Tag: rnz_news
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on axe attack report, missing woman, and Israeli ministers ban
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Christchurch police did not investigate a report from Hillmorton Hospital nurses about a mental health patient who claimed to have attacked a woman with an axe. RNZ said the police cited limited information and…
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldSportAustraliaIsraelMedical ScienceLaw EnforcementLegal ChristchurchHillmorton HospitalMissing PersonPalmerston NorthWinston Petersdomestic politicsRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Man sentenced for murder of 83-year-old
RNZ is reporting that Elliot Cameron was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps. RNZ said Cameron, a mental health patient, murdered Phelps in her Christchurch home in October of last year. He will serve…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldEntertainmentSportMedical ScienceEconomySocial IssuesLegal RNZElliot CameronFrances Anne PhelpsChristchurchMurderSentencingRNZ News
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Media Monitor: NZ Schools Maintain Homemade Lunches Despite Funding Cuts
RNZ is reporting that some New Zealand schools are choosing to continue making their own lunches despite funding cuts to the government's free school lunch program. It said that after six months under the revised scheme, the schools are reporting…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessSportEducationWeatherAustraliaMiddle EastLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEconomyEnergyLegal RNZschool lunchesfunding cutsLoafers Lodge fireHMAS Canberrainternet outageRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Māori MPs Suspended, Cook Strait Ferries Cancelled
RNZ is reporting that Te Pāti Māori co-leaders received a 21-day suspension from Parliament following a debate over their haka protest. It said Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke received a seven-day suspension. RNZ also reported that Cook Strait ferries have been canceled due…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherSportWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyClimate ChangeLegal Te Pāti MāoriHakaCook StraitSkyCityFletcher ConstructionTrumpElon MuskRNZ News
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Media Monitor: NZ Prime Minister Demands Answers After Staffer Resigns
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is demanding answers from multiple agencies regarding vetting procedures after the resignation of his deputy chief press secretary, Michael Forbes. RNZ said Forbes resigned after accusations he recorded audio of…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessSocial IssuesSportUnited StatesIndiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeLaw EnforcementLegal Christopher LuxonMichael ForbesWellingtonLoafers Lodge fireTe Pāti MāorimanslaughterRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Poll Shows Left Bloc Could Oust Coalition
Media Monitor: RNZ is reporting that a recent RNZ-Reid Research poll indicates that the left bloc in New Zealand would have enough support to remove the current coalition government from power. It said nearly two-thirds of the public feel the…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesBusinessSportWeatherWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeLegal RNZPoliticsGovernmentPollElon MuskDonald TrumpRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on transaction accounts, social media spat, 'Lilo & Stitch' review, and more
Radio New Zealand is reporting that New Zealanders may be missing out on a collective $1 billion annually by keeping their money in transaction accounts. Separately, a social media dispute has erupted between the Blues and Moana after play-off spots…
BusinessSportEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWeatherEconomyFinancial MarketsSocial IssuesFilm and TVGeneral Politics Transaction AccountsBluesMoanaLilo & StitchDavid SeymourChris BishopPounamuRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on New Zealander Killed in Ukraine, 'RunIt' Concerns
RNZ is reporting that a New Zealander, Shan-Le Kearns, died in Ukraine. According to a source in Ukraine, Kearns was trying to rescue wounded comrades when his group was hit by drones and explosives. Kearns did not have military training,…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportUkraine RNZShan-Le KearnsRunItShu Man PoonFuk-Fu Joseph KwokMei Han ChongRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Resource Management Act changes, collision game risks, nurses' strike
RNZ is reporting that sweeping changes to the rules governing councils' oversight of housing, mining, and agriculture under the Resource Management Act are being released for public feedback. In other news, RNZ said a former Kiwi league player, Dean Longeran,…
Politics and GovernmentHealthSportWorldGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial Issues Resource Management ActRun it straight challengeDean LongeranAuckland nurses strikeHealth budgetlabor disputeRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Call to Cancel 'Run It' Events After Teen's Death
RNZ is reporting that the uncle of Ryan Satterthwaite, a teenager who died playing a version of the game 'Run It Straight,' is calling for the cancellation of 'Run It' events. RNZ said Ryan Satterthwaite, 19, died after suffering a…
Politics and GovernmentSportBusinessWorldHealthSocial IssuesAustralasiaEconomyLegal RNZRun It StraightRyan SatterthwaitePete SatterthwaitePublic Service Commissioner Brian RocherepatriationRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Teen's Death, Healthcare Disparities, and More
RNZ is reporting that a teenager has died after being critically injured while playing a game based on the "Run It" craze in Palmerston North. RNZ said the teen was 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite, who worked at Mainfreight Transport. In other…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldMedical ScienceEconomyLegal Ryan SatterthwaitePalmerston NorthNorthlandHealth NZChristchurchRichard ChambersChris HipkinsRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports Retail NZ seeks meeting with Police Minister over shoplifting directive
RNZ is reporting that Retail NZ is requesting an "urgent meeting" with the Police Minister after a police directive said staff would no longer investigate shoplifting allegations below $500. It said the directive, sent in March, has caused confusion, but…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Book Vandalism, Rugby Camp, and More
Radio New Zealand is reporting several stories, including one about a Hamilton bookstore owner who is upset about a serial vandal targeting biographies of New Zealand women. RNZ also reports that Auckland FC's coach, Steve Corica, is angry after the…
MediaSportBusinessWorldWeatherSocial IssuesAustralasiaDigital and Print PublishingRugbyEconomyAgricultureDisastersTransportation book vandalismSteve CoricaKiwiSaverChristchurchHannah ZwartzTroy NathanRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on health budget, wellness day, clean air, and sports
Radio New Zealand is reporting that patients, advocates, and doctors are saying that Budget 2025 has denied access and caused harm to blood cancer patients due to no new funding for medicines. Separately, thirty healthcare agencies are coming together for…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers KiwiSaver Changes, Police Plea in Murder Case
RNZ is reporting that changes to KiwiSaver contribution rates, announced in the latest budget, could significantly boost retirement savings for members. It said that some may see their savings increase by over $100,000. RNZ also reported that police are asking…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldSportAustraliaEconomyFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesTradeLaw Enforcement KiwiSaverKaea KarauriaHealthy Homes standardsDonald Trumpyouth suicidebudgetRNZ News
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Government Announces Spending Cuts
RNZ is reporting that the New Zealand coalition government has cut an average of $5.3 billion in government spending for each of the next four years in its latest budget. It said about half of the savings come from an…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportWorldFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborRugby Government SpendingBudget CutsKiwiSaverNicola WillisPay EquityFinanceRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on heckler's employer, hospital staff limits
Media Monitor: RNZ is reporting on several stories, including criticism of an employer who apologized after a man heckled Winston Peters. RNZ said Peters responded to the incident, where the man yelled "what a load of bollocks," by saying he…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportEmployment and LaborFinancial MarketsMedical ScienceLegal Winston PetershecklingemploymentSouthland HospitalstaffMangerefull-contact collisionsRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on mental health system failure in double killing case
RNZ is reporting that the former partner of a man who committed two killings more than two decades apart says he should not have been released from a mental health facility five days before his second killing. She said there…
Politics and GovernmentHealthSportWorldBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceEconomyLegal RNZMental Health ActTe Pati MaoriRun It StraightWinston PetersDonald TrumpRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on McSkimming Injunction, Education Support
RNZ is reporting that former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has been granted an emergency injunction blocking media from reporting the nature of allegedly objectionable material found on his work computer. It said that on Friday evening, his lawyer Linda Clark…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Auckland Robbery, Council Funding, and Emergency Contacts
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a man has been charged with aggravated robbery after a police raid in Auckland's LynnMall on Saturday. It said a second suspect is still on the loose. RNZ also reported that the Hauraki District…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementWeather RNZAucklandLynnMallHauraki District CouncilCommunity FundingAggravated RobberyEmergency ContactRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Couple Conned Gov't Agency Out of Millions, RNZ Reports
RNZ is reporting that Neha Sharma, a property manager at Oranga Tamariki, and her husband defrauded the government agency of more than $2 million. It said Sharma's husband ran a construction company, Divine Connection, which was added to Oranga Tamariki's…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldEntertainmentSportLaw EnforcementLegal RNZNeha SharmaOranga TamarikifraudDivine ConnectiongovernmentcrimeRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports New Zealand Has Highest Child Suicide Rate Among Wealthy Nations
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a UNICEF study shows New Zealand has the highest child suicide rate among wealthy countries. The report, Innocenti Report Card 19, ranked New Zealand 32nd out of 36 countries for overall child wellbeing. RNZ…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Health Risk Warning Redaction, Vulgar Term Used in Parliament
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand's health minister has been warned of serious risks in outsourcing surgeries to private hospitals. RNZ said that Health Minister Simeon Brown's office withheld most of the information from the public. According to RNZ, two…
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementSportWorldWhite HouseMedical ScienceLegalEmployment and Labor RNZHealth Minister Simeon BrownBrooke van VeldenParliamentHealth New ZealandSurgeryRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on police resignation, fatal fire, political clash
RNZ is reporting that former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigned amid an investigation into alleged objectionable material found on his work computer. It said McSkimming's resignation came after he was confronted with the allegations. McSkimming declined to comment through his…
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementSportAustraliaWorldMediaSocial IssuesFilm and TVLegalEducation Jevon McSkimmingpoliticscrimeRyan FoxKāinga OraRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Nationwide Protests Erupt Over Pay Equity Laws
Radio New Zealand is reporting that nationwide protests have erupted over the government's sudden change to pay equity laws. RNZ said one protester stated, "I think they thought it would sneak through and no one would bat an eyelid but…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Abuse Compensation, Abduction Attempts
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the New Zealand government will not create a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care. RNZ said that, despite recommendations from the Royal Commission and the Redress Design Group, the government…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalEducation Radio New ZealandabusecompensationAucklandLordebutterRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Budget, Parole Denial, and More
RNZ is reporting that capital expenditure will be higher than originally forecast in the government's upcoming budget. In a speech to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the money allocated to health, education, defense, transport and…
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Media Monitor: Mark Lundy Released From Prison
RNZ is reporting that convicted double murderer Mark Lundy was released from Tongariro Prison on Wednesday. He was granted parole last month, but the release date was suppressed until Wednesday. Corrections confirmed Lundy left the prison around 6 a.m. RNZ…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldSportAsiaEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesLegalMedia Mark LundyTongariro PrisonChristine LundyAmber LundyPalmerston NorthParoleMurderRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Woman's Right to Refuse Treatment, School Lunch Probe
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a 26-year-old woman has won a court order to refuse food and medical intervention, which could result in her death. RNZ said the woman has a history of health issues and has spent much…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Northland Meth Crisis, Untreated Wound Death
Radio New Zealand is reporting that organizations in Northland towns are struggling to meet the demand for meth addiction treatment. They said wastewater testing indicates methamphetamine use tripled in Northland last year, giving it the highest rate in New Zealand.…
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