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Jacinda Ardern joins boycott of top Australian arts festival
13 Jan 2026Dozens of writers have withdrawn from the Adelaide event, which has barred an Australian Palestinian author after the Bondi Beach shooting.
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Financial support needed for communities following severe weather events, LGNZ says
13 Jan 2026"Those events are happening more and more and communities are paying for it emotionally, but mostly financially," Rehette Stoltz says.
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'How do the people break through?' - third of Māori land considered landlocked
12 Jan 2026Landlocked whenua has been identified as one of the biggest challenges to public access in 2025.
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FSA executive director retires following McSkimming report
12 Jan 2026Angela Brazier, who RNZ understands is 'Ms G' in the police watchdog's report into handling of allegations against the former deputy commissioner, will step down in April.
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Government expecting Open Electricity savings by 2027
12 Jan 2026The government believes bringing in Open Electricity would save people $360 a year - here's what it means and whether your data is protected.
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Sir Tim Shadbolt: Pineapple, cheese and 33 arrests
12 Jan 2026The long-serving mayor will be remembered not only for a life service, but for his own style, charisma and upbeat charm. Video
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New Zealanders in Iran 'should leave now', MFAT warns
12 Jan 2026Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has expressed grave concern at reports protestors have been killed.
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Doctors frustrated amid Manage My Health confusion
12 Jan 2026GPs are frustrated by what they say are mixed messages about the extent of the Manage My Health data breach. Audio
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Government u-turns on prescription fees
9 Jan 2026People will now only need to pay a $5 fee once for new, 12-month prescriptions.
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'He cut through the nonsense': Sir Tim Shadbolt remembered
9 Jan 2026He was also fearless but armed with "a landmark smile and laugh" which made people like him, his lifelong friend says. Audio
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'Shambolic, frustrating': Criticism of Manage My Health mounts
9 Jan 2026As another deadline passes, patients and GPs are frustrated about a dearth of information, while others say the site is crashing again.
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'An extraordinary, charismatic man': Sir Tim Shadbolt remembered
9 Jan 2026Tributes flow for former Invercargill and Waitematā mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt who has died. Audio
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Manage My Health website crashes as patients seek info after security breach
8 Jan 2026Manage My Health was due to begin informing affected patients on Thursday and meanwhile has referred people to its website for more information.
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Luxon working from home as year gets underway
8 Jan 2026"I've always been used to going back to work on the 3rd or 4th of January," the PM said before Christmas.
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Patient data being uploaded two years after contract ends
8 Jan 2026Rachel was shocked to find her recent medical records were still being added to Manage My Health.
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More New Zealanders facing visa troubles in US
8 Jan 2026Dozens of Kiwis sought help from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after encountering border or visa issues.
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Government planning to use AI for next New Year's Honours
8 Jan 2026An exemption has been needed as the use of personal information by AI is usually restricted by government policy.
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Court decision sets up a big year for freshwater
8 Jan 2026Analysis: It's reasonable to assume freshwater will be a hot topic in the general election, partly, perhaps, because cow herds are expanding.
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Hawke's Bay Māori housing project wants to see the model rolled out nationwide
8 Jan 2026Puke Aute papakāinga south of Hastings has 10 new houses built on Māori ancestral land as well as vege gardens, lambs, chickens and pigs.
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'Pretty weak': Concerns over lack of privacy breaches punishments after health data hack
8 Jan 2026Lawyers are calling for a review into what punishments companies can face for breaching privacy in the wake of the massive Manage My Health cyber hack. Audio
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NZ troops in Ukraine for ceasefire would need Cabinet signoff - Ministry
7 Jan 2026Sending troops to support a ceasefire in Ukraine would still need cabinet sign off.
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Hackers pull down stolen medical data
Some of the 400,000 documents stolen in an attack on Manage My Health were earlier posted online.
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Ex-users may be caught up in health breach
7 Jan 2026People whose GPs no longer use Manage My Health could still have had their data stolen.
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Minister and union clash over health info delays
7 Jan 2026The PSA says Simeon Brown is blaming officials for slow responses, when his government's cuts are at fault.
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