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Man to face court after dangerous driving incident
Source: New Zealand Police A dangerous driver is headed to court after he drove on the wrong side of State Highway 1 at excessive speeds before crashing in Auckland overnight....
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Rule change to make ‘green’ bonds easier to use
Source: Radio New Zealand The Financial Markets Authority has granted a class exemption for ‘green’ bonds. Wikipedia Bond issuers will now have less paperwork to deal with when taking a...
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One dead after car crashes into hedge in Auckland’s Stanmore Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand Hato Hone St John says it was notified of the incident on Vipond Road, at 10.26am today. RNZ/Nick Monro One person has died after a single...
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Latest fuel stock update shows overall figures down
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash There is a slight decrease in national fuel stock across petrol, diesel and jet fuel since the last update, but “supply remains within...
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Should students qualify for fuel relief?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Yiting Lin Auckland university students are asking for free public transport and financial support as the fuel crisis continues. The Auckland University of Technology...
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Kapiti takes aim at ‘possums of freshwater’
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 April 2026 The Department of Conservation (DOC) has partnered with mana whenua to eradicate introduced koi carp from stormwater retention ponds on private land...
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Kiwis aren’t getting their five-plus a day – vege boss
Source: Radio New Zealand Process Vegetables New Zealand chair David Hadfield said there has been a significant drop in the demand for frozen vegetables. Unsplash/ Yoav Aziz At a time...
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Car crashes into hedge in Auckland’s Stanmore Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand Hato Hone St John says it was notified of the incident on Vipond Road, at 10.26am today. RNZ/Nick Monro Emergency services have rushed to a single...
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Do you have travel plans this year? What you need to keep in mind
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Walsh, the founder of the financial advice website Moneyhub, is halfway through an extensive business and pleasure trip through Europe, Africa, the US, and various...
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople: Ten years of ‘the most New Zealand film ever made’
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Neill has seen iconic New Zealand film Hunt for the Wilderpeople twice. The first time was its premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, and...
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Gurjit Singh murder: Rajinder sentenced to 17-year jail term
Source: Radio New Zealand Rajinder was found guilty of murder following a High Court jury trial last year. RNZ The man who murdered Gurjit Singh at his Dunedin home will...
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Allbirds set to be bought by American Exchange Group
Source: Radio New Zealand Allbirds footwear company was founded by former All Whites and Phoenix footballer Tim Brown but is now based in the US. Supplied New Zealand-founded but US-listed...
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Purchasing rules lifted for disability support
Source: New Zealand Government From today, disabled people with flexible funding will gain more choice and control over their supports, with purchasing rules removed and guidance available to help people...
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Beauty pageant contestant breaks norm, busting out hectic moves
Source: Radio New Zealand A Thailand beauty pageant contestant is making waves on social media after busting out some bold dance moves on stage. Darathorn Yoothong, a professional dancer, made...
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Open Banking to power business growth
Source: New Zealand Government Open Banking will be extended to business banking channels, opening the door to a broad range of tools and services for businesses, Commerce and Consumer Affairs...
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Business pressures mostly out of owners’ control – survey
Source: Radio New Zealand Insurer Vero’s annual SME Insurance Index indicates more than one in five (21 percent) businesses were not confident in their own business. 123RF Business confidence is...
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Commerce Commission receptive to $1.14 billion Cook Strait power cable request
Source: Radio New Zealand Three power cables run across Cook Strait and Transpower would like to add a fourth. Supplied / Transpower Commerce Commission set to approve $1.14 billion replacement...
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Restrictions on Good Friday, Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone by weekend
Source: Radio New Zealand Alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by long weekend. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone...
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‘Not an easy decision’: Corrections chief executive Jeremy Lightfoot leaving organisation
Source: Radio New Zealand National Commissioner of Corrections Jeremy Lightfoot. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Corrections chief executive Jeremy Lightfoot has been appointed as the new boss of the Ministry for...
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Health – West Coast bed shortage shows aged care is health care and the system is broken
Source: Aged Care Association The growing shortage of aged residential care beds on the West Coast is not just a community issue – it is a health system failure, reinforcing that...
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University Research – High school maths scores linked to adult success – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA How cohorts of students perform in maths tests as teenagers is associated with how these groups fare later in life, according to new research....
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Health – Lung and heart patients face higher risks as flu season begins
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation People living with long-term lung and heart conditions are being urged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date ahead of the cooler months. With autumn...
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Employment and Law – Government settles for the bare minimum when it comes to workers – Unite Union
Source: Unite Union Unite Union is describing the April 1st minimum wage increase as “the bare minimum,” at a time when working people need real relief. The new rate of...
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McClay attends key WTO negotiations
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has wrapped up negotiations as Vice Chair at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Yaoundé,...
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing – How To
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Krysia Nowak It’s an iconic hike, you’ve seen it all over Instagram, and maybe you plan on hitting it this Easter: here’s how to get the most...
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Australians ‘getting better deal on Easter eggs’
Source: Radio New Zealand An economist has compared the price of New Zealand Easter eggs with those in Australia. Cybèle and Bevan / Unsplash New Zealanders are paying more for...
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Easter weather: Calm before a possible storm – heavy rain forecast for parts of country
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService said it had “moderate confidence” a heavy rain warning will be needed for the ranges of central and northern Westland. Julia Sudnitskaya / 123RF A...