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Appeal for information following crash, Avonside
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison: Police investigating a crash in Christchurch at the start of April are seeking witnesses to the crash to assist with...
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Confidence slumps, costs surge as businesses face ‘perfect storm’, ANZ survey shows
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau Business confidence has slumped into negative territory, as firms face weaker activity and rising cost pressures, ANZ says. The bank’s...
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Appointments – Asia NZ Foundation welcomes four new trustees to its board
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono welcomes the appointment of four new trustees to its Board. Established by the New Zealand Government in 1994,...
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Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 1...
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Moa Point failure a ‘nightmare’ for Wellington businesses, group says
Source: Radio New Zealand Signs on Wellington’s South Coast about the wastewater spill. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Moa Point failure in Wellington, has been a “nightmare” for...
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Wild weather keeps Palmerston North’s Wildbase Hospital busy with displaced seabirds
Source: Radio New Zealand An albatross injured in last week’s lower North Island storm was released off the coast of Napier on Thursday and two others hurt in the same...
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Police to crack down on Auckland bike riders
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Becker chrisbecker, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Police are warning people planning to take part in informal bike rides across Auckland that they’ll be watching and...
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Virginity testing ban bill drawn from ballot
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour list MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan RNZ / Blessen Tom A member’s bill seeking to ban virginity testing in New Zealand has been drawn from Parliament’s ballot,...
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NZ men book ‘Super Round’ spot at U23 Softball World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand remain in the hunt for their first U23 men’s Softball World Cup medal. MANUEL LARA / WBSC The NZ men’s Black Sox have secured...
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Up to six New Zealanders caught up in Israeli Defense Force’s interception of flotilla bound for Gaza
Source: Radio New Zealand Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by Israeli Defense Forces. GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA / SUPPLIED Up to six New Zealanders may have been caught up in...
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Local councils plead for ‘balance’ over proposed rates increase caps
Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith. LDR A local council representative has called for “balance”, as the government contemplates a cap on unsustainable rates increases. The legislation,...
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Nearly 200,000 people affected by misleading City Fitness membership prices – Commerce Commission
Source: Radio New Zealand The lawyer for the Commerce Commission has described it as a cynical marketing ploy. 123rf.com Gym chain City Fitness has battled claims in court it deceived...
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Loud explosions as forklift catches fire at Port Nelson
Source: Radio New Zealand A forklift on fire at Nelson Port. Supplied/ Mike Wilson Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire that started in a forklift at Port Nelson. Fire...
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PGG holds first NZ-wide wool auction, after ‘difficult’ consolidation decision
Source: Radio New Zealand Raw wool samples on display for buyers to peruse at the PGG Wrightson wool store and auction house. RNZ/Monique Steele A new national wool auction, closing...
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Police warning to bike riders ahead of planned events
Source: New Zealand Police Police are reminding anyone considering joining informal bicycle rides across Auckland in coming weeks that we will be taking action. Inspector Dave Christoffersen, of Counties Manukau,...
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Auckland transport reforms pass third reading
Source: New Zealand Government Landmark reforms to Auckland’s transport system passed their third reading today, restoring democratic accountability and fixing the basics of how Auckland makes transport decisions, Transport Minister...
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Auckland FC’s A-League season on the line in home elimination final
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC fans, crowd and supporters aka The Port. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC’s season is on the line this Saturday – and their patchy...
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Air NZ makes further cuts to regional flights
Source: Radio New Zealand The airline says the changes are because of the ongoing impact of high fuel costs. AFP Air New Zealand has made further cuts to some regional...
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National Iwi Chairs Forum calls for halt to proposed Waitangi Treaty clause changes
Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith RNZ / Mark Papalii The National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF) says the government has breached its Waitangi Treaty obligations to consult with...
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Charity to send thousands of stoves and water boilers to Ukraine
Source: Radio New Zealand By Sammy Carter Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation (Kiwi K.A.R.E) have already distributed 8000 stoves and water boilers to Ukrainian families. Supplied A New Zealand charity...
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Appeal for information following aggravated burglary, Mataura Island Road
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Gary Iddenten, Gore Police: Gore Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary at a rural property on Mataura Island Road,...
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Winston Peters ‘very confused’ over handling of Iran war emails
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters. RNZ / Mark Papalii Winston Peters is “very, very confused” over the handling of official information relating to the Iran war, National’s deputy leader...
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Dunedin City Councillor Benedict Ong defends leaking email
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin City councillor Benedict Ong said he had no plans to resign. Tess Brunton / RNZ A Dunedin City Councillor has defended leaking a confidential email...
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Privacy Commissioner does not support Policing Amendment Bill
Source: Privacy Commissioner 30 Apr 2026, 16:13 The Policing Amendment Bill would create significant risks for the privacy and rights of New Zealanders, Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says. “I do...
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Talley’s Westport fish processing factory to close, 92 impacted
Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps Talley’s will close its Westport fish processing factory, the company has confirmed. Chief executive officer Tony Hazlett said Talley’s will consolidate its fish processing...
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Three vehicles involved in serious North Otago crash
Source: Radio New Zealand Three vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection of Mile Flat Road and State Highway One. Google Maps Part of State Highway 1 is...
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Heritage NZ – Listening Sessions at Old St Paul’s set to shake up lunchtime
Source: Heritage New Zealand Lunchtime in central Wellington is about to get a shake-up courtesy of Old St Paul’s and NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa. Throughout May, Old...