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Popstar Robbie Williams announces New Zealand tour
Source: Radio New Zealand Global popstar Robbie Williams will play Christchurch’s new stadium later this year. Williams will be one of the first international acts at the One New Zealand...
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Charges confirmed following fleeing driver incident
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Shanan Gray, Counties Manukau District Commander: Police have charged four males following an aggravated burglary and fleeing driver incident across Auckland on...
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‘We feel abandoned’: Kiwi in Dubai describes fear, chaos and lack of consular support
Source: Radio New Zealand A smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport. AFP A New Zealand citizen living in Dubai says they feel abandoned by the...
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Crews called in from Wellington to help with warehouse fire in Manawatū
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of the fire around 4am on Wednesday. Facebook / Palmerston North Fire Brigade Firefighters are still battling a blaze at a large distribution warehouse...
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Should teachers give children lollies and chocolates for good behaviour?
Source: Radio New Zealand Some teachers give children lollies and chocolates for good behaviour. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Should teachers give children lollies and chocolates for good behaviour? Some do...
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Why the government backed away from breaking up supermarkets
Source: Radio New Zealand For most of 2025, the government talked tough on supermarkets, presenting itself as a consumer champion willing to use the toughest tools available to bring down...
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‘Your partner is your welfare system’: Coupled up with not enough
Source: Radio New Zealand Out of work New Zealanders are having to rely on their partners as their welfare system. 123RF Out of work New Zealanders who say they have...
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Property Market – Home values still holding steady for now – QV
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Residential property values have remained virtually flat over summer. Our latest Quotable Value (QV) House Price Index shows the average residential home value increased nationally by...
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Annual food prices increase 4.5 percent – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual food prices increase 4.5 percent – news story 17 March 2026 Food prices increased 4.5 percent in the 12 months to February 2026, following a 4.2...
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Macau’s No.1 Water Attraction Reopens This April for a Fun-Packed Experiential Start to Summer at Galaxy Macau Grand Resort Deck
Source: Media Outreach The award-winning luxury resort is set to bring the ultimate expression of summer to Macau, delighting guests with world-class attractions and thrilling experiences. MACAU SAR – Media...
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From Gloriavale to KiwiSaver: human rights abuses in plain sight – Mindful Money
Source: Mindful Money, Barry Coates KiwiSaver investors increasingly exposed to companies linked to human rights abuses New analysis shows KiwiSaver investments in companies linked to human rights concerns have surged,...
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Global popstar Robbie Williams announces New Zealand tour
Source: Radio New Zealand British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams. Tim Kildeborg Jensen / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP Global popstar Robbie Williams will play Christchurch’s new stadium later this year. Williams will...
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7-Eleven Malaysia Contributes RM27,888 to Masjid Negara Congregants Throughout Ramadan
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – In the spirit of Ramadan, a time when communities come together to share blessings and...
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Quality Building Award 2026 Finalists Announced
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – The much-anticipated Quality Building Award 2026 (QBA 2026) today officially announces its finalist list! A...
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Shoppers struggle with rising costs of meat and veges
Source: Radio New Zealand Food prices have gone up 4.5 percent in the year to February. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A humble spag bol dinner may no longer be an...
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Union calls for government to offer targeted financial aid to home support workers
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Public Service Association is calling on the government to offer targeted financial support to home support workers. Many of country’s 23,000 home support workers...
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Mother’s fuel bill triples after child no longer eligible for government-funded school bus
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Parents feel the effect of Ministry of Education-funded school bus route reviews One mother’s petrol bill jumps from $120 a week to $300 a week...
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Health – Additional winter health care workers a drop in the ocean of need – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Government’s announcement today of 378 extra staff to help hospitals cope with winter demand is a drop in the ocean of what patients need, NZNO says. Tōpūtanga...
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NZ economy to face crunch point over next two weeks – economist
Source: Radio New Zealand Food prices are up 4.5 percent, one of several economic indicators that household budgets are being squeezed. RNZ New Zealand could experience a real fuel choke...
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Supermarket price warning issued by Consumer NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Fruit and vegetables are up 9.4 percent on last year, with meat, poultry and fish rising 7.5 percent. 123RF New Zealand would benefit from a regime...
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Home invasion in Howick leads to police chase across Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand A damaged car was seen after police cars swarmed central Auckland. Kim Baker Wilson/RNZ Police have chased a stolen car across Auckland as it hit other...
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Western Bay of Plenty sees boost in childhood vaccination rates
Source: Radio New Zealand Donna Moon vaccinating a child. Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (PHO) A Bay of Plenty health team has had a big boost in childhood...
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Four in custody following fleeing driver incident
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Shanan Gray, Counties Manukau District Commander: Police have arrested four men after they carried out a home invasion and fled across parts...
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New Zealand born US Marine denied citizenship says system is flawed
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Canton served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1991-1998. Military.com/Facebook/Supplied A New Zealander who has lived in the US for 25 years and even served...
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Coroner to hold inquest into fatal stabbing on Christchurch street
Source: Radio New Zealand From left, Nemani Tunidau, Eparama Tunidau and Laisa Waka Tunidau Supplied An inquest into the death of a Christchurch woman – who was killed by a...
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RIF funding underpins geothermal sector
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has ringfenced $50 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the development of geothermal projects, Regional Development and Resources Minister Shane Jones says. “Early-stage...
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When the petrol lights come on: How NZ’s fuel escalation levels work
Source: Radio New Zealand Despite the conflict in the Middle East and growing worries over global oil supply, New Zealand remains at the lowest level of official concern – but...