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Remains found in Wellington centuries old

· March 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Human remains found in a garden on Wellington’s south coast last year have been determined to be centuries old. A homeowner discovered the remains in his...

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White Ferns seal T20 series victory over South Africa

· March 23, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Sophie Devine led the charge for the White Ferns in Wellington, scoring a 23rd T20 international half-century. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz The White Ferns have clinched...

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Charging ahead: 2,500+ EV chargers on the way

· March 23, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The number of electric vehicle (EV) public chargers around New Zealand will more than double thanks to $52.7 million in zero-interest loans from the Government and...

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First Impressions of Maukahuka Auckland Island

· March 23, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation 12 March 2026 – Blake Hornblow During my first night on Auckland Island, I wake to the sound of my tent fly trying to take...

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4.5 or two-star water? Health labels confuse

· March 23, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Three different water bottles, three different health labels. Supplied Two bottles of sparkling water. One, a Pam’s product has two Health Stars. The other, a Schweppes...

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I do a job where people love to hate me

· March 23, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand For 17 years, Lori Davis has been sounding the alarm about the challenges facing SPCA animal welfare inspectors. But the hostility is only getting worse, she...

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$50m plan to double the number of public EV chargers

· March 23, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Aotearoa currently has about 1800 public charge points currently, among the lowest charger-to-EV ratios in the OECD. File photo. ABC News / Brendan Esposito The government...