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Kiwi entrepreneur’s April Fool’s post hits the wrong note
Source: Radio New Zealand Founder of subletting platform Kiki, made a LinkedIn post on April Fool’s Day that the company was going to shut down Kiki Club in London. It...
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Australia vs NZ: Who’s better prepared for fuel price spike?
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s economy had barely grown in the past three years and inflation had risen. RNZ / Quin Tauetau New Zealand is in a better position...
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Coffee prices may rise, but no risk of supply shortage
Source: Radio New Zealand [s ]Rising oil costs have put pressure on prices across New Zealand including food and grocery essentials. Fuel shortages or a change in fuel phases in...
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Rural football club takes legal action against over ‘unsustainable’ fees
Source: Radio New Zealand Oxford say fees to Mainland Football are crippling the club. SUPPLIED A small South Island football club is taking legal action against its local federation, alleging...
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Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters (L) has outlined the significant negative economic impacts the conflict in the Middle East is having on New Zealand, and Pacific neighbours,...
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How to nurture your non-work self
Source: Radio New Zealand Who are you outside of your work? Does the answer come quickly — amateur pickleball player, community choir leader, model train enthusiast? Or are you struggling...
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Auckland drivers hit with record parking fines
Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly $49 million worth of infringements were issued by Auckland Transport (AT) in 2025. RNZ / Nick Monro Auckland drivers are being hit with record parking...
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UK festival cancelled after headliner Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK
Source: Radio New Zealand Organisers of a popular London music festival say it has been cancelled after the headliner, Kanye West, was blocked from traveling to the United Kingdom. The...
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‘Not part of the puzzle’: Ameliaranne Ekenasio on Silver Ferns silence
Source: Radio New Zealand Ameliaranne Ekenasio (left) and Dame Noeline Taurua after winning the Constellation Cup series, 2024. AAP / www.photosport.nz Former Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio says she has...
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New Zealanders will understand government can’t support everyone during fuel crisis – Luxon
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the support offered so far was about protecting the the most vulnerable, without driving up inflation. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The...
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The regions where rent is dropping fastest
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Renters across the country are being asked to pay less for their properties, Realestate.co.nz says, and some regions have had sharper drops...
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Another Corrections deputy chief executive under scrutiny after staff raise concerns
Source: Radio New Zealand Another deputy executive at Corrections is under scrutiny. RNZ / Blessen Tom Another deputy executive at Corrections is under scrutiny over their behaviour. The department is...
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Teaching Council replaces vacant seats on governing body
Source: Radio New Zealand Richard Tindiller The Teaching Council replaced three vacant seats on its governing body after warnings that failing to do so would break its own rules. Council...
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Professional firefighters strike for one hour on Wednesday over stalled pay talks
Source: Radio New Zealand Professional firefighters will strike for an hour on Wednesday morning over stalled pay talks. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Firefighters belonging to the Professional Firefighters Union are...
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Dwelling and household estimates: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Dwelling and household estimates: March 2026 quarter – information release 7 April 2026 National dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy...
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Crew member from NZ-flagged fishing vessel lost overboard
Source: Radio New Zealand The crew member was not sighted after falling overboard. 123RF A crew member has been lost overboard from a New Zealand-flagged fishing vessel in the Southern...
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Fire and Emergency highlights change of strike timing and warns public to be vigilant
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, Wednesday 8...
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Government’s newest ministers sworn in after cabinet reshuffle
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the swearing in ceremony for Mike Butterick and Cameron Brewer. Samuel Rillstone/RNZ The government’s new newest ministers have been sworn in...
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What is a Woman? Private Member’s Bill will expose which MPs can define truth and biology
Source: Family First New Zealand First has proposed a Definitions of Woman and Man Amendment Bill, a Private Member’s Bill drawn for debate in April 2026, aimed at formally defining...
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Person dead after car crashes into powerpole, house catches fire in Moutoa
Source: Radio New Zealand A person died after crashing into a powerpole on the Foxton Shannon Road. The downed powerlines set fire to a house. Google Maps One person has...
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NRL: Chanel Harris-Tavita back in NZ Warriors line-up against Melbourne Storm
Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita scored a try double against Sydney Roosters in his only full game this season. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm Kickoff 9.30pm,...
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Minister for Social Investment expects govt agencies to comply with procurement rules
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Social Investment Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Minister for Social Investment says her “enduring expectation” is that all government agencies comply with...
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E coli discovery causes well-known Auckland cafe to take the day off
Source: Radio New Zealand Coffee machines heat water to 80-85 degrees, meaning they would need to be supplied with pre-boiled water. LUIS ROBAYO Hillsborough’s Hill House Cafe was forced to...
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Boil water notice continues after Auckland E coli found
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Watercare A boil-water notice for thousands of Auckland homes is still in force after E. coli was found. The notice was put in place...
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Opponents unhappy with controversial $18 million Hawke’s Bay dam project
Source: Radio New Zealand The proposed site for the dam project. RNZ / YouTube A government funding loan of 18 million dollars for a controversial dam in Central Hawke’s Bay...
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‘It’s going to be 1975 again’: Diesel prices face sharp jump
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Motorists using diesel are being warned to expect to see its price lift over $4 a litre this week. Z has issued...
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One person arrested after ‘serious assault’ in Nawton, Hamilton
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to the incident on Dominion Road in Nawton at about 3pm this afternoon. RNZ One person has been arrested following a what...