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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Fatal Brawl, Inflation, Murder Trial
RNZ is reporting that a 20-year-old man died after a brawl in Hamilton. RNZ said the man was celebrating his upcoming birthday when a fight broke out between two groups on Alexandra Street early Sunday. Four people were injured, including…
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Media Monitor: Hamilton homicide, inflation increase, Jason Momoa eyes NZ citizenship
Media Monitor: 1News is reporting that a 20-year-old man died in a Hamilton hospital after a fight. Police are investigating and seeking the offender and weapons used. Also, Stats NZ reported that inflation rose to 2.7% in the 12 months…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentSportScience & TechnologyEconomyFilm and TVAgricultureLegal HamiltonHomicideInflationStats NZSounds AirJason MomoaNew Zealand citizenshipOne News NZ
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Auckland Police Seize $6,000 in Fake Cash, One Arrest Made
Auckland police have seized approximately $6,000 in counterfeit currency and arrested a 26-year-old man following an investigation into fraudulent purchases on Facebook Marketplace. The Counties Manukau West Enquiries Team uncovered the fake money and equipment used for its production at…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesBusinessLegal AucklandCounterfeit currencyFacebook MarketplaceCounties Manukau WestPam DravitskiFraudNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Annual Inflation Edges Up to 2.7 Percent in June 2025
Aotearoa New Zealand's annual inflation rate has risen to 2.7 percent in the 12 months to June 2025, according to Stats NZ. This follows a 2.5 percent increase in the year to March 2025. Despite the increase, Nicola Growden, prices…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Public Objections
Several alcohol licence applications in Wellington are currently open for public objection. Nosh Catering + Events, located at 9 Ganges Road, Khandallah, Wellington 6035, has an application period open from July 18, 2025, until 11.59 PM on July 31, 2025.…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalState Governments Wellingtonalcohol licenceNosh Catering + EventsYum Yum House1852 Pub & KitchenYor Yak Thai EateryBert's BarWellington City Council
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Reports on Pricing, Detergents, and AI
Consumer NZ is reporting that some supermarket price tags are too small for customers to read without a magnifying glass. It said two members complained they couldn't easily see how much they were paying. Consumer NZ also highlighted the best…
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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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ACT Celebrates Wins, Pushes for Accountability and Practical Reforms
ACT celebrates its recent achievements and outlines its future goals, including holding councils accountable, improving classrooms, lowering grocery prices, and regulating online gambling. The party's annual rally saw over 500 supporters gather to celebrate wins and prepare for the upcoming…
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Media Monitor: DeLuney Interrupts Closing Arguments in Murder Trial
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including Julia DeLuney's trial in Wellington for the alleged murder of her mother, Helen Gregory. RNZ said that DeLuney interrupted the Crown prosecutor's closing address, objecting to a suggestion about checking the…
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New Zealand Backs Science Sector with New Institute
Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced the establishment of the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) to grow the country’s advanced technology sector and boost high-value exports. The government has committed an initial $231 million…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports Regulatory Standards Bill concerns, poverty increase
RNZ is reporting that another government agency is warning that the costs to comply with the Regulatory Standards Bill could be "significant" and hinder the government's ability to acquire land for infrastructure projects and public works. It said Regulation Minister…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesBusinessWorldSportEconomyEmployment and LaborFinancial MarketsFilm and TVLegal Regulatory Standards BillDavid SeymourPovertyWaiuku crashKiwiSaverAir IndiaRadio New Zealand
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New Zealand Food Prices Increase 4.6 Percent Annually
Food prices in New Zealand have risen 4.6 percent in the year to June 2025, according to Stats NZ. This follows a 4.4 percent increase in the year to May 2025. The rise was primarily driven by increases in grocery…
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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: 1News reports Northland tornado, cartel proceedings, and cannabis cake incident
Media Monitor: 1News is reporting that a tornado reportedly hit Tauranga Bay in Northland, New Zealand, injuring one person. 1News said emergency services responded to the incident around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday. A nearby resident described "swirling winds" moving across the…
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Annabel Trends Banana Teether Recalled Due to Safety Hazard
A product recall has been issued for the Annabel Trends Banana Teether due to safety concerns. The teether, sold from March 30, 2021, to July 21, 2022, at retailers including Not Socks Gifts, Lock Stock and Barrel NZ Ltd, Riverstone…
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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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NZ Retail Spending Edges Up in June 2025
Spending in New Zealand's retail sector saw a slight increase in June 2025, according to the latest electronic card transactions (ECT) data. Stats NZ reported that retail industries experienced a 0.5 percent rise, equating to $32 million, while core retail…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Public Objections
Several establishments in Wellington have applied for alcohol licenses, opening the door for public feedback. These applications span a range of venues, from bars and restaurants to a hotel and even Parliament House. Among the applicants are Bert's Bar, located…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ reports on misleading pricing, sunscreen regulation
Consumer NZ is reporting that two Foodstuffs supermarkets have pleaded guilty to 18 charges of misleading pricing. It said the charges involve inaccurate pricing and specials at two Pak'nSave supermarkets. Consumer NZ also noted concerns about sunscreen SPF label claims…
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ACT Criticizes Red Tape After Christchurch Housing Project Cancelled
ACT criticizes red tape for hindering progress, citing a cancelled housing development in Christchurch as an example. The party is advocating for regulatory reforms to streamline processes and reduce burdens on businesses and families. ACT is pushing for changes that…
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Recall: Ocean & Earth Youth & Kids Ponchos Due to Fire Hazard Labeling Issue
Exit Surf Products is recalling Ocean & Earth Youth & Kids Ponchos due to non-compliance with the mandatory safety standard for children’s nightwear. Sold at various surf shops from September 2023 to July 10, 2025, the fire hazard labelling is…
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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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Postie Recalls IG Embroidered Sherpa Bomber Jacket Due to Choking Hazard
Postie Plus Group Limited has issued a recall for the IG Embroidered Sherpa Bomber Jacket, sold between June 6, 2025, and June 28, 2025, at Postie stores nationwide. The product recall was announced on July 10, 2025. The jackets, available…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand weather warnings, restaurant booking concerns, and migration trends
1 News is reporting that heavy rain warnings have been issued for the upper North and South Islands of New Zealand. It said a strong, moist northerly flow is expected to move east across the country Friday and Saturday. Also,…
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New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance Receives Welcome from FMA
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has welcomed the formation of the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance, a joint operational partnership aimed at tackling scams. FMA Executive Director Clare Bolingford emphasized the importance of collaboration in combating scams, stating, "Collaboration is a…
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NZ On Air Announces Second-Year GDSR Recipients
Forty game development studios across Aotearoa New Zealand will receive a share of $22.44 million in the second year of the Game Development Sector Rebate (GDSR). Initial data indicates a 20.5 percent increase in roles, with each GDSR-funded employee generating…
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Villeroy & Boch Recalls Children’s Tumblers Sold at Ballantynes, Christchurch
Villeroy & Boch is recalling children’s tumblers sold at Ballantynes in Christchurch between October 1, 2022, and July 1, 2025, due to a potential injury hazard. The glass tumblers may break if pressure is applied to the inside, posing a…
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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: OCR held, heavy rain forecast, youths in custody after shoplifting
1 News is reporting that the Reserve Bank has held the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 3.25%. It said this marks the first time the OCR has not been cut since July 2024, ending a streak of six consecutive cuts.…
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