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NZ stock market yet to appoint new chief executive after 10 months
Source: Radio New Zealand NZX Chief Executive Mark Peterson. (File photo) RNZ / Dom Thomas The New Zealand stock market is yet to appoint a permanent replacement to take over...
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Skilled plumbers and drainlayers scheme expands
Source: New Zealand Government A self-certification scheme allowing skilled plumbers and drainlayers to sign off their own work is being expanded to cover more residential work and some commercial activity,...
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New biodiversity plan focuses on turning the tide
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 April 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation The Government has set out its priorities to restore biodiversity in New Zealand and make a...
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Rugby: Mo’omo’oga Palu to debut for Black Ferns in first-ever Anzac Day Test against Australia
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaipo Olsen-Baker was a stand-out in last weekend’s win against Canada. Jay Biggerstaff / Photosport Black Ferns selectors have made four changes to the side that...
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Johnsonville line trains cancelled after slip covers tracks
Source: Radio New Zealand A slip on Johnsonville Line tracks near Wadestown. KiwiRail A Wellington train line has been blocked by a landslip. Johnsonville Line tracks near Wadestown have been...
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Christchurch Thai massage business fined for exploiting five migrant workers
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the 55 breaches included failing to pay minimum wage. (File photo) 123RF A Christchurch massage business has been fined $210,000 for exploiting migrant workers....
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Chris Hipkins announces Labour will back India free trade deal
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Labour Party has confirmed it will support the India-NZ free trade deal, giving National and ACT the required numbers to pass...
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Watch live: Chris Hipkins announces Labour will back India free trade deal
Source: Radio New Zealand The Labour Party has confirmed it will support the India-NZ free trade deal, giving National and ACT the required numbers to pass it through Parliament But...
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Hop farmers work to brew new markets; expand US, despite export hurdles
Source: Radio New Zealand Tapawera’s Hop Revolution during the 2026 harvest. SUPPLIED/HOP REVOLUTION Hop farmers who have wrapped up this season’s harvest are flying the flag in the United States,...
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Police call for petrol stations to go prepay only as fuel thefts rise
Source: Radio New Zealand Global fuel insecurity due to America’s war on Iran has spiked the price of petrol and diesel. Nick Monro Police say there have been 100 extra...
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A freaky horror that will have you worried during your commute
Source: Radio New Zealand On holiday in Tokyo a few years ago I saw a salaryman tumble down an escalator to the train platform at the bottom. Another man stood...
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New biodiversity plan focuses on turning the tide
Source: New Zealand Government A new implementation plan will sharpen New Zealand’s focus on restoring biodiversity and supporting nature to recover, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. The Government has set...
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The 80s called, they want their views back
Source: New Zealand Government A new campaign called “The 80s Calling” was launched today by Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey, with the aim of eliminating discrimination towards people living with...
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Attendance rates increase, again
Source: New Zealand Government Term 1 2026 school attendance data shows attendance rates were higher than any Term 1 since 2022, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. Data shows that...
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One-footed penguin causes stir in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 April 2026 Nikki Grist, a Department of Conservation (DOC) Ranger, says she’s been working with a team of wildlife response volunteers to observe the...
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Bonjour to investment in New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has welcomed a new investment by French luxury fashion house Chanel in New Zealand’s premium agricultural sector. Chanel has invested in a joint venture...
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Hundreds of graduates celebrated at EIT Hawke’s Bay ceremonies
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 23 seconds ago More than 400 graduates crossed the stage in Napier on Wednesday, as EIT held its Hawke’s Bay graduation ceremonies. The two ceremonies,...
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Arrest made in Wairoa firearms incident
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant John Love, Tairawhiti Area Manager, Investigations: Police investigating a firearms incident in Wairoa have arrested one person and seeking the whereabouts...
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All Blacks midfielder Fainga’anuku to start in loose fowards for Crusaders
Source: Radio New Zealand Leicester Fainga’anuku of the Crusaders celebrates his try. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz All Blacks back Leicester Fainga’anuku has been given a shock start at flanker...
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Town struggles amid Awakino Gorge closure
Source: Radio New Zealand The slip closing Awakino Gorge. Supplied / NZ Transport Agency The small Waikato town of Mōkau on the west coast of the North Island is being...
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BNZ joins rivals with interest rate rise
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau BNZ is the latest major bank to raise interest rates. It has put its one-year rate up by six basis points, to...
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Fast DNA sex test “game changer” for conservation
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 April 2026 The fast DNA test, developed by Gisborne-based dnature diagnostics & research, is less invasive than traditional testing methods, provides faster results and...
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Delays at Auckland Airport as Jetstar halts check-ins over tech problem
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic AFP Jetstar check-ins at Auckland have been halted and some of its departures delayed by a technical issue. “Technical teams are onsite working to...
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AI-generated Westpac boss used in scam ads on Facebook
Source: Radio New Zealand An AI-generated falsely showing Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath clashing with Winston Peters on a news show. Supplied One of the country’s biggest banks is calling on...
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Moody’s highlights the need for balanced books
Source: New Zealand Government Moody’s decision to revise New Zealand’s Aaa outlook from stable to negative reinforces that the Government’s response to the current fuel crisis and its wider economic...
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Motorcyclist dead after crash in South Canterbury
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF One person has died following a serious crash in Temuka in South Canterbury on Wednesday night. Emergency services were alerted to the single motorcycle crash...
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SH29 in Bay of Plenty closed after early-morning crash
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic RNZ/ Calvin Samuel State Highway 29 is closed following a serious crash in Lower Kaimai on Thursday morning. Emergency services were called to a...