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Watch for wild dogs in Waioweka
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 April 2026 Tairawhiti Operations Manager Matt Tong says despite dedicated patrols of the area last week by the ground culling team, DOC staff have...
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Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: March 2026 quarter – information release 8 April 2026 The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows...
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Northland locals prepare for Cyclone Vaianu two weeks after flooding
Source: Radio New Zealand A flood-damaged van and debris piled up at the Cooks’ property by the 26 March storm. Supplied Two weeks to the day after floodwaters swept through...
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Northland locals prepare for Cyclone Vaianu
Source: Radio New Zealand A family begins the enormous task of shovelling silt off their Whirinaki property after last month’s storm. Supplied / FNDC Two weeks to the day after...
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Corrections does not know how many leave prison with nowhere to go, report reveals
Source: Radio New Zealand Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell said “Corrections is not a housing agency” and was not responsible for prisoners’ housing needs after they’re released. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone...
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Police investigate ‘unexplained’ Christchurch death
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are investigating an ‘unexplained death’ in Christchurch. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police are investigating a sudden death in Christchurch. Officers were called to a Main...
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Save the Children deeply concerned for children and families in the Pacific as severe Tropical Cyclone Maila intensifies, the second cyclone to hit the region in days
Source: Save the Children Communities across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea are currently facing the threat of Tropical Cyclone Maila, which has been upgraded to a category 5 system, while...
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Ardern documentary ‘Prime Minister’ nominated for two Emmy Awards
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister was co-directed by Auckland-based filmmaker Michelle Walshe and American Lindsay Utz. Supplied / Rialto A documentary about former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been...
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Air Chathams to cut flights from North Island routes after fuel cost doubles
Source: Radio New Zealand Previously, Air Chathams was paying about $500,000 a month in fuel costs, but that number had doubled to over $1 Million. Supplied Air Chathams is cutting...
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More than a dozen released from prison dead by suspected suicide since 2023 – coroners
Source: Radio New Zealand Those who spoke to RNZ painted a grim picture of life on the outside after leaving prison. RNZ/Calvin Samuel The coroner’s office says 14 people died...
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‘Why not us?’: NCAA superstar Charlisse Leger-Walker hopes historic title inspires next generation
Source: Radio New Zealand Charlisse Leger-Walker (Te Whakatōhea) hopes her history-making NCAA championship run will inspire the next generation of rangatahi, and says she knows she won’t be the last...
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Do you need domestic travel insurance with weather events and fuel crisis?
Source: Radio New Zealand Last month Air New Zealand looked set to cancel around 1100 flights over fuel supply concerns. RNZ / Patrice Allen With skyrocketing fuel prices and war...
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New circus skills class for over 60s ‘like play for adults’
Source: Radio New Zealand If you ever dream of running off to the circus but worry you’ve left it too late – never fear. In Christchurch there is a now...
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Wellington public transport gets contactless payments ahead of fare hikes in May
Source: Radio New Zealand Passengers can save up to 20 percent by using cards or phones. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Wellingtonians will be able to use a credit or debit...
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Air Chathams looks to cut schedule in the face of soaring fuel prices
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied Listen live as Checkpoint talks to Air Chathams boss, Duane Emeny: A regional airline is looking to cut it’s schedule in the face of soaring...
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Storm News – Get ready for Cyclone Vaianu now – before it arrives – NEMA
Source: National Emergency Management Agency More severe weather is moving towards Aotearoa New Zealand and people should take steps to get ready now, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says. Tropical...
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Action needed on widespread drinking water problems
Source: Green Party The Green Party says while it is relieved the cause of the recent ‘boil water’ notice in Auckland was easily addressed, more action is needed to deal...
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Climate News – A dry start to autumn for much of New Zealand
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand March was a mild and mostly settled month for Aotearoa New Zealand. However, the significant rain event in the upper North Island during the final week...
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Luxon, Willis caution economic effects will continue despite ceasefire
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has welcomed news of a ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran – but is warning New Zealanders of ongoing economic effects....
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Audit of Defence Force’s attempts to reduce abusive behaviours delayed
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Defence Force set up Operation Respect in 2016. NZDF / Supplied Release of the latest audit of the Defence Force’s decade-old attempts to reduce...
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‘To score some more goals would be sick’ for Football Fern Kelli Brown
Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Kelli Brown wants to keep scoring international goals. Photosport Aspiring bike mechanic, surfer and prolific goalscorer Football Fern Kelli Brown can’t wait for a...
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John Campbell gears up for RNZ return: ‘I just believe in speaking truth to power’
Source: Radio New Zealand John Campbell says he’s looking forward to his fourth stint at RNZ, as he prepares to join Ingrid Hipkiss on Morning Report next week. Campbell, who...
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Oil prices fall, will petrol follow?
Source: Radio New Zealand AA’s petrol price spokesperson said there would need to be a more sustained move to end the conflict before prices came down for New Zealand motorists....
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Dunedin motorway reopens after being blocked by digger
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin’s southern motorway was closed at Burnside after a digger fell off a truck. NZTA / Waka Kotahi The Southern Motorway at Burnside in Dunedin has...
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Fossil fuel companies on notice for price gouging
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on petrol companies to act quickly following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire that has caused the price of fuel to drop....
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Fossil fuel crisis response opportunity to rebalance tax system for fairer, more sustainable future
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 8 April 2026, 2:30 pm – New Zealand’s response to the fossil fuel crisis must provide immediate relief to communities and local businesses, and enable a...
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Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%
Source: Radio New Zealand Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman. RNZ / Supplied The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged at 2.25 percent, as expected. The bank’s monetary...