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Diesel users wear higher costs as prices rise
Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel prices on 8th of April. RNZ / Mark Papalii Motorists using diesel say they have little choice but to wear higher costs as prices reach...
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No plans to use Palantir in emerging defence-tech space, government says
Source: Radio New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A briefing shows former Defence Minister Judith Collins met US defence technology powerhouse Palantir in February on the...
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Officials want Stewart Island solar powered by Christmas in face of rising diesel costs
Source: Radio New Zealand A long-promised project to shift Stewart Island to solar power could be underway within months and operational by Christmas, officials say. Rakiura’s 480 residents currently rely...
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Why All the President’s Men is as relevant as it was 50 years ago
Source: Radio New Zealand Nighttime. A dim and dingy car park. Woefully inadequate fluorescent lights flicker and buzz overhead. Two men stand in half-shadow. One is barely visible, his face...
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Experts await latest weather models to get clearer picture of Cyclone Vaianu’s path
Source: Radio New Zealand The predicted path of Cyclone Vaianu. The cone of uncertainty as it heads south is still quite large. Zoom Earth MetService staff will be casting their...
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Almost 40 percent of public-sector physiotherapists want to quit their jobs – study
Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly 40 percent of public-sector physiotherapists want to leave their jobs, according to a new study. 123RF Nearly 40 percent of public-sector physiotherapists want to leave...
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Watch for wild dogs in Waioweka
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 April 2026 Tairawhiti Operations Manager Matt Tong says despite dedicated patrols of the area last week by the ground culling team, DOC staff have...
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Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: March 2026 quarter – information release 8 April 2026 The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows...
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Northland locals prepare for Cyclone Vaianu two weeks after flooding
Source: Radio New Zealand A flood-damaged van and debris piled up at the Cooks’ property by the 26 March storm. Supplied Two weeks to the day after floodwaters swept through...
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Northland locals prepare for Cyclone Vaianu
Source: Radio New Zealand A family begins the enormous task of shovelling silt off their Whirinaki property after last month’s storm. Supplied / FNDC Two weeks to the day after...
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Corrections does not know how many leave prison with nowhere to go, report reveals
Source: Radio New Zealand Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell said “Corrections is not a housing agency” and was not responsible for prisoners’ housing needs after they’re released. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone...
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SC Unveils Bold Rebrand, Shifts “Beyond Residential” to Three-Engine Growth Model
Source: Media Outreach Targets Over 30% Profit from Non-Residential Businesses by 2030Strong Backlog Supports 2026 Revenue Target of THB 25.5 Billion BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April...
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Save the Children deeply concerned for children and families in the Pacific as severe Tropical Cyclone Maila intensifies, the second cyclone to hit the region in days
Source: Save the Children Communities across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea are currently facing the threat of Tropical Cyclone Maila, which has been upgraded to a category 5 system, while...
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Fresh Laundry Ranked #37 Among the Fastest Growing Companies in Singapore by The Straits Times 2026
Source: Media Outreach Fresh Laundry Ranked #37 Among the Fastest Growing Companies in Singapore by The Straits Times 2026 Compiled by The Straits Times and global research firm Statista, the...
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More than a dozen released from prison dead by suspected suicide since 2023 – coroners
Source: Radio New Zealand Those who spoke to RNZ painted a grim picture of life on the outside after leaving prison. RNZ/Calvin Samuel The coroner’s office says 14 people died...
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New Documentary Building Icons: The Global One From Discovery To Debut On April 10 In Southeast Asia
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – A new documentary Building Icons: The Global One explores the complexities of architecture and engineering, with the...
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‘Why not us?’: NCAA superstar Charlisse Leger-Walker hopes historic title inspires next generation
Source: Radio New Zealand Charlisse Leger-Walker (Te Whakatōhea) hopes her history-making NCAA championship run will inspire the next generation of rangatahi, and says she knows she won’t be the last...
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Do you need domestic travel insurance with weather events and fuel crisis?
Source: Radio New Zealand Last month Air New Zealand looked set to cancel around 1100 flights over fuel supply concerns. RNZ / Patrice Allen With skyrocketing fuel prices and war...
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Hang Lung Ignites Spring with the Second Phase of “66 and beyond” Anniversary Celebration
Source: Media Outreach Portfolio-wide Signature Experiences Connect Communities with Localized Creativity HONG KONG SAR and SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – Hang Lung Properties Limited...
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‘To score some more goals would be sick’ for Football Fern Kelli Brown
Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Kelli Brown wants to keep scoring international goals. Photosport Aspiring bike mechanic, surfer and prolific goalscorer Football Fern Kelli Brown can’t wait for a...
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Fossil fuel companies on notice for price gouging
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on petrol companies to act quickly following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire that has caused the price of fuel to drop....
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New coach, fresh ideas for Black Ferns ahead of Pacific Four
Source: Radio New Zealand The Pacific Four will be Whitney Hansen’s first tournament in charge of the Black Ferns. Photosport Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant says the side has a...
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Pharmac funds medicine to reduce complications following allogenic haematopoietic stem cell transplant
Source: PHARMAC People with very weak immune systems, including those recovering from an allogenic haematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT), will be better protected from a serious viral infection following Pharmac’s...
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ChildFund – Fuel price surge hitting families in the Pacific up to six times harder than in New Zealand
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Rising global fuel prices are cutting household affordability across New Zealand, but new analysis shows families in the Pacific are being hit up to six times harder....
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Education – From Colombo to Southland: Sri Lankan migrant secures NZ lecturing role before graduation
Source: Manukau Institute of Technology & Unitec A Sri Lankan academic who left behind an established teaching career to start again in New Zealand has achieved a rare milestone—securing a...
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Residential building costs rise at fastest pace in over two years
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde House building costs are rising at their fastest rate in two‑and‑a‑half years as the recovery in the residential construction sector accelerates....
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Speed limit on SH3 north of Hāwera drops to 60km/h
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic 123RF The speed limit on State Highway 3, just north of Hāwera, will be lowered to 60km/h from Thursday. The reduction from 80km/h will...