Health NZ sending more eye operations to private sector under long-term contracts

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Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ is sending more eye operations to the private sector. 123RF Health NZ (HNZ) is sending more eye operations to the private sector under longer-term contracts without first working out how much that is likely to save compared to short-term outsourcing. It is moving to set up a “panel” of … Read more

GP concerned over ‘dire shortage’ of staff at Palmerston North Hospital’s gastroenterology department

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Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Hospital. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Manawatū GP concerned about shortage of staff at Palmerston North Hospital gastro department Dr Nicola Barrack says patients are feeling the effects of a service under pressure Health NZ says it’s recruiting for staff, while supporting the service the best it can in the … Read more

Most charter schools reached or surpassed target starting enrolments

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Source: Radio New Zealand Mastery School sin Christchurch logo. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Enrolment figures show most of the first eight charter schools have reached or surpassed their target starting enrolments. The schools set up last year had 658 pupils between them and only Māori boarding school Tipene and Mastery Schools in Christchurch had not … Read more

Football Ferns ‘completely different journey’ one step away from World Cup

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Source: Radio New Zealand Captain Kate Taylor takes a selfie with her Football Ferns team celebrating the 5-0 win over Fiji. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Half the job is done and now Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne will have some tough decisions to make about who will finish it off. New Zealand defeated Fiji 5-0 on Saturday … Read more

NZDF to send 50 personnel to aerial and ground drones exercise in US

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Source: Radio New Zealand Anduril Industries has been awarded a US$159 million contract by the US Army for an initial prototyping period to develop a night vision and mixed reality system. Supplied / Anduril Industries The Defence Force aims to send 50 personnel to a big aerial and ground drones exercise in the United States … Read more

Study shows benefits of psychedelic drugs for people with life-threatening illness

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Source: Radio New Zealand Psilocybe Cubensis, a species of psychedelic mushroom Flickr user afgooey74 / CC BY 2.0 Psychedelic drugs, including LSD and magic mushrooms, could help people cope with having a life-threatening illness, an expert in psychological medicines says. A study involving 93 palliative care doctors in New Zealand and Australia has found strong … Read more

Te Wehi: ‘I just thought I’d be fencing for the rest of my life’

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Source: Radio New Zealand Before playing sold-out stadiums last summer and dominating the NZ music charts with his Hori Shaw duet ‘Ready to Ride’, Te Wehi shared covers, but not his original songs, on TikTok. As he got older, the reggae, soul and country-inspired musician was freed up when he “stopped caring what people think”. … Read more

Iran war, petrol crisis causing increased stress among Kiwis

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Source: Radio New Zealand Many of those stressed or depressed were already struggling before the war. methaphum/stock.adobe.com Psychologists say their clients are reporting increased stress and vicarious trauma because of the Iran war. Psychologist Dougal Sutherland said issues like the war and the price of petrol were adding to his clients’ existing anxieties. ”If you’re … Read more

Why women often feel embarrassed to talk about money

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Source: Radio New Zealand Women are socialised not to talk about money and will share about their sex lives and almost anything else before speaking of it, says gender equity strategist Angela Meyer. With therapist Rachel Davies, she’s training women about money psychology via Hi Money and the new book Money Money Money. “We really … Read more

Rewilding project bringing sharks back to archipelago

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Source: Radio New Zealand Raja Ampat in Southwest Papua province, Indonesia, is akin to a tropical Fiordland, conservationist Mark Erdmann says. The bio diverse archipelago comprising over 1500 small islands is a stunning part of the world, he says. “They’re just these beautiful karst uplifted coral reefs, a perfect palette of blues and greens and … Read more

Live weather: Cyclone Vaianu brings damaging winds, heavy rain to North Island

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Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu is set to move southwards across the North Island, with strong wind and heavy rain watches and warnings in force for much of the island as well as the upper South Island. There are orange heavy rain warnings for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty … Read more

Crusaders v Queensland Reds – Super Rugby Pacific

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Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham in action against the Blues. Brett Phibbs The Reds have held on to beat the Crusaders 31 – 26 in slippery conditions in Brisbane. The Crusaders took the lead early thanks to a Christian Lio-Willie try in the fifth minute, but the Reds hit back immediately and … Read more

Hurricanes underline title credentials with big win over the Blues

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Source: Radio New Zealand Callum Harkin of the Hurricanes | Hurricanes v Blues, round 9 of the Super Rugby Pacific competition at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 11 April 2026. Judah Plester / Photosport Judah Plester The Hurricanes have announced their Super Rugby Pacific title credentials with a dominant 42-19 win over the … Read more

Blues v Hurricanes – Super Rugby Pacific

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Source: Radio New Zealand Round nine sees the two top teams go to battle in Wellington, as the Hurricanes host the Blues in a serious test of title credentials at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. Kick-off is 7.05pm. Hurricanes: 1.Xavier Numia, 2. Asafo Aumua, 3. Pasilio Tosi, 4. Caleb Delany, 5. Warner Dearns, 6. Devan Flanders, … Read more

Live: Crusaders v Queensland Reds – Super Rugby Pacific

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action from Suncorp Stadium. The champion Crusaders are in Brisbane to play the Reds, without their biggest strike weapon. Will Jordan sits out the week for the Crusaders with a tight calf, as will Codie Taylor, who has hurt is hamstring. Kick-off is at 9.35pm. … Read more

Netball: New look Tactix open season with big win over Steel

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Source: Radio New Zealand Charlie Bell (left) of the Tactix and Carys Stythe of the Steel © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The defending champion Tactix have made a strong statement of intent by beating the Southern Steel 55-42 in the opening round of the ANZ Premiership in Christchurch. The Tactix lost several players in the … Read more

Live NRL: NZ Warriors v Storm at AAMI Park in Melbourne

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as NZ Warriors take on Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park. Kickoff is 9.35pm NZT. Team lists Warriors: 1. Taine Tuaupiki, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 4. Adam Pompey, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7. Tanah Boyd, 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Jackson … Read more

Tauranga mayor declares state of emergency as cyclone risks grow

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Source: Radio New Zealand Swells on the Coromandel coast ahead of Cyclone Vaianu. RNZ/Marika Khabazi Tauranga has declared a state of emergency ahead of Cyclone Vaianu, as officials warn of coastal flooding, dangerous swells and growing risks to public safety. Mayor Mahe Drysdale said the declaration would help authorities respond as conditions deteriorate. “We’ve been … Read more

Auckland FC fight back to draw in fiery encounter

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Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Cosgrove of Auckland FC (middle). www.photosport.nz Auckland FC have eked out a 2-all draw with Melbourne Victory after coming from behind in a fiery encounter at GoMedia Stadium in Auckland. With just two games now left in the regular A-League season, it was a crucial clash for second-placed Auckland FC … Read more

Live: Auckland Blues v Wellington Hurricanes – Super Rugby Pacific

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Source: Radio New Zealand Round nine sees the two top teams go to battle in Wellington, as the Hurricanes host the Blues in a serious test of title credentials at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. Kick-off is 7.05pm. Hurricanes: 1.Xavier Numia, 2. Asafo Aumua, 3. Pasilio Tosi, 4. Caleb Delany, 5. Warner Dearns, 6. Devan Flanders, … Read more

Fijian Drua v Western Force at Churchill Park, Lautoka – Super Rugby Pacific

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Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as Fijian Drua take on Western Force at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Kickoff is at 4.35pm. Team lists Fijian Drua: 1. Haereiti Hetet, 2. Zuriel Togiatama, 3. Mesake Doge, 4. Isoa Nasilasila (co-c), 5. Joseva Tamani, 6. Etonia Waqa, 7. … Read more

Ryan Wood makes history as Toyota’s first Supercars race winner

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Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Wood celebrates winning race 9 of the series, Supercars 2026 ITM Taupo Super 440. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Wellington driver Ryan Wood has claimed a breakthrough win at the Taupō 400 Supercars – Toyota’s first Supercars race winner. After claiming Toyota’s first pole position earlier in the day, Wood dominated … Read more

Football Ferns defeat Fiji to reach Oceania qualifiers final

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Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Kelli Brown celebrates her goal against Fiji. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Football Ferns comfortably defeated Fiji 5-0 on Saturday and continued their dominance in the quest to qualify for next year’s Football World Cup. The semi-finals of the Oceania qualifiers in Hamilton were played a day earlier than originally scheduled … Read more

Rugby: Chiefs dominate Moana Pasifika in Rotorua

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Source: Radio New Zealand Damian McKenzie became the Chiefs’ highest-ever try scorer in his side’s dominant 62-17 win over Moana Pasifika at Rotorua International Stadium. The result sees the Chiefs go to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table, pending the top of the table clash between the Hurricanes and the Blues on Saturday … Read more