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Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mayor of Lower Hutt is encouraging people to check on their neighbours in the wake of major flooding today. About 25 homes were evacuated in...
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Live: NRL – NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as NZ Warriors take on Gold Coast Titans at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. The Warriors will be riding high, after...
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Wall Street hits record highs following Lebanon ceasefire, economist warns market still volatile
Source: Radio New Zealand Stock market numbers are displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 17, 2026 in New York City. MICHAEL...
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Dozens evacuated as torrential rain floods Wellington suburbs, more downpours expected
Source: Radio New Zealand Torrential rain has triggered what locals say is the worst flooding seen in years across parts of the Wellington region, forcing evacuations, inundating homes and cutting...
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Hutt Valley firefighters place ban on truck with ‘multiple faults’
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZPFU said crews were happy to work with another truck if one was provided (file image). RNZ / Paris Ibell Hutt Valley firefighters have placed...
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Fatal crash, body found at fire scene may be linked – Police
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A body found at a house fire on Friday may be linked to a fatal car crash earlier this week in the...
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Fatality following house fire, Rangataua
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Neil Forlong, Whanganui Area Commander: Investigators undertaking a scene examination at a house fire in Rangataua located one person deceased yesterday afternoon. Fire...
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Live: Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 58 is closed between Pāuatahanui and Haywards. Supplied / NZTA MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for areas of the lower North Island,...
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MetService issues severe thunderstorm warning for parts of lower North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand That warning applied to Carterton, Kapiti Coast, Upper Hutt City, Porirua City and South Wairarapa, and were expected to be accompanied by torrential rain. MetService MetService...
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Christopher Luxon meets with other world leaders to discuss Strait of Hormuz situation
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime minister Christopher Luxon has taken part in a virtual meeting of world leaders overnight to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Supplied /...
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NRL: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck bolsters NZ Warriors backline with surprise return to centre
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck celebrates victory – finally – over Melbourne Storm. AAP / Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Blues survive late Highlanders scare for win
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu in action against the Highlanders. Brett Phibbs/Photosport The Blues have defied a comeback for the ages to hold off a heroic Highlanders...
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NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans – what you need to know
Source: Radio New Zealand Taine Tuaupiki and Keno Kini will bring plenty of x-factor from fullback, when the Warriors meet the Titans. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans...
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Fire Safety – New fire station opens in Marlborough
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Flaxbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate the official opening of their new fire station on Sunday. The new building is on the site of the...
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Weather: Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms to hammer parts of the country this weekend
Source: Radio New Zealand Screengrab / MetService Heavy rain is forecast for western and northern parts of New Zealand this weekend, with a risk of severe gales down south. MetService...
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Kaiteriteri restaurant gas leak isolated, businesses reopen
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Paris Ibell Firefighters have isolated the gas leak at a restaurant in Kaiteriteri that caused a nearby campground to be evacuated on Friday morning. Emergency services...
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NZ-AU: LHM Guidance Revision – Increase FY2026 Production Range
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) provides an operations and guidance update for the Langer...
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First Responders – Firefighters respond to gas leak in Kaiteriteri
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand People are being advised to stay away from Kaiteriteri this morning while firefighters deal with a large gas leak near the town’s beachfront. Fire and...
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Ryan Fox returns to form after a good day at the Heritage PGA tournament
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Fox of New Zealand CON CHRONIS / photosport Auckland golfer Ryan Fox has enjoyed a good day at the Heritage PGA tournament in South Carolina....
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Mount landslide aftermath: Residents feel shut out of recovery decisions
Source: Radio New Zealand A section carved from Mauao by the January landslide. The area remains closed to the public, with shipping containers placed in case of further slips KELLY...
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Properties evacuated in Kaiteriteri after large gas leak
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Paris Ibell Fire and Emergency are asking people to stay away from Kaiteriteri following a large gas leak near the beach. Properties have been evacuated and...
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‘Consistent in winning’: Fiji target Hong Kong Sevens glory
Source: Radio New Zealand Fiji led the HSBC SVNS Series all the way through the season, only to lose the title when they lost 10-7 to South Africa at the...
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Building industry will get ‘tanked’: Crisis is looming as construction costs soar, experts say
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde Rising fuel prices due to war in the Middle East are likely to create a serious crisis for the construction market...
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NRL: NZ Warriors star Chanel Harris-Tavita sets tone for defensive revival against Melbourne Storm
Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita (right) and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck have formed a profitable partnership in the Warriors backline. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm,...
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Super Rugby preview: Sititi and Tuipulotu return, Jacobson and Christie to notch tons
Source: Radio New Zealand All Black Wallace Sititi returns on the bench this weekend for the Chiefs. Aaron Gillions/ActionPress It’s been a sad week for Super Rugby. Confirmation of Moana...
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Willis promises to be ‘frank and candid’ about impact of Middle East conflict at White House meeting
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis is in Washington DC is attending the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings. RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis has...
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Two boys dead after water-related incident in Tarawera River, Kawerau
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tarawera River, where two people died on Thursday. Google Maps Two local children were killed when a riverbank collapsed in the Tarawera River near Boyce...