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Boil water notice lifted for Auckland suburbs
Source: Radio New Zealand A boil water notice was issued for parts of Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak and Three Kings on Tuesday. RNZ / Calvin Samuel A boil water...
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Keith Rankin Analysis – The Axis Nuclear Option in light of Japan 1945
Analysis by Keith Rankin, 8 April 2026. Based on my reading of the latest upscaling of US rhetoric, one of the military options being considered by the Israeli-American axis is...
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EPA approval good news for spud lovers
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new fungicide seed treatment to control disease on potatoes. The New Zealand potato industry is valued at approximately $1...
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Northland News – Applications open for Tū i te ora Scholarships
Source: Northland Regional Council Applications for Northland Regional Council’s Tū i te ora Scholarships have opened, with recipients set to receive financial support and paid work experience at council next summer....
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Pharmac invites feedback before possible medicine brand changes
Source: PHARMAC When a medicine is no longer under patent, suppliers can sell a generic, often less expensive, version of that medicine. Once a year, we invite suppliers to bid...
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Activist Sector – AWA Condemns US President Donald Trump’s Genocidal Threats Against Iran
Source: Anti War Aotearoa (AWA) Awa spokesperson today issued condemnation of recent statements made by US President Donald Trump, calling his threats against the civilian population of Iran “alarming, irresponsible,...
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Fire Safety – Muriwhenua zone in Northland District to move to restricted fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand will move the Muriwhenua zone of Te Tai Tokerau Northland District into a restricted fire season from 8am, Wednesday 8...
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Finance Minister condemnds Trump over Iran civilisation threat
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis isn’t impressed with Donald Trump’s threats to destroy Iran’s civilisation. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Finance Minister says she’s “alarmed” at “unprecedented”...
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Health – Why is aged care so hard to understand?
Source: Aged Care Association Recently, I received an email from a woman trying to help her mother navigate the aged care system. She is highly educated, with multiple post-graduate qualifications. Yet...
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Health – Fund launched to help families affected by deadly lung disease
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation A new fund named in honour of a young Northland woman who died from a devastating lung disease at 24 will help support families affected by...
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What is America’s 25th Amendment and how can it be used to remove a president?
Source: Radio New Zealand Could Donald Trump legally be removed from office? American rules allow two different ways it could happen. MANDEL NGAN / AFP Explainer – US President Donald...
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Arrest made over Papakura firearms incident
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man over a firearms incident on Marne Road in Papakura last month. The 41-year-old man had a warrant for his arrest and...
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‘A very close eye’ being kept on Cyclone Vaianu’s possible threat to North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand The tropical cyclone’s possible path over New Zealand. Niwa Weather screenshot Forecasters are warning that Cyclone Vaianu is increasingly likely to hit the country this weekend....
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Arrest in Mt Albert disorder
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, Auckland City West Area Investigations Manager: Police have made an arrest in the investigation into a disorder incident...
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Global dairy prices fall for first time this year
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Global dairy prices have fallen for the first time this year amid uncertainty about oversupply in the market. The average price at the fortnightly auction...
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NRL: Warriors centre Adam Pompey suspended for dangerous contact
Source: Radio New Zealand Adam Pompey, scoring here against the Roosters, has been suspended for two matches. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm Kickoff 9.30pm, Saturday, 11 April...
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‘A very close eye’ being kept on Cyclone Vainu’s possible threat to North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand The tropical cyclone’s possible path over New Zealand. Niwa Weather screenshot Forecasters are warning that Cyclone Vaianu is increasingly likely to hit the country this weekend....
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Rural football club takes legal action over ‘unsustainable’ fees
Source: Radio New Zealand Oxford say fees to Mainland Football are crippling the club. SUPPLIED A small South Island football club is taking legal action against its local federation, alleging...
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Cyclone Maila upgraded, as PNG and Solomons brace for more
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding caused by Cyclone Maila at Baia Village in PNG’s West New Britain province. Supplied Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has been upgraded to a Category 4...
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Rocket scientist turned doctor shares habits to slash household waste
Source: Radio New Zealand Anita Vandyke started out her working life as an aerospace engineer, then pivoted to medicine. Now she uses the problem-solving skills she developed working in those...
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Charities facing demand call on government to reconsider fuel subsidy
Source: Radio New Zealand Gigi Joyce said she’s sold her car after the spike in fuel costs and now picks up food parcels on a rented e-scooter. Lucy Xia/RNZ An...
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Kiwi entrepreneur’s April Fool’s post hits the wrong note
Source: Radio New Zealand Founder of subletting platform Kiki, made a LinkedIn post on April Fool’s Day that the company was going to shut down Kiki Club in London. It...
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Australia vs NZ: Who’s better prepared for fuel price spike?
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s economy had barely grown in the past three years and inflation had risen. RNZ / Quin Tauetau New Zealand is in a better position...
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Coffee prices may rise, but no risk of supply shortage
Source: Radio New Zealand [s ]Rising oil costs have put pressure on prices across New Zealand including food and grocery essentials. Fuel shortages or a change in fuel phases in...
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Rural football club takes legal action against over ‘unsustainable’ fees
Source: Radio New Zealand Oxford say fees to Mainland Football are crippling the club. SUPPLIED A small South Island football club is taking legal action against its local federation, alleging...
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Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters (L) has outlined the significant negative economic impacts the conflict in the Middle East is having on New Zealand, and Pacific neighbours,...
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How to nurture your non-work self
Source: Radio New Zealand Who are you outside of your work? Does the answer come quickly — amateur pickleball player, community choir leader, model train enthusiast? Or are you struggling...