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Dunedin man charged with trying to strangle police officer
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A Dunedin man has been charged with trying to strangle a police officer in the central city. Three police officers received medical...
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Month: April 2026
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Police investigate after baby suffers unexplained injuries at Christchurch property
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are at an address on Barbadoes Street, Christchurch. Louis Dunham / RNZ A police investigation is under way after a baby suffered unexplained injuries at...
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Watch: Prime Minister Luxon discusses diesel supply at post-Cabinet press conference
Source: Radio New Zealand The government is considering easing weight restrictions for heavy vehicles in a bid to save fuel amid the global crisis. Four changes are being worked on...
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NZX launches futures index, gives investors more risk management
Source: Radio New Zealand NZX and the capital markets hadn’t had a futures index since the early 1990s. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The capital markets operator NZX has launched a...
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Easyhome Launches First Flagship Store in Kuala Lumpur
Source: Media Outreach SUBANG JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – China-based home furnishing brand 居然之家 Easyhome has officially launched Easyhome Mall in Kuala Lumpur on...
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6th Asian Beach Games opens in Sanya
Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – The 6th Asian Beach Games opened on Wednesday evening in China’s tropical resort city of Sanya,...
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Additional 90 million litres of diesel coming
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has secured an additional nine days’ of diesel supply to boost New Zealand’s fuel reserves and help shield the country from the global oil shock, Finance...
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NZDF reports possible North Korea sanctions breaches at sea
Source: Radio New Zealand An Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft spotted the potential North Korean sanctions busting in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea. Corporal Naomi James The Defence...
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Asia Pacific Rayon Reinforces Regional Commitment Through Strategic Engagements in Indonesia and India
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), a leading global manufacturer of viscose rayon, has reinforced its long-term commitment to...
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Tougher legislation to manage extreme risk prisoners passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to strengthen the management of prisoners who pose an extreme risk to prison or public safety while in prison has passed its first reading today, Corrections Minister...
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Taylor Swift wants to trademark her voice and likeness
Source: Radio New Zealand Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark lawyer said is an attempt to...
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Breakers lock in marquee signing
Source: Radio New Zealand DJ Vasiljevic joins the NZ Breakers from Adelaide 36ers. Photosport The New Zealand Breakers have lured two-time NBL champion and proven leader Dejan ‘DJ’ Vasiljevic to...
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Finance Minister shut down event after TVNZ political editor used alleged homophobic slur
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Maiki Sherman at Parliament, Aotearoa Media Collective The Finance Minister says she shut down an event in her office last year after “offensive language”...
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Kaitaia Hospital boosts access to specialist care
Source: New Zealand Government People in Kaitaia and across the Far North are benefiting from improved access to specialist health services, with new and expanded facilities now in place at...
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Geoff Allott named new boss of NZ Cricket after Scott Weenink’s departure
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Black Cap Geoff Allott Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz Former Black Caps fast bowler Geoff Allott has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, replacing...
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MetroTrans 2026 will launch in Guangzhou, China – Save The Day: 9–11 Nov, 2026
Source: Media Outreach GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 – The China International Exhibition for Metro Transit and CAMET Forum 2026 ( MetroTrans 2026) is scheduled...
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Updated granny flat rules increase choice
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is expanding its granny flat building consent exemption to support faster construction, more choice for homeowners, and a wider range of off-site building methods. “Our granny flat...
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Neighbours evacuated as fire engulfs home in Rolleston
Source: Radio New Zealand Police evacuated nearby homes as a precaution. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Fire and Emergency (FENZ) is investigating the cause of a house fire that led to...
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Economic gains from India free trade deal modest to begin with – MFAT
Source: Radio New Zealand Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay sign the free-trade agreement. Supplied The New Zealand economy is expected to...
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Fatal crash – name release and appeal for witnesses
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died in a crash on Edendale-Woodlands Highway on 22 April. He was Logan John Cahill, aged 53. Our thoughts...
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Motorist study: Singapore used car buyers are doing more research than ever before, but trust still falls short
Source: Media Outreach Singapore car buyers still lack confidence due to unclear pricing and inconsistent information, even after weeks of research. Consumers spend up to four weeks researching before visiting...
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What are the budget basics you need for a comfy retirement?
Source: Radio New Zealand North Canterbury retiree Madeleine Burdon is in the midst of a major life change – downsizing from the home she worked hard to pay off. Known...
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2026 Jinshan Sulfuric Fire Fishing Kicks Off in May
Source: Media Outreach NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – As the “bong sound bursts out, the firelight pierces the night and illuminates the...
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Alice Fung, Phil Lam, Sean Wong, and Grace Chan Unite Across Generations to Speak Up for Children
Source: Media Outreach Save the Children’s “Safe Start for Little Seed” Calls to Safeguard Children’s Growth HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Save the...
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Chinatown Singapore’s Five Footway Festival Returns with Street Performances and Cultural Experiences
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Australian travellers looking for a short-haul cultural escape to Singapore this May can experience the Five-Footway Festival,...
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New Zealand’s Michelle Montague eyes next fight after ranked UFC win
Source: Radio New Zealand Michelle Montague. Cooper Neill New Zealand’s Michelle Montague has marked her UFC return with another unanimous decision win to improve her unbeaten record to 8-0 in...
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‘Total loss’: Fire tears through Auckland boat building facility
Source: Radio New Zealand A boat building facility that erupted in flames on Tuesday morning is a “total loss”, Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says. Luckily no one was inside the...