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Greyhound racing to end in August as bill passes
Source: Radio New Zealand Greyhound dogs racing on a sand track. (File photo) 123rf Racing Minister Winston Peters is welcoming the passing of legislation which will end greyhound racing in...
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Co-operative Bank penalised for overcharging customers
Source: Radio New Zealand The Co-operative Bank self-reported the breaches under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. Supplied/Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has been penalised nearly $2.5 million by...
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Greyhound racing to end as bill passes
Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister, Winston Peters has welcomed the passing of legislation to end greyhound racing saying it is a decisive step reflecting the clear will of New...
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Why was Chris Bishop unceremoniously dumped as campaign chair in Luxon’s Cabinet reshuffle?
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: Christopher Luxon’s Cabinet reshuffle made two things very clear on Thursday. Firstly, that the Prime Minister doesn’t trust one of his most competent ministers enough...
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Five ways the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board protects our environment
Source: Auckland Council From restoring native habitats to reducing waste and improving waterways, people across Devonport-Takapuna are working together to care for the local environment. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board supports...
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Gregory Hornblow suppression lapses: Former exec convicted of receiving underage sexual services
Source: Radio New Zealand Greg Hornblow RNZ The former media executive who admitted paying a 14 year-old for sex and fought to keep his name secret can now be named....
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Inside Honda LCR: Key Milestones Since Teaming Up with GOD55 Sports
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – As the 2026 MotoGP season roars to life, the landscape of motorsport media and fan...
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Putting safety measures in place can reduce the risk of serious injury in forestry
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 April 2026 This safety alert is a reminder to manage the risks around light utility vehicles on the job. What happened? A forestry worker was...
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Train services disrupted after major AT outage
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro Auckland Transport are warning commuters there could be disruptions to scheduled train services after a major outage on Thursday. All train services...
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More unified and empathetic response to family violence keeps children and families safer
Source: New Zealand Government Children and families are better protected and supported under the multi-agency model for responding to family violence incidents. Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual...
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More people supported off the streets and into stable housing
Source: New Zealand Government Six months after the Government stepped up support for people sleeping rough, more New Zealanders are moving into stable housing across Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch,...
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Unethical brain rot: why are millions watching AI fruits have affairs on TikTok?
Source: Radio New Zealand If you’ve spent much time on TikTok recently, you may have noticed a strange new type of AI brain rot taking over: fruit dramas. These AI-generated...
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Fast-track approved project could deliver New Zealand’s largest wind farm
Source: New Zealand Government Fast-track approval has been granted for New Zealand’s largest wind farm project. Contact Energy lodged a substantive application for the Southland Windfarm in August 2025. The...
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Getting to know Maukahuka
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Tōrea Scott-Fyfe My first few days working on Maukahuka, I felt out of kilter. I walked confidently into the bush and found everything was...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces election-year Cabinet reshuffle
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds have been promoted to Cabinet, as the prime minister reshuffles his ministerial lineup. The reshuffle also sees first-term MPs Cameron Brewer...
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Increased mileage rates for home and community support workers
Source: New Zealand Government Home and community support workers will receive a temporary 30 per cent increase to their mileage rates to help offset rising fuel costs, Health Minister Simeon...
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Government announces increased mileage rates for home and community support workers
Source: Radio New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown. RNZ / Adam Burns Home and community support workers will receive a temporary 30 percent increase to their mileage rates to help...
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Parts of the Far North still cleaning up after floods
Source: Radio New Zealand A family begins the enormous task of shovelling silt off their Whirinaki property. Supplied / FNDC Parts of the Far North are still cleaning up and...
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‘Definitely number one’: Melie Kerr smashes century in White Ferns record run chase
Source: Radio New Zealand White Ferns captain Melie Kerr walks from the field after their win. Marty Melville Melie Kerr rates her unbeaten 179, that helped her the White Ferns...
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Union win for home support workers – but mileage increase still falls short – PSA
Source: PSA A temporary increase in the mileage allowance for home support workers is a welcome response to the fuel crisis but more is needed. Health Minister Simeon Brown announced today...
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Cost of living to rise 50 pct more than expected this year – economists
Source: Radio New Zealand A rise in fuel costs is expected to affect the price of other goods and services. RNZ Household living costs about $55 a week higher this...
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Consumer NZ – Who makes New Zealand’s tastiest hot cross bun?
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ puts these doughy Easter favourites to the test. As Easter approaches – and many of us prepare to scoff chocolate eggs and hot cross buns...
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Fire Safety – Daylight saving is ending – do you have smoke alarms where you sleep?
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The 12 months from July 2024 to June last year saw the highest number of preventable residential fire deaths in a decade, with 17 people...
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Property Market – Property values not feeling war effects … for now
Source: Cotality Property values across Aotearoa New Zealand increased by 0.2% in March, matching the same rise seen in February. While this marks a modest lift, it comes against the...
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Plan your trip – keep safe on the road this Easter
Source: New Zealand Police Police is still taking a firm approach to unsafe driving behaviour from travellers going anywhere on our roads this Easter holiday weekend. Over Easter weekend in...
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Reduced youth offending, improved school attendance welcomed
Source: New Zealand Government Reporting released today shows the Government’s efforts to reduce youth offending and improve school attendance are making a positive difference in the lives of young Kiwis....
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Greg Hornblow suppression lapses: Former exec convicted of receiving underage sexual services
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Auckland executive Greg Hornblow was convicted of receiving “commercial sexual services” from a person aged under 18. Finn Blackwell A former Auckland executive who was...