Ramones at 50: How a commercial flop became the foundation of punk rock

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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 Ramones’s eponymous debut album, released 50 years ago today. The phrase is now arguably bigger than the band. It’s a rallying cry at sporting events … Read more

Kiwi shearers facing charges after footage showing abuse of sheep uncovered

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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 welfare charges have been laid against four shearers after an animal rights group gathered undercover footage showing graphic abuse of sheep. The charges are part … Read more

Gisborne’s State Highway 35 opens after rainfall damage

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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 in the Waikura slip area. The stretch between Pōtaka and Wharekahika / Hicks Bay closed on Saturday night after advice from geotechnical engineers. The road … Read more

Netball: Dame Noeline’s selection plan for unprecedented Comm Games build-up

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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 buoyant about her side’s chances at the pinnacle event. It’s unprecedented on many fronts, not least because when the Silver Ferns finally get together in … Read more

Black Ferns beat Wallaroos to complete Pacific Four clean sweep

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Source: Radio New Zealand Amy Du’Plessis of the Black Ferns. photosport The Black Ferns have completed an impressive start to Whitney Hansen’s tenure as coach by thumping the Wallaroos 40-5 on the Sunshine Coast to defend their Pacific Four series title. New Zealand scored six tries to one, including a double to winger Ayesha Leti-I’iga, … Read more

How much money do you really need to retire early?

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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 said she worked out that she should be able to do so when she could draw down enough from investments to cover her annual expenses … Read more

Councils want government to pay for more for natural hazard protections

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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 are calling on the government to foot more of the bill for improving New Zealand’s disaster resilience in the wake of last week’s devastating storms. … Read more

Pacific Four Series – Black Ferns v Australia Wallaroos

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Pacific Four Series rugby action, as the Black Ferns take on Australia Wallaroos at Sunshine Coast Stadium. Black Ferns selectors made four changes to the side that beat Canada in Kansas City last weekend for the historic clash against Australia. It’s the first Anzac Day test for the … Read more

In pictures: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar

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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 and Christchurch to honour the fallen. In Auckland, this year’s commemorations highlighted the contribution of Pasifika servicemen and women, while Wellington’s Pukeahu service marked the … Read more

NRL: NZ Warriors v Dolphins

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Source: Radio New Zealand Alofiana Khan-Pereira scores a try for the Warriors against the Dolphins, on Saturday night. Photosport Wing Alofiana Khan-Pereira grabbed another try double, but fullback Taine Tuaupiki provided the late heroics, as NZ Warriors rallied to beat the Dolphins 20-18 at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium. The visitors led 18-4 midway through the first … Read more

Watch: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar

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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 and Christchurch to honour the fallen. In Auckland, this year’s commemorations highlighted the contribution of Pasifika servicemen and women, while Wellington’s Pukeahu service marked the … Read more

‘Can you chip in?’: coach’s cheeky plea to keep Fineanganofo in country

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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 Fehi Fineanganofo is in rare form. Already with 14 tries to his name this season, the calls for an All Black callup have become deafening. … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Blues survive another late scare to go top

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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 scares in the dying stages, winning an extra-time thriller against the Reds 36-33 at Christchurch’s Te Kaha, on Saturday night. Beauden Barrett slotted the winning … Read more

Live: Pacific Four Series – Black Ferns v Australia Wallaroos

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Pacific Four Series rugby action, as the Black Ferns take on Australia Wallaroos at Sunshine Coast Stadium. Black Ferns selectors made four changes to the side that beat Canada in Kansas City last weekend for the historic clash against Australia. It’s the first Anzac Day test for the … Read more

Man rescued after clinging to kayak in harbour for hours

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Source: Radio New Zealand The police Eagle helicopter (file photo). RNZ / Dom Thomas A man has been rescued close to death after clinging to a kayak in frigid water for hours off Auckland’s coast, police say. Two men were in kayaks heading for a moored boat when they capsized in the early hours of … Read more

Live: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar

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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 and Christchurch to honour the fallen. In Auckland, this year’s commemorations highlighted the contribution of Pasifika servicemen and women, while Wellington’s Pukeahu service marked the … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes v ACT Brumbies

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Hurricanes brutalised the Brumbies 45-12. Liam Swiggs / RNZ The man simply can’t stop scoring. NZ Rugby will be rueing letting Fehi Fineanganofo go, with the try scoring machine heading north at the end of the season. The Hurricanes winger was again in sensational form against the Brumbies, scoring a … Read more

SH35 closed after cracking occurs in slip between Pōtaka and Wharekahika/Hicks Bay

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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 a slip caused by a storm that hit the North Island months ago. The transport agency (NZTA) says last week’s heavy rainfall created cracking in … Read more

NRL live: NZ Warriors v Dolphins

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as the Warriors head to Hnry Stadium for an Anzac Day encounter with the Dolphins. This fixture is the first of two home games staged outside Auckland this season – they will face North Queensland Cowboys at the new One NZ Stadium in Christchurch in June. … Read more

Netball: Stars show attacking prowess in 59-55 win over Pulse in Wellington

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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 three ANZ Premiership match against the Pulse and demonstrate their attacking prowess. The Stars won 59-55 in Wellington but a fight back from the Pulse … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific live: Blues v Queensland Reds

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Blues take on Queensland Reds at Te Kaha Stadium in Christchurch. The Blues look to back up a win they almost let slip, as they meet the Reds fresh off the bye. Ben Ake has been named to make his first start … Read more

Team effort saves kayaker from Waitematā Harbour

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have saved a man from near-death after he fell out of a kayak and spent more than two hours in the waters of Waitematā Harbour. At 3.40am today, a call came in saying two men had fallen from their kayaks while on the way to a moored boat. One managed … Read more

Air New Zealand flight to Gisborne sent back to Auckland due to reported emergency

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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 around after its crew discovered a “hydraulic issue”. Flight NZ5171 departed Auckland at 5.20pm bound for Gisborne, but turned around over the Eastern Bay of … Read more

Police investigating Dunedin ‘grievous assault’ appeal for information

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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 to the public for information. Police were called to an address on Heriot Row at about 8am to a report that someone had been assaulted … Read more