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Orca calf found washed up on Auckland’s Orewa Beach
Source: Radio New Zealand A necropsy will be carried out to determine the cause of the orca’s death. RNZ / Rhonywn Newson A juvenile orca found washed ashore on an...
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Freight prices soar as shipping giant AP Moller – Maersk faces Iran costs
Source: Radio New Zealand Intermodel transport involves the efficient movement of a container between two or more modes, such as rail, sea and road. Andrew Campbell. Global transport company AP...
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18 people killed on roads in 10 days
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/ Marika Khabazi Police and experts say it is not just excessive speed contributing to a recent uptick in fatal road crashes, but motorists’ poor attitudes...
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Repairs to key Kahurangi access road underway
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 04 May 2026 Graham Valley Rd was badly damaged during storms in June and July last year. Six slips came down including one which dropped...
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Top restaurant received complaints about renowned chef’s behaviour to women
Source: Radio New Zealand A former waiter at award-winning Arrowtown restaurant Amisfield says the executive chef made repeated comments about wanting to “f***” her, prompting her to lodge a formal...
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Ups and downs of rare forest bird revealed
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 04 May 2026 Featured on our $100 banknote, mohua are classed ‘At Risk’ with populations in decline apart from a few South Island mainland sites...
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Building the future GP workforce with overseas-trained doctors
Source: New Zealand Government Strong progress is being made to bring more overseas-trained doctors already living in New Zealand into the primary care workforce, with half the planned placements now...
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State Highway 3 reopens to single lane, escorted traffic after slips forced closure
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 30 slips fell on the section of State Highway 3 during a severe storm two weeks ago. Supplied / NZ Transport Agency A Mōkau...
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Fatal crashes declining, but not fast enough – Brake NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Brake NZ director said improving the overall transport system was also key to reducing accidents. RNZ / Andrew McRae A road safety charity says the number...
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Wellingtonians divided over paying higher water bills for improved infrastructure – survey
Source: Radio New Zealand Signs on Wellington’s south coast about a wastewater spill from Moa Point. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellingtonians are divided over paying higher bills to improve the...
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Trial begins for man charged with murdering Nelson Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Source: Radio New Zealand Hayden Donald Jason Tasker is accused of murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson NZME / Open Justice / Tracy Neal A jury trial for the...
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Queenstown gondola and housing plan raises ‘more questions than solutions’ -councillor
Source: Radio New Zealand Queenstown (file photo) 123RF The fast-track referral of a sprawling gondola and housing proposal – despite council warnings about missing details and limited benefit – is...
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Farmers should be paid to use methane-busting tools – agritech leaders
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Maja Burry Farmers need to be paid to start using methane-busting technology in their herds and on their land, agri-climate leaders say. Their comments...
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Pharmac rationing of menopause drugs ‘fair’ – women’s health expert
Source: Radio New Zealand More women are demanding better midlife health care. 123RF A gynaecologist and women’s health expert says Pharmac’s rationing of menopause drugs is reasonable from an equity...
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Medicinal cannabis stigmatised ‘even within the medical community’, doctor says
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Waseem Alzaher. RNZ / Serena Solomon The Cannabis Clinic is calling for more education around medicinal cannabis. Research has found that 65 percent of New...
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Mum and double-amputee left to fend for herself after ‘frying from the inside’
Source: Radio New Zealand Penny Taylor after osteo-integration surgery in Australia. Supplied Penny Taylor was in an induced coma, “frying from the inside”. The 36-year-old mother-of-two had been rushed to...
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Cut-price American butter causing confusion among some shoppers
Source: Radio New Zealand The Burtfield’s brand is imported from the United States by Dairyworks and packaged at their Christchurch site in the suburb of Hornby. supplied Cut-price American butter...
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Pessimistic retailers predict they won’t meet targets this quarter
Source: Radio New Zealand Eighty-five percent of retail sales rely on foot traffic. Ke-Xin Li / RNZ Most retailers fear they won’t meet their sales targets this quarter. Retail NZ’s...
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Ikea changing pattern of Auckland shopping
Source: Radio New Zealand IKEA’s first Auckland store opened on December 4. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Homeware and furniture shops around Auckland and nearby regions appear to be losing some...
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Death of 11 week-old Azariah Levi preventable, coroner finds
Source: Radio New Zealand Azariah Levi was 11 weeks and four days old (file photo). 123rf The Coroner has found the death of weeks-old baby whose parents were deeply mistrusting...
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Buttons, Titanic, ancient Egypt connecting neurodiverse children
Source: Radio New Zealand Eleven-year-old Willow is on a mission to solve one of the world’s great mysteries: finding Cleopatra’s lost tomb. She’s spent the past 18 months learning everything...
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Wellington Phoenix women fall behind Brisbane Roar in home-and-away A-League semis
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix fans celebrate an early goal by Grace Jale against Brisbane. AAP/Photosport Wellington Phoenix will need to overcome a one-goal deficit at home, if they hope...
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Education Ministry underfire for changes to rural Hawke’s Bay school bus
Source: Radio New Zealand Patoka farmer and veterinarian Sally Newall’s nine-year-old son Ted had epilepsy and other medical needs. RNZ/Penny Smith A rural Hawke’s Bay mum is accusing the Ministry...
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Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime or putty feel so satisfying?
Source: Radio New Zealand NeeDoh is the latest squishy sensory toy to go viral. Social media is reporting how these blobs of gel are flying off the shelves, and are...
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Former Silver Ferns captain Casey Kopua’s return marred by injury
Source: Radio New Zealand Casey Kopua was a force to be reckoned with during the first half at Pulman Arena in South Auckland playing at goal defence. www.photosport.nz The ANZ...
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Gin Wigmore opens up on divorce, returning to NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand As Gin Wigmore looks to a new chapter, the Kiwi musician has released ‘Country Diamond’ – the lead track from her soon-to-be-announced project – reflecting on...
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Body found in search for missing Motueka man Nathan Green
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Green. NZ Police / SUPPLIED A body has been found during the search for missing Motueka man Nathan Green. Police believe the body belongs to...