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Four a greener future
Source: Auckland Council What if caring for the environment was something every Howick neighbourhood could be proud of? From the sandy shores of Howick Beach and lush bush corridors at...
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Month: April 2026
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Four ways the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board delivers on sustainability
Source: Auckland Council With the cost of living rising and climate change top of mind for many residents, communities across Ōtara-Papatoetoe are finding practical solutions close to home. Passionate locals...
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Watch live: Christopher Luxon faces questions about Iran, fuel and polls
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to face questions about Iran, fuel prices and National’s poll numbers after a meeting of the government’s top ministers. Luxon...
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Aon Appoints Winnie Loh as Real Estate and Data Centre Leader for Southeast Asia
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2026 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Winnie Loh...
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Meet the marvellous Northland mudfish – the 2026 fish of the year
Source: NZ Department of Conservation In a late-stage upset Te Tai Tokerau residents rallied to back their own Northland mudfish as the country’s fish of the year – coming from...
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What is E coli bacteria contamination, and what does it mean for your health?
Source: Radio New Zealand E coli bacteria is usually found in our guts, but certain strains can also cause illness when they contaminate food, water or your hands. THOM LEACH...
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Hawkes Bay water project to boost food production
Source: New Zealand Government Pre-construction work will commence at the Tukituki Water Security Project in Hawkes Bay with the help of a Regional Infrastructure Fund loan of up to $18.13...
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‘Tipping point’: Kiwis switch to electric cars, solar as fuel prices stay high
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash New Zealand has reached a “tipping point” with more people switching to electric cars and solar as Meridian Energy’s weekly app registrations increase...
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Reserve Bank expected to hold OCR steady at 2.25%
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Reserve Bank expected to hold official cash rate unchanged at 2.25 percent Middle East conflict clouds decision making for central banks Recent speech by Governor...
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Weather: Tauranga residents told to evacuate if they feel unsafe in heavy rain
Source: Radio New Zealand The main road in Kawakawa RNZ / Nick Monro People in Tauranga feeling unsafe when heavy rain bears down on the city are being urged to...
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Appointments – Lian Butcher appointed as next EPA Chief Executive
Source: Environmental Protection Authority Lian Butcher has been appointed as the next Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), effective 1 July 2026. Ms Butcher joins the EPA from Greater...
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Farming app detects rise in ‘suspicious’ fuel takes overnight
Source: Radio New Zealand A farmer with his farm fuel tank featuring Levno sensors to monitor fuel withdrawals. SUPPLIED/LEVNO Data from an app that tracks farm fuel levels shows a...
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DOC statement: Outcome of Wildlife Act investigation
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 07 April 2026 The Department of Conservation has completed its investigation into an allegation McCallum Bros Limited (MBL) disturbed protected stony corals during sand-dredging activities...
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Weather: Tauranga residents urged to consider evacuating as heavy rain heads south
Source: Radio New Zealand The main road in Kawakawa RNZ / Nick Monro People in Tauranga feeling unsafe when heavy rain bears down on the city are being urged to...
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Gang member arrested and charged for drug supply, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Craig Scott: Police delivered an early Easter surprise to a Christchurch gang member, who was arrested and charged in relation to drug supply...
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Renewed appeal for information on missing woman Rowena Walker
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police remain committed in their efforts to locate missing woman Rowena Walker, nearly eight months on from her last confirmed sighting. Detective Senior Sergeant Jo...
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Cyclone Vaianu cuts off roads, closes schools and cancels flights in Fiji
Source: Radio New Zealand Videos shared by the Fiji Meteorological Service – sent by the public – showing real-time weather updates of the impacts of Vaianu show rain and strong...
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Health and Education – From Intern to Psychologist: Fresh Minds helps careers begin
Source: ProCare Fresh Minds is shaping the next generation of psychologists through hands‑on training and supportive pathways into practice. Just one year after joining the Fresh Mind’s Intern Hub, Tasha...
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Reprieve for Christopher Luxon, but National still under 30 in latest poll
Source: Radio New Zealand National Party leader Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins. RNZ The latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll shows National slightly up – but still below 30%, and...
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Missing woman Rowena Walker’s family ‘desperately worried for her safety’
Source: Radio New Zealand Rowena Walker’s last confirmed sighting was on 14 August, when she was captured on CCTV in Christchurch on Bassett Street with an associate. Supplied The family...
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Commerce Commission concerned over carpet company merger, delays decision
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Alexander Robertson Commerce Commission to issue detailed concerns about Bremworth takeover Takeover would join Bremworth with rival Godfrey Hirst Regulator previously said not convinced...
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Auckland’s traffic woes threaten New Zealand’s productivity – Infrastructure New Zealand
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP Infrastructure New Zealand is calling for more investment in Auckland’s transport woes, warning congestion and delays threaten the country’s productivity. The lobby group joined with...
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Pharmac widens access to two melanoma medicines
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will widen access to two melanoma medicines, giving New Zealanders another funded immunotherapy option and reducing the amount of treatment some people may need. From 1 May...
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Business – Fuel disruption hits business confidence before supplies, EMA survey
Source: EMA Media Release New Zealand businesses are already changing behaviour in response to the global fuel disruption, not because fuel has run out, but because confidence is waning. New survey...
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Advocacy – Greenpeace to join the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza
Source: Greenpeace Barcelona, Spain – Greenpeace has announced that its ship, the Arctic Sunrise, will join the upcoming Global Sumud Flotilla. Sailing alongside more than seventy vessels and over a thousand participants...
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Coromandel and North Waikato move to open fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Both the Coromandel and North Waikato zones will move into an open fire season from Tuesday 7 April at 9am, until further notice. This means...
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Events – North Island Firefighters compete in high-speed public event
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association More than 140 firefighters from across Te Ika-a-Māui, the North Island, will converge on Havelock North this weekend to compete in one of the most physically...