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New case of measles in Wellington
Source: Radio New Zealand The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who is not protected against the virus is at...
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No mow trials, recycled bags: Carterton’s push for climate adaption
Source: Radio New Zealand No mow trials at Carterton’s parks aim to encourage more wild flowers to grow, helping the area’s ecosystems. LDR / Stuff A Wairarapa council’s climate-change adaptation...
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Sky TV customers encouraged to cancel or get refunds if not notified properly of contract changes
Source: Radio New Zealand Sky Sport AFP/SUPPLIED Customers who feel they have not been given enough notice about their Sky TV contracts rolling over should ask for a refund or...
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Rates cap puts future infrastructure projects at risk, Marlborough mayor says
Source: Radio New Zealand Marlborough mayor Nadine Taylor said that council may struggle to renew key infrastructure such as roading under the Government’s proposed rates cap. LDR / Supplied The...
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Canterbury police arrest resident for over 500 graffiti tags across South island
Source: Radio New Zealand Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel says that Police are happy to have the brazen tagger off the streets. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police arrested a North Canterbury...
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Explainer: what the World Cup draw means for the All Blacks
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis – The 2027 World Cup draw has happened, just under two years from when the tournament will be held in Australia. That in itself is...
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Asbestos sand clean-up legal responsibility falls on schools, Education Ministry says
Source: Radio New Zealand The asbestos scare prompted a recall of several brands of children coloured play sand. Supplied The Ministry of Education says early childhood services and school boards...
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Boil water notice issued for Paihia, Ōpua and Waitangi in Far North
Source: Radio New Zealand The town supply for Paihia, Ōpua and Waitangi comes from a treatment plant drawing water from the Waitangi River, just upstream of Haruru Falls. RNZ/ Peter...
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Vandals litter Wellington bike trails with logs, holes and wooden barriers amidst police investigation
Source: Radio New Zealand By Noam Mānuka Lazarus, Massey University journalism student “Track closed” safety sign torn down. SUPPLIED A mountain biking instructor says Wellington mountain bike trails have again...
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Auckland police still cannot say if machete linked to killing of Kyle Whorrall
Source: Radio New Zealand Police find machete in Auckland reserve five months after killing of US man Kyle Whorrall. Supplied/police Auckland police cannot say if a machete found in their...
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Secondary teachers vote to accept government’s latest collective agreement settlement
Source: Radio New Zealand PPTA president Chris Abercrombie. Photo: Supplied *This article has been updated to correct the size of the pay offer rejected by school support staff The secondary...
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Air NZ reaches ‘in principle’ deal to ward off some strikes
Source: Radio New Zealand Air NZ said it had now reached agreements “in principle” with unions representing its regional turboprop and widebody jet cabin crew. AFP Air New Zealand says...
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Analysis: Can Andrew Coster come back from this?
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Coster when he was in charge of the police. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Analysis – Headline writers have had their fun calling it ‘Coster’s Last...
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IKEA Auckland opening: Predicted traffic chaos fails to eventuate as first shoppers visit
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland has managed to avoid a predicted IKEA stampede and traffic jams as the first shoppers entered the new store at Mt Wellington in Auckland. Despite...
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Ministers were warned against removing schools’ Treaty obligations
Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford has said the treaty is the Crown’s responsibility, not schools’. RNZ / Mark Papalii An Education Ministry report shows officials strongly warned...
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Weightlifting women gun for first Commonwealth gold
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand weightlifter Litia Nacagilevu. All Shots Media Weightlifting New Zealand is hoping Aotearoa will have its first female Commonwealth Games gold medalist next year as...
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All Blacks coach ready for full and frank end of season review
Source: Radio New Zealand Robertson spoke to media on Thursday following the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, which has New Zealand in Pool A with hosts...
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Why is the Aratere ferry still in New Zealand waters?
Source: Radio New Zealand The Vega (formerly Aratera) is currently in Nelson Harbour. Supplied / Jason Grimmett Former Interislander ferry Aratere is still in New Zealand waters despite being retired...
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No sign of missing Waikato man, as police renew appeal for info
Source: Radio New Zealand Louis Van Der Walt. Supplied Police have yet to find any trace of a man who went missing near Te Aroha three weeks ago. Waikato man...
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Education union supports Northland iwi in fight over schools’ Treaty obligations
Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews The country’s largest education union, NZEI...
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Transport Agency halts $6m in funding to police until breath test targets met
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ earlier revealed about 130 staff were under investigation throughout the country after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were “falsely or erroneously recorded”. RNZ The New Zealand...
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Moderate 4.8 earthquake hits Tararua district
Source: Radio New Zealand The quake was recorded north-east of Pongaroa in the Tararua District at 11.47am on Thursday. Geonet There has been a moderate 4.8 magnitude earthquake in the...
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Google’s top New Zealand searches of 2025 revealed
Source: Radio New Zealand The most popular search topics in New Zealand in 2025 on Google included Kiwi sports stars and celebrities like David Parker, Liam Lawson and Lorde, overseas...
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Man sentenced to preventative detention after two sexual attacks against women
Source: Radio New Zealand Johnathan Tamihana was sentenced to preventative detention with a minimum non-parole period of five years at the High Court in Auckland on Wednesday. RNZ / Simon...
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2degrees resolves issue affecting calls after nationwide fault
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Mobile network company 2degrees says it has resolved an issue impacting customers connecting, receiving, or making calls on their mobile devices. The...
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Government finances worse than expected as tax take falls
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government’s finances are slightly worse than expected, as the tax take fell more than expenses. Treasury figures,...
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Is it better to sleep naked or wear pyjamas in summer?
Source: Radio New Zealand What are you wearing? No seriously, what are you wearing to bed? Because it can affect the quality of your sleep. “What you sleep in can...