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Five rescued from Mount Taranaki
Source: New Zealand Police Five climbers have been safely rescued off Mount Taranaki following a significant search and rescue operation yesterday. At around 2:15pm, emergency services received reports of a...
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins put to make ‘affordability’ at the heart of all decisions
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government’s cost of living and climate policies in his State of the Nation speech in Auckland. Hipkins...
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Muriwai gannets reveal flight paths for the first time
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 February 2026 A coastal seabird, tākapu disperse widely to feed on squid and fish in waters over New Zealand’s continental shelf, including harbours, estuaries...
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins delivers State of the Nation speech
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins is set to deliver a State of the Nation speech in Auckland, but the party is not promising many bells and whistles...
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Critically injured climbers rescued from Mt Taranaki
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) Mt Taranaki. RNZ/Sally Round One person is in a critical condition and two are seriously injured after five climbers got into trouble on Mt...
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Third person dies after crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass, was closed for six hours while the serious crash unit conducted a scene examination. Google Maps A third person has...
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Record uptake nearly doubles advanced nurse education scholarships
Source: New Zealand Government A record 235 primary care registered nurses will begin advanced education this year – nearly doubling the number originally planned – following strong demand for the...
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Tourism Holdings’ profits increase after strong half-year
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Campervan operator Tourism Holdings (THL) says strong growth in its rental business has helped drive first-half net profit up 17 percent, with revenue growth of...
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No lights spark Police interest
Source: New Zealand Police Eagle-eyed Police who spotted a vehicle driving with no lights on through the streets of Papakura overnight have taken a pair into custody. At about 12.30am,...
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Update: Fatal crash, SH1, Marlborough
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a third person has died following a serious crash on State Highway One near Redwood Pass. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle...
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Pedestrian hit by car outside Te Anau business
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were at the scene. (File photo) RNZ A pedestrian has been hit by a car in Te Anau. Police said the crash was reported...
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Person dies after car hits tree and flips in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the vehicle hit a tree and flipped onto its side in the middle of the road. RNZ / REECE BAKER A person has died...
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Health NZ’s redundancy payouts a ‘disgraceful waste of money’ – PSA
Source: Radio New Zealand The redundancies were forced on Health NZ by government cuts, says the PSA. RNZ Spending millions on redundancy payouts for non-clinical staff at Health NZ is...
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NZ-funded chatbot to support Ukrainian children’s mental health after four years of war – World Vision
Source: World Vision This week as Ukraine marks the grim anniversary of four years of war and a growing mental health crisis, World Vision New Zealand is funding a digital...
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare seeing ‘good growth’ across hospital products
Source: Radio New Zealand Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has upped its full year revenue and profit guidance on the back of “good growth” in its full range of hospital products....
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Mounjaro now available for weight loss – but it comes with hefty price tag
Source: Radio New Zealand Mounjaro is now available by prescription in some New Zealand pharmacies. Christoph Reichwein / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP A newly approved weight loss drug could improve...
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More than 20 companies yet to report results in last week of corporate reporting season
Source: Radio New Zealand The business outlook seems to be improving, Amova Asset Management’s head of equities said. (File photo) 123RF The last week of the corporate reporting season is...
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‘Very high’ demand sees 235 nurses begin advanced training through new scholarship
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF More than double the planned number of primary care nurses will begin advanced training this year, following strong demand for the government’s new scholarship. Health...
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‘Bullying’, ‘draconian’ homeless move-on orders questioned
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Luke McPake An Auckland councillor is calling them draconian and heartless, the advocacy group for retailers doubts they will work long term,...
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Gore’s iconic giant trout has finally caught a name
Source: Radio New Zealand The newly named Trevor the trout. Tess Brunton/RNZ Gore’s iconic statue is no longer with-trout a name The brown trout statue has been proudly leaping in...
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Hundreds of Wellington homes still without power a week after storm
Source: Radio New Zealand Trees fell on power lines (file image). Supplied / Caleb Gordon More than 300 homes in Wellington are still without power a week after being hit...
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Hundreds of Wellinton homes still without power a week after storm
Source: Radio New Zealand Trees fell on power lines (file image). Supplied / Caleb Gordon More than 300 homes in Wellington are still without power a week after being hit...
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Memorial unveiled for victims of Lake Alice child and adolescent unit
Source: Radio New Zealand The memorial pays tribute to Lake Alice survivors, and those who have died. RNZ/Jimmy Ellinghm In the 1970s the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit near...
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NZ Breakers bank prize money in disappointing season
Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers coach Petteri Koponen. Blake Armstrong/Photosport The New Zealand Breakers do not want to get left behind in the Australian NBL as other cashed up teams...
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E-scooter injuries on the rise, young people most affected
Source: Radio New Zealand By Irra Lee, Morning Report producer/reporter File photo. Young people the most affected by rise in e-scooter injuries. RNZ / Dom Thomas Newly-released ACC data shows...
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Being a student is pricier than ever – does it pay off?
Source: Radio New Zealand Just under 35,000 students received some form of financial assistance under the student allowance scheme in the first quarter of last year. File photo. Tri Wiranto/Unsplash...
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‘Bullying’, ‘dracionian’ homeless move-on orders questioned
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Luke McPake An Auckland councillor is calling them draconian and heartless, the advocacy group for retailers doubts they will work long term,...