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Surge in fuel prices largest increase since Stats NZ data began in 2011
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash Fuel prices surge in March on Middle East conflict Food prices ease 0.6 in March on month before Annual food inflation lowest in...
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Fast-tracked hydro to boost West Coast resilience
Source: New Zealand Government A fast-tracked renewable energy project on the West Coast will strengthen regional electricity supply and improve resilience, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane...
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Christopher Luxon adamant he’ll remain National leader amid speculation
Source: Radio New Zealand National Minister Chris Bishop has been rumoured as a potential leadership contender. RNZ Watch the livestream and follow live updates in the blog above. Prime Minister...
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Tax Reform – Local govt GST policy just more cuts by another name, says tax reform groups
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) 17 April 2026, 10:00 am – The hint from David Seymour about a new policy for councils to receive a portion of the GST collected...
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Five kea hospitalised as community help sought
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 April 2026 Five kea have been taken from South Westland towns to the South Island Wildlife Hospital for lead poisoning treatment in recent weeks...
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Man charged with murdering elderly woman, attacking others, denies charges
Source: Radio New Zealand The elderly woman was allegedly murdered at a rural Canterbury property. (File photo) RNZ/Nathan Mckinnon A man charged with murdering an elderly woman and attacking two...
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Nelson footbridge graffitied with hate speech targeting Jewish people
Source: Radio New Zealand The graffiti appeared on a footbridge over the Maitai River, but was painted over an hour after the council was alerted to its presence. File picture....
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Mainfreight CEO frustrated with KiwiRail, AT for not offering additional services
Source: Radio New Zealand Mainfreight’s Ōtāhuhu depot Alistair Guthrie Mainfreight’s chief executive says he is “frustrated” at KiwiRail and Auckland Transport, and that the agencies could be doing more as...
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Hoard your emergency fund, and other pieces of investment advice you might need to ignore
Source: Radio New Zealand There are some pieces of investment advice that seem to always (or most often) hold true. Compounding interest is your friend. Don’t fret about your KiwiSaver...
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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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Allan Titford again denied parole, but may be released later this year
Source: Radio New Zealand Allan Titford was found guilty of 39 charges in a trial in 2013. RNZ A Northland man sentenced to 24 years’ jail after being convicted on...
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Should you turn off your laptop while commuting?
Source: Radio New Zealand When it’s time to pack up at the end of the day, do you just close the lid of your laptop and pop it in a...
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‘Households will feel the brunt’: Infometrics warns of economic hit
Source: Radio New Zealand Infometrics says households will feel the impact of increased pricing pressures. RNZ The Reserve Bank is set to have a battle on its hands to keep...
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Te Whau Pathway recognised for connecting Auckland communities to nature
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust – which is promoting the construction of a landmark walking and cycling route following the Whau River...
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Economic impacts on New Zealand from conflict in the Middle East – Stats NZ report
Source: Statistics New Zealand Economic impacts on New Zealand from conflict in the Middle East – report 16 April 2026 This page provides updates on how economic impacts from the...
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Greyhound trainers to be paid to look after dogs when ban comes into force
Source: Radio New Zealand Greyhound racing will be banned on 31st July. 123RF Former greyhound trainers and owners will be paid to look after the dogs until they’re re-homed, once...
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ACT would ban voting rights for unelected appointees on local council committees if elected
Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour says the party first raised this issue in September last year. RNZ / Mark Papalii The ACT Party would ban unelected appointees on local...
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Nelson footbridge graffitied with hate speech targetting Jewish people
Source: Radio New Zealand The graffiti appeared on a footbridge over the Maitai River, but was painted over an hour after the council was alerted to its presence. File picture....
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NZ’s medicinal cannabis ecosystem hopes to harvest value-add opportunities
Source: Radio New Zealand Southern Medicinal has converted the old Mataura paper mill into a medicinal cannabis and hemp growing, testing and processing facility. Supplied / Southern Medicinal The budding...
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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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Willis promises to be ‘frank and candid’ about impact of Middle East confict 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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Stewart Island trust raising money to build suitable homes for elderly residents
Source: Radio New Zealand Bruce Ford is head of the Stewart Island Seniors Cottage Trust. RNZ / Mark Papalii Stewart Island resident Bruce Ford reckons there’s a problem with getting...
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Groups call on fast-track panel to decline controversial West Coast hydro proposal
Source: Radio New Zealand The Morgan Gorge. Neil Silverwood Outdoors and environmental groups are calling on a fast-track panel to decline a controversial West Coast hydro proposal. Westpower Limited have...
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Business NZ seeks government loan support for firms moving away from gas
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Business New Zealand is making what it says is a rare plea for business supports – in the form of below-market rate loans to help...
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Why visitors to Western Springs (and other parks) shouldn’t feed the birds
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s Western Springs Park is a home to numerous native waterfowl and other birds. Older generations remember a time when feeding birds at the park was...
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Fletcher Building says third quarter sales improving but outlook uncertain
Source: Radio New Zealand Fletcher Building says the third quarter ended in March and largely reflected the period before the war in Iran. Fletcher Building Construction company Fletcher Building says...
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Two big events, Christchurch Police’s one message
Source: New Zealand Police As Christchurch prepares for an exciting fortnight of big events in the city, Police are asking eventgoers to support a safe and positive environment for everyone...