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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...
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AECOM delivers engineering innovations on Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section), advancing connectivity in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, has supported the completion and opening of the Fanling...
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Watch live: Judith Collins makes her final speech to Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand Judith Collins is making her final speech to Parliament as an MP this afternoon, ahead of her exit from politics. Her departure brings to an end...
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Waitaki District ratepayers facing up to 45 percent increase call for probe into council’s finances
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Stunned Waitaki District ratepayers facing rates increases of up to 45 percent are calling for a government probe of council’s finances, with some worried people...
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Laws passed to deliver AML red tape relief
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed the passage of two major Anti–Money Laundering (AML) reform Bills through their final readings in Parliament today, cutting red...
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Patrick McHenry and global financial leaders to speak at The Asian Banker Summit 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
Source: Media Outreach The 27th edition of The Asian Banker Summit will convene senior banking, regulatory and technology leaders from over 25 countries in Kuala Lumpur on 13–14 May 2026...
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New poll: Coalition partners tumble, but could still form government
Source: Radio New Zealand National would bring 39 MPs into Parliament under the new poll results, with 15 MPs from NZ First and eight from ACT. File photo. VNP /...
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Government considered phasing out fees-free university scheme before axing it
Source: Radio New Zealand Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government considered phasing out the fees-free tertiary education scheme but decided it was too complicated, opting...
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NZ lamb exporters at risk of President Trump imposing new tariffs – Trade Minister
Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay says a US investigation into lamb is likely. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Trade Minister Todd McClay said he was expecting the United...
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Government announces delegations for new Associate Agriculture Minister
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister Todd McClay today confirmed new Associate Agriculture Minister Mike Butterick’s key areas of delegated responsibility across the primary sector. “Mike Butterick brings a deep...
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Auckland boarding houses investigation finds significant non-compliance with Healthy Homes Standards
Source: Radio New Zealand Inside a Mt Eden boarding house. (File photo) MBIE / SUPPLIED An investigation of boarding houses in Auckland found significant non-compliance with Healthy Homes Standards, the...