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Auckland Council remembers the life of Sir Barry Curtis
Source: Auckland Council Sir Barry Curtis, the former Mayor of Manukau who devoted nearly 40 years of his life to serving the people of Manukau and Auckland has passed away....
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Last doctors at Palmerston North Hospital’s gastroenterology service to leave
Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Hospital. (File photo) Last remaining doctors at Palmerston North Hospital gastroenterology department to leave Concerns expressed about post code lottery for patient care Health...
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Hospital builds: Health NZ ‘significantly underspending its capital expenditure’ – report
Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ had a $315m discrepancy between forecast and actual capital spending in the first quarter of 2025-26. RNZ / Samantha Gee Health New Zealand (HNZ)...
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‘Unsettling times for businesses’ as confidence falls
Source: Radio New Zealand Retail is more concerned about the exchange rate than other sectors, ANZ’s chief economist says. RNZ Business confidence has dived as firms continue to digest the...
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Home-based care only cheaper because carers cover costs, Aged Care Association says
Source: Radio New Zealand The Aged Care Association says the government has promoted care in the home as the more compassionate and cost-effective option for older people – but workers...
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Western Springs Bowl given green light by Auckland Council
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland councillors have finally decided what to do with Western Springs Stadium after years of debate. Supplied / Auckland Council Plans to build a Hollywood Bowl-inspired...
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Fuel worries: St John assured its supply for ambulances will be prioritised
Source: Radio New Zealand “We don’t have reason to think our services will be compromised,” says Hato Hone St John. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson St John’s ambulance service has...
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Politics and Environment – Empty promises from National-led govt as ‘ocean exploitation bill’ voted through – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is slamming the decision by the coalition government today to vote through the Fisheries Amendment Bill, in the wake of mass public outcry against the legislation. The controversial...
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Prime Minister expected to announce Cabinet reshuffle this week
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to announce a Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday. He would need...
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NZ-AU: Paladin Acknowledges Judicial Review Application of EIS Approval
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (Paladin or the Company) has been notified that the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has...
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Fisheries Bill sacrifices the future of fishing for corporate profits
Source: Green Party The Green Party is warning that the Government’s complete rewrite of the Fisheries Act will privatise one of our largest public assets and push fish stocks closer to...
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Luxon’s Government actively neglects Māori news broadcasting
Source: Green Party The Green Party has condemned the funding cut which has lead to the loss of the National Māori Radio news service. The news service will air for the last time tonight. “After years of harsh cuts to Māori...
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NZ and trade partners working together on trade disruptions
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced a new joint statement on keeping supply chains open with fellow Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership...
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Nicola Willis rules out reduction in road user charges for diesel users
Source: Radio New Zealand “I have deep sympathy for diesel users because diesel is the fuel globally that has been most disrupted by the Middle East conflict,” the Finance Minister...
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PHANCY Announces 2025 Annual Results Revenue Exceeds RMB 7 Billion as Company Turns Profitable
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (“Phancy” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 6682.HK), a leading Artificial General...
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Global Material Handling Pioneer Jungheinrich Reinforces Long-Term Commitment in Korea with KOREA MAT 2026 Debut and Anton Brand Launch
Source: Media Outreach SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Jungheinrich, a global leader in electric material handling solutions, announced today, its participation in KOREA...
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Greens deny former sex worker’s background was a factor in candidate decision
Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the Fired Up Stilettos group at a 2023 protest at Parliament. Fired Up Stilettos / Supplied The Green Party says its decision not to...
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Māori radio network says funding cuts threaten the survivability of iwi radio stations
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori o Aotearoa chairperson Peter-Lucas Jones. Supplied The national Māori radio network, Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori o...
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PSA – MBIE backs down at last minute over unlawful flexible work policy
Source: PSA The PSA has won a last minute backdown from MBIE which has conceded its Flexible Work Policy, restricting working from home, was a breach of the collective agreement. The...
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Fiscal responsibility and disclosure beefed up
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation preventing future governments from concealing the extent of fiscal risks in government accounts passed through its final stages in Parliament today. Finance Minister Nicola Willis...
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Kaitāia timber mills may close with loss of hundreds of jobs
Source: Radio New Zealand Juken New Zealand’s Northland Mill, on Whangatane Drive on the northern fringe of Kaitāia. Peter de Graaf One of Kaitāia’s biggest employers could be shut down...
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Disaster warning overhaul at risk, documents show
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone As Northland recovers from another storm, officials in Wellington are trying to fix the disaster warning and communications systems that have failed...
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Medallic recognition for NZDF personnel supporting Ukraine
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will award the New Zealand Special Service Medal (Support to Ukraine) to recognise Defence personnel who have deployed in support of Ukraine’s self-defence, Defence...
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Maharlika Consortium Breaks Ground for PHP 2 Billlion Microgrid Investment Powering 12,000 Philippine Homes
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – The Maharlika Consortium, through its Special Purpose Companies Archipelago Renewables Corporation (ARC) and ARC II, in...
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Major works completed at SH2 Devil’s Elbow
Source: New Zealand Government The completion of repair work at Devil’s Elbow on State Highway 2 (SH2) marks the end of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery work in the Napier to Wairoa...
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Pharmac funds lifechanging cystic fibrosis medication for all ages
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to fund Trikafta and Alyftrek for children with cystic fibrosis, regardless of their age from 1 April 2026....
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Tourism minister unhappy with MP’s shot at taxpayer spending on football
Source: Radio New Zealand English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur is set to play Auckland FC in a friendly at Eden Park in July. JAKUB PORZYCKI / AFP The Tourism...