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War an excuse to hike prices even without fuel costs – economist
Source: Radio New Zealand Inflation is expected to rise because of the war in the Middle East. RNZ / Quin Tauetau A leading economist says businesses could exploit the war...
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More care, closer to home for Otago Central Lakes
Source: New Zealand Government Planning is underway to expand locally delivered healthcare services for people living in Wānaka, Cromwell, Queenstown, and across the wider Otago Central Lakes area, Health Minister...
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‘Big explosion’ after unidentified cannister found at Auckland’s Long Bay beach
Source: Radio New Zealand Long Bay on Auckland’s North Shore. (File photo) 123rf.com A loud explosion has been heard at Auckland’s Long Bay beach after an unidentified canister washed up....
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CDC signs deal to build 555-megawatt data centre
Source: Radio New Zealand A CDC data centre. (File photo) Luke McPake CDC Data Centres (CDC) has signed a deal to build to build a 555-megawatt (MW) data centre, with...
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Amisfield dropped from Good Food Guide following allegations against chef Vaughan Mabee
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand food magazine Cuisine has dropped award-winning restaurant Amisfield from its esteemed food guide, following at least five complaints about executive chef Vaughan Mabee. Amisfield...
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Chinese art exhibition reflects transformative modern times
Source: Radio New Zealand Hundreds visited Auckland Art Gallery over the weekend to view more than 60 works by 42 Chinese artists that included photography, sculptures, installations, moving images and...
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Feedback sought on Auckland and Coromandel shellfish-gathering
Source: New Zealand Government People are being encouraged to have their say on proposals to safeguard the sustainability of shellfish and other marine species in intertidal zones around Auckland and...
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Review of measures for shore-based shellfish harvesting in the Auckland Coromandel area
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Fisheries New Zealand is reviewing the management measures for recreational shellfish harvesting in the Auckland Coromandel area. This area is defined...
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Overwhelming farmer support for equal welfare standards for pork imports
Source: Green Party The Green Party says a new poll has found strong farmer support for fairer import standards for animal products, consistent with the intent of a Member’s Bill...
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Widow’s plea: let our loved ones come home safely
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 6 May 2026 Two more businesses have been held to account for the forestry road failures that killed Coromandel truck driver Greg Stevens, as his widow...
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Test to strengthen citizenship by grant process
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden announced today that a test to strengthen the citizenship by grant process will be introduced from late 2027. “Citizenship...
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Winter warmers – fireplace etiquette
Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s cooling down around the country, so how do you stay warm – and safe – in a DOC hut? Media and Communications Advisor Krysia...
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All Whites to play Haiti in World Cup warm-up match
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says the side will play Haiti and England before the FIFA World Cup. Photosport The All Whites will play Haiti for...
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Global milk prices rise after previous slides
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf A drop in milk volumes sold saw prices rise at the Global Dairy Trade auction overnight, stopping the slide seen at the previous two events....
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Health – A year after Pay Equity gutted, hardworking nurses even worse off
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation A year after the Coalition Government brutally scrapped their Pay Equity claims, the rising cost of living and the fuel crisis is compounding the financial struggle...
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Health – “It saved my life”: Survivor urges nationwide lung cancer screening programme
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Jane had no symptoms and no warning signs when she was diagnosed with New Zealand’s deadliest cancer. Jane, a 58-year-old ex-smoker from Auckland, had taken part...
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Animal Welfare – Fast-tracked factory fish farm raises welfare red flags – SAFE
Source: SAFE For Animals Animal rights organisation SAFE is raising concerns about a proposed large-scale salmon farming operation spanning a coastal marine area of up to 2,500 hectares in the Foveaux...
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“Everyone Deserves Bodily Autonomy”: Supporters Rally in Support of High Court Challenge to Puberty Blocker Ban
Source: Queer Endurance in Defiance Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara – Members of the public supporting the right of trans young people to access gender-affirming healthcare gathered outside the High Court...
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Economy – Financial system resilient amid heightened global risks – Reserve Bank
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 6 May 2026 – “The global risk environment has worsened over the past six months, as conflict in the Middle East threatens world energy supply”,...
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Young people in Northland to get better crisis support
Source: New Zealand Government Young people in Northland will have access to a better crisis response, with a dedicated Youth Acute Respite Service opening alongside three additional Youth Suicide Prevention...
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Police investigating after dirt bike rider dies, another seriously injured in Northland
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Police are investigating how two dirt bike riders were knocked off their bikes near Kaikohe, leaving one dead and another with serious injuries. Officers were...
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‘Broken funding model’ and ‘anti-GP ideology’ causing GPs to leave jobs, doctor says
Source: Radio New Zealand Bush Road Medical Centre general practitioner Dr Geoff Cunningham. RNZ/ Katie Todd A Whangārei doctor says the funding model in general practice is “beyond broken” and...
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Investigation into death on Ngapipito Road, Kaikohe
Source: New Zealand Police An investigation is underway after a person was located deceased in Kaikohe overnight. Police were called to Ngapipito Road at around 11.10pm following reports of a...
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Passengers on cruise ship with deadly hantavirus will need to isolate for several weeks
Source: Radio New Zealand The cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on May 3. AFP Passengers on board a luxury cruise...
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Ministry of Education approves total $1.4 million to remove asbestos-contaminated sand
Source: Radio New Zealand Schools had to spend thousands to replace carpet, curtains and other items contaminated by play sand containing asbestos. Supplied The Education Ministry says it will help...
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Amisfield dismissed chef for ‘abuse’ – then owner hired him back
Source: Radio New Zealand The former top chef at Amisfield was dismissed barely a month after he was first hired, due to complaints about “vulgar language” and “verbal abuse” directed...
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Morning Report: GP calls for radical change in primary care funding
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Doctors are calling for deep systemic changes to primary care and its funding models. Morning Report has heard from GPs who say they are doing...