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GDP data shows a growing economy
Source: New Zealand Government Economic data released today confirms the economy was growing at the end of last year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ figures released today show...
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Ban on retaining reef fish bycatch remains
Source: New Zealand Government A proposal to allow certain reef fish species taken as bycatch in the fishery in the north of the North Island to be retained and sold...
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DOC and Meridian Energy celebrate 10-years of powering Kākāpō Recovery
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 March 2026 This year marks 10 years of collaboration between DOC and Meridian as the National Partner of the Kākāpō Recovery Programme, working alongside...
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Rugby: Table-topping Hurricanes face first NZ derby of Super Rugby season
Source: Radio New Zealand Billy Proctor celebrates scoring a try with team mates. MARK EVANS The Hurricanes top the Super Rugby standings, but the real tests of their title credentials...
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Crashes cost up to 70% more than expected, data shows
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Transport currently factors elements such as road closures, emergency service response, and the social costs for the life lost into the total cost...
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‘Should not be alarmed’: Massive training exercise on Lake Tekapo this weekend
Source: Radio New Zealand Lake Tekapo. Karen Jiang A multi-agency Search and Rescue training exercise is scheduled this weekend, police said, in the Tekapo region. Lake Tekapo will host Operation...
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New figures show slow growth in job market
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest SEEK employment report shows job ads rose 0.9 percent in February. 123rf A slow warming in the job market appears to be broadening out...
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Economy – RBNZ releases Summary of Submissions and Key Decisions from Liquidity Management Consultation
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 19 March 2026 – The Reserve Bank has published a Summary of Submissions and Key Decisions paper on the Liquidity Management Review consultation. Decisions on...
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Body found in search for missing man, Lake Manapouri
Source: New Zealand Police Police searching for the missing man in Lake Manapouri over the past week, have this morning recovered a body. On Saturday 14 March, around 6.15pm, Police...
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Commissioner’s speech to the National Cyber Security Summit 2026
Source: Privacy Commissioner 17 Mar 2026, 09:00 Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster spoke on Tuesday 17 March at Takina in Wellington It’s great to be here today to: share some observations,...
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Inflating cost of running a farm now structural – report
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP / William West The cost of running a farm in New Zealand is more than a quarter higher than it was before the Covid pandemic....
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Rural Wellbeing Fund backs 18 initiatives
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing rural New Zealand by supporting 18 community-based initiatives through its Rural Wellbeing Fund, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Mental Health Minister Matt...
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Conan O’Brien funded Sona’s IVF, so she made him Godfather of twins
Source: Radio New Zealand Sona Movsesian and Conan O’Brien are co-workers but also “just two people who really care about each other”. Making the 62-year-old comedian a Godfather to her...
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Cost of driving 15km in Auckland nearly double that of public transport – AT
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s now costing people nearly double to drive their own cars. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Public transport is nearly half the price of driving to work...
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Crashes cost up to 70% more than expected, Transport Ministry finds
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Transport currently factors elements such as road closures, emergency service response, and the social costs for the life lost into the total cost...
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Rocket Lab wins record contract with US Department of War
Source: Radio New Zealand Rocket Lab founder and chief executive Sir Peter Beck. Supplied / Rocket Lab Rocket Lab has won a US$190 million (NZ$327m) contract from the United States...
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Economy grew by 0.2 percent in last three months of 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Economy grows 0.2 pct in December quarter, 1.3 pct on year ago Data at the low end of expectations Previous quarter revised...
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BusinessNZ – Oil slick: NZ’s economy still grows amid turbulent times
Source: BusinessNZ The latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows that while the economic outlook largely depends on how the conflict in Iran evolves, current forecasts still point to encouraging growth through to March 2028....
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Multi-agency Search and Rescue exercise in Canterbury this weekend
Source: New Zealand Police Police would like to advise the Tekapo community of a multi-agency Search and Rescue training exercise taking place this week. From Friday 20 March to Sunday...
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Online Security – Top Tips for Parents, for Safer Online Gaming
Source: Herd MSL, for Roblox Roblox’s Global Head of Parental Advocacy, Dr Elizabeth Milovidov, says the school holidays are a timely moment for families to revisit their approach to online...
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Masterton aerodrome reaches new heights
Source: New Zealand Government Upgraded airfield infrastructure of Masterton’s Hood Aerodrome improves safety and supports the strengthening of the region’s economy, thanks to a $10 million government grant, says Associate...
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We’re committed to generations of storytelling through Auckland Polyfest
Source: Green Party Surrounded by festival goers this morning at Auckland Polyfest 2026, The Green Party announced that a Green Government would bridge the funding gap currently faced by Polyfest organisers. “Polyfest is...
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Master Plumbers marks 125 years of fixing problems and safeguarding public health
Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Master Plumbers has been fixing problems and advocating for regulation that protects public health for a long time. Chief Executive Greg Wallace says its work...
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Medical Research – A Major Milestone for Clinical Research in Aotearoa
Source: Aotearoa Clinical Trials and Medical Research Institute of New Zealand MRINZ and ACTT Launch CRANZ to Strengthen Clinical Research in New Zealand The Medical Research Institute of New Zealand (MRINZ)...
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Property Market – Sales volumes slip again as caution lingers across NZ housing market – Cotality
Source: Cotality Sales volumes have fallen again across New Zealand’s housing market, extending a slow start to 2026 even as property values remain broadly stable on the back of improved...
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Greenpeace says – Luxon’s office converted into Trump’s war minerals HQ
Source: Greenpeace Christopher Luxon’s electoral office has been converted into Trump’s war minerals headquarters today, reflecting the New Zealand Prime Minister’s new priority – turning Aotearoa into a critical minerals mining...
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Moana Pasifika finally return to Albany as season hits crossroads
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana return to Albany for the first time in 2026 this weekend. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Moana Pasifika are finally back on the North Shore, entering round six...