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Scooter thief rolls into court
Source: New Zealand Police An offender’s attempt to steal a scooter in Mt Wellington this morning has failed to gain momentum. Auckland City East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Tony...
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Appeal for information following assault, Hamilton East
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Constable Jordyn Paekau: Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the man and vehicle pictured, following an assault in Hamilton East in February....
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Investigation into unexplained death continues, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Rebecca Podmore: A scene guard remains in place at an address in Papanui while enquiries are carried out following an unexplained death...
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Construction of new SH36 Hauraki Stream Bridge to begin this month
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that replacement of an aging culvert on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua will begin this month. “State Highway...
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State Highway 2 blocked by slip in the Waioweka Gorge
Source: Radio New Zealand An earlier slip in the Waioweka Gorge. (File photo) Supplied / Rebecca Redpath A slip has blocked State Highway 2 in the Waioweka Gorge, south of...
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‘Sobering reading’: Waterways worsening around the country, report reveals
Source: Radio New Zealand A water quality monitor moored midstream south of Melling Bridge in Hutt River Te Awa Kairangi. Phil Pennington / RNZ The health of a large portion...
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Otago rally revving up for its 50th year
Source: Radio New Zealand Drivers rehearsing for an earlier Otago rally. (File photo) RNZ / Tess Brunton The Otago Rally is revving and ready to hit the gravel for its...
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Relief at the petrol pump on the way, fuel industry says
Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel prices on 8th of April. RNZ / Mark Papalii The fuel industry says people should start seeing some relief at the pump over the next...
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Cyclone Maila down to Category 4 but warnings remain
Source: Radio New Zealand Tropical cyclone Maila, left, was a category 4 storm on Thursday morning, and cyclone Vaianu a category 2. Windy.com screenshot Severe Topical Cyclone Maila was downgraded...
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‘Serious worry’: Tairāwhiti growers fear impacts of Cyclone Vaianu
Source: Radio New Zealand Decimated kiwifruit orchard in Waiohiki after Cyclone Gabrielle. RNZ / Lauren Crimp Tairāwhiti growers are bracing for more wild weather as Cyclone Vaianu bears down on...
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Ardijah singer’s first solo album a true ‘whānau journey’
Source: Radio New Zealand Since the 1980s, vocalist Betty-Anne Monga has been a prominent voice in Aotearoa‘s music scene fronting Auckland’s Poly Fonk outfit Ardijah. Now she is releasing her...
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Powerlines down, road closed in Auckland suburb
Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps Repair crews are at a crash site in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga after a crash brought down powerlines on Thursday morning. Mount Smart...
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What does the Iran ceasefire mean for KiwiSaver?
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP / Getty Images / Michael M Santiago KiwiSaver providers are hoping news of a ceasefire in the Iran conflict may give investment markets more support....
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Diesel users wear higher costs as prices rise
Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel prices on 8th of April. RNZ / Mark Papalii Motorists using diesel say they have little choice but to wear higher costs as prices reach...
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Auckland principals concerned by new ERO school performance reports
Source: Radio New Zealand An example of the Education Review Office’s new reports about schools which it will introduce in April. Education Review Office A group of Auckland principals say...
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No plans to use Palantir in emerging defence-tech space, government says
Source: Radio New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A briefing shows former Defence Minister Judith Collins met US defence technology powerhouse Palantir in February on the...
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Officials want Stewart Island solar powered by Christmas in face of rising diesel costs
Source: Radio New Zealand A long-promised project to shift Stewart Island to solar power could be underway within months and operational by Christmas, officials say. Rakiura’s 480 residents currently rely...
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Motorcyclists put rego on hold in protest against ACC
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Motorcyclists are putting their bike registrations on hold in protest at what they say are unfair increases to ACC levies. Levies are paid as past...
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Why All the President’s Men is as relevant as it was 50 years ago
Source: Radio New Zealand Nighttime. A dim and dingy car park. Woefully inadequate fluorescent lights flicker and buzz overhead. Two men stand in half-shadow. One is barely visible, his face...
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Tough road to electrifying New Zealand’s truck fleet
Source: Radio New Zealand Foodstuffs North Island has introduced the first battery electric truck and trailer unit to its long-haul fleet. Supplied / Foodstuffs North Island A total lack of...
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When can I start taking my children running?
Source: Radio New Zealand Kids who exercise — running or otherwise — have a reduced risk of childhood obesity, improved heart health, better mental health and a greater chance of...
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DIY shareholders holding steady despite market volatility
Source: Radio New Zealand Do-it-yourself retail shareholders are holding on to their shares. Supplied/123rf Do-it-yourself retail shareholders are holding on to their shares, despite price volatility associated with the war...
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Experts await latest weather models to get clearer picture of Cyclone Vaianu’s path
Source: Radio New Zealand The predicted path of Cyclone Vaianu. The cone of uncertainty as it heads south is still quite large. Zoom Earth MetService staff will be casting their...
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Almost 40 percent of public-sector physiotherapists want to quit their jobs – study
Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly 40 percent of public-sector physiotherapists want to leave their jobs, according to a new study. 123RF Nearly 40 percent of public-sector physiotherapists want to leave...
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From premiership to panic: Tactix coach’s post-title reality
Source: Radio New Zealand Donna Wilkins took the Tactix to a maiden title in her first year as an ANZ Premiership head coach. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz Donna Wilkins...
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Football Fern Katie Kitching ‘excited’ by investment in Sunderland women’s team
Source: Radio New Zealand Katie Kitching has been playing for Sunderland Women since 2022. MI NEWS Football Fern Katie Kitching is prepared for a “huge change” at her club side...
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Person rescued from car by bystanders after road washes out near Rotorua
Source: Radio New Zealand A person has been rescued from their car after the road beneath them washed out. Screenshot / Google Maps A person has been rescued from their...