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David Byrne has already given us one of the year’s best shows
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s only the third week of January, but David Byrne’s dazzling performance at Auckland’s Spark Arena Wednesday night will go down as one of the concert...
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New Plymouth: The sunniest spot in New Zealand?
Source: Radio New Zealand Fitzroy Beach is New Plymouth’s most popular swimming beach. RNZ / Robin Martin New Plymouth has been crowned the sunniest spot in New Zealand. With 2743...
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Man arrested after allegedly spraying bus driver with fire extinguisher in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123rf.com A 32-year-old man has been arrested after a bus driver was allegedly sprayed with a fire extinguisher in Auckland earlier this week. Police...
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Health – ProCare appointed to lead veteran health reimbursements from 2026
Source: ProCare Leading healthcare provider ProCare has been appointed by Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand to lead the reimbursement of medical and pharmacy costs for veterans’ service-related conditions from 1 April...
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Regional Tourism Boost: welcoming more visitors
Source: New Zealand Government More international visitors will be exploring regional New Zealand this year, thanks to a $3.69 million investment from the second round of the Government’s Regional Tourism...
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Waikato gears up for autumn tourism boost
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has announced more than $450,000 in funding for a new international tourism campaign, helping boost the Waikato economy as autumn...
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Fatal Crash, SH30, Tikitere
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died following a serious crash in Tikitere early this morning. Emergency services were called to the two vehicle crash on State Highway 30...
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Watch Live: Ministers mark start of new granny flats rules
Source: Radio New Zealand The Housing, Building and Associate Finance Ministers are speaking to media ahead of the government’s rules allowing small dwellings taking effect. The new rules allow a...
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Granny flat consent exemption takes effect
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders can now build granny flats in their backyards without needing building or resource consents, marking a milestone in the Coalition Government’s effort to expand...
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Man in court over Mt Eden bus assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man following an alleged assault on a bus driver in Mt Eden on Tuesday night. The incident occurred aboard the 27H bus...
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Train hits large rock disrupting Wellington’s peak-time services
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic RNZ / Krystal Gibbens Wellington rail commuters can expect delays on Thursday morning after one service collided with a large rock. A KiwiRail spokesperson...
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Police seized gun from family’s home hours before fatal Waitārere Beach shooting
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the shooting. RNZ/Mark Papalii Police seized a dismantled a gun, parts and ammo from a Waitārere...
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ANCAP push for buttons over touchscreens in cars over safety concerns
Source: Radio New Zealand MATTEO DELLA TORRE As vehicle dashboards rely more heavily on touchscreens, concerns are growing about driver distraction. The body that oversees safety of vehicles in Australia...
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How much do teenage boys really need to eat?
Source: Radio New Zealand You can imagine – or recall – the boasting in the school playground. “How many Weet-Bix can you eat?” one teenage boy asks his mates. “I...
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Qatar says some personnel departing US base over ‘regional tensions’
Source: Radio New Zealand A US military transport aircraft is pictured on the tarmac at the Al-Udeid air base southwest of Doha on 21 March 2024. AFP/GIUSEPPE CACACE Some personnel...
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Two killed as cars collide on Bay of Plenty highway
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZ Transport Agency said State Highway 30 is expected to remain closed for quite some time. NZTA Two people are dead after two cars collided...
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Heavy traffic and Police presence in Raglan for SoundSplash this weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Police are warning the public travelling to, from and around Raglan to take extreme care driving due to the SoundSplash festival playing this weekend. The 25th...
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Road closed after two cars crash in Bay of Plenty
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZ Transport Agency said State Highway 30 is expected to remain closed for quite some time. NZTA Road closures are in place after two cars...
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Small NZ charity takes big swing at US government in bid to protect endangered dolphins
Source: Radio New Zealand Māui dolphin. Department of Conservation / supplied A David and Goliath case is unfolding as a tiny charity takes another swing at the US government at...
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Road closures in place following serious crash on State Highway 30, Tikitere
Source: New Zealand Police Road closures are in place following a serious crash early this morning on State Highway 30, Tikitere. The crash, involving two cars, was reported to Police...
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Simple ways to reduce your exposure to microplastics around the home
Source: Radio New Zealand If you’re feeling concerned about microplastics it can be hard to know what to do about it. After all, aren’t they everywhere? “We are constantly exposed...
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Why are teeth left out of public healthcare?
Source: Radio New Zealand Dental grants of up to $1000 are available to people on low incomes and with limited assets each year. 123RF Tens of millions of dollars are...
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Police to delve into ‘true detail’ of Waitārere Beach shooting as critically injured survivors fight for their lives
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Mark Papalii Body of dead man to be removed on Thursday Scene examination could continue into weekend Three survivors critically wounded in Wellington Hospital Police reveal...
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Taranaki highway closure to affect Ed Sheeran fans, holidaymakers and businesses
Source: Radio New Zealand Ed Sheeran fans travelling to Auckland for his concert on the weekend are having to add extra travel time to their journey as a result of...
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Tennis: Cam Norrie out of ASB Classic after loss to Giovanni Perricard
Source: Radio New Zealand France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard during his singles match at the ASB Classic Men’s ATP 250 tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Wednesday 14...
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Waitārere Beach shooting: Police called hours before fatal shooting
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene of the shooting incident. RNZ/Mark Papalii Police were called to a Waitārere Beach address hours before arriving a second time to find...
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Auckland Transport bus crashes into power pole, damages building
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Green Bay Auctions An Auckland Transport bus has crashed into a power pole, causing the pole to fall and damage a building. Police said...