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Ruling backs Viv Beck in Heart of the City stoush
Source: Radio New Zealand Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck Supplied/ Heart of the City Auckland’s Heart of the City has been ordered by the Employment Relations Authority...
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New stoat bait a 30-year journey for predator-free scientist
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Seeing a stoat den lined with feathers from rare native birds motivated Elaine Murphy to become a scientist at the Department of Conservation over 30 years ago. Elaine...
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Family Violence and Sexual Violence Advisory Group Announced
Source: New Zealand Government A new advisory group has been created to bring lived experience and frontline leadership knowledge to the government’s decision-making and strategic direction around preventing family violence...
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Roadside drug tests rolling out nationwide
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Alexander Robertson Roadside drug tests are rolling out nationwide, as the government aims to crack down on impaired drivers. The new tests could detect...
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We analysed the TikTok history of 142 men. Here’s what it taught us about the manosphere
Source: Radio New Zealand The term “manosphere” has become a catchall for the most inflammatory content and communities in young men’s digital worlds, with the recent Louis Theroux documentary catapulting...
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Sir Graeme Dingle urges wealthy Kiwis to invest in young people’s goals
Source: Radio New Zealand Philanthropist Sir Graeme Dingle. (File photo) Sir Graham Dingle Philanthropist Sir Graeme Dingle says wealthy Kiwis need to invest in young people to help them reach...
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Delivering fairer social housing
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is launching a multi-year reform of New Zealand’s social housing system to make support fairer, better targeted, and more focused on encouraging independence, Housing...
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SPEECH TO APŌPŌ CONGRESS 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, everyone. I’d like to thank Murray Pugh and the team at Apōpō for hosting this event and inviting me to speak. I’d also like...
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The “super parents” of the bird world
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 21 May 2026 The pair are part of the captive breeding programme at The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust (ICWT) in Christchurch. Wildlife Manager Leigh...
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Nelson Hospital parking expansion drives forward
Source: New Zealand Government Patients, visitors, and staff at Nelson Hospital will soon benefit from improved access and easier parking, with the next stage of work now underway for a...
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Sir Graham Dingle urges wealthy Kiwis to invest in young people’s goals
Source: Radio New Zealand Philanthropist Sir Graham Dingle. (File photo) Sir Graham Dingle Philanthropist Sir Graham Dingle says wealthy Kiwis need to invest in young people to help them reach...
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Is New Zealand falling behind in the drone arms race?
Source: Radio New Zealand A military drone operated by the NZDF. NZDF / supplied A retired major general says New Zealand is “tinkering” with military drones while other countries forge...
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Electrical company commits to industry-wide safety improvements after arc flash incident
Source: Worksafe New Zealand Awareness and management of arc flash risks nationwide are set to improve, thanks to a new legally binding agreement between WorkSafe New Zealand and Citywide Electrical...
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UN resolution backing landmark climate change ruling passes
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate activists gathered outside the International Court of Justice in July last year after the court issued its opinion finding countries could be held legally responsible...
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Smile for the camera! Using new tech to identify baby native fish
Source: NZ Department of Conservation May 23rd is World Fish Migration Day – a worldwide celebration of free-flowing rivers and the life they support. We have some very special fish here in Aotearoa, and this year we’re literally...
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Why ‘432Hz’ tuning isn’t your shortcut to health
Source: Radio New Zealand If you scroll through social media for long enough, you’ll probably find videos claiming that listening to songs tuned to “A 432Hz” can provide an amazing...
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Pharmac proposes removing priority access of type 2 diabetes meds for Māori, Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Board member of Diabetes Aotearoa, Graham King RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A once-controversial decision to prioritise access to type 2 diabetes medication for Māori and Pacific...
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What are New Zealand diets deficient in?
Source: Radio New Zealand Iron and iodine deficiencies are among the world’s most common nutrient deficiencies. Several local nutrition experts say iron, zinc, and potentially selenium, iodine, and vitamin D...
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EVs could ‘reshape’ the entire energy system – report
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A massive, co-ordinated effort to help more people into electric vehicles could reshape the country’s entire energy system, a new report says. EV advocacy group...
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Medicines (Consent by Verification) Rules 2026
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 20 May 2026 Status: Not yet in forceCommencement date: 3 July 2026 The Medicines (Consent by Verification) Rules 2026 are made pursuant...
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Tech companies hopeful about Wellington’s future as public sector cuts loom
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Leaders from Wellington’s tech sector remain bullish about the city’s prospects, despite looming public sector jobs cuts. Co-founder of Wellington based online...
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Are you a Kiwi with the name Kirsty?
Source: Radio New Zealand If you’re a Kiwi Kirsty, Kirsty Waugh from the UK wants to hear from you. Twelve-year-old Kirsty, from Kent, England, was diagnosed with a benign brain...
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Why is it so hard to end a long-term relationship, even when you want to?
Source: Radio New Zealand Popular American content creator Jeff Guenther (aka Therapy Jeff) recently shared some science-backed reasons why it’s so hard to end a long-term relationship. The reluctance to...
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Regulatory changes to help Kiwis during fuel uncertainty
Source: New Zealand Government Removal of regulatory barriers that make it harder for businesses and communities to cope with global fuel shocks has begun Minister for Regulation David Seymour and...
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Keynote speech to WasteMINZ & ALGA Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning to you all. It’s my pleasure to attend your cornerstone event of the year, and to do so in my capacity as the newly minted Minister...
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First ever picture of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape revealed
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, thank you for coming along. We’ve got you here to show you something that has never been done before by a New Zealand Government....
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Ministry uncovers 267 different regulators, Seymour urges consolidation
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone David Seymour has unveiled a report from his Ministry of Regulation showing there are 267 regulators across New Zealand, but offering no...