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The suburbs where values rose 6 percent in three months
Source: Radio New Zealand Thirty suburbs increased in value by more than 3 percent, many of which were in Otago. 123RF Karitane, in Dunedin, and Blackball in Grey District experienced...
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Wellingtonians’ water bills jump by hundreds of dollars, more increases to come
Source: Radio New Zealand Tiaki Wai is replacing Wellington Water and inheriting the region’s assets – managing and providing drinking water, wastewater, and piped stormwater services from July. RNZ /...
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Fuel prices keep drivers off roads
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP / ROBERT MICHAEL Rising fuel prices appear to be keeping some travellers off the roads in the main centres. Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub helped...
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Father’s meningitis plea after daughter’s death
Source: Radio New Zealand Gerard Rushton and his wife Claire hold a picture of their daughter, Courtenay, who died of meningitis in 2014, at 16 years old. Mike Clare /...
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Combat deployment of NZ troops to Middle East unlikely, even if help asked – law professor
Source: Radio New Zealand A MarineTraffic map showing ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz . AFP / JONATHAN RAA A law professor says if New Zealand was asked to...
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Government announces new diabetes roadmap but keeps details secret, for now
Source: Radio New Zealand Maungakiekie MP Greg Fleming. RNZ / Felix Walton A new diabetes roadmap hopes to slow the disease’s progression and decrease the number of amputations. The government’s...
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Iranian New Zealanders mark Nowruz at Parliament with mixed feelings
Source: Radio New Zealand A dancer performing at the event. RNZ / Lillian Hanly Iranian New Zealanders gathered at Parliament on Tuesday night to celebrate Nowruz, or Iranian new year,...
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Two senior Corrections staff under investigation
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ understands both involve senior staff. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Two senior Corrections staff are under investigation including one who faces an allegation of sexual...
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‘Impactful’ weather event heading for upper North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Erik Witsoe MetService says an “impactful” weather event is heading for the upper North Island this afternoon, with Northland likely to be upgraded to...
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Board accused of interfering in Columba College, accuses ministry of ‘overstepping’ in turn
Source: Radio New Zealand Columba College in Dunedin. RNZ Documents show staff at Dunedin’s Columba College complained to education officials multiple times accusing the school’s board of bullying and interfering...
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Dunedin City Council considers sanctioning first-termer Benedict Ong for code of conduct breach
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin City councillor Benedict Ong. Supplied The Dunedin City Council will consider sanctioning first-term councillor Benedict Ong for breaching its code of conduct after publicly criticising...
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4am wake-ups: Can anyone be a ‘morning person’?
Source: Radio New Zealand Nadia White wakes up at 4am to make bacon and egg butties for the regular truckies loggers, shearers, boaties and fishers passing through Martinborough. “We can’t...
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John Beckenridge killed himself and stepson in 2015, coroner rules
Source: Radio New Zealand John Beckenridge, left, and Mike Zhou-Beckenridge. SUPPLIED John Beckenridge killed himself and his 11-year-old stepson in a vengeful act against his estranged wife, a coroner has...
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Southland leads regional GDP increase in year to March 2025 – Regional gross domestic product: Year ended March 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Southland leads regional GDP increase in year to March 2025 – news story 24 March 2026 Southland had the largest increase in regional gross domestic product (GDP)...
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Property Market – NZ property market stabilising as more suburbs record price gains – Cotality
Source: Cotality Property values in more than half of New Zealand suburbs have stabilised or risen in the past three months, suggesting the country’s housing market is gradually finding its...
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Legislation – Rally Against the Health & Safety at Work Amendment Bill – PSA
Source: PSA Pike River family members Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse will join other speakers at a rally opposing the Government’s proposed changes to health and safety laws being held at...
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Te Awa Lakes welcomes IFF funding to unlock 1500-house development in Hamilton
Spurce: Te Awa Lakes Te Awa Lakes has welcomed Government’s use of the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020 (IFF) to unlock 1500 houses in northern Hamilton’s largest greenfield development....
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Politics – Workers will never forget van Velden’s damaging legacy – PSA
Source: PSA Workers feel no joy in Workplace Relations Minister Brooke Van Velden resigning from Parliament at this year’s election – her tenure marks the end of one of the most...
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New first response unit in Benneydale to boost emergency care
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand A new first response unit in Benneydale will enhance emergency medical response for the local community and surrounding area, providing faster treatment in critical situations...
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‘You can find anything in there’: Exhibits from Tirau Museum up for auction
Source: Radio New Zealand The museum’s collection was a labour of love for Geoffrey Ernst, who died in 2023. Supplied / Emma Faire Hundreds of pieces of New Zealand history...
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Canterbury tops economic survey: ‘It’s an ever-growing city’
Source: Radio New Zealand Canterbury outperformed the rest of the country in nearly every measure, including employment, retail spending, housing activity, and population growth. 123rf.com Christchurch locals say the city...
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School support staff reach pay settlement
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is welcoming the conclusion of negotiations to renew both the Support Staff in Schools and the Kaiārahi i te Reo and Therapists’ Collective...
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Small eruption spotted at Whakaari-White Island
Source: Radio New Zealand A still image from the video from Earth Sciences’ Whakatāne camera, about one minute after the eruption occurred. Earth Sciences NZ There has been a small...
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The Warehouse fined for selling toy that was choking risk
Source: Radio New Zealand SUPPLIED The Warehouse has been fined more than $200,000 for selling a toy that was a choking risk for children under three. The Commerce Commission said...
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Fuel costs support package: Will those who most need help get any?
Source: Radio New Zealand Food is the one thing people can cut back on when the car runs low on fuel, say aid agencies. AFP / ROBERT MICHAEL The government’s...
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NRL: Injured NZ Warriors star Luke Metcalf returns early against Wests Tigers
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf is helped off the field against Brisbane Broncos last June. Tertius Pickard/www.photosport.nz NZ Warriors star Luke Metcalf has been named for an early return...
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All Blacks rebooted: Rennie calls in new guard for revival mission
Source: Radio New Zealand Tana Umaga was left ‘a little bit speechless’ after the announcement. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Dave Rennie has assembled his crew to rebuild the All Blacks...