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How to cut your mortgage interest bill in half
Source: Radio New Zealand Data from the NZ Banking Association shows that total home lending rose 17.5 percent in the six months to December, Unsplash/ Towfiqu Barbhuiya More than 40...
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Easyhome Launches First Flagship Store in Kuala Lumpur
Source: Media Outreach SUBANG JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – China-based home furnishing brand 居然之家 Easyhome has officially launched Easyhome Mall in Kuala Lumpur on...
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Additional 90 million litres of diesel coming
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has secured an additional nine days’ of diesel supply to boost New Zealand’s fuel reserves and help shield the country from the global oil shock, Finance...
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Asia Pacific Rayon Reinforces Regional Commitment Through Strategic Engagements in Indonesia and India
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), a leading global manufacturer of viscose rayon, has reinforced its long-term commitment to...
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Kaitaia Hospital boosts access to specialist care
Source: New Zealand Government People in Kaitaia and across the Far North are benefiting from improved access to specialist health services, with new and expanded facilities now in place at...
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Updated granny flat rules increase choice
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is expanding its granny flat building consent exemption to support faster construction, more choice for homeowners, and a wider range of off-site building methods. “Our granny flat...
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Neighbours evacuated as fire engulfs home in Rolleston
Source: Radio New Zealand Police evacuated nearby homes as a precaution. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Fire and Emergency (FENZ) is investigating the cause of a house fire that led to...
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What are the budget basics you need for a comfy retirement?
Source: Radio New Zealand North Canterbury retiree Madeleine Burdon is in the midst of a major life change – downsizing from the home she worked hard to pay off. Known...
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Alice Fung, Phil Lam, Sean Wong, and Grace Chan Unite Across Generations to Speak Up for Children
Source: Media Outreach Save the Children’s “Safe Start for Little Seed” Calls to Safeguard Children’s Growth HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Save the...
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Chinatown Singapore’s Five Footway Festival Returns with Street Performances and Cultural Experiences
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Australian travellers looking for a short-haul cultural escape to Singapore this May can experience the Five-Footway Festival,...
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Phoenix men appoints perennial caretaker coach Chris Greenacre to top job
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Greenacre, now head coach of the Phoenix. AAP Image/Matt Turner / Photosport Caretaker coach Chris Greenacre has been appointed the Wellington Phoenix men’s coach following...
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House mould risk worsened by recent flooding, BRANZ says
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents in many parts of the North Island are in the process of trying to put their homes back together after torrential rain and flooding in...
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Freight productivity measures will support jobs and economic growth – Transporting New Zealand
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand says that has welcomed the Government developing options to remove regulatory barriers to improve freight productivity and minimise diesel use, saying that urgent...
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Awards – Nurse of the Year shines a light on leadership in aged care
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association (ACA) has named Bini Mathew, Clinical Nurse Manager at Brightwater Home, Enliven, as its 2026 Nurse of the Year. Now in its second...
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ChildFund – Pacific drug trafficking surge puts children at risk
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Shocking new reports on the rise of sophisticated drug-smuggling vessels crossing the Pacific has highlighted a growing threat to vulnerable communities, with ChildFund New Zealand warning that...
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Escaped native frogs rediscovered in backyard after 50 years
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 28 April 2026 The find is even more remarkable as the frogs are hundreds of kilometres south of their current known range. Twelve-year-old nature lover...
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A dose of consequences for hospital thief
Source: New Zealand Police A serial thief who allegedly targeted the bedsides of hospital patients will face court after being arrested. The 30-year-old woman was wanted for a spate of...
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SH2 flood resilience works completed early
Source: New Zealand Government Major works have been completed two months ahead of schedule to improve one of the most flood affected stretches of State Highway 2 (SH2) in Tairāwhiti, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The Hakanui Straight project upgraded...
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Parents take Kmart to Disputes Tribunal over play sand containing asbestos
Source: Radio New Zealand The Kmart 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set, Blue Magic Sand, Green Magic Sand, Pink Magic Sand were found to contain asbestos. Supplied / MBIE Parents whose children...
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Power in immigration bill ‘invokes images of ICE’, critics say
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro Advocates are concerned the government is taking New Zealand down a path to US-style crackdowns on overstayers and asylum seekers. Submissions on...
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Here’s how much sellers are cutting house prices
Source: Radio New Zealand How much are house sellers willing to move on their asking prices? RNZ How much are house sellers willing to move on their asking prices? About...
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What is medical tourism, and what are the risks of having surgery overseas?
Source: Radio New Zealand Explainer – Many New Zealanders are being lured overseas by medical tourism. Medical tourists have been travelling to countries including India, Thailand, Mexico and Turkey for...
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Black Caps fall to record-chasing Bangladesh in T20 opener
Source: Radio New Zealand Bangladesh’s Shamim Hossain. MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP Bangladesh have achieved their highest successful home run-chase to beat the Black Caps by six wickets in the...
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Concerns legal loophole is allowing landlords to run underground boarding houses
Source: Radio New Zealand [s ] Auckland Council inspected 38 illegal lodges last year and all but nine opted to change their rental agreements. Auckland Council inspected 38 illegal lodges...
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Galaxy Macau’s Quintet of Fine-Dining Restaurants Recognised in SCMP’s “100 Top Tables 2026” Restaurant Guide
Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 – Galaxy Macau reinforces its market-leading status as Asia’s premier dining destination with an exceptional presence in...
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Be Devilishly Fashionable: Pacific Place Brings the Glamour of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” to Life in a Fashion-Forward Experience
Source: Media Outreach Step Into the World of Runway with Cinematic Installations, Stylish Experiences and Exclusive Shopping Rewards HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 –...
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Council of trade unions calls for transparency on India-New Zealand Free Trade agreement
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi in March 2025. Piyal Bhattacharya / The Times of India via AFP The...