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Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders heap more misery on Moana
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ The Highlanders have held off a spirited Moana Pasifika 27-17 in their first appearance at Te Kaha Stadium. Both sides opted to...
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One year on: AIP visa closes in on $4b committed to NZ
Source: New Zealand Government The Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa continues to deliver for New Zealanders and the economy with $1.49 billion already invested and a further $2.415 billion in...
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NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ Anzac Day win over Dolphins
Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors stand to attention during the national anthem. Photosport Analysis – Anzac Day brought out the fighting qualities of the NZ Warriors, as they hung tough...
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Climate Change Commission warns NZ ETS could fail without reform
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Climate Change Commission said the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is on track to fail without reform. In its annual advice to the government, the...
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Rebuilding regional tourism after severe weather
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing more than $800,000 to repair three of New Zealand’s Great Ride cycle trails following significant storm damage, plus marketing funding to aid regional tourism recovery, says...
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He taonga tuku iho: Remembering 28th Māori Battalion soldier Robert McLean
Source: Radio New Zealand This story is part of a series sharing the voices of whānau of the 28th Māori Battalion, keeping their memories alive. Before any kōrero begins, Piripi...
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The House: Open mic night at Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox Debate in Parliament reveals a patchwork of roles and purposes: representational and legislative; government and governance; personal and political. The political weight...
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Ramones at 50: How a commercial flop became the foundation of punk rock
Source: Radio New Zealand “Hey! Ho! Let’s go!” Is there a more powerful clarion call in rock ‘n’ roll? That catchy, four-word refrain opens ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’, the first song on...
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Kiwi shearers facing charges after footage showing abuse of sheep uncovered
Source: Radio New Zealand Among the 32 sheds investigated, 11 held ZQ accreditation – a New Zealand certification intended to assure ethical wool production. Phil Smith More than twenty animal...
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Gisborne’s State Highway 35 opens after rainfall damage
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage to State Highway 35 from a landslide during the January storm. Supplied / NZTA Gisborne’s State Highway 35 is now open, after cracking was found...
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Netball: Dame Noeline’s selection plan for unprecedented Comm Games build-up
Source: Radio New Zealand Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Despite an inconceivable build-up to the Commonwealth Games in July, Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is feeling...
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How much money do you really need to retire early?
Source: Radio New Zealand Friends That Invest founder Simran Kaur. Supplied Friends That Invest founder Simran Kaur recently told her online networks that she had retired at age 29. She...
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Councils want government to pay for more for natural hazard protections
Source: Radio New Zealand Severe weather has struck many communities hard in recent years, now some want more government input into safeguards (file Nelson, 2025). Supplied / Valeriya Horyayeva Councils...
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In pictures: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of New Zealanders gathered in chilly but mostly clear conditions for Anzac Day services across the country, with large crowds turning out in Auckland, Wellington...
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Watch: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of New Zealanders gathered in chilly but mostly clear conditions for Anzac Day services across the country, with large crowds turning out in Auckland, Wellington...
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‘Can you chip in?’: coach’s cheeky plea to keep Fineanganofo in country
Source: Radio New Zealand Fehi Fineanganofo is the latest export from Aotearoa’s rugby factory, and will leave our shores at the end of the season. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Blues survive another late scare to go top
Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues are making a habit of leaving the door open for opposition to steal late wins. Luckily for Vern Cotter’s men, they have survived consecutive...
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Live: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of New Zealanders gathered in chilly but mostly clear conditions for Anzac Day services across the country, with large crowds turning out in Auckland, Wellington...
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SH35 closed after cracking occurs in slip between Pōtaka and Wharekahika/Hicks Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand The Waikura slip between Pōtaka and Wharekahika/Hicks Bay originally fell after January’s storm. Supplied / NZTA State highway 35 is closed after engineers discovered cracking in...
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Netball: Stars show attacking prowess in 59-55 win over Pulse in Wellington
Source: Radio New Zealand Stars wing attack Claire O’Brien provided great service to her shooters. Blake Armstrong The Stars have bounced back from a disappointing loss to win their round...
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Air New Zealand flight to Gisborne sent back to Auckland due to reported emergency
Source: Radio New Zealand FlightRadar showed the flight was surrounded by airport emergency vehicles shortly after landing (file image). RNZ / Nate McKinnon An Air New Zealand flight has turned...
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Police investigating Dunedin ‘grievous assault’ appeal for information
Source: Radio New Zealand Enquiries were ongoing to determine what exactly occurred around the assault. RNZ Police investigating a “grievous assault” that happened in Dunedin on Saturday morning are appealing...
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One before the courts following burglary, Dannevirke
Source: New Zealand Police A Dannevirke business can breathe a sigh of relief after Police recovered a $30,000 Rough Terrain Vehicle that was stolen earlier in the week. The business...
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SH 56 and 57 closed near Shannon after crash
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash, south of Palmerston North, was thought to have resulted in serious injuries, police said (file photo). RNZ/ Calvin Samuel Emergency services are working at...
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Rugby: Timoci Tavatavanawai – the perfect hybrid weapon?
Source: Radio New Zealand Highlander’s wrecking ball Timoci Tavatavanawai tops the list of potential hybrids. Photosport Is rugby entering a hybrid era? The Crusaders’ successful experiment of moving Leicester Faingaʻanuku...
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Appeal for information following grievous assault, Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Matthew Harris, Dunedin CIB: Police investigating a grievous assault in Dunedin this morning are appealing to the public for information. At around...
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Anti-racism group stands by Indian communities in wake of haka
Source: Radio New Zealand By MATA Che Wilson told MATA the controversial haka was aimed specifically at ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar and not the Indian community as a whole. Supplied...