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More than 100,000 households claim rates help
Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government Minister Simon Watts. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More than 100,000 people have claimed a rates rebate so far this year. The Rates Rebate scheme...
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Why fewer people are set to pay tax on income they haven’t received
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Rifky Nur Setyadi A change to the rules means fewer people will have to account for tax on money they haven’t yet received. Chartered...
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ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi being moved to another state
Source: Radio New Zealand Everlee Wihongi was detained when re-entering the US on a Green Card a month ago, following a family holiday in New Zealand. Supplied The mother of...
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An anti-fireworks tipping point
Source: Radio New Zealand Remi, a 14-year-old retired race horse, had to be put down because of the injuries she sustained when fireworks were let off near her. Supplied The...
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Football festival brings more global football stars
Source: New Zealand Government Fans will get a chance to see Chelsea F.C. Women in action at the International Football Festival, thanks to the Government’s $70 million Major Events and Tourism...
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Oriini Kaipara confirms loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after comms advisor issues incorrect statement
Source: Radio New Zealand Oriini Kaipara has confirmed her loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after conflicting statements were made to different media outlets. VNP/Phil Smith Oriini Kaipara has confirmed her...
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ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi taken to another state
Source: Radio New Zealand Everlee Wihongi was detained when re-entering the US on a Green Card a month ago, following a family holiday in New Zealand. Supplied The mother of...
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Corrections announces new acting chief executive weeks after saying interim role filled
Source: Radio New Zealand Rachel Leota has been appointed Corrections acting secretary and chief executive. Supplied / LinkedIn Corrections has announced a new acting chief executive, weeks after saying one...
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Education – ERO provides a new guide to help parents choose a school
Source: Education Review Office The Education Review Office (ERO) has today released a new Guide to Schools to help parents understand what makes a school good. ERO Acting Chief Review Officer...
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‘It will be very disruptive’: Grant Robertson on scrapping of fees-free policy
Source: Radio New Zealand Grant Robertson says scrapping the policy will reduce accessibility and inclusion for students. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Scrapping of the fees-free policy for tertiary education will...
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InvestHK promotes Hong Kong as strategic gateway for African enterprises to expand in Asia
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 May 2026 – Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is set to broaden its strategic engagement with the African continent...
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‘The job eats away at you’: Hillmorton Hospital staff facing burnout, anxiety over working conditions
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch’s Hillmorton Hospital. RNZ/LouisDunham Nurses and care workers at Christchurch’s Hillmorton Hospital say they’re facing burnout and anxiety over working conditions, which included chronic understaffing, broken...
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Veteran wins appeal for brain-cancer to be treated as service-related in landmark case
Source: Radio New Zealand Bob Pearce on deployment in Iraq. Supplied A landmark case has found that a veteran’s brain cancer must be treated as service-related because of potentially carcinogenic...
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Secrecy surrounding ‘traitor’ soldier who thought he was spying on NZ to stay in place
Source: Radio New Zealand The soldier, seen here during his court martial, can still not be named. ADELE RYCROFT Soldier who thought he was spying on New Zealand to keep...
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Government Cuts – Government’s decision to scrap fees free scheme will lead to further student exodus – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Coalition Government’s decision to scrap the fees free policy for third year tertiary students has left nursing tauira outraged Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed at...
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PM Christopher Luxon ‘very relaxed’ about Winston Peters’ fees-free Budget ‘leak’
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister played down the leak. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he’s “very relaxed” about New Zealand First leader and...
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Universities – Junk food designed to make us eat more, study finds – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Ultra Processed foods are designed and marketed in ways that encourage people to keep choosing them, despite knowing they are unhealthy. A new University of...
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Political parties negotiate controversial Gene Technology Bill, as progress stalls
Source: Radio New Zealand The Gene Technology Bill was first proposed in late 2024. Unsplash / RNZ composite The government still intends to pass legislation to liberalise gene technology laws,...
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Watch: Significant fuel rationing only to be considered in severe crisis
Source: Radio New Zealand Significant fuel rationing will only come into force if the country moves into the highest “phase” of its fuel response plan, the government says. Emergency services,...
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Court martial underway after navy officer allegedly threatens to kill interpreter
Source: Radio New Zealand The court martial is underway at Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A navy officer charged with threatening to kill an interpreter...
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Government inks deal to bolster fuel resilience
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s unprecedented contract with Z Energy for close to 90 million additional litres of diesel, equivalent to around nine days’ supply, has been signed, Finance...
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Watch live: Government to detail updates to national fuel plan
Source: Radio New Zealand Significant fuel rationing will only come into force if the country moves into the highest “phase” of its fuel response plan, the government says. Emergency services,...
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Coalition parties ramp up criticism of media
Source: Radio New Zealand National, ACT and New Zealand First make up the coalition government. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Analysis – The relationship between politicians and the media is symbiotic,...
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Flexibility, adaptability key to Fuel Response Plan
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has worked with business and industry to refine the Fuel Response Plan for petrol and diesel to ensure that in the event of a...
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Speech to AML Summit 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning and a warm welcome to everyone. I’m delighted to be back here at this annual immersion of all things Anti-Money Laundering. My thanks to...
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Employers’ groups and unions divided over the merits of scrapping third-year fees-free
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has announced that it will scrap the third-year fees-free tertiary scheme. RNZ / Richard Tindiller The government’s proposal to scrap the third-year fees-free tertiary...
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Te Pāti Māori splits as MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announces new Te Tai Tokerau Party
Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party – named after her electorate. The MP was...