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Wellington cafe considers fuel surcharge as costs keep rising
Source: Radio New Zealand On the fuel application Gaspy, 91 fuel was an average of $3.48 a litre and diesel was averaging $3.89 per litre. RNZ / Quin Tauetau A...
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Christopher Luxon hits back at Wairoa mayor Craig Little over woke comment
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon says he’s happy to be labelled woke if it means New Zealanders are not losing their lives in the recent cyclone. The Prime Minister...
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As it happened: Cyclone Vaianu leaves roads closed, evacuees still out of homes
Source: Radio New Zealand The clean-up has begun after severe weather brought on by Cyclone Vaianu hammered much of the North Island at the weekend. All weather warnings and watches...
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World Vision – A GENERATION LOST: SUDAN’S CHILDREN PAY THE PRICE OF THREE YEARS OF CONFLICT
Source: World Vision The conflict in Sudan enters its fourth year with more than 17 million children in desperate need as famine-like conditions grip the nation Malnutrition is rife and nearly one million ...
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Two in hospital after chemical reaction at Dunedin Airport’s sewage treatment plant
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency said it was called to the plant at about 11.50am on Monday. Pretoria Gordon / RNZ Two people have been taken to hospital...
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Founder of charity Kaitāia Whānau in Need left with a destroyed home after March floods
Source: Radio New Zealand The grandmother of five founded the charity Kaitāia Whānau in Need after she spotted a social media post from a young mum who’d just given birth...
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Talk of relocation after string of weather disasters, Christopher Luxon says
Source: Radio New Zealand A brown river raging in flood, in a gorge, during a storm. RNZ/ Nick Monro Wild weather has once again brought flooding, damage and destruction to...
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NZ ‘getting a cyclone season’: Cyclone Vaianu’s impacts felt across the North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand The North Island has taken yet another hammering, with Cyclone Vaianu’s wrath lashing the north and east. Hundreds of households were evacuated, while thousands more went...
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Extreme weather scientists warn of impending funding drought
Source: Radio New Zealand Waves at high tide in Whitianga. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Senior climate scientists say the major funding for extreme weather research is drying up just as...
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Live weather: Cyclone Vaianu leaves roads closed, evacuees still out of homes
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with RNZ’s live blog. Whakatāne acting mayor Julie Jukes says Cyclone Vaianu caused significant amount of damage, and the full extent is not...
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Cyclone Vaianu brings 220mm of rain to Coromandel in 24 hours
Source: Radio New Zealand Whitianga before Cyclone Vaianu’s arrival. RNZ/Marika Khabazi A Coromandel weather station recorded more than 200mm of rain as Cyclone Vaianu swept over the North Island. The...
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Cyclone Vaianu brings 220m of rain to Coromandel in 24 hours
Source: Radio New Zealand Whitianga before Cyclone Vaianu’s arrival. RNZ/Marika Khabazi A Coromandel weather station recorded more than 200mm of rain as Cyclone Vaianu swept over the North Island. The...
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One-legged Carlos Ulberg wins UFC light-heavyweight title by miracle knockout
Source: Radio New Zealand Carlos Ulberg became the first Kiwi to claim the UFC light-heavyweight belt. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images King Carlos has his crown. Kiwi Carlos Ulberg is the new...
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Mayor ‘grateful’ Far North escaped serious cyclone damage
Source: Radio New Zealand Rāwene residents are being urged to conserve water after a water main broke under Parnell Street, the town’s main street. Supplied / FNDC Far North Mayor...
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One-legged Carlos Ulberg wins UFC heavyweight title by miracle knockout
Source: Radio New Zealand Carlos Ulberg became the first Kiwi to claim the UFC light-heavyweight belt. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images King Carlos has his crown. Kiwi Carlos Ulberg is the new...
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Storm News – Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #2
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to respond to 111 calls for assistance in areas affected by Cyclone Vaianu. Most of the calls have...
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‘Monkey off our back’: What we learnt from Warriors win over Storm
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck celebrates a try saving tackle on Storm wing (and Warriors successor) Will Warbrick. AAP / Photosport Analysis: There’s no better way to put championship...
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Firefighters battling restaurant fire at luxury golf course north of Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire was throughout the building and the roof. (File photo) Pretoria Gordon / RNZ Firefighters are battling a large fire at a luxury golf course...
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Storm News – Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #1 5am Update
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand 5am Update Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been responding to a small number of 111 calls for assistance as a result of the weather...
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Storm News – Northland overnight update on Cyclone Vaianu
Source: Northland Regional Council Severe winds were recorded across parts of Northland overnight. Wind gusts of up to 120km/h were observed at Cape Reinga and Tutukākā Harbour, while Hokianga Harbour recorded...
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Football Ferns ‘completely different journey’ one step away from World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand Captain Kate Taylor takes a selfie with her Football Ferns team celebrating the 5-0 win over Fiji. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Half the job is done and now...
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Tauranga mayor declares state of emergency as cyclone risks grow
Source: Radio New Zealand Swells on the Coromandel coast ahead of Cyclone Vaianu. RNZ/Marika Khabazi Tauranga has declared a state of emergency ahead of Cyclone Vaianu, as officials warn of...
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Ryan Wood makes history as Toyota’s first Supercars race winner
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Wood celebrates winning race 9 of the series, Supercars 2026 ITM Taupo Super 440. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Wellington driver Ryan Wood has claimed a...
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What can you do if weather forecast terrifies you
Source: Radio New Zealand This story is a republished version from February 2026. Explainer – If the weather lately is stressing you out, you’re not alone. Repeated weather events and...
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Supercars’ Sunday races at Taupō Super 440 round cancelled due to cyclone
Source: Radio New Zealand Supercars drivers line up in Taupo. photosport Supercar organisers have cancelled Sunday’s race day at the ITM Taupō Super 440, with Cyclone Vaianu making its way...
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Live weather: Warnings upgraded, more emergencies declared as Cyclone Vaianu arrives
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu is making its way toward North Island, with an orange heavy rain warning in place for Northland and parts of Bay of Islands from...
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Police attend Christchurch home after reports of firearm possession
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said community members may see police presence in the area as they continue to enquire. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police cars are at the scene...