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Where does New Zealand’s fuel come from and how does it get here?
Source: Radio New Zealand Across the country, petrol has surpassed $3.30 a litre on average. RNZ / Unsplash Until a few weeks ago you might have been forgiven for never...
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Government subsidies not enough to cover student numbers, universities say
Source: Radio New Zealand Universities say government subsidies aren’t enough to cover all of their students. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Universities have revealed they are missing out on millions of...
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Economic recovery likely delayed until 2027 due to Middle East conflict – report says
Source: Radio New Zealand ASB has re-written its economic forecasts. (File photo) 123RF ASB rewrites forecasts because of Middle East conflict Slashes 2026 growth forecast to 1.3 pct from 2.9...
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Iran war brings risks and opportunities, investment manager says
Source: Radio New Zealand The war in Iran continues to unsettle global financial markets, including New Zealand’s NZX top 50 index. Quin Tauetau The war in Iran continues to unsettle...
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All Whites looking beyond history-making farewell win
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites Eli Just and Kosta Barbarouses. www.photosport.nz If the All Whites did not have bigger challenges on the horizon a history making win over Chile...
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Nurses caring for killer mistakenly believed he was there for ‘respite’
Source: Radio New Zealand Leslie Raymond Parr killed his mother in 2024, more than two decades after killing his partner Fiona Maulolo in 1997. Supplied Nurses caring for a killer...
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Care workers’ unions take Health NZ to court over travel costs as petrol prices soar
Source: Radio New Zealand Great Barrier Island care worker Kerris Adlam. Supplied Care workers’ unions are taking legal action against Health NZ, with carers in remote areas saying the price...
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Maritime NZ detains Bluebridge’s Connemara ferry in Wellington after inspection
Source: Radio New Zealand Bluebridge ferry the Connemara berthing at Picton wharf, helped by a tug, after earlier hitting the wharf while attempting to berth. RNZ/Anthony Phelps Maritime NZ has...
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Banking – ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast: Not Strait Forward
Source: ASB Economic outlook has been upended again, with ASB economists expecting a prolonged period of higher oil prices through much of 2026 following the Middle East conflict and disruption...
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Employment and Law – Home support workers unlawfully forced to subsidise work with their own cars – PSA takes legal action
Source: PSA The Public Service Association and E tū have today filed legal action in the Employment Relations Authority alleging Health NZ is breached the Wages Protection Act 1983 by unlawfully...
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Employment indicators: February 2026 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: February 2026 – information release 30 March 2026 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the...
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Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Vanuatu Islands
Source: Radio New Zealand Luganville town in Santo, Sanma Province (File photo). Supplied/Lily Lui No tsunami warning has been issued after a magnitude 7.3 quake in Vanuatu. The US Geological...
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All Whites beat Chile 4-1 in Fifa Series at Eden Park
Source: Radio New Zealand All White Eli Just, left, celebrates his goal against Chile. www.photosport.nz The All Whites upset a 10-man Chile 4-1 to score a historic victory in their...
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New Zealanders getting costly dental work overseas, business owner says
Source: Radio New Zealand Cedric Fauntleroy A Waikato business owner who hosts dental tours to Vietnam says people are saving up to tens-of-thousands of dollars by getting their work done...
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New marae a homecoming for New Plymouth hapū
Source: Radio New Zealand Artist’s impression of the $15m Ngāmotu Marae. Supplied / Boon Design / LDR A new marae under construction in New Plymouth – a city that hasn’t...
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New Zealander’s getting costly dental work overseas. buisness owner says
Source: Radio New Zealand Cedric Fauntleroy A Waikato business owner who hosts dental tours to Vietnam says people are saving up to tens-of-thousands of dollars by getting their work done...
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Man in custody after major police response in Dunedin
Source: Radio New Zealand About nine police cars were seen near Helensburgh Rd in Dunedin. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller A man is in custody after a major police...
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End to successful Oriental fruit fly response in Papatoetoe
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand has ended Oriental fruit fly operations and lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of...
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Daylight saving 2026: When it ends, why we observe it and how to change the time on your phone
Source: Radio New Zealand Go back, not forward on 5 April. 123rf Enjoy your evening walks while you can – daylight saving will soon come to an end for another...
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‘Alone in the world is my future. It’s my fate’
Source: Radio New Zealand After years of living a nomadic life, unencumbered by possessions, New Zealanders Miriam Lancewood and her husband Peter Raine now have a permanent base in a...
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Large police presence in Dunedin
Source: Radio New Zealand About nine police cars were seen near Helensburgh Rd in Dunedin. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller A large police presence is being reported in Dunedin....
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Aviation sector urgently calls for specific crisis plan for jet fuel
Source: Radio New Zealand There was just over 25.3 days worth of jet fuel in the country. (File photo) 123RF The aviation sector is urgently calling for a specific crisis...
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‘They’re better at running than we are’ – Only Fools and Horses race returns for round two
Source: Radio New Zealand Who is willing to try their luck and running prowess against a horse? Only fools, of course. The Central Otago race Only Fools and Horses is...
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Rugby League: Warbrick signed by Warriors
Source: Radio New Zealand Will Warbrick scoring in the 2025 NRL grand final. AAP/Photosport Will Warbrick is on his way to the Wahs. The Melbourne Storm winger will join the...
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Warbirds Over Wānaka organisers confident withdrawal of modern military planes won’t dent visitor numbers
Source: Radio New Zealand Warbirds Over Wānaka organisers said both Easter weekend days were sold out. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Warbirds Over Wānaka organisers are confident the withdrawal...
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Anglican Bishop urged to intervene in Auckland sportsground ownership stoush
Source: Radio New Zealand Point Chevalier Bowls Club president Simon Munro. RNZ / Jessica Hopkins The Anglican Bishop of Auckland is being urged to intervene in a messy dispute over...
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Ferry cancellations: Students left stranded after rowing regatta
Source: Radio New Zealand The Connemara has been out of action for nine days. File photo. RNZ/Anthony Phelps Finding replacement flights for a group of students whose ferry sailing was...