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Spinning meats are far more than a 3am feed
Source: Radio New Zealand In the half-century or so since Turkish immigrants brought the doner kebab to Aotearoa, the wrap filled with meat shaved off a vertical spit, salads and...
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Christopher Luxon meets with other world leaders to discuss Strait of Hormuz situation
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime minister Christopher Luxon has taken part in a virtual meeting of world leaders overnight to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Supplied /...
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Milestones not the motivation for 70 year old record breaker
Source: Radio New Zealand Michele Allison (1) supplied / Michele Allison Michele Allison continues to etch her name in the record books, but it’s not the milestones that keep her...
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NRL: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck bolsters NZ Warriors backline with surprise return to centre
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck celebrates victory – finally – over Melbourne Storm. AAP / Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go...
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Minister Chris Bishop ‘unhappy’ investigation into police breath testing taking so long
Source: Radio New Zealand Transport Minister Chris Bishop RNZ/Marika Khabazi The Transport Minister has told officials to hurry up and give him a full briefing on an independent analysis of...
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Cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – first one-dayer
Source: Radio New Zealand Opener Henry Nicholls and allrounder Dean Foxcroft have scored half-centuries, as New Zealand set Bangladesh a target of 248 runs to win their first one-day encounter...
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Petrol and diesel prices up in March 2026 – Selected price indexes: March 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Petrol and diesel prices up in March 2026 – news story 17 April 2026 Petrol and diesel prices both increased from February 2026 to March 2026....
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Electronic card transactions: March 2026 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Electronic card transactions: March 2026 – information release 17 April 2026 The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New...
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Highlanders coach questions ‘what is a red card?’
Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Tangitau was knocked out cold against the Blues. Photosport Having just sparked a superb try to bring his side back in the contest before halftime,...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Blues survive late Highlanders scare for win
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu in action against the Highlanders. Brett Phibbs/Photosport The Blues have defied a comeback for the ages to hold off a heroic Highlanders...
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Northland driver John Le Noel sentenced for death of cyclist Matthew Howard at Ōkaihau
Source: Radio New Zealand The tragedy re-ignited calls for speed bumps on Settlers Way, Ōkaihau’s main street. Supplied A judge has described a Northland man’s driving in the moments before...
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Waitaki residents facing 19 percent rates hike
Source: Radio New Zealand The council said 19 percent rise would cost the average ratepayer about $13 extra a week extra – almost $700 a year. RNZ / Quin Tauetau...
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Live: Super Rugby Pacific – NSW Waratahs v Moana Pasifika
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as NSW Waratahs host Moana Pasifika at Allianz Stadium. Moana Pasifika are chasing their first win since February, with...
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Papatoetoe’s Indian community vents anger over growing anti-Indian sentiment
Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the Indian community gather outside Papatoetoe Central School after graffiti inciting racial violence was found near the school last Saturday. RNZ / Blessen Tom...
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Grim warning from Trucking Association, as impact of rising fuel costs hit consumers
Source: Radio New Zealand Some operators want permission to use bus lanes in heavy city traffic. RNZ / Marika Khabazi NZ Trucking Association chief executive Dave Boyce warns the real...
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‘Very, very Kiwi’ garden wins gold at international flower show
Source: Radio New Zealand Since her 160m2 garden went on display at the Shenzhen Greater Bay Area Flower Show, over two million people have viewed Jules Moore‘s latest horticultural creation,...
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Activist Sharon Hawke farewelled at Ōrākei marae
Source: Radio New Zealand By Taroi Black, Tuia News Activist Sharon Hawke being farewelled at Ōrākei marae. Supplied/Tuia News Family and friends have gathered at Ōrākei Marae to farewell activist...
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 17, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 17, 2026 - Full Text
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The Warehouse recalls Uniti sand products amid asbestos fears
Source: Radio New Zealand Customers were advised to return Uniti products to a Warehouse store, where they would receive a full refund. Supplied The Warehouse has recalled its Uniti sand...
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NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans – what you need to know
Source: Radio New Zealand Taine Tuaupiki and Keno Kini will bring plenty of x-factor from fullback, when the Warriors meet the Titans. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans...
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Police impersonator scammers targeting members of the Western Bay of Plenty community
Source: New Zealand Police Western Bay of Plenty Police are investigating incidents where people have received a scam phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer. Acting Sergeant...
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Live cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – first one-dayer
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action, as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh in their one-day match at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. It’s the first of...
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Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright honoured with doctorate
Source: Radio New Zealand Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education at Massey University. Massey University / David Wiltshire One of Aotearoa’s most renowned...
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Wellington Zoo’s Sumatran tiger Bashii dies
Source: Radio New Zealand Bashii had kidney disease. Wellington Zoo / Hannah and Molly Wellington Zoo’s 18-year-old Sumatran tiger has been euthanised after his health deteriorated in the past few...
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Channel Infrastructure refuses comment on ExxonMobil’s NZ terminal speculation
Source: Radio New Zealand Channel Infrastructure currently operates New Zealand’s biggest fuel import terminal at Marsden Point. Alan Squires Photography Channel Infrastructure is refusing to be drawn into speculation on...
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New marine maintenance facility to boost Port Nelson capability
Source: Radio New Zealand Port of Nelson is the largest fishing port in Australasia. RNZ / Tracy Neal A new $29 million marine maintenance facility has opened at Port Nelson,...
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PSA calls Ombudsman to mediation following move to disestablish jobs and outsource financial functions
Source: PSA The PSA has called for mediation with the Office of the Ombudsman after the Office moved to disestablish jobs from its finance team and outsource their work to private...