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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...
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One in critical condition after weapon assault in Dunedin
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A person is in critical condition at Dunedin Hospital, after they were assaulted with a weapon Saturday morning. Police said they were...
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Two dead, one seriously injured after SH36 crash near Rotorua
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say the highway is likely to remain closed for several hours. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Two people have died, and another is seriously injured after...
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Two seriously injured in Upper Hutt motorbike crash
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Two people are seriously hurt following a crash involving two vehicles and a motorbike in Upper Hutt in Wellington. Emergency services were called to River...
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Fatal crash, SH36, Ngongotaha
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died, and another is seriously injured after a two-car collision near Rotorua this morning. The crash was reported about 5.30am, near the intersection...
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Antiracism 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...
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Environmentalists split over revived NZ-US rare minerals deal
Source: Radio New Zealand Resources Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A resurrected minerals deal with the US is causing mixed reactions among environmentalists. A Cabinet paper has revealed...
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Researchers call for ute tax, citing burden on health system
Source: Radio New Zealand Health researchers have suggested a tax on utes. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Health researchers at the University of Auckland have suggested a tax on utes in...
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Youth arrested for aggravated robbery of Napier dairy
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say the pair robbed the dairy in the suburb of Pirimai on Wednesday night. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Two young people will appear in court...
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Astronomers believe ‘otherworldly’ light seen in the sky linked to Chinese rocket launch
Source: Radio New Zealand Astronomers believe an “otherworldly” light seen in the sky on Friday night is linked to a Chinese rocket launch hours earlier. Tūhura Otago Museum director and...
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Te Kaha stadium build completed with no major harm incidents
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand is hailing the construction safety record on Christchurch’s new Te Kaha stadium, ahead of its first major event this weekend. The stadium was...
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Auckland liquor licences axed or suspended after selling booze to teen Silas Sims before fatal crash
Source: Radio New Zealand First published on Silas Sims, 16, was killed when his car hit a power pole last July. Open Justice Teenager Silas Sims and his underage mates...
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Bay of Plenty highway closed, one seriously injured after crash
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say the highway is likely to remain closed for several hours. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Part of State Highway 36 in Ngongotahā, Bay of Plenty...
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Te Kaha review: Christchurch’s new stadium delivers for its city
Source: Radio New Zealand A long 15 years after losing their sporting home, the Crusaders entered a new chapter, when the doors of Te Kaha opened. RNZ / Stan McFerrier...
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Memorial for young man who died at Auckland’s Arkles Bay damaged for sixth time in nine days
Source: Radio New Zealand The tree at Arkles Bay which has become a temporary memorial for Tyler Porter, before and after items were allegedly taken. SUPPLIED/ RNZ A mother whose...
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Country Life: Halcombe remembers its Home Guard
Source: Radio New Zealand Banner and armlets carried by the Halcombe Home Guard Supplied The bunting’s up, sandwiches have been cut, crosses bearing the names of fallen soldiers are around...
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Phoenix end A-League season with heavy loss to Macarthur
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Greenacre. www.photosport.nz Coach Chris Greenacre admits his team were “nowhere near the pace” after crashing to a 4-0 loss to Macarthur FC in their final...