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One dead after crash in Ruapehu District
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF One person is dead after crash between a truck and a car on State Highway 49 in the Ruapehu District. Police said it happened on...
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Month: April 2026
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Greyhound trainers to be paid to look after dogs when ban comes into force
Source: Radio New Zealand Greyhound racing will be banned on 31st July. 123RF Former greyhound trainers and owners will be paid to look after the dogs until they’re re-homed, once...
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ACT would ban voting rights for unelected appointees on local council committees if elected
Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour says the party first raised this issue in September last year. RNZ / Mark Papalii The ACT Party would ban unelected appointees on local...
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Holi overstayers: Future visa applications from company to be scrutinised
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Immigration New Zealand says it will carefully assess any future visa applications linked to Delhi-based CD Foundation after 18 performers who arrived...
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‘Really good at a bad ponytail’: Dads learning new hair skills
Source: Radio New Zealand Dads in Hawke’s Bay will soon be able to tell their braids from a ponytail thanks to a new class helping fathers learn practical hair skills....
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Papatoetoe local charged over offensive graffiti released on bail
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Papatoetoe man has been released on bail after appearing in court charged over anti-Indian graffiti sprayed outside an Auckland school. The message, which incited...
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Nelson footbridge graffitied with hate speech targetting Jewish people
Source: Radio New Zealand The graffiti appeared on a footbridge over the Maitai River, but was painted over an hour after the council was alerted to its presence. File picture....
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SIAM PARAGON Solidifies World-Class Success as the Global Songkran Destination
Source: Media Outreach “SIAM PARAGON SUMMERBEATS MUSIC FEST 2026” Captivates Thai and International Tourists A Resounding Success Merging Tradition, Fashion, Music, and Lifestyle in the Heart of Bangkok BANGKOK, THAILAND...
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NZ’s medicinal cannabis ecosystem hopes to harvest value-add opportunities
Source: Radio New Zealand Southern Medicinal has converted the old Mataura paper mill into a medicinal cannabis and hemp growing, testing and processing facility. Supplied / Southern Medicinal The budding...
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Willis promises to be ‘frank and candid’ about impact of Middle East conflict at White House meeting
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis is in Washington DC is attending the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings. RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis has...
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Businesses frustrated as large trucks use suburb for parking
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Supplied Businesses in a South Auckland suburb say they are sick of 18-wheeler commercial trucks blocking their access paths, doing roadside repairs and leaving oil on...
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Police name two 15-year-olds who died in Hamilton crash
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened on Wairere Drive in Hamilton on Monday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Two 15-year-olds have died in a crash in Hamilton. The crash which...
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Two boys dead after water-related incident in Tarawera River, Kawerau
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tarawera River, where two people died on Thursday. Google Maps Two local children were killed when a riverbank collapsed in the Tarawera River near Boyce...
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Paymentology Expands into Australia, Powering the Next Generation of Fintech Innovation
Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 April 2026 – Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announced its official entry into the Australian market, marking a...
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American microbiologist behind global water safety breakthrough wins 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize
Source: Media Outreach Professor Joan Bray Rose recognised for pioneering Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) as a global approach for assessing pathogen risks in water QMRA adopted into global drinking...
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61-year-old charged over anti-Indian graffiti in Auckland released on bail
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Papatoetoe man has been released on bail after appearing in court charged over anti-Indian graffiti sprayed outside an Auckland school. The message, which incited...
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Update: deaths following water-related incident, Kawerau
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Acting Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Local kaumatua have performed karakia and placed a rahui on the Tarawera River following...
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NZ cricketers gaining vaulable experience in Asian conditions
Source: Radio New Zealand Shoriful Islam of Bangladesh celebrates the wicket of Glenn Phillips, 2023. Aaron Gillions / Photosport Black Caps coach Rob Walter says it is fortunate that there...
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Willis promises to be ‘frank and candid’ about impact of Middle East confict at White House meeting
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis is in Washington DC is attending the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings. RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis has...
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Stewart Island trust raising money to build suitable homes for elderly residents
Source: Radio New Zealand Bruce Ford is head of the Stewart Island Seniors Cottage Trust. RNZ / Mark Papalii Stewart Island resident Bruce Ford reckons there’s a problem with getting...
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Groups call on fast-track panel to decline controversial West Coast hydro proposal
Source: Radio New Zealand The Morgan Gorge. Neil Silverwood Outdoors and environmental groups are calling on a fast-track panel to decline a controversial West Coast hydro proposal. Westpower Limited have...
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 16, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 16, 2026 - Full Text
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Police memo on bargaining campaign attempt to ‘intimidate members’ – union
Source: Radio New Zealand Union members were asking police, the Public Service Commission and government to “repay the risks endemic in the role of a police officer”. The Police Association...
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Public asked if council should borrow to help pay for Picton ferry redevelopment
Source: Radio New Zealand An artist’s impression of one of the new ferries loading. FHL Marlborough locals are being asked if they should pay Port Marlborough’s $110 million share of...
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Business NZ seeks government loan support for firms moving away from gas
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Business New Zealand is making what it says is a rare plea for business supports – in the form of below-market rate loans to help...
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EduCareerSG Integrates AI into Career Accelerator to Strengthen Emotional Readiness in the Workplace
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 April 2026 – EduCareerSG has enhanced its Experiential Career Accelerator (ECA) programme through the integration of AI-enabled monitoring and support...
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The 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit Concludes Successfully
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 April 2026 – On April 14, the two-day 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit, themed “Digital and Intelligent...