Winston Peters condemns Israeli minister over flotilla video as Kiwis arrested

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand has joined the international condemnation of Israel’s far-right national security minister, even summoning the Israeli ambassador to convey that message. A video posted by Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, showing him taunting detained flotilla activists, drew international condemnation on Thursday. The video showed kneeling activists, with their hands…

Report reveals health system underfunding, more revenue needed – Better Taxes

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Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign The ‘How Much Funding is Needed for Health in the 2026 Budget?‘ report just released by Kaitiaki Hauora reveals the extent of underfunding of our health system, and the pressing need for significant changes to our tax system to gather the revenue we need to build a better … Read more

Events – Aotearoa Invited to Get Sweaty for a Cause as Sweat with Pride Returns This June

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Source: Burnett Foundation Aotearoa Nationwide campaign launches 1 June to support Rainbow and Takatāpui communities Thousands of New Zealanders are preparing to lace up, move their bodies, and get sweaty for a cause, as Sweat with Pride officially returns on 1 June 2026. Led by Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, the month-long nationwide movement challenges Kiwis to get … Read more

Advocacy – Peters must summon the Israeli Ambassador – Peace Action Wellington

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Source: Peace Action Wellington 21 May 2026 – Israeli Ambassadors are being summoned by host governments after media footage emerged showing Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting activist in Israeli custody including three New Zealanders: Mousa Taher, Julien Blondel and Hāhona Jason Ormsby. All the activists were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla taking humanitarian aid … Read more

What Kylie Minogue learned from Michael Hutchence and Nick Cave

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Source: Radio New Zealand She has reigned as certified Australian pop royalty across five decades, rising from homegrown TV sensation to worldwide chart domination. As with any storied superstar, however, the dazzling professional highs have inevitably come with some squirming middles and difficult lows. And Kylie Minogue’s career is no exception. “It was all of…

Electrical company commits to industry-wide safety improvements after arc flash incident

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand Awareness and management of arc flash risks nationwide are set to improve, thanks to a new legally binding agreement between WorkSafe New Zealand and Citywide Electrical Limited. This follows a February 2025 arc flash incident in which a worker suffered significant burn injuries while working on an energised main switchboard in…

AFT Pharmaceuticals lifts its 2027 revenue target to above $300 million

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Source: Radio New Zealand OKSANA KAZYKINA/123RF New Zealand’s largest drug maker AFT Pharmaceuticals has reported strong full year sales growth and net profit, giving the company reason to lift its 2027 revenue target to more than $300 million. Company chair David Flacks said the strength of its core Australasian business and increasing geographic and product…

UN resolution backing landmark climate change ruling passes

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Source: Radio New Zealand Climate activists gathered outside the International Court of Justice in July last year after the court issued its opinion finding countries could be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas emissions. Jamie Tahana A United Nations resolution backing the findings of a landmark climate change ruling has been passed with the…

Police acknowledge IPCA findings into actions of Police resulting in a car being hit by a train

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Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the IPCA’s findings in relation to the actions of three Christchurch officers during an incident that resulted in a car being hit by a train. At 3.55am on 17 October 2023, a Police officer (Officer A) saw two stolen vehicles travelling in convoy in the Upper Riccarton area. Upon…

Child allegedly forced out of car during vehicle theft at Auckland supermarket

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to Ponsonby’s Williamson Ave on Wednesday evening. (File photo) RNZ A man has been charged for allegedly stealing a car outside an Auckland supermarket and forcing a child out of the front seat. Police were called to Williamson Ave in Ponsonby after 6.15pm on Wednesday. Senior Sergeant Dave…

Fat Freddy’s Drop bag iconic prize

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Source: Radio New Zealand The award, in its second year, is given to a local artist who boasts outstanding success in the official charts over an extended period. Last year’s winner was Six60. Fat Freddy’s Drop, at first an eight-piece act, formed in Wellington in 1999. By 2005, the band was already well on its…

Sophie Devine fireworks not enough for White Ferns

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Source: Radio New Zealand Sophie Devine of New Zealand batting www.photosport.nz England have cruised to a seven-wicket win over the White Ferns in the opening T20 international at Derby. New Zealand scored 136 for seven from their 20 overs and England reached their target with 16 balls to spare thanks to an unbeaten 74 from…

New Zealanders detained by Israel while taking part in flotilla to Gaza, activists say

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Source: Radio New Zealand Boats decorated with Palestinian flags and solidarity messages depart from the port in Marmaris, Turkey, on May 14. (File photo) AFP / Murat Kocabas A global pro-Palestinian movement says three New Zealanders have been detained by Israel after their boats were intercepted while taking part in a flotilla to Gaza. A…

Smile for the camera! Using new tech to identify baby native fish 

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation May 23rd is World Fish Migration Day – a worldwide celebration of free-flowing rivers and the life they support. We have some very special fish here in Aotearoa, and this year we’re literally shining a spotlight on five species of galaxiid that move between freshwater and the sea during their lives.   A year-old giant kōkopu about 50–60 mm long. At this age they don’t look anything like a whitebait…

Helicopter overturned injuring three during crash, TAIC probe finds

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Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF TheTransport Accident Investigation Commission has found that a helicopter that crashed near Whakatāne last year overturned during take-off. The pilot suffered a head injury and was unconscious for about five minutes, two passengers were also hospitalised. The commission’s investigation found the helicopter entered what’s known as a dynamic rollover while…

Why ‘432Hz’ tuning isn’t your shortcut to health

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Source: Radio New Zealand If you scroll through social media for long enough, you’ll probably find videos claiming that listening to songs tuned to “A 432Hz” can provide an amazing sense of calmness or healing. It’s even claimed that listening to music tuned to this frequency can align your internal frequencies to those of the…

Milestone for major North Canterbury roading project

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Source: New Zealand Government The development of an important North Canterbury roading link in its largest town has hit a major milestone, with the Government confirming support for the project’s initial stages, Associate Transport and South Island Minister James Meager says. The NZ Transport Agency Board has approved $4.5m in funding for the Rangiora Eastern…

‘Bit embarrassing’: EV advocates on scrapping of clean car standard

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Source: Radio New Zealand EV proponents say getting more people into cars would change the country’s energy system. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii An electric vehicle advocacy group is calling for consistent, cross-party policies to get more battery-run cars and charging infrastructure on the road. Drive Electric presented its State of the Nation report…

Offender tracked down after frightening car theft

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Source: New Zealand Police A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle outside a central Auckland supermarket, forcing a young boy from the front seat. Police responded to Williamson Avenue in Ponsonby after 6.15pm. Senior Sergeant Dave Plunkett, Auckland City Road Policing, says a SUV had been parked outside the supermarket. “The driver…

Public Service Commissioner says job cuts ‘regrettable’ but sector needs reform

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Source: Radio New Zealand Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche will be in charge of implementing the public sector changes the government announced on Tuesday. RNZ / REECE BAKER An overhaul of the public sector is a chance to modernise it and the associated job cuts were regrettable but a fact of life, thehe head of…

Halfback Ereatara Enari leaving Hurricanes for Wales

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Source: Radio New Zealand Ereatara Enari of the Hurricanes scores a try against the NSW Waratahs. MARK EVANS The Hurricanes halfback Ereatara Enari will leave the franchise at the end of the Super Rugby season to join Welsh club Dragons. The 28-year-old former Samoa international was first named in the Hurricanes squad in November 2024…

Auckland hornet eradication enters new phase

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Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity New Zealand’s yellow-legged hornet eradication in Auckland remains on track, with growing confidence the pest can be wiped out, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says.“It’s been more than six weeks since we’ve found a hornet or nest – that’s encouraging.”“At this point in autumn we’d normally still expect to see hornets…