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Innovation Fund delivers increased access
Source: New Zealand Government Round Three of the successful Mental Health and Addiction Innovation Fund has been announced with changes that aim to increase access to support across New Zealand,...
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All bets off over NZ petrol prices after Iran gas field strike, AA says
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook All bets are off on the price of petrol in New Zealand following Israel’s attack on the world’s largest natural gasfield in...
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‘Colonial-style arrogance’: China unhappy with NZ-Australia statement
Source: Radio New Zealand author:rnz digital reporters_] The Chinese Embassy. RNZ / REECE BAKER The Chinese Embassy says New Zealand and Australia’s recent comments on China are unwarranted and inappropriate,...
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Families open up homes to homeless teens under The Safety Net programme
Source: Radio New Zealand [brightcove]https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6391056234112 When Auckland couple Sue and Tony Kerr first opened their door to a homeless teenager as part of an organised programme to shelter young people...
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Call for low-emission zones in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic jam in Auckland. 123RF Health researchers are calling for policy changes to combat air pollution in Auckland, saying traffic is silently killing locals. More than...
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New Zealand playing its part in global oil response
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will release oil tickets to fulfil its commitment to the International Energy Agency’s collective action in response to the oil supply issues created by...
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Novids, super-dodgers: The people who have never had Covid
Source: Radio New Zealand Lucas Zaner, a 31-year-old from Wellington, assumed he would get Covid and get it bad. Whenever he had a cold or the flu, it tended to...
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Health NZ warned financial control ‘one of the thorniest’ aspects of decentralisation
Source: Radio New Zealand Health New Zealand (HNZ) has been warned that keeping financial control is “one of the thorniest” aspects of the government’s rapid push to devolution. RNZ Health...
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Why do we love feijoas more than anyone else in the world?
Source: Radio New Zealand When it cools down and autumn hits in New Zealand, office kitchens and staff rooms are suddenly abundant with the sweet smell of our widely available...
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Make stupid rules, win stupid prizes
Source: Radio New Zealand Natasha Hamilton-Hart’s new book: Stupid Rules: Reducing Red Tape and Making Organisations More Effective and Accountable Supplied Too many rules, too little judgement – why one...
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Prime minister retreats to safe law and order ground in Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon speaks at Tonga’s police headquarters, announcing further support for the Pacific Detector Dog programme. Giles Dexter / RNZ Analysis: When stuck in a bind,...
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McSkimming fallout: Firearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier cleared of misconduct
Source: Radio New Zealand After announcing her retirement, Angela Brazier told RNZ she felt “targeted” by police leadership. RNZ / Anneke Smith The executive director of the Firearms Safety Authority...
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FENZ restructure proposal breached good faith and consultation duty, ERA rules
Source: Radio New Zealand FENZ proposed in November last year to cut 140 positions and make changes to 700 roles. RNZ / Paris Ibell The Employment Relations Authority found Fire...
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Nightshift cleaner welcomes Finance Minister’s mooted support against surging petrol prices
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains government’s plan as petrol prices increase. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A woman who works overnight shifts as a cleaner at Auckland...
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Art Central, In Collaboration With The Hong Kong Tourism Board, Presents The Hong Kong Art Month Discovery Guide And Introduces Travel And Experience Packages
Source: Media Outreach Inviting visitors to Hong Kong Art Month for a cultural journey connecting art and the city HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026...
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Current account deficit $4.6 billion for the December 2025 quarter – Balance of payments and international investment position: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Current account deficit $4.6 billion for the December 2025 quarter – news story 18 March 2026 New Zealand’s seasonally adjusted current account balance widened by $857 million...
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HKSTP Brings Together Life and Health Tech Leaders at CTC Marketplace Proving Ecosystem’s Success in Driving Fundraising and Research Commercialisation
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today hosted the CTC Marketplace Showcase Event:...
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Education delegation heads to Australia for maths engagements
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is heading to Australia with an education delegation of 15 principals and deputy principals to attend the Maths Fact Fluency Masterclass and Explicit Mathematics...
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Chris Hipkins says he considered his future in politics after ex-wife’s claims
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First’s leader Winston Peters says he’s not interested in weighing in on the personal relationship of Labour’s leader Chris Hipkins....
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Relief for parents and students as Ministry of Education pauses school bus reviews
Source: Radio New Zealand Toby Williams Ministry of Education pauses reviews and changes to rural school bus routes. Officials to review policy and consult with schools and communities. Changes already...
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Marlborough District Council wants region’s current environment plan preserved
Source: Radio New Zealand Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor. RNZ / Tracy Neal The Marlborough District Council wants the government to protect the region’s current environment plan, saying new planning and...
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‘I wouldn’t even know where to go’ – former US marine facing deportation to NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Canton. Supplied A NZ-born man who is facing deportation from the US – after living there for more than half his life and serving in...
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New Zealand & Ireland collaborate on farm emissions
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Ireland’s Minister of State Noel Grealish have signed a joint ministerial statement for advancing their partnership on agricultural climate...
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McClay to lead cross-party delegation to WTO negotiation
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay travels to Cameroon this weekend for the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), where he will again...
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Checkpoint live: Promoters accused of holding government to ransom over big events
Source: Radio New Zealand Robbie Williams Tim Kildeborg Jensen / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP There are allegations of corporate concert welfare and promoters holding the government to ransom over funding...
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Ara hub celebrates 10 years of airport jobs
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston is marking 10 years of the Ara Jobs and Skills Hub, which trains and connects people to jobs...
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Government introduces legislation to reaffirm Police tools to prevent, disrupt, and address crime
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced a Bill to amend the Policing Act 2008, reaffirming Police’s ability to record images and sounds in public places, and some private...