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Woman sent to court after fleeing Police
Source: New Zealand Police A woman nosing through North Shore mailboxes has been diverted to court after fleeing from Police. At 3am, Police detected a stolen Nissan hatchback travelling through...
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Activism – Still waiting for Luxon to condemn illegal war, as government further aligns with US and Israel
Source: Peace Action Wellington Date: Saturday 21 March 2026 – “The people of New Zealand continue to await political leadership from Christopher Luxon regarding the US and Israel’s illegal and...
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University Research – Brain scientist knows the value of hope – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA A rising star in brain research, Dr Molly Swanson has recently been granted $877,000 for research into motor neurone disease. Dr Molly Swanson’s experience...
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ChildFund – Water at risk in Middle East War – on World Water Day
Source: ChildFund New Zealand ChildFund New Zealand is warning that escalating global conflict is no longer just driving up fuel prices – it is putting children’s access to clean water directly...
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RNZ-Reid Research poll: Bleak numbers for Luxon, but no obvious successors
Source: Radio New Zealand Half of respondents think NZ is headed in the wrong direction under this coalition government, while just 32.3 think it’s headed the right way. File photo....
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Fonterra delivers another strong result for HY26
Source: Fonterra Total Group revenue: NZ $13.9 billion, up by NZ $1.3 billion Operating profit: NZ $1,231 million, up from NZ $1,107 million Profit after tax: NZ $750 million, up from NZ $729 million Earnings per share: 45 cents per share,...
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Greens Offer Votes To National Party For Immediate Relief In Fossil Fuel Crisis
Source: Green Party The Green Party is offering its votes to the National Party to get on with passing a sensible and urgent fossil fuel crisis relief package. With the...
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Charging ahead: 2,500+ EV chargers on the way
Source: New Zealand Government The number of electric vehicle (EV) public chargers around New Zealand will more than double thanks to $52.7 million in zero-interest loans from the Government and...
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First Impressions of Maukahuka Auckland Island
Source: NZ Department of Conservation 12 March 2026 – Blake Hornblow During my first night on Auckland Island, I wake to the sound of my tent fly trying to take...
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Live: Fuel price fears grow as Trump and Iran trade threats
Source: Radio New Zealand US President Donald Trump has vowed to ‘obliterate’ Iran energy facilities if it doesn’t’ open the Strait of Hormuz. The threat has added to worries in...
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Crash blocks SH57 in Levin
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. A serious crash blocked State Highway 57 in Levin on Monday morning. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A serious crash has blocked State Highway 57...
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Black Caps to play rare four-test series in Australia
Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Williamson with Black Caps fans at the MCG during a test against Australia in 2019. Photosport The Black Caps will play their first-ever four-test series...
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RNZ-Reid Research poll: Labour extends lead over National
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest poll numbers would leave NZ in limbo, producing 60 seats each for the coalition and opposition blocs. RNZ National has slipped further behind Labour...
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Taxpayers invest $784K to new Rakaia River wetland to try to lure salmon back
Source: Radio New Zealand The small farming township of Rakaia’s river was once internationally-recognised for its abundant sea-run chinook salmon and other aquatic species, but population numbers have since drastically...
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4.5 or two-star water? Health labels confuse
Source: Radio New Zealand Three different water bottles, three different health labels. Supplied Two bottles of sparkling water. One, a Pam’s product has two Health Stars. The other, a Schweppes...
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Fonterra’s first half expected to deliver despite impacts of war in Iran
Source: Radio New Zealand The market consensus for the six months ended January was for revenue in the order of $11 billion. 123rf / Supplied images Fonterra’s first half result...
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Venue access: how we manage our bookable community spaces
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher responds to concerns about the council’s approach to venue hire of our community meeting halls and shared spaces. It is...
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Shot putter Tom Walsh remains on top of the world
Source: Radio New Zealand Gold medalist Tom Walsh after the Men’s Shot Put Final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, Poland, 2026. ANDRZEJ IWANCZUK / AFP Tom Walsh has retained...
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Misinformation being spread on fuel price app, but intentions unclear
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Thousands of people seeking to shave a few cents off petrol prices are flocking to a fuel price app – while some...
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I do a job where people love to hate me
Source: Radio New Zealand For 17 years, Lori Davis has been sounding the alarm about the challenges facing SPCA animal welfare inspectors. But the hostility is only getting worse, she...
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KiwiSaver members get human rights warning
Source: Radio New Zealand Responsible investment platform Mindful Money said investments in companies with exposure to human rights abuses rose 43 percent in the past six months. RNZ / Quin...
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$50m plan to double the number of public EV chargers
Source: Radio New Zealand Aotearoa currently has about 1800 public charge points currently, among the lowest charger-to-EV ratios in the OECD. File photo. ABC News / Brendan Esposito The government...
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School attendance improves in some areas after truancy overhaul
Source: Radio New Zealand Children in a classroom learning. UnSplash/ Taylor Flowe Early signs suggest the government’s overhaul of local truancy services is working – at least in some areas....
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Cancer researcher celebrates double milestone at EIT Tairāwhiti graduation
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 50 seconds ago Jordon Lima (Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngāpuhi) took to the stage twice at EIT Tairāwhiti’s graduation ceremony on Friday – first to...
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Global flavours on display at EIT Taste of Cultures Day
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 days ago Taste of Cultures Day brought students and staff together at the EIT Hawke’s Bay Campus this week, as food and performances highlighted...
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Fuel price strains send public transport numbers skyrocketing
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Mark Papalii Public transport is experiencing a boom, with commuters flooding onboard while fuel costs soar, and passenger numbers set to tumble....
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Six dead in 24 hours after multiple crashes around NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand In Auckland, northbound lanes were blocked on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera Six people have died in 24...