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NGOs – Every day life in Gaza – new ChildFund film
Source: ChildFund New Zealand A new short film that follows families living in Gaza, and supported by New Zealand donations, has won a prestigious film award in Italy. ‘Everyday in Gaza’...
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Using Hawke’s Bay’s rivers to unlock the mysteries of marine carbon storage
Source: Radio New Zealand Marine biogeochemist Cliff Law is leading Earth Sciences New Zealand’s five-year research project into naturally-occurring marine carbon dioxide removal. ESNZ / Karl Safi Major research to...
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Netball: Defending champion Tactix go level top with tight win over Stars
Source: Radio New Zealand (L-R) Assistant coach Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit, Laura Balmer and Ash Barnett celebrate victory over the Stars. Photosport It’s a South Island one-two at the midway...
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Fees-free university scheme ‘didn’t achieve any goals’, Christopher Luxon says
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The fees-free university scheme did not achieve any of its goals, the Prime Minister says, and...
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Mother’s Day can be painful for some, psychologist says
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland psychologist David Stebbing said there were a number of resources available for those in need of support. Unsplash / Brooke Cagle An Auckland psychologist says...
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Christchurch Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to be expanded
Source: Radio New Zealand When Rebecca Fitzgerald’s twin boys were born three months premature she endured a heart-breaking separation from her tiny babies. Her son Louie needed treatment at Christchurch...
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FENZ turns down request to help US urban search and rescue teams
Source: Radio New Zealand Emails seen by RNZ showed FENZ turned down the US State Department in March. RNZ/Marika Khabazi Fire and Emergency has turned down a request to help...
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Buses refusing to take child not acceptable, Children’s Commissioner says
Source: Radio New Zealand The Children’s Commissioner says it’s not right what happened to the student. Duoya Lu The Children’s Commissioner says it is unacceptable a young student was denied...
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How OECD’s tax change could give you more money in KiwiSaver
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A 25-year-old earning an average income could end up about $90,000 better off over the course of their working life if reforms...
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First-ever stone skimming national championship to take place this month
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. The stone skimming competition will take place at Lake Hāwea. Harrison Fitts / Pexels New Zealand’s best stone skimmers will have the chance to...
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How to ask for a pay rise
Source: Radio New Zealand Asking for more money can feel daunting — two in three workers told recruitment website SEEK they don’t feel confident doing it. Yet fewer than half...
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Ten hours of mahi a week – can you handle off-grid life?
Source: Radio New Zealand When the owner of a Mākara lifestyle block just 30 minutes from Wellington’s CBD, moved there in 2009, everyone doubted he could live off the land. ...
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Letter reveals ex-Police Commissioner’s concerns over investigation into McSkimming
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. RNZ / REECE BAKER Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told the chair of the police watchdog that a woman who was...
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Friend tried to save rafting companion trapped in water
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mohaka River in Hawke’s Bay. 123RF Volunteer fire-fighter Alex Scarrow died days before Christmas rafting the Mohaka River with friends A Coroner says it was...
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Far North settlement could be first place in NZ to entirely relocate
Source: Radio New Zealand Aerial view of Whirinaki after the flood receded. Bridget Wallace’s home is in the foreground at centre. Supplied / Whirinaki Trust A small Far North settlement...
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Your guide to booking a Great Walk (or hut or campsite)
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Surprise, surprise, the Great Walks booking opening is the biggest event in our booking calendar, with thousands of people from all around the world logging...
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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition documentary a fan-focused look at metal icons
Source: Radio New Zealand Steve Harris was a bass player who loved rock’n’roll, but couldn’t connect with the new wave and punk rock sounds dominating music at the time. He...
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Government taking 10 initiatives to safeguard undersea internet and power cables
Source: Radio New Zealand Growing international threats prompted Assistant Transport Minister James Meager to ask for “no-cost, low-effort” options to counter the greatest vulnerabilities. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The government...
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Dargaville residents support merger with Whangārei District Council over Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Peter de Graaf Residents in the Northland town of Dargaville believe their best option is to merge with Whangārei. Local Democracy Reporting said Kaipara...
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The House: Learning on the (ministerial) job
Source: Radio New Zealand National’s Chris Penk, sitting at the conference table in his Beehive office. VNP/Phil Smith When there is a Cabinet reshuffle, I tend to feel a little...
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From snowflakes to black holes, Professor Brian Cox examines intricacies of the universe in new show
Source: Radio New Zealand Four hundred years ago, German astronomer Johannes Kepler pondered the perfect structure of the snowflake. He asked a simple question – why do snowflakes have six...
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Mother fears disabled son’s new transport provider isn’t up to the job
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF An Auckland mother says changes to ministry-funded school transport for disabled students are putting vulnerable children at risk. The Ministry of Education is overhauling the...
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Illegal tobacco crackdown group could make difference, criminology professor says
Source: Radio New Zealand An “action group” of Customs, police and health officials has been announced, with improved planning and joint operations to fight the illegal tobacco trade. NZ Customs...
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Toddler dies after vehicle incident at Canterbury property
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A toddler has died after an incident involving a vehicle in Canterbury. Emergency services were called to a property near Lake Ellesmere-Te...
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Live: Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar A-League women’s semi-final
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the A-League action, as Wellington Phoenix take on Brisbane Roar at Porirua Park for the second leg of their women’s semifinal. The Phoenix will...
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The reality of life in Super Rugby Aupiki
Source: Radio New Zealand A rugby player, teacher and mother of three, TeRauoriwa Gapper reflects the challenge faced by many Aupiki players. John Cowpland / www.photosport.nz While Super Rugby Aupiki...
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Advocacy – Global Sumud Flotilla Legal Team Confirms that Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Ávila will be Released in the Coming Hours
Source: Aotearoa Delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla ASKALAN, OCCUPIED PALESTINE – The legal team of the Global Sumud Flotilla has confirmed that Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Ávila will be...