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Person killed by dogs in Kaihu, Northland
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow our live blog for updates above. A person has been killed by dogs at a property in Kaihu, Northland. Emergency services were called to the...
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‘Roof tiles absolutely everywhere’: Wellingtonians confront damage after storm
Source: Radio New Zealand Sarah Lyne says she returned home to find rooms in her Kingston flat open to the elements after Sunday night’s wild weather. Supplied A Wellington woman...
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Minister welcomes settlement for pharmacists
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for pharmacists employed by Health New Zealand, following a vote by members of...
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Is ‘March Madness’ already hitting Auckland commuters?
Source: Radio New Zealand A file photo of Auckland traffic in 2023. RNZ / Lucy Xia Is traffic already worse than normal or are Aucklanders just dealing with the usual...
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New research on 1080 bait impact on Rakiura deer
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 February 2026 The study found Rakiura white-tailed deer are more susceptible to eating a lethal dose of 1080 bait pellets than other deer populations...
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New Zealand’s first national infrastructure plan unveiled
Source: Radio New Zealand Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The Infrastructure Commission has released the country’s first National Infrastructure Plan Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop requested the plan...
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IHC – New Zealanders with intellectual disability marginalised and forgotten
Source: IHC New Zealand Once again, new research delivers a stark reality check on the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders with intellectual disability. IHC’s latest report From Data to Dignity 2026:...
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Legislation – Plan sets path for New Zealand’s infrastructure over the next 30 years
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has released a National Infrastructure Plan setting out a practical, affordable pathway to deliver the infrastructure New Zealanders need to thrive...
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National Infrastructure Plan Delivered
Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop today welcomed the release of the National Infrastructure Plan and tabled it in Parliament. “New Zealand’s future prosperity depends on high quality infrastructure....
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Doctors, nurses at South Island hospitals plagued by IT issues
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest issues follow at least four major IT outages at public hospitals last month. RNZ Doctors and nurses at South Island hospitals have been struggling...
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Late night drive ends in charges
Source: New Zealand Police A simple traffic stop uncovered a cache of drugs and cash on Monday night in Millwater. Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie, Waitematā North Area Response Manager says...
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Washout at single lane bridge cuts off several settlements in southern Wairarapa
Source: Radio New Zealand The single-lane bridge to Lake Ferry, Wairarapa, has been gouged out by floodwaters. Supplied / South Wairarapa District Council A washout at a single lane bridge...
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Logan Paul’s ‘holy grail’ of Pokémon cards sells for $27.3 million
Source: Radio New Zealand Five years ago, Logan Paul set a world record when he purchased a Pokémon card for US$5.275 million (NZ$8.74 million). It proved a sound investment –...
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Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dead at 95
Source: Radio New Zealand Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor best known for The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and many other tough-guy roles over an acclaimed screen career that spanned six decades,...
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Lifelong connection to te reo Māori leads EIT graduate into the classroom
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 4 days ago Jo-Anna Tahuri grew up speaking te reo Māori, but her studies at EIT’s Te Whatukura helped deepen her understanding of the language...
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Blues captain Dalton Papali’i to leave New Zealand rugby
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues captain Dalton Papali’i. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Blues captain Dalton Papali’i will leave New Zealand rugby at the end of the Super Rugby season to play in...
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Person killed. two others injured in head-on crash in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER One person has died following a head-on crash in West Auckland last night. The crash between two cars at the intersections of...
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Our Changing World: Science for future fashion
Source: Radio New Zealand Senior technician Sean Taylor displays the new solution for mounting sensors onto smart clothing. RNZ Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you...
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Former St George’s Preparatory School students step back in time ahead of its demolition
Source: Radio New Zealand Built in a neo-Georgian style, St George’s opened in 1927. RNZ / Robin Martin Former students of St George’s Preparatory School in Whanganui have been stepping...
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Fatal crash: Glen Eden, Auckland
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Glen Eden last night. The two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hepburn and Great North...
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‘Machines will play an increasing role in targeting’ – NZDF’s vision for the future
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZDF is warning about the costs and ethical difficulties of the latest military technology advancements. Supplied / NZDF “Human-machine teams” using leading-edge technology to defeat...
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‘Hoping for the best’ Banks Peninsula braces for 100mm of rain
Source: Radio New Zealand Some residents were warned to prepare for possible flooding. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Residents in Banks Peninsula are waking after heavy rain overnight, with up to...
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How much do you really need to retire early?
Source: Radio New Zealand One expert says there’s a meaningful gap between a basic and a more comfortable retirement. 123.rf You’ve probably heard warnings about how New Zealanders are likely...
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Taihape’s Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellers
Source: Radio New Zealand Shadrack Simi was in charge of the menu. RNZ / Robin Martin When the huge storm closed State Highway 1 between Taihape and Hunterville on Monday,...
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Tempers flare as officials front for packed Moa Point public meeting
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 300 people attended a public meeting about the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant disaster. RNZ / Lauren Crimp Tempers flared at a packed public...
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As it happened: Wellington winds strongest in a decade
Source: Radio New Zealand Akaroa hit by flooding as storm moves south. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon The winds that struck Wellington on Monday were the strongest in more than a...
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As it happened: Flooding in Akaroa as wild weather moves south
Source: Radio New Zealand Akaroa hit by flooding as storm moves south. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are being lashed by heavy rain as the wild weather...