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Where have the pay rises been this year?
Source: Radio New Zealand Based on the average advertised salary, some people received significant pay increases. 123rf.com A weak labour market has meant that many people have had small pay...
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Local News – Porirua lightboxes to show off new art
Source: Porirua City Council The lightboxes in Porirua’s CBD will be showcasing new works this year. The call has gone out for curators and artists to put forward their work for...
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Health – New leaders appointed to expand radiology access across New Zealand
Source: RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group (the owner of Auckland Radiology, Bay Radiology and Pacific Radiology) RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group (the owner of Auckland Radiology, Bay Radiology and Pacific Radiology) has appointed...
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Aviation Sector – Airways NZ announces FY26 interim results
Source: Airways New Zealand Airways New Zealand has today announced its interim results for the half year ending 31 December 2025, reporting strong safety and operational performance alongside a stable...
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Animal welfare alliance calls for Government to establish an independent Commissioner for Animals
Source: SAFE For Animals An alliance of 21 animal protection organisations is delivering a petition to parliament at midday today, calling for the establishment of an independent Commissioner for Animals. Representatives...
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University Research – When will the price be right for green hydrogen? – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA New modelling suggests green hydrogen will play a very limited role in cutting New Zealand’s industrial emissions before 2050. Green hydrogen could help cut...
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EIT remembers honorary graduate and business leader Sir Selwyn Cushing
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 45 seconds ago EIT is remembering Sir Selwyn Cushing, a prominent Hawke’s Bay business leader and honorary graduate, following his recent passing. Sir Selwyn passed...
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No goal: Rider strikes trouble trying to blend in
Source: New Zealand Police A motorbike rider who fled from Police before attempting to hide as an unsuspecting football fan will head to court. Just after 6pm last night, Police...
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New neonatal unit for Hutt Hospital to boost local capacity
Source: New Zealand Government Construction on a new neonatal unit at Hutt Hospital will begin in April, expanding specialist care for newborns in the Hutt Valley, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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Softball legend Marty Grant inducted into World Hall of Fame, reflects on legacy and sacrifice
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Sox hurler Marty Grant (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne o Wairau, Ngāti Apa o Te Rā) attended five world championships, claiming three titles and two...
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Iran conflict: What to do if you’re caught up in an international crisis
Source: Radio New Zealand Travellers and New Zealand citizens throughout the Middle East have been affected by the conflict with Iran. PUNIT PARANJPE / AFP Explainer – The world is...
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Call for deer sightings as removal operation gets underway
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 March 2026 Coromandel has traditionally been deer-free and is not a recreational deer hunting area. However, aerial surveillance conducted by DOC in 2025 revealed...
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Former top cop Jevon McSkimming used police money to pay for hotels during affair
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Jevon McSkimming RNZ / Mark Papalii Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming breached police’s code of conduct by staying in hotels at police...
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World Wildlife Day: Medicinal and aromatic plants.
Source: NZ Department of Conservation World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3 March to celebrate and raise awareness about wild animals and plants. This year, the focus is on medicinal...
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Experts pinpoint 14 ways CRL will bring value for Aucklanders
Source: Auckland Council There is a lot of chatter, commentary and excitement ahead of the City Rail Link (CRL), but for some Aucklanders the wide-ranging benefits of the new rapid...
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing transport operator suspended
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 March 2026 On 7 February 2026 the tourism operator transported more than 100 visitors over multiple bus trips to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing track...
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Another wastewater leak hits Wellington
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Harbour is off limits for swimmers with strong southerlies, rain and rough seas forecast to ease heading into Wednesday. Supplied Wellington Water crews are responding...
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Government ‘kicked the tyres’ on solar subsidies but went with ‘minor’ tweaks instead
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ While the rest of the world races to harness the power of the sun, New Zealand is languishing – as energy prices continue to climb....
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Serious concerns at-risk youth will be caught up in government’s new move-on orders
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Monro There is growing alarm among youth advocates and law experts that at-risk children could be asked to leave a public area if they’re caught...
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Authorities under fire for failure to deal with illegally parked car
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ A Wellington business owner is accusing authorities of failing to do their jobs and allowing the owner of car parked illegally on Tory Street to...
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Forget L&P – Paeroa is the ‘antique capital of New Zealand’
Source: Radio New Zealand In 1993, Vivien Leonard decided Paeroa was the Antique Town of New Zealand. Ke-Xin Li/RNZ A train carriage turned house, racks of clown costumes, tools from...
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The lure of private (and pricey) education
Source: Radio New Zealand Independent or private schools grew roughly five times faster than public schools between 2020 and 2025. File photo. Supplied Parents are not being put off by...
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Community forms in remains of Christchurch red zone
Source: Radio New Zealand Florence Waaka (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu) with John Aramakatu, who has spent the past few months sleeping in the boot of his car in Christchurch’s red...
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Beneficiaries responding to traffic light system, government says
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau The government says a new survey shows its traffic light system for those on a job seeker benefit is working as planned....
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Traffic light system proves results
Source: New Zealand Government An evaluation has found MSD clients are more on top of their job search responsibilities under the Government’s traffic light system, Social Development and Employment Minister...
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Naval officers charged over HMNZS Manawanui sinking ‘unprecedented’
Source: Radio New Zealand The Navy ship sank in October 2024 off the coast of Samoa after hitting a reef. Supplied / Profile Boats A retired law professor who’s sat...
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Duo biking around the world say NZ drivers are the most aggro
Source: Radio New Zealand A British father and son cycling around the globe to achieve a double world record say drivers in New Zealand are the worst they have encountered...