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Two dead after car flips upside down into stream in Wellington
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Two bodies have been found inside a car that was discovered upside down in a stream in rural Wellington this morning. Police,...
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Councils of flood hit areas invest in flood barriers as extra security
Source: Radio New Zealand ARK flood barriers are manufactured by Tauranga company Tarpaulin Makers. Supplied/Tarpaulin Makers The local makers of a temporary, reusable dam say it’s got the potential to...
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Indigenous filmmakers share the love of film across cultures at Māoriland
Source: Radio New Zealand Filmmakers across indigenous cultures the world over are gathering in Ōtaki on the Kapiti Coast this week to connect and collaborate at the Māoriland Film Festival....
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Crusaders prepare for move to indoor Te Kaha One New Zealand stadium
Source: Radio New Zealand One NZ Stadium Christchurch. Christchurch City Council With the opening of One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch just weeks away, the Crusaders are facing a significant...
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‘Uncaring and humiliating’ – fuel package leaves many drivers out in the cold
Source: Radio New Zealand Those missing out on the government’s fuel package still face having to cut back on essentials to fill the petrol tank. File photo. RNZ / Nick...
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‘We tend to lurch from crises to crises’ – call for national food security plan
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders are at risk of losing access to their own food, say experts. File photo. 123RF A plan is needed to ensure Aotearoa’s food production...
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Pike River Mine victims’ families fear proposed health and safety law changes risk another tragedy
Source: Radio New Zealand Sonya Rockhouse (left) and Anna Osborne outside Parliament in 2025. RNZ / Anneke Smith Families of those killed in the Pike River Mine disaster fear the...
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Live: 36-hour heavy rain warnings begin in Northland
Source: Radio New Zealand Rain has set in across Northland ahead of a major deluge expected – though so far it’s steady rather than torrential. Northland Regional Council data shows...
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A F Thomas Park: Future recreational use announced by local board
Source: Auckland Council The future parks and recreation outcomes for inclusion in A F Thomas Park in Wairau Valley have been decided. Today, the Kaipātiki Local Board voted for space...
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Auckland’s annual plan – give your feedback by this Sunday
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have until this Sunday (29 March) to provide their feedback on Auckland Council’s plan for the year ahead. Public feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2026/2027...
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Anyone worried about looming Northland storm should act early, Whangārei Council urges
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding around Ngunguru Road, east of Whangārei in January this year. RNZ / Susan Edmunds Whangārei District Council is advising anyone who doesn’t feel safe ahead...
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Live: Rain begins ahead of red warning for Northland, severe weather for upper North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Rain has set in across Northland ahead of a major deluge expected to start later this afternoon – though so far it’s steady rather than torrential....
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Report reveals accessibility gaps holding New Zealanders back
Source: Access Matters Aotearoa (AMA) Wellington, New Zealand – Access Matters Aotearoa (AMA) has released a major national report, highlighting entrenched accessibility barriers across Aotearoa, with calls for coordinated, system-wide reform....
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Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Greens have launched their housing policy for the election, promising legislation to limit...
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Cause of massive Tongariro National Park fire discovered
Source: Radio New Zealand Tongariro on Saturday 8 November 2025, a few hours after the fire broke out. Kristina Montgomerie / @kristinamonts A vehicle losing its rear wheel and dragging...
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Live: Rain sets in ahead of red heavy rain warning for Northland, severe weather for upper North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Rain has set in across Northland ahead of a major deluge expected to start later this afternoon – though so far it’s steady rather than torrential....
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Jeremy Coney and Haidee Tiffen inducted into NZC Hall of Fame
Source: Radio New Zealand Haidee Tiffen and Jeremy Coney have been inducted into the NZC Hall of Fame. Photosport The NZC Hall of Fame has honoured two of Aotearoa’s legendary...
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Jevon McSkimming complainant allegedly sent 87 emails to wife of officer overseeing investigation into her
Source: Radio New Zealand A woman who accused former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending allegedly sent 87 abusive emails to the wife of an officer who was...
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Comprehensive Support for International Students to Bolster Hong Kong’s Talent Attraction and Retention
Source: Media Outreach ManpowerGroup Greater China and Beacon Group Partner with FGA Trust and Payment Asia to Launch “Talent in HK” Program HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire –...
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Wellington targeted for predator-free status within 10 years
Source: Radio New Zealand Predator Free Wellington gets a funding boost from DOC in a push to completely eliminate predators in the capital RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington has been...
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Northland braces for wind gusts, heavy rain for next two days
Source: Radio New Zealand A big swell pounds the Paihia shoreline during a previous storm. Peter de Graaf Business owners around Northland’s east coast are hunkering down for what promises...
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Employee confidence rises but pessimists still outweigh optimists index shows
Source: Radio New Zealand Regional confidence was led by Gisborne/Hawke’s Bay, Canterbury and Southland. 123rf Employment confidence has risen to a two-year high as people’s perceptions about job availability improved....
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New Zealand is expensive, Reserve Bank economist says – here’s what we can do about it
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau New Zealand is an expensive country, Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says, with many products priced well above the OECD average....
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EV owners complain of ’50 percent’ power price increases
Source: Radio New Zealand Meridian said some customer plans were changing. Some Meridian customers have complained of increases in the cost of the power they use for their electric vehicles...
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Economy – Why New Zealanders still feel squeezed despite lower inflation – RBNZ
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 25 March 2026 – Reserve Bank Chief Economist Paul Conway delivers a keynote speech at the National Financial Advisers Conference 2026 in Auckland, with this...
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Health Governance – Māori maternal mental health at greater risk as fuel support package falls short, warns Hine ki te Wheiao
Source: Ki tua o Matariki At a time when suicide remains the leading cause of maternal death in Aotearoa, Hine ki te Wheiao, a Māori maternal mental health advocacy group, is...
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Funding for Hamilton Airport runway extension
Source: New Zealand Government A project to extend Hamilton Airport runway will receive a $6.5 million loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, boosting resilience for Waikato and the national aviation...