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Actor Awards 2026: See which nominees are taking home a win
Source: Radio New Zealand Now, it’s time for the Actors. The show formerly known as the SAG Awards is taking place, as the last major stop for many nominees before...
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Death after man’s methadone dose changed
Source: Radio New Zealand Andy Dean Photography/ 123rf Two people had their therapeutic methadone doses changed by Te Whatu Ora against their will, with one man dying of an overdose...
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Wāhine Māori acknowledged with awards for cancer research
Source: Radio New Zealand Katya Hutton. Supplied / Cancer Society Three emerging Māori researchers leading innovative projects to improve cancer outcomes for whānau Māori will receive this year’s Māori Cancer...
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Desert Diamond Hues Take Centre Stage On The Red Carpet At The 79th British Academy Film Awards
Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – At this year’s British Academy Film Awards, the red carpet was illuminated with natural diamonds worn...
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Officer accused of kidnapping ex-wife avoids disciplinary action, keeps job
Source: Radio New Zealand The IPCA released a summary of a police investigation into the officer, overseen by the authority, on Monday (file photo). hamilton, auckland, station, office, precinct, municipal,...
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Universities – Victoria University Coastal Ecology Laboratory Open Day
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s award-winning teaching and research facility Te Toka Tū Moana—Coastal Ecology Laboratory in Island Bay is hosting its...
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Should third party vehicle insurance be compulsory? Why the costs could outweigh the benefits
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Supporters of compulsory third-party vehicle insurance argue that it will prevent innocent drivers from facing hefty repair bills they can’t afford. However, recent comments from...
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Bringing X-rays and ultrasounds closer to home in Wānaka
Source: New Zealand Government From today, more people in Wānaka will be able to access routine diagnostic imaging closer to home, with publicly funded X-ray and ultrasound services now available...
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Strong winds disrupt Cook Strait passenger services
Source: Radio New Zealand Bluebridge and Interislander in Picton Marlborough sounds RNZ/ Rachel Thomas Two BlueBridge ferry sailings have been cancelled for passengers due to rough conditions in the Cook...
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The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again as National Party does a backflip
Source: Radio New Zealand A ring net fishing boat in Northland. Seafood NZ National has announced that, if re-elected, it would ban ring-net fishing in some areas of the Hauraki...
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Tyres slashed on three ambulances during Manukau break-in
Source: Radio New Zealand St John district operations manager Andy Everiss said the action was highly disrespectful. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are searching for a group of people who...
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Health – Aged Care Association Welcomes Nurse Settlement, Calls for Sustainable Funding for Aged Residential Care
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association welcomes the successful ratification of new collective agreements for Public Health and Mental Health nurses employed by Health New Zealand. “We are pleased...
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NZ share market falls in first trading since US-Israel strikes on Iran
Source: Radio New Zealand The benchmark NZX50 fell 1 percent in early trading, or 145 points. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The New Zealand share market has opened sharply lower following...
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Tyres slashes on three ambulanceduring Manukau break-in
Source: Radio New Zealand St John district operations manager Andy Everiss said the action was highly disrespectful. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are searching for a group of people who...
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The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again
Source: Radio New Zealand A ring net fishing boat in Northland. Seafood NZ National has announced that, if re-elected, it would ban ring-net fishing in some areas of the Hauraki...
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Major through road in Lower Hutt closes for next nine months
Source: Radio New Zealand The works have already drawn the ire of local residents. Pretoria Gordon A major through road in Lower Hutt will be closed for the next nine...
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Pirongia storm damage assessments continue
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 March 2026 Pirongia was struck by intense rainfall on 13 and 14 February and several DOC tracks and assets on the maunga were flooded...
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Appeal for information following damage to ambulances
Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau Police investigating the wilful damage of a number of Hato Hone St John Ambulances are appealing for any information to assist in our enquiries....
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WorkSafe drives horticulture safety improvements
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe has issued a report card showing the horticulture industry could do better when it comes to managing hazardous substances and machinery safety, particularly around power...
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Health – ProCare and The Fono help Pacific families connect with vital services at free community health day
Source: ProCare Hundreds of Pacific community members came together in Auckland last month for a free health screening event, delivered by ProCare and The Fono, supported by 14 health and...
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University Research – NZ housing fails to meet Māori and Pacific needs, say experts – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA Housing is failing to meet Māori and Pacific families’ needs in New Zealand, say University of Auckland experts Professor Deidre Brown and Dr Karamia...
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Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin second at Indycar Grand Prix of St Petersburg
Source: Radio New Zealand picture id=”4JSEOEB_AFP__20260228__2263973903__v2__HighRes__NttIndycarSeriesFirestoneGrandPrixOfStPeters_jpg” crop=”16×10″ layout=”full”] Scott McLaughlin was runner-up at the Indycar Grand Prix in St Petersburg. Kiwi polesitter Scott McLaughlin has clawed his way onto the...
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Exercise certificate helps EIT graduate support his community
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 3 days ago After completing the New Zealand Certificate in Exercise at EIT, Joe Tangira is now working at the YMCA Gisborne, helping deliver free...
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AI scribe now in every emergency department
Source: New Zealand Government Every emergency department in the country now has access to an artificial intelligence scribe tool, marking a major milestone in reducing administrative burden and freeing up...
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PSA nurses vote to accept settlement
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of two new collective agreements for members of the Public Service Association (PSA), covering Public Health Nurses...
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2026 Taite Music Prize finalists announced
Source: Radio New Zealand Marlon Williams, Geneva AM, Tom Scott and Jazmine Mary are among 10 finalists for the 2026 Taite Music Prize. The award, named in honour of late...
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I’m educated and a fan of science, so why do I follow superstitions?
Source: Radio New Zealand As kids, many of us are told that if we go outside with wet hair, we’ll catch a cold. And as adults, we might spend an...