radio New Zealand The International Departures entrance at Auckland Airport. RNZ / Yiting Lin Do we really have a ‘brain drain’ and is it a problem? New research from...
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Blues captain Maia Roos embracing expectations as Super Rugby Aupiki continues to grow
Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues won the 2024, and 2025 Aupiki finals. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Blues women want to build a dynasty. The franchise has dominated the early years...
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Everlee Wihongi transferred to state with tougher immigration rules, lawyer says
Source: Radio New Zealand Everlee Wihongi was detained by ICE when re-entering the US on a Green Card a month ago. Supplied The lawyer of a New Zealander held by...
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Climate legislation changes an attack on the rule of law – Environmental Defence Society
Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Proposed changes to climate legislation are an attack on the rule of law, the Environmental Defence Society says....
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Vaccine-preventable HPV cancers cost country more than $130m in four years
Source: Radio New Zealand A swab used to test for HPV. Angus Dreaver A new study has put the cost of vaccine preventable cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)...
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Number of kids in KiwiSaver halves
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of people aged under 17 in KiwiSaver has halved in the past decade. Unsplash KiwiSaver providers say kids are missing out on a chance...
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G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo 2026 Opens Today: Industry Leaders Gather in Macau to Unlock Digital Innovation for Gaming, Entertainment and Integrated Resorts
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo opens today at The Venetian Macao, bringing together global...
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Ready-mixed concrete: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Ready-mixed concrete: March 2026 quarter – information release 12 May 2026 Ready-mixed concrete statistics provide an indicator of construction activity. Key facts In the March 2026 quarter,...
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Watch: Judith Collins makes her final speech to Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand Judith Collins has made her final speech to Parliament as an MP this afternoon, ahead of her exit from politics. Her departure brings to an end...