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New survey shows drop in crime
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: New survey shows drop in crime Fewer people are becoming victims of crime in New Zealand, according to new data published today. The...
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Charter school students attended more than state students in 2025
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says baseline attendance data for charter schools shows they’re off to good start, but there is more work to be done. ...
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Live: Fuel stations run out again, Luxon warns NZ preparng for ‘prolonged’ Iran conflict
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages....
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Black smoke seen rising from Auckland suburb of Ponsonby
Source: Radio New Zealand Smoke seen rising over Ponsonby from St Paul’s College. Supplied / Linda Hallas Black smoke can be seen over the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby. Photos from...
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Football Ferns named for World Cup Oceania Qualifiers Finals in NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Kate Taylor is back for the Football Ferns. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns squad has been named for the Oceania Qualifiers finals in Aotearoa...
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In Pictures: The people of Polyfest
Source: Radio New Zealand This week, the Manukau Sports Bowl has been transformed into a multi-stage cultural hub for 11,000 performers from 73 high schools. Participants tell RNZ the Polyfest...
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How do I make the most of my mince?
Source: Radio New Zealand Usually considered a low-cost staple for families, the price of mince has recorded the biggest annual increase since data began. Beef mince is up 23.2 percent,...
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Watch: Students share what Polyfest means to them
Source: Radio New Zealand Students performing at this weeks ASB Polyfest say the festival is a celebration of their diverse identities. More than 11,000 performers from 73 schools are set...
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GP stops uploading patient notes to MyIndici as a precaution
Source: Radio New Zealand MyIndici said it hasn’t been compromised. 123rf A Wellington GP clinic has stopped uploading consultation notes to patient portal MyIndici as an extra layer of protection...
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Serious Fraud Office looking at Chatham Islands Council spending
Source: Radio New Zealand A scathing Auditor General report said former council chief executive Paul Eagle’s actions over a project to upgrade his own accommodation were unacceptable and misleading. RNZ...
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Live: Fuel stations run out again, Luxon and Willis faces questions about fuel crisis
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages....
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Clark Laidlaw extends time as Hurricanes head coach
Source: Radio New Zealand Clark Laidlaw head coach of the Hurricanes before Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Chiefs at Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 13 April 2024....
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Body found in search for man missing in Lake Manapouri
Source: Radio New Zealand The man fell overboard into the lake last Saturday. Police searching for a missing man in Lake Manapouri over the past week, have recovered a body...
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Waihoehoe Road Upgrade driving forward
Source: New Zealand Government Main construction is getting underway on the Waihoehoe Road Upgrade, helping to build the future of Auckland’s transport system Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “This marks...
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University Research – HPV self-test boosts cervical cancer screening ‘across the board’, new study confirms – VIC
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Making human papillomavirus (HPV) self-testing available to all women increases the number of people screened for cervical cancer, a new study led by...
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GDP increases 0.2 percent in the December 2025 quarter – Gross domestic product: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand GDP increases 0.2 percent in the December 2025 quarter – news story 19 March 2026 New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.2 percent in the December...
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Takeaways from US intelligence officials’ testimony amid war with Iran
Source: Radio New Zealand By Aaron Blake, CNN Director of Defense Intelligence Agency James Adams III, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Acting Commander of US Cyber Command...
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Greenpeace targets PM’s office over possible NZ minerals deal with US
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of the protest on Thursday. Supplied Pictures of US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and US flags have been plastered on the...
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GDP data shows a growing economy
Source: New Zealand Government Economic data released today confirms the economy was growing at the end of last year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ figures released today show...
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Ban on retaining reef fish bycatch remains
Source: New Zealand Government A proposal to allow certain reef fish species taken as bycatch in the fishery in the north of the North Island to be retained and sold...
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DOC and Meridian Energy celebrate 10-years of powering Kākāpō Recovery
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 March 2026 This year marks 10 years of collaboration between DOC and Meridian as the National Partner of the Kākāpō Recovery Programme, working alongside...
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Rugby: Table-topping Hurricanes face first NZ derby of Super Rugby season
Source: Radio New Zealand Billy Proctor celebrates scoring a try with team mates. MARK EVANS The Hurricanes top the Super Rugby standings, but the real tests of their title credentials...
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Crashes cost up to 70% more than expected, data shows
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Transport currently factors elements such as road closures, emergency service response, and the social costs for the life lost into the total cost...
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‘Should not be alarmed’: Massive training exercise on Lake Tekapo this weekend
Source: Radio New Zealand Lake Tekapo. Karen Jiang A multi-agency Search and Rescue training exercise is scheduled this weekend, police said, in the Tekapo region. Lake Tekapo will host Operation...
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New figures show slow growth in job market
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest SEEK employment report shows job ads rose 0.9 percent in February. 123rf A slow warming in the job market appears to be broadening out...
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Economy – RBNZ releases Summary of Submissions and Key Decisions from Liquidity Management Consultation
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 19 March 2026 – The Reserve Bank has published a Summary of Submissions and Key Decisions paper on the Liquidity Management Review consultation. Decisions on...
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Body found in search for missing man, Lake Manapouri
Source: New Zealand Police Police searching for the missing man in Lake Manapouri over the past week, have this morning recovered a body. On Saturday 14 March, around 6.15pm, Police...