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Labour selects Kingi Kiriona to contest Hauraki-Waikato
Source: Radio New Zealand Kingi Kiriona at the opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga Highway in June 2025. RNZ/Pokere Paewai Te reo and haka exponent Kingi Kiriona says government...
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Lower Hutt’s Eastern Bays Shared Path opens
Source: New Zealand Government Lower Hutt’s new Eastern Bays Shared Path opens this morning, improving resilience for this coastal route and providing safer walking and cycling connections, Transport Minister Chris...
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Transport Minister Chris Bishop brushes off leadership bid questions
Source: Radio New Zealand The Transport Minister Chris Bishop is playing down political pressure following recent poll results, insisting he remains focused on the job and confident in the Prime...
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Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 20,000 workers arrive each year from the Pacific, filling jobs in horticulture and viticulture such as fruit-picking. RNZ / Marika Khabazi RSE workers’ costs...
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NRL: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck bolsters NZ Warriors backline with surprise return to centre
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck celebrates victory – finally – over Melbourne Storm. AAP / Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go...
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Petrol and diesel prices up in March 2026 – Selected price indexes: March 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Petrol and diesel prices up in March 2026 – news story 17 April 2026 Petrol and diesel prices both increased from February 2026 to March 2026....
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Electronic card transactions: March 2026 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Electronic card transactions: March 2026 – information release 17 April 2026 The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New...
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SERES’ Clifford Kang Highlights AI-Enabled Smart Mobility at the 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2026 – Clifford Kang, Vice President of SERES Group attended the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific...
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Waitaki residents facing 19 percent rates hike
Source: Radio New Zealand The council said 19 percent rise would cost the average ratepayer about $13 extra a week extra – almost $700 a year. RNZ / Quin Tauetau...
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Taicang Day in Munich: Celebrating 18 Years of Sino-German Industrial Innovation
Source: Media Outreach MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2026 – The 18th edition of “Taicang Day” successfully convened at the BMW Welt Auditorium on April 16,...
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Papatoetoe’s Indian community vents anger over growing anti-Indian sentiment
Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the Indian community gather outside Papatoetoe Central School after graffiti inciting racial violence was found near the school last Saturday. RNZ / Blessen Tom...
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Grim warning from Trucking Association, as impact of rising fuel costs hit consumers
Source: Radio New Zealand Some operators want permission to use bus lanes in heavy city traffic. RNZ / Marika Khabazi NZ Trucking Association chief executive Dave Boyce warns the real...
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Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright honoured with doctorate
Source: Radio New Zealand Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education at Massey University. Massey University / David Wiltshire One of Aotearoa’s most renowned...
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New marine maintenance facility to boost Port Nelson capability
Source: Radio New Zealand Port of Nelson is the largest fishing port in Australasia. RNZ / Tracy Neal A new $29 million marine maintenance facility has opened at Port Nelson,...
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PSA calls Ombudsman to mediation following move to disestablish jobs and outsource financial functions
Source: PSA The PSA has called for mediation with the Office of the Ombudsman after the Office moved to disestablish jobs from its finance team and outsource their work to private...
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Bike mechanics are ‘swamped’ – how to get your two-wheeler roadworthy
Source: Radio New Zealand The cost of fuel keeps ticking up and there are concerns about how much New Zealanders actually have left to fill their tanks. The government unveiled...
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Fuel crisis does little to diminish New Zealanders love for utes, data shows
Source: Radio New Zealand Screenshot / Unsplash / RNZ The current fuel crisis doesn’t seem to be diminishing Kiwis love affair with utes, but it is changing the nature of...
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Analysis: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s loosey-goosey retort may come back to haunt him
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: “I have the numbers” was the quote of the day from an embattled leader and Prime Minister, and one that may still come back to...
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Educators call on crown to pause contentious changes to Waitangi Treaty obligations
Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews Educators are calling on the government...
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Events – Governor-General’s visit to Gallipoli for Anzac Day
Source: Government House The Governor-General, Her Excellency Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, will represent the people of New Zealand at this year’s Anzac Day commemorations in Gallipoli. Dame Cindy...
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Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2026 Q1)
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2026 – Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2026 1st quarter review of the ixCrypto Index Series....
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Fast-tracked hydro to boost West Coast resilience
Source: New Zealand Government A fast-tracked renewable energy project on the West Coast will strengthen regional electricity supply and improve resilience, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane...
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Christopher Luxon adamant he’ll remain National leader amid speculation
Source: Radio New Zealand National Minister Chris Bishop has been rumoured as a potential leadership contender. RNZ Watch the livestream and follow live updates in the blog above. Prime Minister...
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NZ-AU: LHM Guidance Revision – Increase FY2026 Production Range
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) provides an operations and guidance update for the Langer...
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Tax Reform – Local govt GST policy just more cuts by another name, says tax reform groups
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) 17 April 2026, 10:00 am – The hint from David Seymour about a new policy for councils to receive a portion of the GST collected...
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New boat hoist lifts Port Nelson’s marine capability
Source: New Zealand Government The opening today of a new hardstand and mobile boat hoist near the slipway at Port Nelson marks a major milestone in the region’s marina upgrade,...
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Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Marks Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, Calls for Justice and Accountability
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people today, April 17, in commemorating Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, a day that...