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Drive-off thefts a concern as people struggle with fuel costs
Source: Radio New Zealand The government says for now there is sufficient supply of fuel and no need for stockpiling. Quin Tauetau With prices at the pump rising and some...
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Central Hawke’s Bay mayor questions Wattie’s, McCain closures in ‘pretty good food producing region’
Source: Radio New Zealand On Friday Heinz Wattie’s confirmed it would go ahead with shutting its frozen packing lines in Hastings, as well as manufacturing sites in Christchurch, Dunedin and...
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Speech to Project Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government Check against delivery Kia ora, and thank you so much for inviting me here today. It is great to be with you all. Can I start...
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What’s going on at Kathmandu owner KMD Brands?
Source: Radio New Zealand KMD has delayed the release of its financial results. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Over the course of this week, one of the country’s most well-known retailers...
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Why economists are ‘very worried’ about what lies ahead
Source: Radio New Zealand Economists are warning about possible stagflation. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King New Zealand could be facing into a period of stagflation, economists are warning. Stagflation describes a...
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Weather: Northland in the clear as sub-tropical low moves to Bay of Plenty and South Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding caused serious damage to the road surface on Whakapara Bridge, on State Highway 1 north of Whangārei. RNZ / Nick Monro Weather-hit regions are set...
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Country Life: Powered by bullocks, a Northland family farms without fossil fuels
Source: Radio New Zealand Joseph, Patrick and Abraham Land with the bullock team RNZ/Sally Round Their story was intriguing: no tractors or cellphones, off-grid, subsistence and organic, relying on hand...
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Country Life: Roots that run deep – Capri tomatoes
Source: Radio New Zealand The tomatoes contain little seeds and are acid-free. Supplied Red, bell-bottomed tomatoes with green crowns growing on sprawling vines in a glasshouse along Wellington’s south coast...
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Communities push back against proposed alcohol reforms
Source: Radio New Zealand A young māmā from East Auckland says the reforms feel like “profit over people”. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Concerns are growing among health providers and whānau...
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Couple’s old car journeys come to a close with generous donation
Source: Radio New Zealand When Ian and Esmee Rowden were considering what to do as they approached retirement, vintage cars came to mind for Ian. “Well, why not?” Esmee replied....
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‘Handbrake’ holding All Whites back
Source: Radio New Zealand Finland’s Ryan Mahuta and All Whites’ Ben Old. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz The All Whites need to take off the handbrake and rediscover their heart and...
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Communities push back against government’s proposed alcohol reforms
Source: Radio New Zealand A young māmā from East Auckland says the reforms feel like “profit over people”. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Concerns are growing among health providers and whānau...
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Dice before digital – the board games revolution
Source: Radio New Zealand Board games are having a resurgence despite the popularity of online gaming. Thomas Buchholz / Unsplash A sector of gamers are trading in their consoles and...
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YesAsia Holdings Achieves Record-Breaking Revenue and Net Profit in 2025
Source: Media Outreach Dual Engines, Global Reach: B2C-B2B Synergy Drives Market Expansion Results Highlights Revenue hit a new high of US$501.54 million, representing a strong YoY growth of 45.0% Gross...
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Four people in hospital after ‘violent’ incident in Mt Albert
Source: Radio New Zealand Four people are in hospital after “violent” incident in Mt Albert on Friday evening. 123RF Four people are in hospital after “violent” incident in Mount Albert...
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All Whites v Finland at Eden Park – Fifa Series
Source: Radio New Zealand All White Ben Old against Finland at Eden Park. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz The All Whites lost 2-0 to Finland in their penultimate home game before...
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Jollibee Advances to Top 5 in Global Brand Strength Rankings, Signaling Continued Momentum
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2026 – Jollibee, the flagship brand of the Jollibee Group, has been ranked the fifth-strongest restaurant brand worldwide...
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Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Co-present the Annual “No Limits”
Source: Media Outreach In 2026, Joining Hands with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra to Present Light and Shadow on Strings HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March...
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Northland couple’s home flooded again while still being repaired from January storm
Source: Radio New Zealand Floodwaters at Ōakura after the January storm. (File photo) Supplied / Ngātiwai Trust Board A retired Northland couple’s home has been damaged by flooding once again...
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Live: All Whites v Finland at Eden Park – Fifa Series
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the football action as the All Whites take on Finland in their Fifa Series match at Eden Park. The All Whites want to leave...
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Closure of intersection in Hamilton’s south-east causes commuter chaos
Source: Radio New Zealand Southbound traffic on the Waikato Expressway queuing to get off at the Tamahere interchange during rush hour on a week day. Natalie Akoorie The closure of...
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Christchurch’s new Te Kaha One New Zealand Stadium opens
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Christchurch’s new covered stadium was put to the test as it is officially opened on a wet and stormy day in the...
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NRL: NZ Warriors star Leka Halasima fronts media for first time before Wests Tigers game
Source: Radio New Zealand Leka Halasima had no idea he was about to start, as he warmed up against Canberra. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Wests Tigers Kickoff 8pm,...
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Business – Manufacturing job losses highlight urgent need to back NZ made
Source: Buy NZ Made The closure of the McCain processing plant and today’s announcement of 300 job losses at Wattie’s underscore the mounting pressure facing New Zealand’s manufacturing sector, Buy NZ...
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Storm News – Awanui scheme handles twice the volume of infamous 1958 flood
Source: Northland Regional Council The Far North’s upgraded Awanui flood scheme has successfully handled a record amount of floodwater – almost twice that of an infamous 1958 event that saw floodwaters...
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Health – Leading respiratory charity calls for urgent action on child respiratory health following stark new report
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation The Government must urgently fund RSV protection, expand free flu vaccinations, and tackle unhealthy housing, as record numbers of children are being hospitalised with respiratory illness,...
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Healthcare and Politics – Show us the money – home support workers can’t afford to wait
Source: PSA Home support workers are calling on the Government to stop talking and start acting after Finance Minister Nicola Willis signalled it was considering extra funding for essential services hit...