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Discount day wipes out some Gull petrol stations as panic buying adds pressure
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Monro / RNZ Extra demand on Gull’s discount day has left some of its petrol stations running low on fuel. Gull said 3 percent of...
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Energy – GasNZ reassures customers that “gas decline” stories are not about LPG supply
Source: GasNZ Despite the diminishing supplies of natural gas in New Zealand, there is no shortage of LPG, GasNZ says. Chief executive Jeffrey Clarke says most of the news about...
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Selwyn District Council mulls staff cuts to keep rates rises down
Source: Radio New Zealand Selwyn mayor Lydia Glddon. ANNA SAREGNT / RNZ Canterbury’s Selwyn District Council is mulling staff cuts and a recruitment freeze as councillors examine ways to keep...
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Launching predator-free pilot in the Chatham Islands
Source: NZ Department of Conservation On the Chatham Islands, 800 kilometres east of mainland Aotearoa, New Zealand, a group of locals are mobilising to protect hundreds of endangered species, including...
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials’ advice on ‘move on orders’
Source: Radio New Zealand Rough sleepers in New Plymouth. RNZ / Robin Martin Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has batted away warnings from his officials that the government’s proposed ‘move-on orders’...
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Events – 24 hours to go: Hamilton gears up as Jim Beam Homegrown prepares to burst into song
Source: Brainchild for Jim Beam Homegrown “Climb over your mates if you have to but don’t miss out on tickets for Jim Beam Homegrown in Hamilton this weekend.” That’s the...
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Candidates – Green Party selects Asher Wilson-Goldman as candidate for Kapiti
Source: Asher Wilson-Goldman The Green Party has selected Waikanae resident Asher Wilson-Goldman as their candidate for the new Kapiti electorate at this year’s general election. “I can’t wait to share...
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Legislation – PSA calls on MPs to sign pledge to stop cuts to holidays and pay for thousands of workers
Source: PSA The PSA is calling on all MPs to sign a pledge promising to oppose a law change that will slash the pay and leave entitlements of tens of thousands...
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US-Israel Conflict – At least 52 million children facing disrupted education due to Middle East and wider region conflict – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children At least 52 million school age children have been forced to stop school, moved to online learning or had their education disrupted as violence in the Middle...
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Energy Sector – Study points to scale of opportunity for domestic natural gas to fill the gap
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa A new study on New Zealand’s gas market shows massive electrification or alternative fuels will be required to meet residential and industrial demand over the next decade,...
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South Sudan evacuation order removes humanitarian support for over 200,000 people and deepens catastrophic conditions – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The evacuation order for the northern border town of Akobo East in South Sudan, which forced tens of thousands of people – including all aid agency staff –...
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Ryan Fox hospitalised, pulls out of Players Championship in Florida
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Fox in hospital after operation for kidney stones. 2026. supplied / Instagram Auckland golfer Ryan Fox is in hospital after being forced to withdraw from...
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Ryan Fox pulls out of Players Championship in Florida
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox who is ranked No 44 in the world. photosport Auckland golfer Ryan Fox was a late withdrawal from the Players Championship in...
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Drooling into your pillow could indicate a more serious issue
Source: Radio New Zealand Drooling can be embarrassing, especially if you’re waking up to a newly minted lover beside you. But if you’re sleeping alone or next to a seasoned...
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Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed
Source: Radio New Zealand Shibani Kashyap performs during Holi celebrations in Pukekohe, South Auckland, in February. Supplied A letter obtained by RNZ shows the Consulate General of India in Auckland...
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Buyers eye electric vehicles as fuel prices soar
Source: Radio New Zealand Car dealers say it’s the final push for some people to buy electric vehicles. AFP With fuel prices nudging xxx add price in AM car dealers...
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What you can do to protect your home from flooding
Source: Radio New Zealand There are already 750,000 New Zealanders living in a flood-risk area. RNZ Nick Brown has a real thing about lowered kerbs. Where the average person might...
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‘The Invisible unemployed’: Too much for a benefit, not enough to make ends meet
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau While the surging number of beneficiaries is plain to see, there is a struggling layer of people who feel out of sight:...
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And best drama goes to… this year’s totally unhinged award season
Source: Radio New Zealand With both the Seattle Opera and the Music Center in Los Angeles announcing they launched discount codes like “TIMOTHEE” and “CHALAMET” for their upcoming fine arts...
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Beef, lamb, onions and wine: Kiwi dinner time staples in huge demand offshore
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Five years after Who’s Eating NZ, this series revisits where our food goes but this time through the lens of Kiwi breakfast, lunch and dinner...
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Calls to let workers stay home to beat fuel prices
Source: Radio New Zealand Some countries, such as Vietnam and Thailand, have urged people to work from home to save fuel. 123RF Government is being asked to let the public...
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Building New Zealand: Focus on the construction industry – Stats NZ news story
Source: Statistics New Zealand Building New Zealand: Focus on the construction industry – news story 12 March 2026 This article uses statistics drawn from several Stats NZ datasets to provide insights...
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VinFast and the Rise of a New Gulf Lifestyle
Source: Media Outreach As Gulf cities hardwire sustainability into daily life, VinFast is shaping an electric lifestyle that feels like a smart, seamless routine, with its climate-ready design, long-term warranty...
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Wattie’s supplier fears for industry’s future after proposed closure of factories
Source: Radio New Zealand The Wattie’s factory in Christchurch. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Wattie’s growers and staff are reeling following the company’s announcement of the proposed closure of three factories...
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Seoul Restaurant San Named One To Watch By Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
Source: Media Outreach The new French-influenced, modern Korean fine-dining spot in Gangnam demonstrates exceptional culinary talent and potential for future glory HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12...
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Heritage advocates warn shifting to higher seismic zone will damage Dunedin’s economy
Source: Radio New Zealand The Octagon in Dunedin. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Heritage advocates are warning shifting Dunedin to a higher seismic zone will damage the city’s economy and put...
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Zaroa NZ Salami products recalled due lack of required food safety controls
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting MeatUp Limited trading as Zaroa NZ in recalling all batches of 3 salami products due to a lack...