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Will Richie Mo’unga tour South Africa?
Source: Radio New Zealand Richie Mo’unga has been playing in Japan since the 2023 World Cup. photosport Will Richie Mo’unga tour South Africa? It’s the question every All Black fan...
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NZ, Australian businesses report higher costs, more risks due to Middle East conflict
Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly half of New Zealand respondents reported shipping disruption. Alex Cairns Businesses on both sides of the Tasman are reporting widespread economic damage caused by the...
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University Appointments – Victoria University of Wellington announces new Vice-Chancellor
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Internationally-recognised scholar and national award-winning teacher Professor Bryony James has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington....
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“Shocking abuse of power” – Greenpeace slams Govt’s climate law change
Source: Greenpeace The government has announced plans to pass a law retrospectively preventing companies from being sued for the damage that their climate pollution is causing ordinary New Zealanders. Greenpeace Aotearoa...
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Property Market – Steady as she goes: property values plateau while uncertainty lingers – QV
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Residential property values continue to hold steady amid growing economic and political uncertainty. Our latest QV House Price Index, out now, shows the average value nationally...
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Citizenship office smashing timeliness targets
Source: New Zealand Government After six years of not meeting timeliness targets, citizenship by grant processing has been within target timeframes for the past six months consecutively, says Minister of Internal Affairs...
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Chelsea FC Women to play at International Football Festival in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Kerr, centre, celebrates a goal with fellow Chelsea players. AFP High profile side Chelsea FC Women are to play at the International Football Festival in...
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Federated Farmers welcomes more help for farmer biodiversity protection efforts
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is applauding moves by the Government to encourage greater private investment in the work farmers and other landowners do to protect biodiversity and reduce climate change...
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Mariameno Kapa-Kingi putting aside Te Pāti Māori split to focus on new Te Tai Tokerau Party
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. (File photo) RNZ / Peter de Graaf Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says she’s putting aside difficult experiences within...
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Union says police effectively offered ‘0.6%’ pay rise
Source: Radio New Zealand the Police Association is for the first time driving a pay bargaining campaign, with the slogan “Repay the Risk”. The Police Association says members are “gutted”...
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Government changes climate law to prevent lawsuits
Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith made the announcement on Tuesday. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii The government has announced it will change its Climate Change Response...
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Industry awards recognise innovation and impact
Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Chris Penk has paid tribute to the contribution businesses supplying the New Zealand Defence Force make to national security and resilience at the Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry. “This...
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Oriini Kaipara confirms loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after conflicting reports
Source: Radio New Zealand author:lillian_hanly] 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...
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Government brings certainty to climate change tort law
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is clarifying climate change laws to provide businesses with certainty around their obligations, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Ongoing litigation in the High Court,...
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Trump, Key, Biden or Luxon? The politicians who are good for your KiwiSaver
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau KiwiSaver members in aggressive funds have done better under Democrat US presidents and National governments in New Zealand. Morningstar has compiled data...
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Do we absorb information better on paper, rather than screens?
Source: Radio New Zealand The Swedish government recently announced it was moving from the classroom use of digital devices back to physical books. It cited concerns over declining test scores...
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Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman ‘hounded’ into resigning
Source: Radio New Zealand Former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman. Aotearoa Media Collective Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman was “hounded” into resigning, after a “witch hunt”...
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Policing Amendment Bill – ‘Massive amount of risk’ of data mismanagement, MPs told
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has said the Bill would restore police powers rather than giving them new ones. File photo. RNZ / Richard Tindiller The FBI could get...
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Students question university affordability after government scraps fees-free scheme
Source: Radio New Zealand Matt (left), Coco, Adam, and Joseph. RNZ / Pretoria Gordon Some University of Auckland students are questioning whether they can afford to continue their studies, after...
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Manufacturers sell off stock as Middle East conflict leads to sharp drop in revenue
Source: Radio New Zealand The Middle East conflict has led to a sharp drop in revenue for small and medium sized manufacturers. 123rf New Zealand SME manufacturers have seen a...
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Retailers, truckers back government’s simplified fuel rationing, Labour unconvinced
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis visit a Singapore refinery on 5 April 2026. Supplied / Prime Minister’s Office Retailers and truckers back the government’s more simplified,...
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Education Review Office releases guide to help parents understand schools’ performance
Source: Radio New Zealand The Education Review Office has released a new guide to help parents understand what makes a good school. 123RF The Education Review Office [ERO] has released...
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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...