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Man admits murder of Bernice Marychurch on Auckland bus
Source: Radio New Zealand Kael Leona at an earlier appearance. RNZ / Lucy Xia A man has admitted to murdering a woman on an Auckland bus two years ago. Bernice...
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Tech Security – What to Do After a Data Breach
Source: Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners A data breach is when an unauthorised third-party accesses sensitive or confidential information. Think: login details, NHI and IRD numbers, or financial information. Breaches...
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A call to court: Woman charged over burglaries
Source: New Zealand Police A Police response to calls for help brought a woman’s alleged offending spree across Auckland suburbs to a halt. The woman will now face court over...
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What people with tourette’s want you to know
Source: Radio New Zealand Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson has explained he left the British Film and Television Awards (Baftas) ceremony early on Monday night, aware his outbursts were causing...
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What do Trump’s latest tariffs mean for New Zealanders?
Source: Radio New Zealand US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. AFP / Brendan Smialowski New Zealand...
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Firearms incident, Hei Hei
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant David Parker: A scene examination is ongoing at a Hei Hei property in Christchurch following an firearms incident this morning. Police were...
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Should e-scooters should be allowed in cycle lanes?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro The government is proposing to make it legal to ride e-scooters in cycle lanes. It is part of its work to “fix...
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Care facilities turn to paper after MediMap hack
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Calvin Samuel Care facilities have switched back to a paper-based system to manage medication, and are dishing it out by hand, while prescription portal MediMap is...
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Further delay in trial over Alan Hall’s wrongful conviction
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Simon Rogers The High Court trial of two men charged over the wrongful 1980s conviction of Alan Hall has been further delayed. It had...
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Advocacy – Gaza-based Humanitarian organisations petition Israeli High Court as closure deadline approaches – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The clock is ticking on a large part of the humanitarian response sustaining civilians in the occupied Palestinian territory. Thirty-seven international aid organisations have been ordered by Israeli...
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Energy Sector – Meridian rebounds off back of near-record inflows
Source: Meridian Energy 25 February 2026 – Meridian Energy has reported operating cash flows of $336 million for the six months ending 31 December 2025. This compares to $50 million in...
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Energy Sector – Ara Ake reopens National Flex Discovery Fund with renewed focus on digital connectivity
Source: Ara Ake Ara Ake, New Zealand’s energy innovation centre, has reopened its National Flex Discovery Fund after a successful first round in 2025, continuing its support for smarter ways to...
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Health Research – Young people are missing out on access to mental health services
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for increased urgency to improve access to specialist mental health and addiction services for young people...
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Two people critically hurt as train and car collide in New Plymouth
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash on Mountain Road in Lepperton was reported at 8.45am on Wednesday. Google Maps Two people are critically injured after the car they were in...
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Banks must provide cash services to customers, Reserve Bank says
Source: Radio New Zealand Services should include cash withdrawals, deposits and change, the RBNZ says. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The Reserve Bank says banks should provide basic cash services Services...
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Taranaki composting company fined $71k for stinking out its neighbours
Source: Radio New Zealand Remediation NZ’s Uruti site. Supplied A controversial North Taranaki composting company has been fined more than $71,000 for discharging offensive odours described by neighbours as smelling...
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Scales corporation profits off the scale
Source: Radio New Zealand Harvest of Posy apples is under at Mr Apple’s Meeanee orchard near Napier. SUPPLIED/Mr Apple Strong sales of premium apple varieties into Asia and the Middle...
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New data unlocks domestic tourism insights
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston welcomed new data that provides fresh insights into how and why New Zealanders travel domestically. Data released in February comes...
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Chilly tinge to temperatures in South Island as summer winds up
Source: Radio New Zealand NIWA’s map shows rain is set to hit the South Island by 6pm on Thursday. Screenshot / NIWA / Earth Sciences New Zealand It’s shaping as...
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Fixing the basics of NZ’s transport rules
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing its work to fix the basics of New Zealand’s transport system, with public consultation opening today on two packages of practical rule...
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Health NZ and PSA reach deal after months of negotiating and strike action
Source: Radio New Zealand The agreement included a pay increase of 2.5 percent from December 2025 and a further 2 percent from December this year. 123RF After months of negotiating...
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Man arrested after allegedly shooting victim at their front door in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand A man and a woman, who is co-accused, will also appear in the Manukau District Court today. RNZ / Liu Chen A 34-year-old man has been...
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Man arrested after Police units rammed
Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid a raft of charges against a man after he allegedly rammed two Police vehicles, one of which he rammed multiple times. The man’s...
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Parking shortages ‘a failed experiment’ in policy planning – Auckland councillor
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro An Auckland City councillor says a lack of parking in developments is leading to anxiety and disputes. Directives for developers to provide...
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Arrests made in Manurewa shooting
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a 34-year-old man after a shooting in Manurewa last Wednesday. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers says at around 8.45pm on 18 February, Police were...
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Early morning traffic incidents close State Highway 1 lanes at Kaiapoi
Source: Radio New Zealand A crash blocked lanes on State Highway 1 in Kaiapoi pm Wednesday morning. (File photo). RNZ / Tom Kitchin Two separate incidents on State Highway 1...
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PSA members vote to accept settlement
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of a new collective agreement covering Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical (APHST) members represented by the...