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Action needed on widespread drinking water problems
Source: Green Party The Green Party says while it is relieved the cause of the recent ‘boil water’ notice in Auckland was easily addressed, more action is needed to deal...
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Climate News – A dry start to autumn for much of New Zealand
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand March was a mild and mostly settled month for Aotearoa New Zealand. However, the significant rain event in the upper North Island during the final week...
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Luxon, Willis caution economic effects will continue despite ceasefire
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has welcomed news of a ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran – but is warning New Zealanders of ongoing economic effects....
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Audit of Defence Force’s attempts to reduce abusive behaviours delayed
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Defence Force set up Operation Respect in 2016. NZDF / Supplied Release of the latest audit of the Defence Force’s decade-old attempts to reduce...
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‘To score some more goals would be sick’ for Football Fern Kelli Brown
Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Kelli Brown wants to keep scoring international goals. Photosport Aspiring bike mechanic, surfer and prolific goalscorer Football Fern Kelli Brown can’t wait for a...
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John Campbell gears up for RNZ return: ‘I just believe in speaking truth to power’
Source: Radio New Zealand John Campbell says he’s looking forward to his fourth stint at RNZ, as he prepares to join Ingrid Hipkiss on Morning Report next week. Campbell, who...
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Oil prices fall, will petrol follow?
Source: Radio New Zealand AA’s petrol price spokesperson said there would need to be a more sustained move to end the conflict before prices came down for New Zealand motorists....
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Dunedin motorway reopens after being blocked by digger
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin’s southern motorway was closed at Burnside after a digger fell off a truck. NZTA / Waka Kotahi The Southern Motorway at Burnside in Dunedin has...
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Fossil fuel companies on notice for price gouging
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on petrol companies to act quickly following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire that has caused the price of fuel to drop....
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Fossil fuel crisis response opportunity to rebalance tax system for fairer, more sustainable future
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 8 April 2026, 2:30 pm – New Zealand’s response to the fossil fuel crisis must provide immediate relief to communities and local businesses, and enable a...
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Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%
Source: Radio New Zealand Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman. RNZ / Supplied The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged at 2.25 percent, as expected. The bank’s monetary...
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Two arrested over diesel thefts as police note growing trend
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Two men are due in court on Wednesday after separate attempts to steal fuel as police say they are seeing an increase...
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Christchurch Police appeal for information following two assaults
Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating two assaults believed to have occurred in Sydenham and are seeking information from the public as part of ongoing enquiries. On Wednesday 18...
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University Research – Study reveals how women weigh health impacts of drinking – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA Midlife women focus more on alcohol’s immediate health impacts than longer-term risks, a new study shows. Women manage the immediate health impacts of alcohol,...
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University Research – Hope research will improve support for FASD – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is common, yet there is little support for carers, something a researcher at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland hopes...
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Appeal for information after road opens, Dunedin Southern Motorway, Burnside
Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin Southern Motorway, Burnside, has reopened following an incident this morning and Police are now asking the public for information. At around 10.40am, Police responded to...
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New coach, fresh ideas for Black Ferns ahead of Pacific Four
Source: Radio New Zealand The Pacific Four will be Whitney Hansen’s first tournament in charge of the Black Ferns. Photosport Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant says the side has a...
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‘Big concern’ as farmers weeks behind fuel drops amid shortages
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops. The organisation’s dairy chair and Canterbury...
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Economy – OCR on hold at 2.25% – Reserve Bank
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 8 April 2026 – The Monetary Policy Committee today agreed to hold the OCR at 2.25 percent. Since the February Monetary Policy Statement, events in...
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Pharmac funds medicine to reduce complications following allogenic haematopoietic stem cell transplant
Source: PHARMAC People with very weak immune systems, including those recovering from an allogenic haematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT), will be better protected from a serious viral infection following Pharmac’s...
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Events – April Investiture Ceremonies at Government House Auckland
Source: Government House At April’s investiture ceremonies, Dame Coral Shaw will be acknowledged for her considerable service to the judiciary and public service. Other recipients will include Olympian Rod Dixon, former...
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ChildFund – Fuel price surge hitting families in the Pacific up to six times harder than in New Zealand
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Rising global fuel prices are cutting household affordability across New Zealand, but new analysis shows families in the Pacific are being hit up to six times harder....
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Education – From Colombo to Southland: Sri Lankan migrant secures NZ lecturing role before graduation
Source: Manukau Institute of Technology & Unitec A Sri Lankan academic who left behind an established teaching career to start again in New Zealand has achieved a rare milestone—securing a...
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Fuel stocks rise in latest update
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Fuel stocks have again risen in the latest update from the government. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s latest fuel stocks...
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Consultation on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 8 April 2026 Overview The Ministry of Health is asking for your feedback on the draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (the...
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New support delivers faster access to eating disorder care
Source: New Zealand Government More New Zealanders and their families will have faster access to support for eating disorders with the rollout of peer support workers in eating disorder services...
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New Zealand welcomes ceasefire
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand welcomes the announcements by the United States and Iran over the past few hours – as we welcome all...