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18 people killed on roads in 10 days
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/ Marika Khabazi Police and experts say it is not just excessive speed contributing to a recent uptick in fatal road crashes, but motorists’ poor attitudes...
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Floodgate protects Kaipara land and transport link
Source: New Zealand Government Completing the Raupō G Canal floodgate near Ruawai marks a major upgrade to the Raupō drainage system in Kaipara district, helping protect productive horticultural land and...
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Building the future GP workforce with overseas-trained doctors
Source: New Zealand Government Strong progress is being made to bring more overseas-trained doctors already living in New Zealand into the primary care workforce, with half the planned placements now...
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ACT Party’s new immigration policies ‘vague’, sociologist says
Source: Radio New Zealand Sociologist and Massey University emeritus professor Paul Spoonley. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A sociologist and university professor says ACT’s new [://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/594074/act-s-plan-to-toughen-immigration-rules proposed immigration policies] is vague,...
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Queenstown gondola and housing plan raises ‘more questions than solutions’ -councillor
Source: Radio New Zealand Queenstown (file photo) 123RF The fast-track referral of a sprawling gondola and housing proposal – despite council warnings about missing details and limited benefit – is...
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Farmers should be paid to use methane-busting tools – agritech leaders
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Maja Burry Farmers need to be paid to start using methane-busting technology in their herds and on their land, agri-climate leaders say. Their comments...
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Teachers blast draft curriculums, shortage of Waitangi Treaty influence
Source: Radio New Zealand Consultation on the six drafts for Years 0-10 closed at the end of last week. 123RF Teachers specialising in music, physical education, science, technology and history...
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Mum and double-amputee left to fend for herself after ‘frying from the inside’
Source: Radio New Zealand Penny Taylor after osteo-integration surgery in Australia. Supplied Penny Taylor was in an induced coma, “frying from the inside”. The 36-year-old mother-of-two had been rushed to...
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Luxon’s Singapore visit to formalise crucial trade relationship
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will meet with counterpart Lawrence Wong in Singapore. RNZ / Louis Dunham Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and two of his most trusted...
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Big NZ First donors argue for tax breaks to save ‘unsustainable’ racing industry
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First has reported $300,000 in donations associated with the racing industry so far this year. RNZ/Dan Jones A leaked report completed for the TAB NZ...
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World largely unprepared if any new pandemic arises – Helen Clark
Source: Radio New Zealand A flag flies outside WHO’s Geneva headquarters. AFP / Fabrice Coffrini If a new pathogen emerged today, the world would be largely unprepared, former Prime Minister...
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Economy, Science & Technology, And Environment: The Three New Pillars Of Vietnam – India Cooperation
Source: Media Outreach NEW DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 May 2026 – The Indo-Pacific region continues to be the focal point of global growth dynamics and strategic...
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Fight Club at 30: toxic masculinity handbook or clever takedown of capitalism?
Source: Radio New Zealand Chuck Palahniuk’s first novel, Fight Club, is as relevant and controversial today as when it first hit shelves 30 years ago. The story follows a depressed,...
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The Bezos of it all: The Met Gala’s billionaire moment
Source: Radio New Zealand Was Karl Lagerfeld too problematic to serve as a 2023 theme? Was TikTok, which had just been deemed a national security threat by the US government,...
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Global Sumud Flotilla calls on NZ government to intervene after Israeli interception
Source: Radio New Zealand Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by the Israeli Defense Force. GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA / SUPPLIED The Global Sumud Flotilla is demanding the New Zealand government...
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Small quake wakes Wellington, followed by jolt in East Cape
Source: Radio New Zealand Magnitude 5.2 earthquake off the East Cape on Sunday 3 May 2026. GeoNet A second noticeable quake has struck the North Island, this one on the...
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Small offshore quake wakes Wellington
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf The Wellington region had an early morning jolt from a magnitude 4 earthquake on Sunday. The quake struck 10 kilometres northwest of Porirua at 3.15am,...
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ACT’s plan to toughen immigration rules
Source: Radio New Zealand The ACT Party says immigration rules need to be tightened. RNZ ACT is proposing a shakeup of immigration policy, with a six-point plan including deporting serious...
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Silver Fern legend Casey Kopua comes out of retirement to help Magic
Source: Radio New Zealand Casey Kopua played 187 games for the Magic. Photosport Ltd 2017 www.photosport.nz The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have named Silver Fern legend Casey Kopua as...
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Peace activist urges government to reject US proposal to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
Source: Radio New Zealand Valerie Morse. Johnny Blades / VNP A peace activist is urging the New Zealand government to reject a US proposal to help reopen the Strait of...
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NZer in flotilla intercepted by Israel has concussion and possible broken rib, wife says
Source: Radio New Zealand Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by Israeli Defense Forces. GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA / SUPPLIED The wife of one of the New Zealanders in the flotilla...
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New state of the art cancer treatment machine at Dunedin Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Cancer patients across the lower South Island will benefit from more precise and advanced treatment with a new $4.3 million Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine at Dunedin...
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Ministry of Justice consults sector on victim support changes
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Ministry of Justice is reviewing how victims of crime are supported. It has sought feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) from service providers,...
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Minister joins game bird season opening weekend
Source: New Zealand Government Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager was among the tens of thousands of Kiwis who watched the sun rise from a maimai this morning, taking part...
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Why am I not getting the full pension rate? Ask Susan
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions’, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions...
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The Detail: Medical migration only option for many blood cancer sufferers
Source: Radio New Zealand Former cancer patient Andrew Mackintosh speaking at parliament. Supplied The Oz/NZ great divide when it comes to treating blood cancer This week, actor Sam Neill announced...
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NRL: NZ Warriors dynamo Jackson Ford avoiding Dally M, Origin hype
Source: Radio New Zealand Jackson Ford celebrates his try against Canberra Raiders. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Over the course of eight years, Jackson Ford has made a point of keeping an even...