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Rate Rebate Scheme to assist ratepayers

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Increases to the Rates Rebate Scheme will help ease cost of living pressures for ratepayers in need of assistance and lower income SuperGold Cardholders, Local Government...

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Man charged with murdering Ruatiti couple

· May 7, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Trina Cole were found dead at a rural property in Ruatiti last December. SUPPLIED A 30-year-old is facing murder charges in relation to the...

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Luxon missing in action as climate costs pile up

· May 7, 2026

Source: Green Party The Green Party says today’s National Climate Change Risk Assessment from the Climate Change Commission confirms Luxon’s failure to act on climate is driving up the cost of living...

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At this party, everyone is the same height

· May 7, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand How’s the weather up there? Standing at nearly 5 feet 2 inches tall (about 157cm), I’ve rarely been able to reach the highest shelves at the...

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New biodiversity plan focuses on turning the tide

· May 7, 2026

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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NZ Ambassador to Chair WTO General Council

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the appointment of Ambassador Clare Kelly as Chair of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) General Council.  It is...

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Access changes at Wye Creek

· May 7, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  07 May 2026 Source:  Department of Conservation and Pioneer Energy The primary purpose of the structures is worker access to the hydro scheme, south of Queenstown,...

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Dogged determination locates fleeing youths

· May 7, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police A Police Tactical Dog Team was on the scent of fleeing youths last week, tracking them through Northland bush for over a kilometre. Just after midnight...