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Police appealing for information about missing Motueka man ‘Nathan’
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan was last seen on Monday 13 April, and has not been seen or heard from since, they say. NZ Police Police say they are urgently...
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Person killed in crash involving bus and pedestrian
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, one person died at the scene on...
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Rural parents voice fuel concerns ahead of new school term
Source: Radio New Zealand Rural families are worried about how the school run will hit them financially. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Rural families are concerned about how the rising price...
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Fast-tracked hydro to boost West Coast resilience
Source: New Zealand Government A fast-tracked renewable energy project on the West Coast will strengthen regional electricity supply and improve resilience, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane...
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Kaiteriteri restaurant gas leak isolated, businesses reopen
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Paris Ibell Firefighters have isolated the gas leak at a restaurant in Kaiteriteri that caused a nearby campground to be evacuated on Friday morning. Emergency services...
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Christopher Luxon adamant he’ll remain National leader amid speculation
Source: Radio New Zealand National Minister Chris Bishop has been rumoured as a potential leadership contender. RNZ Watch the livestream and follow live updates in the blog above. Prime Minister...
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NZ King Salmon lifts underlying profit guidance for 2026 financial year
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ King Salmon now expects full‑year processed harvest volumes of 5800 to 6100 metric tonnes. Supplied Fish farming company NZ King Salmon has announced a significant...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Defining weekend for Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika will face the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday night, while the Fijian Drua will take on the Brumbies at GIO Stadium in Canberra on...
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Police car involved in crash just outside Christchurch
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists in the area should expect delays. (File photo) RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A police patrol car was involved in a crash near Burnham, just...
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Activist Sector – NZDF training with US should stop amidst illegal war – Peace Action Wellington
Source: Peace Action Wellington Peace Action Wellington is calling for an immediate end to NZDF training with US forces amidst the illegal US-Israeli war against Iran. The Defence Force plans...
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Tax Reform – Local govt GST policy just more cuts by another name, says tax reform groups
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) 17 April 2026, 10:00 am – The hint from David Seymour about a new policy for councils to receive a portion of the GST collected...
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Tech – Roblox Studio is Going Agentic
Source: Roblox Plan, Build, and Test Faster With Agentic Workflows in Roblox Studio – Today, 44% of the top 1,000 creators on Roblox use Roblox Assistant or third-party AI tools via...
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New boat hoist lifts Port Nelson’s marine capability
Source: New Zealand Government The opening today of a new hardstand and mobile boat hoist near the slipway at Port Nelson marks a major milestone in the region’s marina upgrade,...
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First Responders – Firefighters respond to gas leak in Kaiteriteri
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand People are being advised to stay away from Kaiteriteri this morning while firefighters deal with a large gas leak near the town’s beachfront. Fire and...
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Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Marks Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, Calls for Justice and Accountability
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people today, April 17, in commemorating Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, a day that...
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Ryan Fox returns to form after a good day at the Heritage PGA tournament
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Fox of New Zealand CON CHRONIS / photosport Auckland golfer Ryan Fox has enjoyed a good day at the Heritage PGA tournament in South Carolina....
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What is the Broadcasting Standards Authority and why is its future in doubt?
Source: Radio New Zealand The Broadcasting Standards Authority may soon be abolished or changed with pending media regulation reforms. RNZ / Nik Dirga Explainer – Who decides who’s a broadcaster,...
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Five kea hospitalised as community help sought
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 April 2026 Five kea have been taken from South Westland towns to the South Island Wildlife Hospital for lead poisoning treatment in recent weeks...
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Man charged with murdering elderly woman, attacking others, denies charges
Source: Radio New Zealand The elderly woman was allegedly murdered at a rural Canterbury property. (File photo) RNZ/Nathan Mckinnon A man charged with murdering an elderly woman and attacking two...
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Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa sentenced for 1988 rape of 16-year-old
Source: Radio New Zealand Malcolm Rewa in the Auckland High Court Stuff/Pool/David White Police are analysing rape complaints between 1985 to 1989 to see if they can identify any matches...
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Napier street closed after bus hits pedestrian
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Motorists in Napier should expect long delays after a bus hit a pedestrian....
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Mount landslide aftermath: Residents feel shut out of recovery decisions
Source: Radio New Zealand A section carved from Mauao by the January landslide. The area remains closed to the public, with shipping containers placed in case of further slips KELLY...
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Properties evacuated in Kaiteriteri after large gas leak
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Paris Ibell Fire and Emergency are asking people to stay away from Kaiteriteri following a large gas leak near the beach. Properties have been evacuated and...
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Todd McClay denies Christopher Luxon facing leadership challenge
Source: Radio New Zealand National Minister Chris Bishop has been rumoured as a potential leadership contender. RNZ The Trade Minister has dismissed a potential National Party leadership spill, saying he...
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Communication of sperm whales closely parallels human language, study finds
Source: Radio New Zealand The vocalised communications of sperm whales are closer to human language and speech pattern than previously thought, new research has discovered. Researchers at the University of...
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All Whites captain Chris Wood injured again weeks out from World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood in action for Nottingham Forest. AFP All Whites Chris Wood’s World Cup is in doubt after suffering an injury playing for Nottingham Forest on...
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The postcard that made its way home to Dunedin after 116 years
Source: Radio New Zealand A postcard featuring two wahine by a river was sent from Dorothy Theomin to her cousin Allison Hallenstein, of the Hallenstein retail dynasty, in 1910 during...