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Activist Sector – Wellington March against the War
Source: Peace Action Wellington Peace Action Wellington is hosting a march against the war on Saturday, 11 April at 11am from Civic Square to Parliament. “The US and Israeli war...
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Hope for struggling regional airlines during fuel crisis – Associate Transport Minister James Meager
Source: Radio New Zealand James Meager is confident the airlines can survive the current hardship. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon Associate Transport Minister James Meager hasn’t ruled out tweaking the current...
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Engineering an Icon, Vinhomes Can Gio is Redefining The Master-Planned Revolution
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – Within the context of a new global growth cycle, Vietnam is cementing its...
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Northland shifts form recovery to readiness as Cyclone Vaianu approaches
Source: Radio New Zealand Madleine CarrWhite, Massey Journalism Student Aerial view of Whirinaki and State Highway 12 after the March storm. Supplied / FNDC Northland communities are again bracing for...
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Business leaders urge government to prioritise food supply in fuel plan
Source: Radio New Zealand Top chief executives took part in an hour-long call with ministers including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis over the fuel rationing framework....
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Northland settlement, Whirinaki bracing for wild weather again as Cyclone Vaianu approaches
Source: Radio New Zealand Aerial view of Whirinaki and State Highway 12 after the March storm. Supplied / FNDC The small Northland settlement of Whirinaki is again bracing for the...
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Helen Clark surprises cast of play that hangs off her unique fashion style
Source: Radio New Zealand Former prime minister Helen Clark has attended the opening night of a play which traces her rise to leadership through six pivotal outfits. After the opening...
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Kenanga Investors Awarded at LSEG Lipper Fund Awards 2026
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – Kenanga Investors Berhad (“Kenanga Investors“) has swept four accolades at the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards...
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Economy – How New Zealand can get more growth from its infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Research by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Foundations for Growth: How infrastructure can increase productivity, spotlights the role of infrastructure in driving productivity and economic growth....
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Last call on red tape: Alcohol Bill open for submissions
Source: New Zealand Government The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill passed its first reading in Parliament last week and is now open for submissions at...
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Greenpeace – New Zealand’s water quality in a dire state: New govt report
Source: Greenpeace A new report on New Zealand’s fresh water from the Ministry for Environment has been released, revealing that its quality and safety has been worsening. The report outlines that...
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Prepare now for Cyclone Vaianu
Source: Auckland Council As the North Island prepares for the impact of Cyclone Vaianu, Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) has activated its Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) to Alert Mode ‘Orange’ to...
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Wellington Metlink faces major diesel spikes, calling on the government for fare discounts
Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel prices had been costing Wellington’s public transport provider, Metlink, an extra $130,000 per week. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Wellington’s public transport authority is warning passengers...
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Papatoetoe in spotlight as voting in local body election closes
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Liu Chen Voting has closed in the closely watched Papatoetoe local body election, with preliminary results expected later today. Final results are expected to...
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EV chargers to roll out faster under new rules
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has removed unnecessary consenting barriers to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, making it faster and easier to build chargers where New Zealanders need them,...
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New Manukau rehab centre for spinal injury patients
Source: New Zealand Government Construction of a long-awaited, purpose-built specialised rehabilitation centre will proceed at Manukau Health Park, significantly improving care for people with spinal cord injuries, Health Minister Simeon...
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Pharmac update blood cancer decision due to patient feedback
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to fund two new combination therapies for people with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), a type of blood cancer. ...
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BAFTA racial slur was breach of BBC editorial standards: internal probe
Source: Radio New Zealand The finding follows a “fast-tracked” investigation ordered by former Director-General Tim Davie into the “serious mistake” that saw the racist slur aired during the event in...
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Gas-focused new entrant good news for NZ’s petroleum sector
Source: New Zealand Government The sale of Matahio Energy’s New Zealand assets to independent oil and gas explorer and producer Sunda Energy is good news for New Zealand’s petroleum sector and a...
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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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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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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...