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Isolated communities grappling with rising fuel costs

· March 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Town of Waitangi on Chatham Island. Vk2cz / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) Chatham Island council is meeting this afternoon to try and come up with a way...

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Understanding Auckland’s regional flood maps

· March 20, 2026

Source: Auckland Council In Auckland, we’ve seen how natural hazards like flooding, coastal erosion and landslides can impact people, homes and businesses. We’re also seeing more Aucklanders interested in knowing...

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Man found dead at Hastings construction site

· March 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A scene guard would remain in place while investigators probed the scene, police said. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police enquiries are underway after a man was...

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Is antibacterial soap any better at killing germs?

· March 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand If you’ve ever dealt with a sick household, the appeal of hand soap to kill germs is understandable and there are plenty of “antibacterial” and “antiseptic”...

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New features coming to Govt.nz App

· March 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Significant new features will soon roll out on the Govt.nz app, Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith Collins says. “The Govt.nz App will provide New Zealanders with easy access...

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US Coast Guard sails into Wellington harbour

· March 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey Journalism Student The USGC Polar Star has operated in Antarctica for the past 55 days. RNZ/Mark Papalii A United States Coast Guard...