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Rural communities to access planned care closer to home

· April 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New funding will help upskill the frontline rural health workforce, enabling rural general practitioners to deliver planned care and allowing more people to receive care closer...

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PM welcomes Palau President for first state visit

· April 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will meet with Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. when he visits this week for what will be the first visit to New Zealand by a Palauan president.  The visit comes as Palau prepares to...

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New AI assistant for fast, easy problem reporting

· April 13, 2026

Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders can now use an AI-powered virtual assistant to safely report problems, including graffiti, roaming dogs and party noise. Every day, Aucklanders help keep our communities safe,...

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Orca incident prompts call for information

· April 13, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 April 2026 That’s the message from Waikato DOC staff after a recent incident in which recreational boaties came too close to the protected marine...

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Do you ever need to throw out old bath towels?

· April 13, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand If you have a strong attachment to some of your favourite bath towels, you might be avoiding the idea of replacing them. Maybe they’re the perfect...

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Fadez by Naia: Ōtara’s talented teen barber

· April 13, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Brightcove link: https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6392786299112 Despite having just turned 14, Naia Talakai’s racking up the haircuts, working 6 days a week at Ōtara town centre. He does his...

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Nationwide expansion of cancer treatment services

· April 13, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more New Zealanders will be able to access life-saving cancer treatment closer to home, with a nationwide expansion of community infusion services underway, Health Minister...

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Anzac Day 2026: honouring service, sacrifice and shared history

· April 13, 2026

Source: Auckland Council Anzac Day remains one of the most meaningful dates in our national calendar – a time to remember courage, sacrifice and the stories that have shaped Aotearoa.  This year, Auckland Council and the...

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Expansion of cancer infusion services announced

· April 13, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand An expansion of cancer infusion services will allow “thousands” more New Zealanders to access “life-saving cancer treatment closer to home”, says Health Minister Simeon Brown. Brown...