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Unexplained deaths, Hamilton East
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler, Field Crime Manager: Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Hamilton East this evening. Police were notified around...
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Month: April 2026
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Christchurch councillors vote to add more air to Bromley sewage ponds
Source: Radio New Zealand Diggers working at the burnt-out Bromley wastewater treatment plant. Christchurch City Council supplied pictures and video of work to remove rot from inside its filters on...
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Lee Kum Kee Celebrates Culinary Excellence at the Historic Hong Kong Debut of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Lee Kum Kee Sauce (“Lee Kum Kee”), a global leader in sauces and condiments, proudly...
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New Zealanders’ 30% fuel bill increase laid bare
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau New data from the country’s biggest bank shows the impact of the start of the fuel price rise on New Zealanders’ spending....
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DHL Express appoints new commercial lead for Asia Pacific
Source: Media Outreach Herbert Vongpusanachai takes on the role of Senior Vice President for Commercial for the region, effective April 1, 2026 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April...
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 2, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 2, 2026 - Full Text
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Greyhound racing to end in August as bill passes
Source: Radio New Zealand Greyhound dogs racing on a sand track. (File photo) 123rf Racing Minister Winston Peters is welcoming the passing of legislation which will end greyhound racing in...
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Unlocking economic potential for high country farms
Source: New Zealand Government Rule changes freeing up high country farmers to make the most of their land will unlock economic opportunities, support job creation and strengthen regional economies, Land Information Minister Chris Penk...
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Keeping children in classrooms and supporting schools through fuel challenges
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s priority is keeping schools open, students in classrooms and continuing to raise achievement as the country navigates fuel supply challenges, Education Minister Erica Stanford...
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Former Māori All Black Shane Christie died with brain disease linked to repeated head knocks
Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Christie. Supplied Māori All Black and Highlander Shane Christie has been diagnosed with a brain disease likely to be connected with repeated head knocks by...
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Social Investment Agency commissions independent review of procurement practices
Source: Radio New Zealand Kylie Reiri resigned in February. (RNZ / Teresa Cowie ) The Social Investment Agency has commissioned an independent external review of its procurement practices for contracts...
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Co-operative Bank penalised for overcharging customers
Source: Radio New Zealand The Co-operative Bank self-reported the breaches under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. Supplied/Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has been penalised nearly $2.5 million by...
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Alibaba Unveils Qwen3.6-Plus to Accelerate Agentic AI Deployment for Enterprises and Alibaba’s AI Applications
Source: Media Outreach New model brings advanced agentic coding and refined reasoning to real-world deployment HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Alibaba has released Qwen3.6-Plus,...
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ANGEL Unveils Smart Water Purification Solutions for the Foodservice Industry, Driving Safe Water Use and Operational Efficiency
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – As the foodservice industry continues to expand and consumer awareness of health rises, water safety has...
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SonicWall Reframes Annual Research Around SMB Protection Outcomes, Reveals the Seven Deadly Sins in 2026 Cyber Protect Report
Source: Media Outreach New Report Finds Serious, Actionable Attacks Rose More Than 20% as SMBs Face Growing Threat from Increasingly Precise, AI-Enabled Adversaries SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2...
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Foreign Minister appoints Simpson as Deputy Chair of Antarctica New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appointed Heather Simpson as Deputy Chair of Antarctica New Zealand. “Heather Simpson has extensive governance experience and as a current board member, a strong understanding of the strategic importance...
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Greyhound racing to end as bill passes
Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister, Winston Peters has welcomed the passing of legislation to end greyhound racing saying it is a decisive step reflecting the clear will of New...
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Organizations Overlook AI Risk as Governance Fails to Keep Up
Source: Media Outreach TrendAI research reveals pressure to deploy AI for business speed is outpacing control, visibility and accountability HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026...
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Torch Relay for 6th Asian Beach Games Held in Sanya, China
Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – On March 30, the torch relay of the 6th Asian Beach Games took place in Sanya,...
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Why was Chris Bishop unceremoniously dumped as campaign chair in Luxon’s Cabinet reshuffle?
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: Christopher Luxon’s Cabinet reshuffle made two things very clear on Thursday. Firstly, that the Prime Minister doesn’t trust one of his most competent ministers enough...
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Historic viaducts closed for safety, Hump Ridge Track remains open
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 April 2026 Percy Burn and Edwin Burn viaducts, on the Hump Ridge Track, and Francis Burn Viaduct, on the South Coast Track, were closed...
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Five ways the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board protects our environment
Source: Auckland Council From restoring native habitats to reducing waste and improving waterways, people across Devonport-Takapuna are working together to care for the local environment. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board supports...
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Ngāti Tahu react to the first successful prosecution for illegally exporting pounamu
Source: Radio New Zealand 14 Poutini Ngāi Tahu (West Coast Ngāi Tahu) pounamu stones weighing close to 60 kg returned on 1 November 2024 by New Zealand Customs. Supplied Ngāi...
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Interislander expects hours-long delays over by the weekend
Source: Radio New Zealand The Interislander website showed delays of up to three hours and 45 minutes for ferries departing during daylight hours. KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and...
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Gregory Hornblow suppression lapses: Former exec convicted of receiving underage sexual services
Source: Radio New Zealand Greg Hornblow RNZ The former media executive who admitted paying a 14 year-old for sex and fought to keep his name secret can now be named....
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Life-saving services need priority in fuel plan, aviation sector says
Source: Radio New Zealand The aviation sector is calling for a specific crisis plan around fuel. Supplied / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust The Aviation Industry Association says life-preserving services such...
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Southeast Asian Pet Food Leader MR.VET Clinches Prestigious U.S. Orange Dot Award for Biotech Innovation
Source: Media Outreach ORLANDO, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – As the global pet industry gathers for the Global Pet Expo in Orlando—the largest pet...