Tag: rnz_news
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Media Monitor: Fatal Crash Closes Section of State Highway 6
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a section of State Highway 6 is closed after a fatal crash in Marlborough. RNZ said emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on SH6 at Okaramio. One person died in the crash,…
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Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand Covers Storms, Bacteria, and Politics
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including the impact of recent storms on the Tasman region. It said rural residents are facing another deluge. RNZ also noted that bacteria are lurking on household items such as sponges and…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Bank Settlement, Rugby Suspensions
RNZ is reporting that a class action lawsuit against ASB and ANZ banks is offering to settle for more than $300 million. It said the case involves more than 150,000 customers affected between 2015 and 2019. The banks breached credit…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Commerce Commission Case, Train Suspensions
RNZ is reporting that Finance Minister Nicola Willis is encouraged by the Commerce Commission's case against grocery giants Foodstuffs North Island and Gilmours Wholesale for alleged cartel behavior. The regulator plans to file civil proceedings under the Commerce Act and…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers Tax Plan, Flood Devastation
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including a proposed tax plan where income tax goes into savings, put forward by a former finance minister and a university economist. RNZ said Whanganui has the lowest average rates increase in…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldWeatherSportEconomyState GovernmentsDisastersTrade RNZWhanganuiTasmanWellingtonRay ChungTory WhanauCarolina WilgaRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand reports power outages, court ruling, political clash
Radio New Zealand is reporting that thousands of homes are without power after another night of wild weather. NZTA said it is looking at weather damage to state highways across the top of the South Island. In other news, a…
WeatherLegalPolitics and GovernmentSportEntertainmentAgricultureLaw EnforcementFilm and TV Power outagesNZTAJevon McSkimmingAnita BakerJulia DeLuneyCrimeRNZ News
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Hit by Heavy Rain, Power Outages
RNZ is reporting that parts of New Zealand are experiencing weather-related emergencies. It said Tasman residents are being warned to seek higher ground, hundreds of homes in the Far North are without power, and heavy rain is falling throughout the…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Says Meth Use Up, Crime Not; NZ First Rising in Polls
Media Monitor: RNZ is reporting that police data indicates a surge in methamphetamine use has not led to a significant increase in crime. Detective Superintendent Greg Williams expressed concern about potential crime and social harm. The Ministerial Advisory Group on…
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Media Monitor: Reserve Bank Holds Official Cash Rate
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the Reserve Bank has held the official cash rate at 3.25 percent. It said the central bank was widely expected to hold the rate steady after nearly a year of cuts. The bank stated…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports Lower Hutt teen dies from flu complications
RNZ is reporting that a Lower Hutt teenager has died from complications of influenza B. It said 15-year-old Katie Margaret Iti died Saturday in Hutt Hospital after being unwell for a few days. Iti's father said she was seen by…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on police internet access, Māori candidate
RNZ is reporting that a review of police internet access controls found weaknesses and governance gaps. It said the review was commissioned amid an investigation into the former deputy police commissioner. In other news, former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara is putting…
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Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand reports on All Blacks win, Long Covid in children, and more
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including All Blacks coach Scott Robertson lauding positive aspects of a tight win over France. It said public health researchers are emphasizing the importance of preventing initial infection to avoid long-term COVID…
SportHealthWeatherPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceGeneral WeatherSocial Issues All BlacksScott RobertsonFranceCOVIDEndometriosisWhangamomonaFloodsRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Taranaki residents battle flooding during thunderstorm
RNZ is reporting that thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Taranaki on Thursday. Up to 280mm of rain fell over parts of Taranaki over 24 hours, with slips and sewage overflows also reported. One resident, Taryn Utiger, said Ōkato streets flooded…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Extended State of Emergency, Court Cases
RNZ is reporting that a state of emergency in Nelson Tasman has been extended by a week, as Civil Defence is deployed and residents brace for more floods. It said weather warnings and watches are in place across both islands…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Body Found, Flood Warning, Cyber Attack
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a woman is in custody after a newborn baby's body was found in a wheelie bin in Auckland's Freeman's Bay. RNZ also reported that Civil Defence is warning flood-affected residents in the Nelson-Tasman region…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on new shoplifting fines in New Zealand
Radio New Zealand is reporting that shoplifters in New Zealand could soon face on-the-spot fines up to $1,000 as part of a government crackdown. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced the new infringement regime on…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Media Mum on Arrest of Prominent Citizen
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a prominent New Zealander was arrested last week, but the name and charges are being kept secret. RNZ said that after learning of the arrest, it asked a district court about suppression orders and…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand civil defense warns of floods, missing teen search continues
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Tasman Civil Defence is warning residents to remain cautious after floods. The region remains under a state of emergency. RNZ also reports that a Ministry of Education report said students who participated in the…
WeatherSportSocial IssuesEducationDisastersEmployment and Labor TasmanCivil DefenceFloodsMinistry of EducationMāori All BlacksJapan XVMissing PersonRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Death of Māori MP, Drug Bust, Museum Closure
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50. Te Pāti Māori said in a statement that it was "heartbroken" by her passing. RNZ said Kemp was at Parliament on Wednesday…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportGeneral PoliticsTradeLaw EnforcementLegal Takutai Tarsh KempTe Pāti MāoriAuckland AirportDrug BustAuckland War Memorial MuseumNew Zealand RugbyReferee AbuseRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Woman sleeps in car after hospital discharge
RNZ is reporting that a homeless woman in Rotorua was forced to sleep in her car on hospital grounds after being discharged with injuries. It said Nicola was attacked on Friday, June 13, and drove to Rotorua Hospital the next…
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldSportEducationMedical ScienceGeneral Politics RNZRotoruaHelen GregoryMichael MurdochWaikato RiverJulia DeLuneyNgāruawāhiaRNZ News
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Media Monitor: ACC Faces $50M in Abuse Claims After Ruling
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a Court of Appeal ruling has cost ACC $50 million so far. The 2023 TN vs ACC ruling allowed more childhood sexual abuse survivors to receive financial compensation. ACC estimated the ruling, along with…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on parking prices, Luxon's China visit, and more
RNZ is reporting on several stories this morning. A researcher in New Zealand is examining car parking prices, inspired by similar research conducted in Australia. Christopher Luxon's first official trip to China is facing challenges, according to an analysis by…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWeatherSocial IssuesAustraliaTradeLaw EnforcementGeneral Weather parking pricesChristopher LuxonChinaPoriruaBriscoesMāori baby namesAucklandRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Luxon Concludes China Trip, House Fires, and Water Rate Hikes
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has concluded his trip to China. He dismissed suggestions that China is collaborating with Russia, Iran, or North Korea. Luxon's comments come in response to allegations made by a top…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on suspicious death, missing woman, housing developments
RNZ is reporting that the family of Michael Tamatea, who was found dead four months ago at Hokio Beach near Levin, believes people in the small lower North Island town know more than they are saying. RNZ said police are…
Politics and GovernmentWorldHealthSportAsiaAustralasiaChinaEducationMedical Science Michael TamateaElisabeth NichollsKāinga OraCook IslandsHokio BeachFundingRNZ News
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Census Scrapped, Melatonin OTC
Radio New Zealand is reporting that New Zealand's traditional Census form will be scrapped from 2030. Statistics Minister Shane Reti said the five-yearly count, which has existed in a similar format for more than 70 years, will be replaced with…
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Media Monitor: Firefighters Battle Auckland Supermarket Blaze
Radio New Zealand is reporting that dozens of fire crews are battling a blaze at a central Auckland supermarket. It said the fire at the New World supermarket in Freemans Bay broke out around 11 a.m. Tuesday. All customers and…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Vape Ban, Sick Leave, and Attack on Iran
RNZ is reporting that new regulations for disposable vapes take effect Tuesday in New Zealand. It said the changes include a ban on disposable vapes and stricter advertising rules. Also, the Minister in charge of reviewing sick leave policies says…
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Media Monitor: Boat Fire Contained in Stanmore Bay
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a boat caught fire in Stanmore Bay early Sunday morning. It said the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at Stanmore Bay on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze. No injuries…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Embassy Closure, Investigation
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the Embassy of Israel in Wellington is closing amid international conflict. RNZ said the closure is part of a worldwide shuttering of the country's diplomatic missions. In other news, a scheduled test of Christchurch…
WeatherSportPolitics and GovernmentBusinessWorldScience & TechnologyMiddle EastDisastersFinancial MarketsLaw EnforcementEducationGeneral WeatherEconomySocial IssuesEnvironment Embassy of IsraelWellingtonChristchurchLachlan JonesGorePolice investigationDiplomacyRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Book Disposal, Drone Incident, and Housing Case
RNZ is reporting that a second-hand bookstore owner in New Zealand is upset over the National Library's plan to dispose of half a million books. It said the library claims it has been trying to re-home the books since 2018,…
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