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Solution sought for ‘ghost’ trees of Castlecliff

· April 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Lynne Douglas is unhappy that while a handful of plants have survived they’ve by and large been neglected. Robin Martin/RNZ Whanganui residents are on a mission...

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Have you seen Katrina?

· April 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Katrina, who has been reported missing from the Ruakākā area. Katrina, 38, was last seen on Kihi Place...

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After the deluge: Flood clean-up in Porirua

· April 19, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Clean-up underway: Silt and gravel at Light House Cinemas, in Porirua’s Pāuatahanui, which was hit by unexpected flooding on Saturday. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens Porirua is...

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SH 35 closed north of Gisborne after crash

· April 19, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand (file photo) 123rf One person has died and three more have been injured, and part of State Highway 35 has been closed following a crash near...

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Welcome Bay councillor says tornado came without warning

· April 19, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Maungatapu Marae in Tauranga’s Welcome Bay was impacted by the tornado on Sunday. Google Maps/Screenshot A Tauranga councillor says a tornado which tore through the Welcome...

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Matt Payne romps to Supercars victory at Ruapuna Raceway

· April 19, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Matt Payne crosses the line, winning race 3 at Ruapuna in the inaugural Christchurch Supercars, on Saturday. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics Kiwi driver Matt Payne has...

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Government rams through sweeping changes to Te Tiriti in legislation

· April 19, 2026

Source: Green Party The Green Party is condemning the Government’s weakening of Te Tiriti o Waitangi provisions across multiple pieces of legislation.  “Pushing through these sweeping changes in secret shows this Government is a dishonourable Treaty...