Media Insider: Stuff removes fake video of ‘delivery driver’ eating food on doorstep; Major moves and departures in advertising industry; Radio Awards – Heather du Plessis-Allan’s big win

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Post date June 5, 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan’s big night at Radio Awards; TVNZ drops award-winning series.
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Museum seeks photo of soldier who never came back June 7, 2025
Oliver Cruickshank was killed while on an unarmed photographic reconnaissance mission over North Korea. Photos: Toitu Otago Settlers Museum As the 75th anniversary of the Korean War’s outbreak approaches on June 25, a local museum hopes to locate a photograph of one of the men who never returned.
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Public transport plan allocated $250k funding June 7, 2025
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Yoga event aims to contribute to wellness of community June 7, 2025
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Teens going cold turkey from tech ‘ultimate’ test June 7, 2025
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Economist backs new water services model June 7, 2025
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Trampoliner invited to world champs June 7, 2025
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