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State of emergency remains for parts of Wellington region
Source: Radio New Zealand Repairs underway on SH2 Remutaka Hill at the Bridge 2 washout. NZTA Waka Kotahi The state of emergency has lifted for parts of the Wellington region....
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Search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton to resume Wednesday
Source: Radio New Zealand Philip Sutton. NZ Police/Supplied The search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton will continue on Wednesday. Police said in an update on Tuesday evening the official...
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Far North farm worker faces burglary charges after ram raid on gliding club
Source: Radio New Zealand Last month’s ram raid at Kaikohe Aerodrome inflicted huge damage on the local gliding club’s aircraft. Supplied A Far North man whose alleged ram raid on...
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Heavy deluge turns Hawke’s Bay valley into an ‘ocean’
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in Omakere. SARAH KINGSTON / SUPPLIED A heavy deluge in the early hours of Tuesday morning caught Central Hawke’s Bay residents by surprise, flooding roads...
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Local News – Porirua Careers Expo back for 2026!
Source: Porirua City Council The Porirua Careers Expo is promising a jam-packed day at Te Rauparaha Arena next month, offering a chance to engage with a wide range of industry professionals...
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Federated Farmers applauds fuel support for rural schools
Source: Federated Farmers Extra support for small, rural and isolated schools to help them manage fuel cost pressures is timely and very welcome, Federated Farmers says. “The huge spike in fuel...
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Update 3: Search for Karori man
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Wellington District Prevention Manager, Inspector Fleur de Bes: Extensive planning has been underway today in the search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton. While...
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Group lands in safe pair of hands following rescue
Source: New Zealand Police A group’s fishing trip ended in the cold and dark, but fortunately a rescue effort meant it wasn’t a tragedy. Four people had set out to...
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Delays following serious crash, Hillsborough
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised of delays following a serious crash in Hillsborough this afternoon. Emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a vehicle and...
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The bakery offering free pies to Wellington’s emergency service crews
Source: Radio New Zealand Bakery worker Pam Heng wanted to give back to those on the front line of flood response in Wellington. Krystal Gibbens/RNZ A Lower Hutt Bakery is...
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Raelene Castle reappointed to second term as Sport NZ chief executive
Source: Radio New Zealand Raelene Castle was first appointed to the Sport NZ chief executive role in 2020. Photosport Sport New Zealand has confirmed Raelene Castle will remain as chief...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survives confidence vote
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks after surviving caucus meeting. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The prime minister has survived a confidence vote and will remain in charge...
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The House: Parliament’s week of review
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament House and the Beehive wreathed in heavy mist during winter 2019 © VNP / Phil Smith MPs are back in rainy Wellington for a two-week...
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Christopher Luxon survives National leadership vote, refuses to take questions
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow updates in our live blog above. Christopher Luxon will remain Prime Minister and National leader after surviving a confidence vote in caucus that he says...
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18 pet goats shot dead in north Waikato paddock
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver Eighteen pet goats have been killed in a fenced paddock in Pōkeno. The goats were shot dead on a property on Ridge...
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Remutaka Hill road cut off after roads and properties flood
Source: Radio New Zealand A bridge washout has closed State Highway 2 on the Wairarapa side of the Remutaka Hill. NZ Police Bad weather has flooded roads and properties across...
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Wellington early childhood centre contaminated by floodwaters
Source: Radio New Zealand A Wellington teacher has been left devastated after her early childhood education centre (ECE) was flooded during Monday morning’s torrential downpours. Lead teacher Dana McDonald arrived...
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Warning shoppers losing out as credit card benefits cut
Source: Radio New Zealand By reducing the number of interest-free days, banks reduce their costs says Consumer NZ. 123RF BNZ has reduced the number of interest-free days available on two...
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Corrected date: Te Whau Pathway recognised for connecting Auckland communities to nature
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust – which is promoting the construction of a landmark walking and cycling route following the Whau River...
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Air force aviator dies at Ohakea air base swimming pool
Source: Radio New Zealand A roundabout will soon spring up at the intersection of State Highway 3 and the road to the Ōhakea air force base. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham...
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Opioid detections in New Zealand workplaces rise 35% Year-on-Year
Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for The Drug Detection Agency Imperans Q1 Report, State of Workplace Drug Use from TDDA AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 21 April 2026 – The Drug Detection...
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Universities – Tech founders back next generation of entrepreneurs – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA A $30,000 gift from two former students will support innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Auckland. Thanks to two former students, a new...
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Information sought after goats shot in Pōkeno
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a distressing incident at a Pōkeno property last week. Investigations are continuing after 18 pet goats were shot dead on...
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Health – GenPro welcomes final approval of new primary health organisation
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) welcomes the final approval from Te Whatu Ora to establish thePHO, marking a major step forward for a...
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Seventh Fast-track housing development approved
Source: New Zealand Government The Ashbourne project in Waikato, which will enable the development of 518 new homes and two solar farms, has been consented through Fast-track, Infrastructure Minister Chris...
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It’s Conservation Week. Commence naturing.
Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s Conservation Week (20–26 April). She’s in her autumn era now. Cosy. Slightly introspective. Crunchy-leaf soundtrack. Which brings us to the question… Have you done any naturing lately? ...
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Woman who died in Napier bus crash named
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi The woman who died after being hit by a bus in Napier last Friday has been named. Olawande Perpetual Braimoh, 36, died...