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@radionz

We are NZ's public broadcaster - comprehensive NZ news (@rnz_news) & current affairs, audio features & documentaries.

Joined May 2009

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@radionz
Aug 13, 2019
A penguin about the size of a human has been unearthed in Waipara, North Canterbury. The species weighed up to 80kg and about 1.6m tall, one of the largest penguins ever discovered.
Human-sized penguin discovered in Waipara
From rnz.co.nz
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@radionz
Oct 17, 2020
"Tonight's result has been strong and it is clear that Labour will lead the government for the next three years." Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has delivered her victory speech to a rapturous audience. More updates here: rnz.co.nz/news/national/…
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@radionz
Jul 15, 2019
A pair of little blue penguins that were removed to the harbour by police have apparently returned to their refuge under a Wellington sushi shop.
Penguins ignore police, return to sushi shop
From rnz.co.nz
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@radionz
Sep 9, 2019
Around 60 Air NZ employees farewelled the All Blacks ahead of their trip to Japan with a moving haka on the tarmac at Auckland International Airport. Employees performed the Air New Zealand haka, Te Mangopare, followed by a haka often performed by the All Blacks, Ka Mate.
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@radionz
May 27, 2020
The only remaining person in hospital with Covid-19 in New Zealand has been discharged. There are now no people in hospital with the virus in New Zealand.
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@radionz
May 27, 2020
#BREAKING There are no new cases of Covid-19 for the fifth consecutive day in New Zealand, says Dr Ashley Bloomfield. There are no additional deaths to report. 1,462 people have recovered. rnz.co.nz/news/national/…
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@radionz
Oct 17, 2020
"Tonight New Zealand has shown the Labour Party its greatest support in at least 50 years. "For that, I only have two simple words: Thank you." Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has arrived at the party HQ at Auckland's Town Hall.
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@radionz
May 4, 2020
There are no new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in New Zealand today. The last time there were 0 new cases was on 16 March. There have been no additional deaths. Watch live updates here: rnz.co.nz/news/national/…
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@radionz
Apr 30, 2019
Korean popular music, or K-pop, is sweeping the world, and a group with a massive smash hit has a New Zealand member and some strong local connections.
New Zealander in K-pop superstar group Blackpink storming world charts
From rnz.co.nz
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@radionz
Mar 27, 2019
Ninety-five year old John Sato was determined to join the march against racism in Auckland over the weekend. So determined, he took four buses to get there 💛💛💛
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@radionz
Aug 4, 2018
"I think you'll see from the reaction they've had from New Zealanders that their views are not those that are shared by this country and I'm quite proud of that." - Prime Minister @jacindaardern when asked about Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux. radionz.co.nz/news/national/…
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@radionz
Apr 6, 2020
"You'll be pleased to know, that we consider both the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny to be essential workers." The PM Jacinda Ardern has suggested drawing easter eggs to pop in your front window so children in your neighbourhood can go on an Easter egg hunt. #Covid19
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@radionz
Mar 22, 2019
The country has observed the Muslim call to prayer and two minutes of silence in Christchurch, one week after terror attacks that killed 50 people at two mosques in the city.
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@radionz
Oct 17, 2020
#BREAKING The Green Party's Chloe Swarbrick has won Auckland Central.
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@radionz
Jun 9, 2020
#BREAKING: Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today announced that Armed Response Teams (ARTs) will not be part of the New Zealand policing model in the future. More to come.