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More than 1800 properties impacted by Wellington flooding
Source: Radio New Zealand A landslide on Balfour St in Mornington, Wellington. MARK PAPALII / RNZ More than 1800 properties were impacted in Wellington’s recent flooding in one of the...
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‘Despicable’ – Advocate reacts to alleged thefts from patients
Source: Radio New Zealand The woman is expected to appear in Waitākere District Court in May. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A patient advocate has described alleged thefts from those undergoing...
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All-female voyage to tackle plastics problem sets sail
Source: Radio New Zealand An all-female voyage investigating the plastic pollution problem has sailed from Auckland on Thursday morning. The ten-woman international crew departed Westhaven Marina, bound for Aotea/Great Barrier...
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Reserve Bank to lift veil on interest rate decisions
Source: Radio New Zealand Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has pushed for a more open central bank since starting the role at the end of last year. RNZ / Samuel...
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Charges laid, fatal crash, Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid charges in relation to a fatal crash in Rotorua in November 2025. The crash, involving a car and a bus carrying a number...
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Appointments to NZ Blood and Organ Service Board
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced appointments to the New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBOS) Board. Roger Jarrold and Dr Edward Hutchins have been...
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Appointments to Health Research Council Of New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has made three new appointments to the Board of the Health Research Council (HRC) of New Zealand. Dr Margaret Whilsher, Dr Colin...
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Appointments to Health Quality and Safety Commission Board
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced appointments to the Board of the Health Quality and Safety Commission (HQSC). Rae Lamb and Dr Peter Watson have...
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Prime Minister to visit Singapore
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will depart for Singapore on Sunday for the inaugural Singapore-New Zealand Leadership Forum and meetings with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and...
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Luxon needs to rule out support for Iran War
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to rule out support for the Iran war. “Luxon should immediately and categorically rule out any New Zealand...
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Police probe how salt ended up in baby formula at Dunedin Hospital
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic 123RF Police are investigating how salt ended up in formula given to a baby at Dunedin Hospital. Officers tested the formula and spoke to...
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Former TVNZ director Alastair Carruthers appointed to lead Netball NZ board amid reset
Source: Radio New Zealand Alastair Carruthers is an experienced governance leader. Netball New Zealand has appointed one of the country’s most experienced governance leaders as its new board chair as...
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Paralympic champion Anna Grimaldi selected for first Commonwealth Games
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Anna Grimaldi celebrates winning the Para Athletics Women’s 200m – T47 Final at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Adrian Dennis for OIS/IOC / PHOTOSPORT...
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‘We’re not sitting idly by’: NZ Rugby interim boss acknowledges challenges facing rugby
Source: Radio New Zealand Fehi Fineanganofo of the Hurricanes celebrates. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The New Zealand Rugby boss insists the game is in good health. While fans continue...
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Health – Effectively addressing rising distress in rangatahi and young people
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for greater investment in early intervention and secondary prevention for young people experiencing distress. New evidence...
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Health – Surge in Dental Tourism Highlights Unmet Need in New Zealand, Advocates Point to “Gap in the Public Health System”
Source: Dental for All Dental advocates are pointing to the rising popularity of dental tourism as a “damning reflection” of New Zealand’s current approach to oral healthcare. “We know that...
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More flex for public transport operators and contractors as fuel costs rise
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing New Zealand’s transport and construction sector by ensuring public transport operators and infrastructure contractors have greater flexibility to manage rising fuel costs,...
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Concerns stormwater infrastructure will be left behind in water reforms
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in the Wellington suburb of Mt Cook. SUPPLIED Auckland Council’s head of flood response says he is concerned stormwater infrastructure is going to be left...
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Economy – Enhanced Monetary Policy Committee transparency changes announced – Reserve Bank
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 30 April 2026 – The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and the Minister of Finance have agreed changes to the MPC Charter that will provide...
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Gen Z is outsourcing hard conversations to AI – Why it matters
Source: Radio New Zealand Around 2am on a Monday, Emily received a text from a fellow student, Patrick, whom she had gone on a blind date with two days earlier....
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Reserve Bank transparency increasing
Source: New Zealand Government A new charter for the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will strengthen the committee’s transparency and accountability by making the views of individual members clearer, Finance...
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DOC takes out insurance for rare tiny fish
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 April 2026 Lowland longjaw galaxias (Waitaki River) are Threatened – Nationally Critical and found only in the Waitaki River catchment. In the past 20...
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Person at Auckland bus stop stabbed multiple times
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to Manurewa Railway Station about 1.20am on Wednesday 22 April. Google Maps Correction: This story has been updated to reflect the person was...
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5% pay rise agreed for some junior doctors
Source: Radio New Zealand STONZ president Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith Supplied / STONZ * A previous version of this story included the one-off payment towards a total increase of nearly 6 percent....
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Awards – ASB, One NZ and Tower – delivering a new wave of innovation reshaping banking, telco and insurance
Source: Canstar Canstar has announced its 2026 Innovation Excellence Award winners, recognising five standout products and services – from three providers across banking, insurance and telco – that are changing...
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Economy – RBNZ Governor engages Waikato community on economic outlook
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 29 April 2026 – On Wednesday 29 April, Governor Dr Anna Breman spoke with a range of business owners, young professionals, and local leaders in...
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Organic Week returns with online events on soil, food and health
Source: Soil & Health Association of New Zealand 29 April 2026. New Zealanders are invited to take part in Organic Week 2026, a nationwide series of online events running from...