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Families Will Pay More Without Clean Car Standard
Source: Green Party The Green Party says scrapping the Clean Car Standard will mean New Zealanders end up paying more to run their cars, “Less efficient cars burn more fuel...
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Health and Care – Royal Commission highlights critical role of aged care in protecting New Zealand’s health system
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says the findings of the COVID-19 Royal Commission reinforce what the sector has been saying for years: aged residential care is an essential...
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NZ spy agency providing Iran war threat intelligence
Source: Radio New Zealand GCSB Director General Andrew Clark. VNP/Louis Collins The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) spy agency says it is providing round-the-clock threat intelligence updates on the Iran...
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Fight continues to stop Christchurch terrorist from giving evidence at inquest
Source: Radio New Zealand Outside the Masjid Annur, flowers surround the memorial to the 51 shuhada (martyrs), who were killed when a terrorist opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch...
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Transport groups unite in call for driver licensing support
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand A coalition of transport groups is calling for increased access to driver education and training to help address the growing number of New Zealanders...
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Culture Art Environment – HĪKOI O TE TAOKA | MARCH OF THE TREASURE
Source: Otago Shore and Land Trust Location: Ōtepoti Dunedin, Aotearoa New Zealand PREVENT | PRESERVE | PROTECT — ART IN ACTION Hīkoi o te Taoka | March of the Treasure...
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Rural News – Profitability at all-time high, but farmers cautious – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Strong returns and lower debt-servicing costs mean more farmers than ever are making a profit, according to the latest Federated Farmers Confidence Survey. Of nearly 650 farmers who responded...
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What are New Zealand’s global supply chains being disrupted by the US-Iran conflict?
Source: Radio New Zealand The Hormuz Strait between Iran and Oman carries around a fifth of the world’s oil and a large amount of natural gas, but shipping lanes there...
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Treasury figures show $6 billion deficit for seven months ended January
Source: Radio New Zealand Treasury figures show the government’s finances are in better shape than expected. RNZ The government’s finances are in better than expected shape as spending has fallen...
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Appointment of the Health and Disability Commissioner
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced the reappointment of Ms Morag McDowell as Health and Disability Commissioner. “Ms McDowell brings extensive legal expertise and significant...
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Upgraded women’s leadership database launched
Source: New Zealand Government A new-look database to advance women’s progress into leadership roles has been launched to mark International Women’s Day. Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says there is growing...
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NZ Defence Force planes on standby for Middle East evacuations
Source: Radio New Zealand Two NZDF planes are on standby to head to the Middle East for evacuation operations. NZDF/Jalesa Normani The government is getting ready to send consular staff...
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Government considering scrapping entire clean car standard
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The government is considering scrapping the clean car standard altogether, months after slashing the fees importers pay to bring dirty vehicles into the country. An...
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NZ-AU: Clean Group Achieves Top Commercial Cleaning Recognition in Sydney Through Triple ISO Certification and Eco-Friendly Practices
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, NSW, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SYDNEY, NSW – March 04, 2026 – – Clean Group Commercial Cleaning has been recognized as Sydney’s leading commercial...
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ChamberWorks helps employers build teams
Source: New Zealand Government Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says a new partnership which supports business owners with their hiring decisions will help get more Kiwis into work....
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Private landlords needed to help house rough sleepers
Source: Radio New Zealand Tejinder Singh’s nine rental properties in Papatoetoe house people who were formerly sleeping rough. Supplied Organisations helping house rough sleepers are relying on private landlords to...
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Spike in children under 12 needing mental health support
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly More children under 12 are ringing Youthline, with its latest figures showing that age group makes up 10 percent of calls for...
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Cam Roigard happy to earn his jersey under Dave Rennie
Source: Radio New Zealand Roigard is still coming to terms with his status as a world elite, and in no way expects his selection to be set in stone. Andrew...
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Coroner renews call for temporary pool ban after further death, says they are costing children their lives
Source: Radio New Zealand creative commons – pixabay – markusspiske Another child has died in a portable pool and the coroner’s court has renewed calls for these pools to be...
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Housing market ‘upturns start somewhere’
Source: Radio New Zealand Hamilton and Dunedin experienced a lift of 0.9 percent in the month while Auckland was up only 0.1 percent (file image). 123rf Upturns have to start...
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Whanganui Collegiate facing investigation, court case and scrutiny from Education Ministry
Source: Radio New Zealand Whanganui Collegiate. Google Maps One of the country’s most expensive state-integrated schools, Whanganui Collegiate, is facing an Ombudsman’s investigation, a court case, and scrutiny from the...
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Why Air NZ is in the red while rivals soar
Source: Radio New Zealand While other international airlines are reporting a profit, Air New Zealand recently announced a $40 million loss. RNZ/ Mark Papalii Air New Zealand is struggling in...
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Immigration Minister Erica Stanford apologises after inflating overstayer figures
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Mark Papalii A Pasifika leader who lived through the Dawn Raids is accusing the government of scaremongering about overstayer numbers....
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Global Talent Summit Week Returns to Hong Kong March 18–19, Featuring Nobel Laureate, President of Peking University and SenseTime Co-founder
Source: Media Outreach Focusing on talent ecosystem in the AI-era, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s Premier International talent hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March...
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New Zealand consular response in Middle East
Source: New Zealand Government The Government continues to explore all options for assisting New Zealanders stranded by conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith...
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Proposed changes to Household Labour Force Survey income data
Source: Statistics New Zealand Proposed changes to Household Labour Force Survey income data 4 March 2026 We are seeking feedback on whether administrative (admin) data could be used to create...
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International trade: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release
Source:Statistics New Zealand International trade: December 2025 quarter – information release 4 March 2026 International trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of goods and services between New Zealand and...