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National, Luxon fall in latest poll, coalition trails left bloc
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Analysis: A new poll showing National sitting on just 30 percent, and the coalition unable to govern, has set the stage for a crucial week...
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Poll result: National falls in favour, coalition count lower than left bloc
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Alexander Robertson Analysis: A new poll showing National sitting on just 30 percent, and the coalition unable to govern, has set the stage for...
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Viva La Dirt League: The Auckland internet sketch trio with billions of fans
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Comedy collective Viva La Dirt League are an internet sensation. The group made up of actors, gamers and filmmakers make sketches who make sketches...
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Green Party issues ‘human catastrophe’ warning in ‘State of the Planet’ address
Source: Radio New Zealand Chlöe Swarbrick delivers her ‘State of the Planet’ speech. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Green Party is calling for a national plan to electrify homes, transport...
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Greens’ State of the Planet calls for National Electrification Plan
Source: Green Party The Green Party has used its 2026 State of the Planet address to set out a vision for a resilient, independent Aotearoa and to call on the...
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Rough sleepers housed under Wellington partnership but still not enough
Source: Radio New Zealand Dwell CEO Elizabeth Lester said the results had been “astounding”. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A Wellington social housing provider reports great results from its partnership with...
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The House: Victorian Parliament: amid slum, disease, fires and illegal demolition
Source: Radio New Zealand View of 1860s Wellington showing the northern end of Lambton Quay at Pipitea. The intersection with Charlotte Street (now Molesworth Street) is near the centre of...
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‘The song is a tribute to the resilience of coastal people’
Source: Radio New Zealand Musician Hanne Jøstensen now lives on the coast in Island Bay, Wellington, but grew up on a tiny remote island in Norway. She has just released...
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Kerikeri Salvation Army store fire likely deliberately lit, investigator says
Source: Radio New Zealand Kerikeri Road was closed for about an hour while firefighters doused the flames. Supplied A blaze that destroyed a Kerikeri charity shop was likely deliberately lit,...
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Police launch homicide investigation after three people killed in Hastings
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A homicide investigation has been launched, after the death of three people in Hastings. Police were called to a house on Avenue...
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NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ clinical win over Gold Coast Titans
Source: Radio New Zealand Erin Clark scores a try for the Warriors against Gold Coast Titans. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Analysis: Seeking to build on their historic win over Melbourne Storm last...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders fall to Western Force in Perth
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ A dominant first-half performance from the Crusaders hasn’t been enough to see them home in their overnight Super Rugby clash against the...
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State of local emergency declared for Ōhura, life-threatening flooding possible
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding at the interchange of State Highway 2 – Haywards Interchange on Saturday. Screenshot / Video Josh Hay A state of local emergency has been declared...
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Do you taste words or hear colours? Here’s the neuroscience behind synaesthesia
Source: Radio New Zealand Have you ever tasted a word, or seen colours while listening to music? If you have, you may be among the 1 percent to 4 percent...
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So you want to buy an EV – here’s what your bank could offer
Source: Radio New Zealand Banks have reported more interest in loans to purchase EVs in recent weeks. RNZ / Mark Papalii More New Zealanders have been thinking about switching to...
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River levels monitored after heavy rain hits Lower Hutt
Source: Radio New Zealand Hutt River City on Saturday night after the storm. Mark Papalii/RNZ Emergency operations staff in Lower Hutt have been monitoring river levels throughout the night after...
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Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mayor of Lower Hutt is encouraging people to check on their neighbours in the wake of major flooding today. About 25 homes were evacuated in...
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VinFast signs partnerships with 14 e-scooter dealers in the Philippines, accelerating nationwide network expansion
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 April 2026 – VinFast today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on strategic cooperation with 14 e-scooter...
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Kiwi boxer Lani Daniels claims three world titles with TKO victory
Source: Radio New Zealand Lani Daniels lands a right hand to the jaw of Shadasia Green during their IBF, WBO and Ring Magazine championship bout at Madison Square Garden, New...
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Taupō dirt bike rider arrested as police crackdown on dangerous driving
Source: Radio New Zealand Police seized a man’s dirtbike and arrested him for dangerous driving. Police/Supplied An 18-year-old Taupō rider was arrested and had his dirt bike seized after speeding...
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Police ask public for help after burglary in Auckland suburb
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking the public to help identify a man involved in a burglary in Glen Innes. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police are asking for help...
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Dozens evacuated as torrential rain floods Wellington suburbs, more downpours expected
Source: Radio New Zealand Torrential rain has triggered what locals say is the worst flooding seen in years across parts of the Wellington region, forcing evacuations, inundating homes and cutting...
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Dirt bike ride all the way to court
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized a dirt bike and arrested its rider following dangerous and unlawful behaviour on Taupō roads. We’re targeting the use of off-road motorcycles on...
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Economy – Fragile and exposed: new report says NZ economy needs a new blueprint, not more band-aids
Source: WEAll Aotearoa New Zealand Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy is fragile, and we’re all feeling it. Our standard of living is being buffeted by global forces we don’t control and home...
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Information sought following burglary, Glen Innes
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male involved in a burglary at Glen Innes home early on Friday morning. An investigation is underway...
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Is a recession going to put my life savings at risk? – Ask Susan
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions‘, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more...
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Fatal crash, body found at fire scene may be linked – Police
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A body found at a house fire on Friday may be linked to a fatal car crash earlier this week in the...