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Southland farmer takes edible bale netting invention to Europe
Source: Radio New Zealand Grant, his favourite stag and a roll of Kiwi Econet. Cosmo Kentish-Barnes A Southland farmer who invented edible bale netting has his eyes set on the...
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Weather: More heavy rain, strong wind to sweep in from the north
Source: Radio New Zealand The front is expected to bring “wet and windy weather whizzing through” some places, MetService said, but could also affect areas outside the yellow watch zone....
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Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open by Easter
Source: New Zealand Government A major new interchange in Pāpāmoa East is now complete and will open to traffic in time for Easter, improving access to the Tauranga Eastern Link...
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Fuel crisis: Rural distributors forced to prioritse as certain ports introduce allocation rules
Source: Radio New Zealand The most up-to-date figures showed that there was 18.1 days of diesel in the country, with a further 28.3 days worth on ships bound for New...
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From BestStart to KiwiSaver: Changes that might affect your wallet on 1 April
Source: Radio New Zealand KiwiSaver contributions from employers and employees will increase. RNZ / Quin Tauetau 1 April is approaching – a day on which a host of rule changes...
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New Lower Hutt motorway plan leaves residents feeling like ‘sitting ducks’
Source: Radio New Zealand Lower Hutt residents have been left feeling like “sitting ducks” as a proposed motorway threatens to cut through their neighbourhood. A preferred route for the new...
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New Poll Shows More than 8 Out of 10 People Support Bringing Dental into Public Healthcare System
Source: ActionStation A new poll shows a strong majority of people in New Zealand support bringing dental care into the public healthcare system, with that strong support existing across the...
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Free dental care receives widespread support in new survey
Source: Radio New Zealand In findings released on Monday, 83 percent of participants said they supported the move. Thibaut Durand / Hans Lucas via AFP There is escalating support for...
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‘Very pleased’: Luck goes Lawson’s way as he scores more F1 points
Source: Radio New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team MARCEL VAN DORST / AFP Smiles again for Liam Lawson as some...
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Football: All Whites seeking statement result in World Cup build up
Source: Radio New Zealand Marko Stamenic leads the All Whites on to Eden Park during the Fifa Series. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz A “flat” performance in front of their home...
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Latest gauge of the country’s fuel supplies to be released today
Source: Radio New Zealand The most recent figures showed there was 18.1 days of diesel with 28.3 days on the way. RNZ / Unsplash The latest gauge of the country’s...
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Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor Christine Fletcher promises probe into unruly party
Source: Radio New Zealand Christine Fletcher was contacted by fearful local residents. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A councillor for the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert is asking the council’s chief...
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Fisheries Bill enters murky waters
Source: Radio New Zealand Fisheries Minister Shane Jones was initially unapologetic about the plan, but after advice from his leader and the Prime Minister, the controversial clause is gone. RNZ...
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NZ First announces former mayor as West Coast candidate
Source: Radio New Zealand Buller’s Jamie Cleine will run for election for NZ First, the party has announced. RNZ / Nate McKinnon New Zealand First has revealed former Buller mayor...
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Strong demand for businesses to buy, but some sellers holding back
Source: Radio New Zealand Bigger investors are looking for businesses that would be managed by someone else and return an annual profit of a least a million dollars. RNZ/Calvin Samuel...
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Money: How long are KiwiSaver members waiting for withdrawals?
Source: Radio New Zealand Rising cost of living is forcing many to withdrawal from KiwiSaver early. LDR / Alka Prasad Some KiwiSaver members are waiting months for their hardship withdrawal...
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ASB Research – New Zealanders back upcoming KiwiSaver contribution increases, even amid global market uncertainty
Source: ASB 51% of New Zealanders surveyed plan to increase KiwiSaver contributions, with 19% already contributing 3.5% or more 52% of Kiwi are supportive of the upcoming changes 1 in 4...
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Move on orders: Protesters hold overnight vigil in Wellington cathedral
Source: Radio New Zealand About 250 people are at an overnight vigil at Wellington’s St Paul Cathedral to protest the government’s plan to introduce move-on orders. RNZ / Russell Palmer...
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Football: Wellington Phoenix stunned by lowly Western Sydney
Source: Radio New Zealand Western Sydney Wanderers celebrate a goal against Wellington Phoenix. photosport Wellington Phoenix have been stunned 1-0 at home by the lowly Western Sydney Wanderers to end...
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More heavy rain, strong wind to sweep in from the north
Source: Radio New Zealand The front is expected to bring “wet and windy weather whizzing through” some places, MetService said, but could also affect areas outside the yellow watch zone....
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Expanding mining: NZ First want to declaw DOC, extend permits, return half of royalties to local regions
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters has announced new NZ First plans to help expand mining earnings in New Zealand, to curb the Department of Conservation, and to invest in...
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Fears transport service procurers may hit back as costs rise
Source: Radio New Zealand Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih RNZ / Phil Pennington There are fears procurers of transport services may begin to hit back at the increased...
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Skiing: Ben Richards crowned world freeride ski champion
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Richards photosport Wānaka skier Ben Richards has clinched the overall men’s crown on the Freeride World Tour after securing victory in the finals in Switzerland....
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Epidemiologist says influeneza vaccine can reduce risk of heart attacks
Source: Radio New Zealand Epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says increased rates of influenza virus can increase the amount of heart attacks because it can inflame and injure the heart muscle...
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Ferry shutdown: More Bluebridge sailings cancelled
Source: Radio New Zealand The fault on the Connemara ferry is taking longer to fix than expected. RNZ / Bill Hickman More Bluebridge ferry sailings have been cancelled after a...
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Pharmac keeping an eye on supply risks amid Mideast conflict
Source: Radio New Zealand The Iran war has affected the global supply of a range of raw ingredients. 123RF Pharmac is closely monitoring potential medicine supply risks arising from Iran...
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Kiwi Israel Adesanya suffers fourth straight UFC defeat
Source: Radio New Zealand Israel Adesanya insists retirement is not close, despite his latest defeat. Photosport Kiwi mixed martial arts star Israel Adesanya has suffered a fourth straight UFC defeat,...