Category: sport
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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 on Israeli strikes in Iran, investigator reviewing ex-cop's rape conviction
RNZ is reporting that Israel has conducted strikes on what it claims are military and nuclear sites in Iran. It said that Israel has declared a state of emergency, with Defence Minister Israel Katz suggesting retaliation from Tehran is possible.…
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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,…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldMediaSportEducationSocial IssuesLegalFilm and TVArtificial IntelligenceTransportation RNZNational Library of New ZealandTransport Accident Investigation CommissionAuckland AirportBook disposalDroneHousingRNZ 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: Radio New Zealand reports on psychedelic drug trials, gas reserves, and more
Radio New Zealand is reporting that broadcaster Sonia Gray is participating in psychedelic drug trials. RNZ said Gray never thought she would take the one drug she was most afraid of, but she did so in the name of research.…
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Media Monitor: Christchurch Housing Plans Mostly Rejected
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the Christchurch City Council's housing plans have been largely rejected by the government. Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger said the decision was a setback after a lot of work. \ \ RNZ also reports that…
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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 McSkimming case, Auckland car fire, aviary dispute
RNZ is reporting that a High Court judge has reserved her decision on whether the media can report on the nature of allegedly objectionable material found on former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming's work computer. RNZ also said that a witness…
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Teenager Charged After Damaging Kumeū Rugby Club Fields
A 19-year-old Hobsonville man is facing charges after allegedly tearing up the Kumeū Rugby Club fields early Saturday morning. Kumeū Police were alerted after locals discovered the damage. Sergeant Graham Bennett said the incident caused a "furore" in the community,…
Law EnforcementSportSocial Issues KumeūHobsonvilleWaitākere District CourtKumeū Rugby Clubintentional damageGraham BennettNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police
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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: The Guardian on US energy department cuts, Ardern, cannabis
The Guardian is reporting that employees of the U.S. Energy Department are raising concerns that cuts and deregulation undermine the department’s ability to function and will cause cost hikes. It said one employee stated the Trump administration is “going to…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldEntertainmentHealthScience & TechnologySportMediaMiddle EastAsiaEuropeAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentClimate ChangeMilitarySocial IssuesEnergyFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingMedical ScienceLaw Enforcement Energy DepartmentJacinda ArderncannabisTrump administrationderegulationprice hikesThe Guardian
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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,…
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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…
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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: The Guardian reports on Australian and world news
The Guardian is reporting that South Australia locals are opposing a Tesla factory plan, citing an Elon Musk 'salute'. Jacqui Lambie was voted back into the Senate, according to The Guardian. In other news, thousands of Israelis participated in a…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthSportEntertainmentAustraliaMiddle EastEuropeGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedical ScienceEnvironmentClimate ChangeMusic South AustraliaJerusalemLiverpool FCErin PattersonNSW floodsJacqui LambieGuardian Australia
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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…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherHealthSportWorldAustralia RNZRetail NZPolice MinistershopliftingNelson floodingMillie Elder-HolmesTrump tariffsRNZ News
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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…
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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…
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Media Monitor: The Guardian reports starvation deaths in Gaza
The Guardian is reporting that the health minister in Gaza says children and elderly people are dying from starvation. The Guardian also reports that a UN spokesperson says about 90 aid trucks have entered Gaza, but the Palestinian Red Crescent…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportEnvironmentMiddle EastEuropeAsiaAustralasiaLatin AmericaGeneral PoliticsTradeMedical ScienceClimate ChangeEconomySocial IssuesMediaMedia CrisisGazaUkraineGermanyChinaBrazilIndia StarvationTrumpHarvardSouth AfricaThe Guardian
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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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New Zealand Braces for Potential Severe Weather After Sunny Spell
Most of New Zealand is set for settled, sunny weather leading into the weekend, thanks to a high-pressure system, with temperatures expected to rise after recent cold nights. However, MetService warns of a potential change by Sunday, with clouds increasing…
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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…
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Arrest Made in Poukawa Cycling Assault
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an assault in Hawke’s Bay last month, where cyclists participating in a race were pelted with glass bottles. The incident occurred on April 19 on Mutiny Road, Poukawa, when occupants of…