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Kaitāia’s demolished mosaic wall finds new life in Far North town
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaitāia’s old mosaic wall has been transformed into a public artwork which doubles as a memorial and picnic area in the tiny Far North town of...
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EB Games heaving with crowds as gamers snatch final deals
Source: Radio New Zealand Hundreds of people have lined up outside EB Games stores around the country, eager to get some last minute bargains before the shops shut down. The...
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Scott Robertson sacking captures global headlines
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. John Cowpland / action press The world’s media has reacted with surprise to the “jumpy” dumping of All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson. Australian...
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Family and friends gather at scene of Waitārere Beach shooting
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Mark Papalii Family and friends of a man who died in a shooting in Waitārere Beach gathered outside the property today. A man, identified by his...
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Health warnings lifted from Lyttelton bays after sewage overflow
Source: Radio New Zealand A health warning has been lifted on Thursday, after it was issued for Corsair Bay, Cass Bay and Rāpaki Bay on Saturday. nigelspiers/123RF Health warnings have...
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Inquisitive kea rescued after becoming trapped in water tank
Source: Radio New Zealand The kea after its rescue. DOC / Andrew Bridgman A kea has been rescued after becoming trapped in a water tank in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park....
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Review: Why Hamnet is more than a march through sadness
Source: Radio New Zealand On paper, Hamnet should be a relentless march through grief. It centres on the death of a child, an absent spouse and the harshness of the world...
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Explainer: What Scott Robertson’s axing means for the All Blacks and NZ Rugby
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. www.photosport.nz Analysis – Out of the black but was it out of the blue? Scott Robertson’s new status as ex-All Black coach went from...
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Netball NZ gets new interim boss and a high performance expert
Source: Radio New Zealand Jane Patterson during the 100 Days to Go event for the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland, 11 April 2023. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz...
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Disposable Razor: Scott Robertson dumped as All Blacks coach
Source: Radio New Zealand Marty Melville Scott “Razor” Robertson, only a few years ago hailed as the future of All Black rugby after taking the Crusaders to multiple Super Rugby...
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Students can now claim $12,000 but is it money well spent?
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Eligible students can now apply for funds to help with the cost of their final year of study. But one economist is asking whether it’s...
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Deluge overwhelms stormwater network, closes streets in South Taranaki
Source: Radio New Zealand Surface flooding on Princes Street and Furlong Street intersection in Hāwera. Supplied / South Taranaki District Council Streets have been closed in Hāwera after heavy rain...
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Tongans still ‘broken’ four years on from Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano eruption
Source: Radio New Zealand Photo: It is known as the day Tonga went black. January 15th marks four years since the devastating eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano and...
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Marlborough’s only kaupapa Māori GP receives funding to address critical gap
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaupapa Māori GP Manu Ora founders Dr Sara Simmons (left) and Dr Rachel Inder (right). Supplied/Chris Brooks – Motive Digital Marlborough’s only kaupapa Māori general practice,...
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Weather: Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain warnings for North Island, upper South
Source: Radio New Zealand An orange rain warning is in force for Bay of Plenty, including Rotorua, until 11am on Friday. Supplied/MetService Severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches are in...
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Work set to begin on New Plymouth sewage pump station known to overflow
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mangati Pump Station. Supplied Work is set to begin on an upgrade to a New Plymouth sewage pump station, which has a history of overflowing...
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Red-hot Black Cap Daryl Mitchell scales new heights
Source: Radio New Zealand Daryl Mitchell AFP Black Caps match-winner Daryl Mitchell concedes he’s at the peak of his powers and finally feels “comfortable about how I go about my...
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Faulty ferry doesn’t damper Bluebridge bookings
Source: Radio New Zealand A Bluebridge ferry docked in Wellington. RNZ / Mary Argue Bluebridge says sailings are fully booked for vehicle space into February. It comes after a fault...
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Should you take Elon Musk’s advice not to save for retirement?
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Elon Musk says you might not need to worry about saving for retirement soon – but New Zealanders are being told to be very wary....
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Tech firms’ initiative offers chance for lower fees for sole traders
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP Two New Zealand tech firms are looking to capitalise on the launch of regulated open banking, rolling out a new service that promises to cut...
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Coalition pushes go on fresh tourism campaigns to promote regions
Source: Radio New Zealand Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The government has announced five new tourism campaigns to lure more visitors from the United States,...
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Kaipara council’s CEO resigns
Source: Radio New Zealand Jason Marris’s tenure also spanned Cyclone Gabrielle, the Mangawhai tornado and significant government reform. Supplied The Kaipara District’s chief executive has resigned after three-and-a-half years at...
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Election 2026: Labour proposes ‘game-changing’ streaming levy to fund local productions
Source: Radio New Zealand The revenue from the levy would be reinvested into local productions. 123RF The Producers’ Guild says a levy on the big content streaming companies would be...
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Sensitive info possibly made public as 1000 police cases affected by tech problem
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ earlier revealed an investigation was under way into the extent of the issue and the Police Minister and Office of the Privacy Commissioner had been...
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Disposable Razor: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson expected to get the sack – reports
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. Paul Thomas / Photosport Scott “Razor” Robertson, only a few years ago hailed as the future of All Black rugby after taking the Crusaders...
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The X Factor: Grok deepfakes and why NZ is still using Elon Musk’s X
Source: Radio New Zealand In this photo illustration an iPhone screen displays Elon Musk’s repost on his social media platform X regarding criticism from British Prime Minister Kier Starmer about...
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Watch: Ministers mark start of new granny flats rules
Source: Radio New Zealand The Housing, Building and Associate Finance Ministers have marked the start of new rules allowing easier building of small dwellings. Chris Bishop, Chris Penk and Shane...