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Two jerseys, two worlds at NRL Magic Round

May 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ executive editor Jeremy Rees managing to remain remarkably upbeat while publicly identifying as a Dragons supporter. Supplied First person: The year before the Warriors launched into the then Australian Rugby League, my wife was sitting exams. Coincidentally, in preparation for the Warriors’ launch, there was a lot of league on…

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Bureaucratic battle could put cat rescuer’s operation on pause

May 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Some of the Feral No More rescue cats are in temporary cages, ahead of their move to Eketāhuna. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham A cat rescuer who tames, desexes and rehomes stray felines is worried a bureaucratic battle could put his operation on pause. Tony Hitchcock has run Feral No More from…

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Auckland FC on track to sellout A-League grand final

May 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC fans, aka The Port. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC will host the A-League grand final in New Zealand for the first time on Saturday and the club says tickets are “selling like hotcakes”. Just after 4pm on Monday, the first day that tickets went on sale, chief executive…

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Burst pipe sends wastewater into Porirua Harbour for 3 hours

May 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A pipe pumped out wastewater into Porirua Harbour for three hours. Supplied / Wellington Water A burst pipe pumped out wastewater into Porirua Harbour for three hours on Tuesday morning, Wellington Water confirmed. Crews were sent out to the pipe on Titahi Bay Road, where the discharge into the stormwater network…

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Finance minister hints at government department amalgamation plans

May 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Finance minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Mark Papalii The finance minister is set to reveal proposals to reduce the number of government agencies, by telling ministries and departments to come up with plans for amalgamation. RNZ understands Nicola Willis will set out three proposals on Tuesday afternoon to create efficiencies in…

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Kiwi-Samoan opera star ‘blown away’ by French Arts Knighthood

May 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Pene Pati was “totally blown away” when he found out he was getting the French Arts Knighthood. Speaking from Zurich, the Samoan-born opera star told Checkpoint it was an emotional moment, especially “coming from somewhere that doesn’t speak French”, let alone do as much opera. Another high note for Samoan kiwi…

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Primary Principals’ Association backs government funding announcement

May 18, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The government pledged to spend $131 million on improving students’ reading, writing and maths in this year’s budget. Unsplash/ Taylor Flowe A school principal has said the government’s planned investment into education will help teachers and deliver a more consistent quality of learning across the country. The government pledged on Tuesday…