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Landmark Auckland deal to unlock city’s potential
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have signed a landmark Auckland City Deal, marking New Zealand’s first city deal and a new era...
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Organisations call on government to ditch LNG import terminal
Source: Radio New Zealand Sputnik via AFP Solar advocates, electricians and consumer campaigners are among those calling on the government to ditch its plans for an LNG import terminal and...
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Do peptides improve workout performance?
Source: Radio New Zealand Peptides are widely marketed as a kind of “holy grail” for workout recovery and physical performance. You may have seen advertisements online claiming these supplements can...
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Netball: ANZ Premiership at tipping point after decade
Source: Radio New Zealand Tayla Earle in action for Northern Mystics against Southern Steel last season. Photosport Analysis: Netball New Zealand should be celebrating a milestone 10th season of the...
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Organisations call on govt to ditch LNG import terminal
Source: Radio New Zealand Sputnik via AFP Solar advocates, electricians and consumer campaigners are among those calling on the government to ditch its plans for an LNG import terminal and...
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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...