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Co-operative Bank penalised for overcharging customers

· April 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The Co-operative Bank self-reported the breaches under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. Supplied/Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has been penalised nearly $2.5 million by...

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Foreign Minister appoints Simpson as Deputy Chair of Antarctica New Zealand

· April 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appointed Heather Simpson as Deputy Chair of Antarctica New Zealand.  “Heather Simpson has extensive governance experience and as a current board member, a strong understanding of the strategic importance...

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Greyhound racing to end as bill passes

· April 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister, Winston Peters has welcomed the passing of legislation to end greyhound racing saying it is a decisive step reflecting the clear will of New...

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Primary Teachers’ vote to accept pay settlement

· April 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford has welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations to renew the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (PTCA). A ballot on the second of April...

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Train services disrupted after major AT outage

· April 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro Auckland Transport are warning commuters there could be disruptions to scheduled train services after a major outage on Thursday. All train services...

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Young people are turning their lives around

· April 2, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The latest Annual Report on the Child and Youth Strategy, released today, has clearly shown a transformation in youth offending.  Minister for Children Karen Chhour wants...

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Clean gear to stop weed spread on Easter outings

· April 2, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  02 April 2026 DOC Biosecurity Technical Advisor Connor Hines says invasive weeds like common heather, gorse, or broom have recently been found on some popular...