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Can anyone be funny?
Source: Radio New Zealand Like in many families, Hoani Hotene‘s whanau won’t say he’s the funniest among them – everyone thinks they are the one. “My dad, like a lot...
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Progress on improvements to children’s system
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to make significant improvements to the children’s system as part of its commitment to keeping vulnerable children safe from harm. Child Poverty...
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Chris Hipkins confident Labour’s promise of three free doctors visits a year is realistic
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii Labour leader Chris Hipkins is confident the party’s promise of three free doctors visits a year...
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Free programme of webinars announced for Privacy Week 2026
Source: Privacy Commissioner 5 May 2026, 09:13 New Zealand’s annual week of privacy education and awareness is set to happen from 11-15 May with a programme of free webinars. The...
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Interislander almost doubles fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii The Interislander is hiking its fuel surcharge to 54 percent on commercial vehicles and trucks crossing the Cook Strait due to soaring...
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With New Zealand signing a free trade with Singapore what are the fuel concerns?
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Singaporean Prime Minsiter Lawrence Wong. Supplied / PMO Analysis – Christopher Luxon will leave Singapore on Tuesday evening reassured fuel...
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Feedback sought on employment dispute resolution process
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is seeking feedback from the public on their experiences with employment advocates, how employment disputes are experienced in...
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Marriages continue downward trend – Marriages, civil unions, and divorces: Year ended December 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Marriages continue downward trend – news story 4 May 2026 The number of couples tying the knot continued to fall in 2025, according to figures released by...
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Tech – Liverton Security Launches SGE Plus on the NZ Government (NZGovt) Marketplace
Source: Liverton Security A new framework designed to strengthen email security for government and commercial organisations. Liverton Security, a New Zealand-based cybersecurity product development and consultancy specialising in email security...
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Tax Reform – Migrant surcharge discriminatory, says tax reform campaign
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign ACT’s new immigration policy, which would require a $6 per day surcharge on temporary visa holders, is discriminatory says the Better Taxes...
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Swarbrick confirms frustration over Heart of the City CEO’s negative takes
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Central MP Chloe Swarbrick says she would like to see more promotion of the positive things happening in the city centre. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone...
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Chair of Financial Markets Authority resigns after conduct review
Source: Radio New Zealand Craig Stobo (file photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER Financial Markets Authority chair Craig Stobo has resigned after an independent review found his public commentary failed to...
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Mauao Mount Maunganui restorations begin, could take up to four months
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Angie Skerrett Work has begun to restore Mauao Mount Maunganui, but it could be up to four months until the public can access the summit. A...
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Performances – Teens reinvent Shakespeare for today’s world – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Young thespians are proving that Shakespeare still has the power to resonate with youth culture, because the first world problems of love, jealousy,...
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NZ and Singapore agreement protects fuel supply
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Singapore have today signed a major agreement to protect the movement of essential goods such as fuel and food. The signing of the Agreement...
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New Zealand signs deal with Singapore to ensure trade of essential goods
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon during the signing ceremony at a bilateral meeting with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong in Singapore. Supplied / PMO New Zealand and Singapore have inked...
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NZ, Singapore prime ministers speak of importance of trade in increasingly volatile world
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Supplied / PMO A powerhouse business delegation attending the inaugural NZ-Singapore leaders’ forum has been sent a...
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Minister acknowledges resignation of FMA Chair
Source: New Zealand Government Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer has accepted Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Chair Craig Stobo’s offer of resignation, following the completion of an independent review...
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Roadmap approved for Auckland’s future transport spending
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has signed off its first-ever transport policy statement – a document that sets out how the city will plan and invest in transport in the...
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Why planning reforms have people concerned about the Waitākere Ranges and development
Source: Radio New Zealand The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area includes about 27,000 hectares of coastal forest hills and beaches in West Auckland. RNZ/Nick Monro Explainer – Could government planning reforms...
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Property, vehicles and cash seized in Mangapapa operation
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized property, vehicles and cash as part of a multi‑agency operation targeting drugs and money laundering in Gisborne. Last week, a search warrant was...
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Events – Excitement builds ahead of Electrify Queenstown 2026
Source: DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN & LAKE WĀNAKA TOURISM Queenstown, New Zealand (4 May 2026) – Tickets are nearly sold out for the third Electrify Queenstown (17-19 May), with a major political...
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Health – Overwhelming Public Support for Prostate Cancer Screening Programme in New Zealand – especially from women
Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealanders, especially women, have sent a clear and urgent message: it is time for a national prostate cancer screening programme. New independent polling of 1,000...
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Disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming pays back $500 for taxpayer-funded stays at hotels during affair
Source: Radio New Zealand Disgraced former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii Disgraced former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming has paid back $500 in relation to taxpayer-funded...
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Seymour bemoans critics reducing immigration debate to ‘soap opera’ politics
Source: Radio New Zealand ACT leader David Seymour. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone David Seymour says ACT’s immigration policy is a long-held approach aimed at tackling real challenges, and those claiming...
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Activist Sector – NZ must reject any Hormuz involvement – Peace Action Wellington
Source: Peace Action Wellington The NZ Government has received an invitation from the US to participate in a multilateral force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The US State Department...
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Amazon takes $45m hit, abandons planned West Auckland data centre
Source: Radio New Zealand The site which was planned to be used by Amazon in Westgate, Auckland. Google Maps / Screenshot Amazon’s New Zealand data centre arm has taken a...