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Rain washes out second T20 between Bangladesh and New Zealand
Source: Radio New Zealand Men carrying an umbrella walk past a digital screen after the second T20 cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand was washed out owing to rain...
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Household living costs increase 2.1 percent – Household living-costs price indexes: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household living costs increase 2.1 percent – news story 29 April 2026 The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 2.1 percent in the...
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Communities are an essential voice in New Zealand’s data system – Stats NZ news story
Source: Statistics New Zealand Communities are an essential voice in New Zealand’s data system – news story 29 April 2026 The creation of Pacific, rainbow, and homeless community advisory groups...
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Green Party Bill to protect overdose emergency callers from legal risks receives cross party support
Source: Green Party The Drug Overdose (Assistance Protection) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament, marking an important step toward ensuring that no one hesitates to call for...
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Jurassic Park star Sam Neill says cancer-free after gene therapy
Source: Radio New Zealand Actor Sam Neill says he is cancer-free after five years of living with lymphoma, thanks to a genetic therapy that modified his immune system. The New...
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Legislation for public register of boarding house landlords passes first reading
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour MP Jenny Salesa. VNP / Phil Smith Legislation requiring boarding house landlords to sign onto a register has passed its first reading with unanimous support....
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The music of Marlon Williams continues to win all the prizes
Source: Radio New Zealand Marlon Williams’ run of accolades continues, with the New Zealand folk musician scooping up this year’s prestigious Taite Music Prize for his album Te Whare Tīwekaweka....
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One dead, four injured in crash on SH2, Takapau
Source: Radio New Zealand One person died at the scene of the crash. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER One person has died and four are injured, following a crash...
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Legislation to make international money transfers cheaper passes first reading
Source: Radio New Zealand The member’s bill would require transparency about fees, and require banks to have fair conduct policies. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Legislation that aims to make transferring...
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Asia New Zealand Foundation Chair and Board appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new Chair and trustees for the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Hone McGregor has been appointed as Chair, and Frances...
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About 40 Wellington addresses uninhabitable following floods: Council
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington City Council says about 40 addresses are uninhabitable following the intense storms and flooding which battered the city early last week. Council spokesperson Richard MacLean...
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Tailors fear industry is ageing out
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of Auckland’s most experienced tailors believe the industry is ageing out, despite a good level of demand for work. Serena Tan’s lunchtime on Monday had...
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Greens call out ‘double standards’ in immigrant English testing
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Greens are calling out what they see as a double standard on strict English tests...
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Fuel costs double for West Auckland foodbank amid crisis in Middle East
Source: Radio New Zealand Michelle Blau, manager of Fair Food. Bella Craig A West Auckland foodbank says it’s struggling with increasing demand and soaring fuel costs. Fair Food recycles 15,000...
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Australian mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard Limited collapses, leave 40 jobless
Source: Radio New Zealand The Australian-owned mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard entered voluntary administration on Tuesday. 123rf About 40 workers in New Zealand have lost their jobs after the shock collapse...
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Local News – Outstanding speakers lined up for Porirua’s second BizFest
Source: Porirua City Council BizFest 2026 in Porirua promises outstanding guest speakers as the event aims to celebrate the city’s village economy and inspire, strengthen and celebrate all things business. The...
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Legislation – WORLD VISION WELCOMES FIRST READING OF MODERN SLAVERY BILL IN PARLIAMENT
Source: World Vision World Vision New Zealand welcomes the historic first reading of a Modern Slavery Bill in parliament today which will help to strengthen the country’s response to slavery and...
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Otago sea lion colony hits major population milestone – with 38 new pups
Source: Radio New Zealand A pup using its mum, Hipi, as a pillow. Shaun McConkey / NZ Sea Lion Trust An Otago colony of sea lions has hit a major...
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Asia NZ Foundation Chair and Board appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new Chair and trustees for the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Hone McGregor has been appointed as Chair, and Frances...
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Modern Slavery bill passes first reading under new Parliament rule
Source: Radio New Zealand The bill was championed by between National’s Greg Fleming and Labour’s Camilla Belich. Samuel Rillstone / RNZ A bill tackling modern slavery has passed its first...
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Mother of baby who suffered serious injuries desperate for answers
Source: Radio New Zealand The baby was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious unexplained injuries. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The mother of a five-month-old baby on life support after suffering...
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New Zealand and Australia collaborate on fuel, fertiliser pressures with agriculture, aviation
Source: Radio New Zealand A farmer with a farm fuel tank. SUPPLIED/LEVNO Australasian bosses across agriculture, aviation and freight sectors are in the ear of their government officials in dealing...
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Transparency vital to possible revival of sheep farmers’ wool levy, Federated Farmers says
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied New Zealand’s wool industry is looking to spin a sustainable future backed by farming from its farmers and industry. Wool-producing farmers paid a wool levy...
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Person hurt as blaze tears through large industrial building
Source: Radio New Zealand One person has been seriously injured. Supplied / Ken Cox Firefighters have extinguished a fire that tore through a Timaru industrial premises this morning. One person...
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Greens defend Māngere candidate Michel Mulipola for past social media posts
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party candidate for Māngere Michel Mulipola. Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ The Greens are defending their candidate for Māngere, saying now he has been selected he...
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Ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler delivers petition to ban bottom trawling to Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand National MP Grant McCallum accepts a petition from ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler to ban bottom trawling. Giles Dexter Ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler has handed his bottom...
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Kiwi being held in ICE detention faces another 6 weeks in facility before new hearing
Source: Radio New Zealand Everlee Wihongi has been in US detention since the start of April. Supplied A New Zealand woman who is being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement...