Category: sport
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Neo-Nazi Leader, Amazon Data Centers, Epstein Files
RNZ is reporting that a New Zealand-born leader of a white supremacist group in Australia is appearing in court, charged with intimidating a police officer and breaching an intervention order. It said this follows the neo-Nazi's alleged involvement in a…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Nurses' Pay Dispute, Loafers Lodge Trial
RNZ is reporting that Health New Zealand's clinical boss said he was unaware nurses were demanding a 3% pay increase as part of strike action this week. It said he was unsure if the demands related to staffing or pay.…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEconomyEnvironment Health New ZealandNursesLoafers LodgeOranga TamarikiSimeon BrownCJ WhiteInfrastructureRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Foreign Home Buyers, Auckland Hospital Death
RNZ is reporting that the coalition government in New Zealand will allow some wealthy foreigners to buy luxury homes. It said the change ends months of negotiations between National and New Zealand First. Under the new rule, holders of "golden…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceSocial Issues Christopher Luxongolden visasAucklandHealth NZforeign buyersmedical errorRNZ News
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Countdown to Special Olympics National Summer Games Marked by Flame of Hope Lighting
Special Olympics athletes and members of New Zealand Police marked the 100-day countdown to the National Summer Special Olympics Games by lighting the Flame of Hope at the Bridge of Remembrance in Christchurch this morning. The National Summer Games will…
SportLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Special OlympicsFlame of HopeLaw Enforcement Torch RunChristchurchWolfbrook ArenaParakiore complexNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Warriors rookie and NRL bunker drama
Radio New Zealand is reporting that NZ Warriors rookie Tyra Wetere is showing promise as a fast learner in the NRLW. Enlisted to replace pregnant sevens star Michaela Brake, the specialist halfback is hitting her straps in an unfamiliar role.…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Missing Dad, School Threats, Bell Tower
Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand is reporting that police believe people know the whereabouts of Tom Phillips, who is missing with his children. It said footage shows Phillips and one of his children allegedly breaking into a store. RNZ also…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldSportHealthWeatherBusinessAustraliaUnited StatesLegalEducationTrade Tom Phillipsthreatening emailsbell towerNaomi Osakapolice shootingcrimeRadio New Zealand
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Media Monitor: Arrests Made in Search for Dezi Freeman
The Guardian is reporting that Victoria police have arrested a 42-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy in connection with the search for Dezi Freeman, but both have been released pending further inquiries. It said the search for Freeman continues. In…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand to Loosen Alcohol Restrictions
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the government has approved easing alcohol restrictions, making it simpler for ministers to declare special trading hours for pubs during major sports events. It said changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldMedical ScienceEconomyLaw Enforcement alcohol restrictionsmethamphetaminesupermarket duopolySale and Supply of Alcohol Actgovernment policycrimeRNZ News
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Law Changes, Police Tasering, Illegal Parking
RNZ is reporting that the Finance Minister of New Zealand announced a series of law changes to create an "express lane" for new competitors to enter the market. It said a woman who died in police custody was tasered by…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthSportLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEducation Finance Ministerlaw changespolice custodytaseredillegal parkingMinistries for Women and Pacific PeoplesRNZ News
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Media Monitor: Man Arrested After Approaching School Girls
RNZ is reporting that a man has been arrested after allegedly approaching school girls in the Merivale and St Albans area and asking for inappropriate favors for money. It said police were first notified on Aug. 4 of the man…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessSportLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustraliaAsiaTradeLegal RNZMerivaleSt AlbansPorepunkahLevinCrimeRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Loafers Lodge Arson Trial
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a man on trial for allegedly setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel, killing five, did so because he didn't want to live there. RNZ said the 50-year-old, who has name suppression, faces five…
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Media Monitor: Whale Gathering Point Found, Parliamentary Debate, and More
Radio New Zealand is reporting that researchers have located a secret gathering point for southern right whales in the Southern Ocean. Separately, RNZ reports that mendacity is becoming more common in parliamentary debate. In other news, RNZ reports on Northland…
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Media Monitor: Water Bill Error, Online Shopping, Rugby World Cup, and Lord of the Rings Reunion
Radio New Zealand is reporting that some Hawke's Bay residents will save hundreds of dollars after a water bill error was corrected. It said the original figure of $7000 has been reduced to about $5800. \n\nRadio New Zealand is also…
BusinessSportEntertainmentWeatherHealth Hawke's Baywater billConsumer NZFishpondNZ WarriorsBlack FernsLord of the RingsRNZ News
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Media Monitor: NZ Prime Minister Says US Unlikely to Budge on Tariffs
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said that the U.S. President will likely not reduce a 15% trade tariff for New Zealand exports. Trade Minister Todd McClay met with his counterpart in Washington this week to…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldHealthSportTradeEconomyEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceSocial IssuesFilm and TVMusic RNZChristopher LuxonTodd McClayNicola WillisTrade TariffUnited StatesRNZ News
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Media Monitor: New Zealand to Replace Defence Force Aircraft, Helicopters
Media Monitor: RNZ is reporting that the New Zealand government has announced plans to replace the Defence Force's aging Boeing 757s and maritime helicopters. Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the government will purchase five MH-60R…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Tsunami Alert Issues, Teacher Strikes, and More
RNZ is reporting that a combination of device settings, cell tower coverage and alert areas caused people to get multiple alerts, or no alerts at all, during last month's tsunami scare. It said the National Emergency Management Agency revealed that…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegalEducation RNZtsunamiteachersstrikeTamiherealcohol lobbyRNZ News
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Media Monitor: The Guardian Reports on Immigration Turmoil, Ukraine, Vaping, and New Zealand Education
The Guardian is reporting that immigration labor plans are in turmoil after an Epping hotel was blocked from housing asylum seekers. It said other local leaders are expected to mount challenges after a council in Essex won an injunction following…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentSportEuropeAsiaUSGeneral PoliticsImmigrationClimate ChangeTradeSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingEconomyLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceComputers and Internet UkraineVapingDonald TrumpEppingMāoriThe Guardian
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers Missing Children, Teacher Pay, COVID Spending
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including the ongoing search for missing children. It said the mother of Tom Phillips, who has been missing with his three children since December 2021, has released a letter expressing her sadness…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Toddler Death, Soldier's Espionage
Media Monitor: RNZ is reporting that a toddler died of sepsis after being discharged from a Gisborne hospital. It said the Health and Disability Commissioner found breaches of the patient's rights by a locum GP and Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti.…
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Media Monitor: Protests Confront Minister Jones Over Fast-Track Projects
RNZ is reporting that protesters confronted Resources Minister Shane Jones in Whangārei over fast-track projects. It said up to 100 demonstrators braved driving rain to voice their feelings over marina and offshore sand-mining projects. These projects are currently undergoing the…
Politics and GovernmentSportHealthWeather RNZShane JonesWhangāreiFast-track ConsentingHamish KerrTall BlacksAsia CupRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ on Parliament Sprinkler Risk, Cold Case
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a Treasury report indicates Parliament's sprinklers are at risk of failing due to old, leaky pipework. Parliamentary Service acknowledged the risk but assured that the building's fire protection remains fully operational and compliant. In…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessSportWeatherLaw EnforcementAgricultureGeneral PoliticsLegal ParliamentSprinklersTreasury ReportDNAAlicia O'ReillyProtestsRugby ChampionshipRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on KiwiRail contract costs, AI chatbot death
RNZ is reporting that the final settlement costs for breaking the contract between KiwiRail and South Korean shipbuilders is $144 million, bringing the total project costs for the scrapped iReX ferry project to $671m. In other news, a retiree died…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportEconomyTradeLegalMilitary KiwiRailSouth Korean shipbuildersiReX ferry projectAI ChatbotMasterton District CouncilEnvironmental Protection AuthorityAgricultureRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Forbes Allegations, Luxon on Gaza
Radio New Zealand is reporting that police escalated allegations about Michael Forbes, the Prime Minister's former deputy chief press secretary, to the police executive. It said Forbes was told to inform his employer himself after allegations emerged that he recorded…
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessHealthSportMiddle EastAsiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationSocial IssuesMedical Science Michael ForbesChristopher LuxonGazaChloe SwarbrickCovid-19 InquiryMāori languageRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports NZ Woman Detained by US Immigration
RNZ is reporting that a New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son have been detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Washington state. Newsweek reported Sarah Shaw and her son Isaac were detained on the Canadian border three weeks ago after…
WorldPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportUnited StatesAustraliaSocial IssuesMedical ScienceEconomyFilm and TVLegal RNZSarah ShawIsaacWashington stateDavid SeymourPalestinian stateRugby World CupRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Cold Snap, Ponzi Scheme, Sea Lion Deaths
RNZ is reporting that much of New Zealand remains gripped by icy cold weather as winter nears its end. It said a cold snap is expected to continue this week. RNZ also reported that a couple in Christchurch allegedly ran…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Unemployment Rise Leads to Longer Commutes
Radio New Zealand is reporting that New Zealand's unemployment rate has risen to 5.2 percent, a near-five year high, as businesses reduce staff or halt hiring. RNZ said that 156,000 people are out of work. According to RNZ, a Hawke's…
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Hunters Encouraged to Prioritize Safety in National Wild Goat Hunting Competition
The annual National Wild Goat Hunting Competition, running from August 1 to November 26, is underway, with Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority reminding hunters about firearms safety. Over 800 hunters participated in 2024, and organizers anticipate even greater…
Politics and GovernmentSportLaw Enforcement National Wild Goat Hunting CompetitionTe Tari PūrekeFirearms SafetyDepartment of ConservationNew Zealand Deerstalkers AssociationEwan KelsallHuntingNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: Former NZ Deputy Police Commissioner Faces Charges
Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand is reporting that former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming is facing eight charges of possessing objectionable publications, including child sexual exploitation and bestiality material, over a four-year period. It said the charges carry a maximum…
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Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand Covers Māori Wardens, Cyberbullying
Radio New Zealand is reporting that in the 1970s, the Māori Wardens were described as 'a form of apartheid' and efforts were made to eliminate them. RNZ also reports that young people are harmed by viewing appearance-related cyberbullying, even when…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports pharmacist suspended after baby death
Radio New Zealand is reporting that an intern pharmacist has been suspended by the Pharmacy Council after a two-month-old baby, Bellamere Arwyn Duncan, died after allegedly receiving an adult dosage of phosphate at a Manawatū pharmacy. RNZ said the pharmacist…
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