Waitangi Tribunal told draft history curriculum badly written and inaccurate

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Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews The Waitangi Tribunal has been told the draft school history curriculum is badly written and inaccurate. It has also heard that the government should not have last year cut schools’ legal … Read more

Labour says government must explain now who gets priority in fuel crisis

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Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins visited the volunteer-run Kairos food rescue in Christchurch on Thursday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Labour says places like volunteer-run Kairos food rescue should be prioritised in the government’s fuel plan. The government unveiled updates to its four-phase fuel plan last month, but has yet to explain how … Read more

Allan Titford again denied parole, but may be released later this year

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Source: Radio New Zealand Allan Titford was found guilty of 39 charges in a trial in 2013. RNZ A Northland man sentenced to 24 years’ jail after being convicted on a raft of charges, including rape and arson, has again been denied parole – but could be released later this year. Allan Titford, a farmer … Read more

Meghan Markle claims to be ‘most trolled person’ in world

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prince Harry’s wife Meghan Markle claimed she has been “bullied and attacked” on social media every day for a decade and was “the most trolled person in the entire world”. The 44-year-old former American actress made the comments during the couple’s four-day tour of Australia, as they both addressed a roundtable … Read more

NRL: NZ Warriors star Chanel Harris-Tavita sets tone for defensive revival against Melbourne Storm

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Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita (right) and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck have formed a profitable partnership in the Warriors backline. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ As his teammates continued to toast their historic, drought-breaking win over Melbourne Storm … Read more

Super Rugby preview: Sititi and Tuipulotu return, Jacobson and Christie to notch tons

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Source: Radio New Zealand All Black Wallace Sititi returns on the bench this weekend for the Chiefs. Aaron Gillions/ActionPress It’s been a sad week for Super Rugby. Confirmation of Moana Pasifika’s demise has cast a shadow over the competition, a major blow for Pasifika rugby which has given so much to the game. But the … Read more

‘After 37 years I finally had a name’: How Malcolm Rewa was unmasked as a rapist

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Source: Radio New Zealand Malcolm Rewa in court in 2019. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Warning: This story contains graphic details. It took a woman nearly four decades to find out the name of the stranger who raped her when she was 16 years old. Today that stranger will finally be sentenced for the attack. National … Read more

Rāhui in place on Tarawera River after death of two boys

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Source: Radio New Zealand A rāhui is in place on the Tarawera River in Kawerau. Google Maps A rāhui is in place on the Tarawera River in Kawerau after two boys aged 10 and 11 were killed when a riverbank collapsed on Thursday. Police officers swam and dug with their bare hands to try to … Read more

Vaping likely to cause cancer, Canterbury University study shows

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Source: Radio New Zealand A new study from Canterbury University shows vaping is likely to cause cancer. AFP A new study from Canterbury University shows vaping is likely to cause cancer. The research published on Friday in the New Zealand Medical Journal looked at the chemical composition of “vape smoke” and assessed its cancer risk … Read more

‘Households will feel the brunt’: Infometrics warns of economic hit

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Source: Radio New Zealand Infometrics says households will feel the impact of increased pricing pressures. RNZ The Reserve Bank is set to have a battle on its hands to keep inflation under control over the next year, Infometrics says, and households will feel the biggest impact. It has released its latest economic forecasts, which predict … Read more

The 17th China Children’s Film Dubbing Promotion and Exhibition Event Officially Kicks Off

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 April 2026 – With light and shadow flowing to carry forward the revolutionary legacy, and children’s voices resounding to celebrate the glorious chapters of our times. On April 9, guided by the Publicity Department of the CPC Beijing Committee, the event was jointly organized … Read more

Te Whau Pathway recognised for connecting Auckland communities to nature

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Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust – which is promoting the construction of a landmark walking and cycling route following the Whau River – will receive an Outdoor Access Champion award. The award celebrates the Trust’s role in connecting West Auckland communities with their local environment and creating … Read more

Economic impacts on New Zealand from conflict in the Middle East – Stats NZ report

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Economic impacts on New Zealand from conflict in the Middle East – report 16 April 2026 This page provides updates on how economic impacts from the Middle East conflict are reflected in Stats NZ releases. Changes in fuel prices and supply chains are likely to have a broad range of impacts … Read more

Beef cattle numbers on the rise – Agricultural production statistics: Year to June 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Beef cattle numbers on the rise – news story 16 April 2026 Beef cattle numbers increased in 2025, while the number of sheep and dairy cattle dipped slightly, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Final figures from the 2025 Agricultural Production Survey showed that the number of beef cattle … Read more

NRL: NZ Warriors sign Grant Anderson in Brisbane Broncos exchange for Mitch Barnett

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Source: Radio New Zealand Grant Anderson scores a try for Melbourne Storm against the Warriors. photosport NZ Warriors have completed a rumoured player exchange with Brisbane Broncos, receiving outside back Grant Anderson on a three-year contract from next season. The deal compensates the Auckland NRL club for releasing current co-captain Mitch Barnett, who will return … Read more

One dead after crash in Ruapehu District

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Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF One person is dead after crash between a truck and a car on State Highway 49 in the Ruapehu District. Police said it happened on State Highway 49 in Tangiwai shortly before 6.45pm on Thursday and a person died at the scene. The road is closed and police said drivers … Read more

Greyhound trainers to be paid to look after dogs when ban comes into force

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Source: Radio New Zealand Greyhound racing will be banned on 31st July. 123RF Former greyhound trainers and owners will be paid to look after the dogs until they’re re-homed, once a ban on commercial greyhound racing comes into force on 31st July. A new government agency set up to wind down the industry and rehome … Read more

ACT would ban voting rights for unelected appointees on local council committees if elected

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Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour says the party first raised this issue in September last year. RNZ / Mark Papalii The ACT Party would ban unelected appointees on local council committees from having voting rights within 100 days if elected, leader David Seymour says. “If you’re voting on council decisions, you should be accountable … Read more

Holi overstayers: Future visa applications from company to be scrutinised

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Immigration New Zealand says it will carefully assess any future visa applications linked to Delhi-based CD Foundation after 18 performers who arrived for a Holi celebration in Auckland in February overstayed their visas. In early March, Immigration New Zealand told RNZ it was trying to contact cultural … Read more

‘Really good at a bad ponytail’: Dads learning new hair skills

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Source: Radio New Zealand Dads in Hawke’s Bay will soon be able to tell their braids from a ponytail thanks to a new class helping fathers learn practical hair skills. Eastern Institute of Technology hairdressing tutor and mum Courtney Cook told Checkpoint growing up her dad always did her hair, which she said was special … Read more

Papatoetoe local charged over offensive graffiti released on bail

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Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Papatoetoe man has been released on bail after appearing in court charged over anti-Indian graffiti sprayed outside an Auckland school. The message, which incited violence against the Indian community, was first spotted on Saturday near Papatoetoe Central School and the man was arrested on Thursday morning. Another piece of … Read more

Nelson footbridge graffitied with hate speech targetting Jewish people

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Source: Radio New Zealand The graffiti appeared on a footbridge over the Maitai River, but was painted over an hour after the council was alerted to its presence. File picture. RNZ / Tracy Neal Nelson City Council and the New Zealand Jewish Council have condemned anti-Semitic behaviour, after hate speech targeting Jewish people was graffitied … Read more

SIAM PARAGON Solidifies World-Class Success as the Global Songkran Destination

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Source: Media Outreach “SIAM PARAGON SUMMERBEATS MUSIC FEST 2026” Captivates Thai and International Tourists A Resounding Success Merging Tradition, Fashion, Music, and Lifestyle in the Heart of Bangkok BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 April 2026 – Siam Paragon reaffirms its status as a world-class global destination and a top-of-mind landmark for both … Read more

NZ’s medicinal cannabis ecosystem hopes to harvest value-add opportunities

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Source: Radio New Zealand Southern Medicinal has converted the old Mataura paper mill into a medicinal cannabis and hemp growing, testing and processing facility. Supplied / Southern Medicinal The budding medicinal cannabis sector is struggling to put down roots and another specialist processing factory is set to close. But regulators considering current rules and a … Read more