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Cyclone Vaianu: Northland declares state of emergency
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to reach NZ by Saturday. Earth Nullschool A State of Emergency has been declared across Northland as of 5pm on Friday, ahead...
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Football For All programme assists low-income, immigrant families into sport
Source: Radio New Zealand A programme helping kids get into football saw young people training with their heroes in Wellington on Friday. which has expanded from a few dozen kids...
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Weather: First impacts could be felt Saturday morning as Cyclone Vaianu nears
Source: Radio New Zealand Satellite image of Vaianu showing the potential track as it heads towards New Zealand. Zoom Earth Severe weather warnings are set to come into place this...
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Further arrests made after Hastings bar brawl
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking the public for help to identify the person pictured. NZ Police Eight people have now been arrested in relation to a fight at...
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Talley’s mulls closure of Westport fish processing factory
Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps Talley’s is considering closing its Westport fish processing factory and has started consulting with staff. In a statement, Talley chief executive officer Tony Hazlett...
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Economy – Cash consultation continues, update on further supporting information – Reserve Bank of NZ
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) 10 April 2026 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) Assistant Governor Money Karen Silk encourages...
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Tech Research – 5G network coverage expansion to drive India’s mobile services market over 2025-2030, says GlobalData
Source” Global Data India’s mobile services market is expected to witness a steady growth through 2030, driven by the 5G expansion and surging data consumption. While traditional voice revenues continue...
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Education – Strong outcomes and workforce readiness across Whitireia and WelTec nursing programmes
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec is celebrating a strong five-year performance across its three Bachelor of Nursing programmes, with graduates consistently demonstrating exceptional clinical capability, cultural competency and academic...
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Storm News – Fire and Emergency New Zealand prepares for significant weather event
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is preparing for the expected impacts of Cyclone Vaianu. Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says Fire and Emergency has been...
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Two climbers rescued near Sabre Peak, Fiordland National Park
Source: New Zealand Police Police are praising rescue staff who have retrieved two climbers from a precarious mountainside near Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park today. About 4.30pm on Wednesday,...
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Weather: ‘Trifecta’ of hazards for East Coast from Cyclone Vaianu
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage to State Highway 35 near Hicks Bay in January. Supplied / NZTA Tairāwhiti Civil Defence is encouraging people to be proactive about preparing themselves as...
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Govt encourages farmers, growers to be prepared
Source: New Zealand Government Farmers, growers and rural communities are encouraged to stay up-to-date with weather warnings and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities...
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Artist Wallace Woo Redefines Contemporary Abstraction: The Global Launch of “Geological Abstractionism” and the “Stalactite Aesthetics” Manifesto
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR & NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Wallace Woo Studio is proud to announce a seismic shift...
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Further arrests in relation to Common Room assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police have now arrested eight people in relation to a fight at the Common Room bar on 8 March. Detective Sergeant Heath Jones says more than...
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Police locate loaded firearm and nitrous oxide
Source: New Zealand Police A speeding motorist has led Auckland Police to discovering a loaded firearm and nitrous oxide. On Thursday evening, a road policing unit was carrying out usual...
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Patient data accessed during cyber breach of healthcare provider IntraCare
Source: Radio New Zealand IntraCare has not said how many patients were affected. Unsplash / RNZ Private healthcare provider IntraCare can now confirm patient data was accessed during a cyber...
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Car makes ‘mess’ of West Auckland takeaway
Source: Radio New Zealand A car drove into Ming Xing Fast Food takeaway outlet in Glendene, West Auckland. Supplied A car crashed into a West Auckland takeaway outlet on Thursday...
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Financial Markets Authority files for liquidation of more Chance Voight Group entities
Source: Radio New Zealand Financial Markets Authority headquarters in Auckland. Google Maps The Financial Markets Authority is seeking to liquidate further entities linked to Rangiora-based investment company Chance Voight Group....
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Young people on roof at Wiri youth justice residence
Source: Radio New Zealand It is unclear how many youth are on the roof. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A group of young people have climbed onto the roof at...
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Cyclone Vaianu: Get prepared and have a plan
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Emergency Management continues to urge Aucklanders to get prepared and have a plan ahead of Cyclone Vaianu arriving in Aotearoa New Zealand. Auckland and Aotea Great...
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Judge Ema Aitken, accused of yelling at Winston Peters, won’t be removed from job, panel rules
Source: Radio New Zealand Judge Ema Aitken will appear before the panel, after allegedly disrupting a function at Auckland’s exclusive Northern Club in 2024. RNZ Composite A judicial conduct panel...
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Menopause medication rationed as demand outstrips supply
Source: Radio New Zealand Pharmac said people might receive smaller supplies than usual “to ensure everyone can continue to access this important treatment”. IGOR STEVANOVIC / SCIENCE PHOTO A national...
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Govt Cuts – Govt’s extreme anti-Māori agenda ramps up with another 27 roles proposed to go at Te Puni Kōkiri – PSA
Source: PSA – Proposed cuts would see more than 100 job losses overall Māori development agency Te Puni Kōkiri would be further gutted by a proposal to axe 27 roles to...
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Asia Pacific dominates top rankings in Kearney’s 2026 FDI Confidence Index® amid global geopolitical tension and industrial policy expansion
Source: Media Outreach Asia Pacific holds the largest share of ranked markets on the Index for the first time in more than a decade, claiming 10 out of 25 spots....
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Stronger trespass laws pass first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation which strengthens trespass laws to make them more effective and practical for businesses has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says....
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Panel finds Judge Ema Aitken’s conduct does not justify removal
Source: New Zealand Government The panel which inquired into alleged conduct by Judge Ema Aitken has found her removal is not justified, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The Judicial Conduct...
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Homicide probe launched into Lower Hutt death
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene on Malone Road on 9 April. RNZ Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead outside an address...