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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…
MediaPolitics and GovernmentHealthSocial IssuesSportWorldEducation RNZJevon McSkimminginjunctionAotearoa Educators' CollectiveJoe BidencancerRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Auckland Floods, Giant Fungus, A-League Semi-Final
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Healthy Waters received its first alert of heavy rain around 10:29 p.m. Friday, but Emergency Management didn't alert the public until 12:42 a.m. Saturday during the Auckland Easter floods. RNZ said researchers uncovered a…
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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: Australian Election Count Tightens, Maori MPs Punished
The Guardian is reporting that in Australia, Zoe Daniel is within 300 votes of Tim Wilson as the Goldstein count tightens. It said that Prime Minister Albanese is in talks with Prabowo about elections. Meanwhile, Maori members of New Zealand's…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEntertainmentSportAustraliaUkraineMiddle EastAsiaEconomyFilm and TVGeneral Politics Zoe DanielTim WilsonAlbanesePrabowoElon MuskGuardian Australia
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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: RNZ Reports on Police Deputy Commissioner Resignation, Teen's Death
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Police Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has resigned. RNZ said Police Minister Mark Mitchell confirmed McSkimming's resignation came with immediate effect on Monday, before he could be dismissed. RNZ said McSkimming had been on leave…
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Media Monitor: Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV
The Guardian is reporting that Robert Francis Prevost has become Pope Leo XIV, the successor to Pope Francis. It said Prevost is the first U.S. pontiff, though he is also a Peruvian citizen. The Guardian also noted that a "breakthrough"…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentSportMediaClimate ChangeUSUKIndiaPakistanEuropeGeneral PoliticsTradeMilitarySocial IssuesFootballRugbyMedia BiasFilm and TV Robert Francis PrevostPope Leo XIVPope FrancisUS-UK trade dealTransgenderThe Guardian
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Media Monitor: The Guardian reports on Liberal party leadership contest, new Pope
The Guardian is reporting that Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor will compete for leadership of the Liberal party. The Guardian said that Jacinta Nampijinpa Price is defending her “respectful” defection. Separately, Gladys Liu is demanding an apology from Jane Hume…
Politics and GovernmentSportEntertainmentWorldAustraliaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLiberal PartyLabour PartyMediaMedia Crisis The GuardianSussan LeyAngus TaylorPope Leo XIVJeanine PirroDonald TrumpGuardian Australia
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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…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthSocial IssuesSportFiji RNZBudgetChristopher LuxonKarla CardnoAucklandMedical CouncilRNZ News
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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.…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessSportWorldMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEconomyFinancial Markets NorthlandMethamphetamineFENZAlcatrazBlack FernsDrug AbuseRNZ News
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NZ's Liam Lawson Scores First Points of Season in Miami F1 Race
New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson has secured his first points of the season with a win in Miami. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Lawson, boosting his standing in the championship. The race in Miami saw Lawson…
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NZ Police Review Recruit Swimming Assessment Completion
New Zealand Police are reviewing swimming assessment completion rates for recruits at the Royal New Zealand Police College. Since January 2024, three more wings have missed the assessment, bringing the total to 349 constables who will now undergo the assessment…
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Pumpkin Seed Growers Find Success at Summer Hill Seeds
Sheep and beef farmers Clare and Grant Adkins sought a less intensive occupation when they decided to grow pumpkins at Summer Hill Seeds. According to RNZ, the couple were looking for a "semi-retirement option".
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New Zealand Weather Emergency: Flooding, Power Outages, and Travel Disruptions
New Zealand is grappling with severe weather events, including widespread flooding in Canterbury, where a state of emergency remains. A thunderstorm passed over Auckland, and parts of Wellington, Wairarapa and Manawatū are experiencing power outages that could last for days.…
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New Zealand Hit by Weather Emergency and Doctor's Strike
New Zealand is grappling with severe weather and industrial action as a state of emergency is declared in the Selwyn district of Canterbury, and a red wind warning is issued for Wellington. Simultaneously, thousands of senior doctors are striking over…
WeatherHealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentSportAustralasiaEconomyReal EstateMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegal SelwynWellingtonStrikeHealth NZCivil DefenceMedia Monitor
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Man Found Not Guilty of Murder by Reason of Insanity... Again
A man, previously ruled insane after committing a high-profile killing over two decades ago, has killed again. The case, which is shrouded in secrecy, highlights what a High Court judge describes as "apparent significant failures in the mental health system".…
Politics and GovernmentWeatherHealthSportWorldAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsMental HealthGeneral WeatherElections
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Government Announces New Building Scheme; Family Seeks Answers in Murder Case
The government has introduced a new scheme to expedite building projects through self-certification and inspection targets. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk announced the initiative today from Waitoki, north of Auckland, stating it will allow approved building firms, plumbers, and…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWeatherLaw EnforcementLegalEducation Chris PenkAucklandHillmorton HospitalFaye PhelpsBuilding and ConstructionAuckland FCOmaha Beach
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Auckland FC to Lift A-League Premier’s Plate
Auckland FC is set to celebrate its debut season by lifting the A-League Men's Premier's Plate in front of a large home crowd. The team has made history as the first New Zealand side to win the title. Further details…
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Auckland Fountain Vandalised with Red Dye on Anzac Day
Water in a central Auckland fountain was vandalised with red dye in the early hours of the morning. The incident appears to be a protest coinciding with Anzac Day. The fountain, located in central Auckland, was found to be filled…
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Consumer NZ: Third of New Zealanders Need Help Accessing Food
A recent survey by Consumer NZ reveals that a third of New Zealanders have sought assistance to access food in the past year, highlighting concerns about the country's grocery market. Consumer NZ Chief Executive Jon Duffy described the situation as…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesWorldHealthSportScience & TechnologyEntertainmentAsiaEuropeMedical ScienceEconomyTradeLaw EnforcementFilm and TVEducationMilitaryAstronomy and Space Consumer NZJon Duffyfood accessgrocery marketAucklandpoverty
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Māori Party MPs Decline Hearing, Cite Unfairness
Te Pāti Māori MPs Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke have declined to attend a privileges hearing regarding their haka protest in Parliament, submitting a written statement instead. The hearing, scheduled for Wednesday morning, concerns their involvement in a…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeEconomy Te Pāti MāoriRawiri WaititiDebbie Ngarewa-PackerHana-Rawhiti Maipi-ClarkeTreaty Principles BillParliamentPolitical Protest
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News Briefing: Baby Ru Investigation, Auckland Bus Stop Attack, and Beckenridge Case
Today's briefing covers several developing stories. Eighteen months have passed since "Baby Ru" suffered a fatal injury. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke with the boy's mother, who remains a person of interest in the police investigation. Auckland police are…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldBusinessHealthEntertainmentSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeMedical ScienceEuropeMilitarySocial IssuesEducationUkraineAsiaMusic Baby RuAucklandKyle WhorrallJohn BeckenridgeSouthlandChristopher LuxonAir New Zealand
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Seventy-Six New Police Officers Deployed Across New Zealand
Seventy-six new police officers are heading to districts across New Zealand after graduating from Wing 383. A ceremony was held at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua to celebrate the constables' successful completion of their initial training. Commissioner Richard Chambers, police…
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Cyclone Tam Disrupts Auckland, Northland; Population Growth Surges
Auckland faced intense weather as ex-Cyclone Tam brought strong winds and heavy rain, leading to flight and ferry cancellations. Some parts of Northland may be isolated for three days due to fallen trees blocking roads. In a frightening incident, a…
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