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NZ, Australia get tighter IKEA returns policy
Source: Radio New Zealand IKEA’s first Auckland store opens on December 4 Marika Khabazi / RNZ IKEA is tightening its returns policy for Australia and New Zealand. The homeware retailer...
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Thousands needing work in Kaikohe, but virtually nowhere to go
Source: Radio New Zealand In the Far North town of Kaikohe, finding a job is a bare knuckle brawl. Local employment adviser Megan Hepi, director of community advocacy organisation Nga...
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Former Silver Fern captain Katrina Rore gets shock call-up to Australian league
Source: Radio New Zealand Katrina Rore last played for the Silver Ferns in 2019. SWpix.com Silver Fern great Katrina Rore has come out of retirement to join the New South...
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ESR Secures US$850 Million to Accelerate Long-term Growth
Source: Media Outreach Additional equity support from existing shareholders underscores confidence in ESR’s strategy and execution momentum Capital to fund growth initiatives across ESR’s logistics real estate and data centres...
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Explainer: What is a tropical cyclone and what do the categories mean?
Source: Radio New Zealand The track of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu as it moves south towards New Zealand. Screenshot / Zoom Earth Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is making its way south from...
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Cyclone Maila down to Category 4 but warnings remain
Source: Radio New Zealand Tropical cyclone Maila, left, was a category 4 storm on Thursday morning, and cyclone Vaianu a category 2. Windy.com screenshot Severe Topical Cyclone Maila was downgraded...
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No plans to use Palantir in emerging defence-tech space, government says
Source: Radio New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A briefing shows former Defence Minister Judith Collins met US defence technology powerhouse Palantir in February on the...
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From premiership to panic: Tactix coach’s post-title reality
Source: Radio New Zealand Donna Wilkins took the Tactix to a maiden title in her first year as an ANZ Premiership head coach. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz Donna Wilkins...
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Save the Children deeply concerned for children and families in the Pacific as severe Tropical Cyclone Maila intensifies, the second cyclone to hit the region in days
Source: Save the Children Communities across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea are currently facing the threat of Tropical Cyclone Maila, which has been upgraded to a category 5 system, while...
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New coach, fresh ideas for Black Ferns ahead of Pacific Four
Source: Radio New Zealand The Pacific Four will be Whitney Hansen’s first tournament in charge of the Black Ferns. Photosport Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant says the side has a...
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Events – April Investiture Ceremonies at Government House Auckland
Source: Government House At April’s investiture ceremonies, Dame Coral Shaw will be acknowledged for her considerable service to the judiciary and public service. Other recipients will include Olympian Rod Dixon, former...
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NGOs – As Pacific nations queue for petrol, ministers gather to chart a fossil-fuel-free future
Source: Fossil Fuel Treaty APRIL 8, 2025 – As Pacific nations scramble to secure fuel supplies amid the Iran war – with Fiji hiking petrol prices by 20%, Tuvalu sending government...
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‘Damaging, potentially life-threatening’ Cyclone Vaianu increasingly likely to hit NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand The tropical cyclone’s possible path over New Zealand. Niwa Weather screenshot Forecasters are warning that Cyclone Vaianu is increasingly likely to hit the country this weekend....
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‘Alarming for whole world’: Willis reacts to Trump Iran threat
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis isn’t impressed with Donald Trump’s threats to destroy Iran’s civilisation. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Finance Minister says she’s “alarmed” at “unprecedented”...
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EPA approval good news for spud lovers
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new fungicide seed treatment to control disease on potatoes. The New Zealand potato industry is valued at approximately $1...
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Finance Minister condemnds Trump over Iran civilisation threat
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis isn’t impressed with Donald Trump’s threats to destroy Iran’s civilisation. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Finance Minister says she’s “alarmed” at “unprecedented”...
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‘A very close eye’ being kept on Cyclone Vaianu’s possible threat to North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand The tropical cyclone’s possible path over New Zealand. Niwa Weather screenshot Forecasters are warning that Cyclone Vaianu is increasingly likely to hit the country this weekend....
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‘A very close eye’ being kept on Cyclone Vainu’s possible threat to North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand The tropical cyclone’s possible path over New Zealand. Niwa Weather screenshot Forecasters are warning that Cyclone Vaianu is increasingly likely to hit the country this weekend....
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Cyclone Maila upgraded, as PNG and Solomons brace for more
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding caused by Cyclone Maila at Baia Village in PNG’s West New Britain province. Supplied Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has been upgraded to a Category 4...
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Rocket scientist turned doctor shares habits to slash household waste
Source: Radio New Zealand Anita Vandyke started out her working life as an aerospace engineer, then pivoted to medicine. Now she uses the problem-solving skills she developed working in those...
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Australia vs NZ: Who’s better prepared for fuel price spike?
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s economy had barely grown in the past three years and inflation had risen. RNZ / Quin Tauetau New Zealand is in a better position...
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‘Not part of the puzzle’: Ameliaranne Ekenasio on Silver Ferns silence
Source: Radio New Zealand Ameliaranne Ekenasio (left) and Dame Noeline Taurua after winning the Constellation Cup series, 2024. AAP / www.photosport.nz Former Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio says she has...
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New Zealanders will understand government can’t support everyone during fuel crisis – Luxon
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the support offered so far was about protecting the the most vulnerable, without driving up inflation. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The...
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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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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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CPA Australia: Malaysian Small Businesses Urged To Adopt Productivity-enhancing Technologies For Sustained Growth
Source: Media Outreach Young business owners drive small businesses in Malaysia Technology adoption remains concentrated in front-end activities Improved access to finance needed for deeper digital transformation KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA...
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‘Never have I felt so dependent on … feelings of one administration’: Nicola Willis on Trump and Iran
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis speaks after the latest government update on fuel supplies, 6 April. RNZ / Giles Dexter The finance minister says she has “never felt so...