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Policing our politicians for porkies
Source: Radio New Zealand By law South Australian politicians aren’t allowed to lie in their election ads. Here, we have the Advertising Standards Authority and the Media Council, but neither...
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Here’s why some people may have to pay back fuel support
Source: Radio New Zealand Offering fuel support via the Working for Families system may mean some people end up having to pay it back. RNZ / Unsplash There are concerns...
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NRL: NZ Warriors ease stars Luke Metcalf, Mitch Barnett back from long injury
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett and Luke Metcalf have both returned from season-ending knee injuries. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Wests Tigers Kickoff 8pm, Friday, 27 March Go...
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Corrections ends Pūwhakamua prisoner reintegration contract after ‘serious sexual allegations’
Source: Radio New Zealand Billy Macfarlane stands outside Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility, a SERCO run high security men’s prison located at Wiri, in Auckland. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Corrections...
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Tertiary Education Commission warns of government funding shortfall for domestic enrolments
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tertiary Education Commission has warned it will not have enough government funding to cover all domestic enrolments next year. RNZ / Richard Tindiller The Tertiary...
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What’s happened to the price of gold?
Source: Radio New Zealand Gold prices have slipped in recent days. 123RF Gold prices have slipped in recent days, but there are predictions that it might not last. Precious metals...
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ASMALLWORLD Introduces New Marriott Bonvoy® Benefit for Members
Source: Media Outreach ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 25 March 2026 – ASMALLWORLD expands its offering with a new Marriott Bonvoy reward expanding its curated portfolio of premium travel...
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Lincoln University to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs
Source: Radio New Zealand Lincoln University. Lincoln University Lincoln University has confirmed plans to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs, as the union raises concerns about the speed and impact of...
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Ananda Launches Relocation Platform, Positioning Thailand as Asia’s Preferred Base for Global Living
Source: Media Outreach ‘One-Stop-Service’ Platform for Families and Investors Seeking Stability and Opportunity throughout Southeast Asia BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – In response to...
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Fuel costs: Is there room for super-sized vehicles on NZ’s urban roads?
Source: Radio New Zealand The big rise in sales of bigger vehicles has been in urban areas in recent years. File photo. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly More needs to be...
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Archive New Zealand’s new Wellington building opens
Source: Radio New Zealand After a million hours of labour, Te Rua – Archive New Zealand’s brand new Wellington building – is now open. The 10-level, $290 million building is...
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Wellington water woes: ‘A price which is not in the plan’
Source: Radio New Zealand A hefty bill is bubbling up for Wellington, after decades of underinvestment in the city’s water infrastructure. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The local government minister has...
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Dozens of modern medicines languish on Pharmac’s drug wish list. for years
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand has seen 30 years of underinvestment in the medicines budget, says Medicines NZ. File photo. 123RF More than four million New Zealanders are missing...
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‘Uncaring and humiliating’ – fuel package leaves many drivers out in the cold
Source: Radio New Zealand Those missing out on the government’s fuel package still face having to cut back on essentials to fill the petrol tank. File photo. RNZ / Nick...
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Economy – 1970s-style stagflation could hit global economy: deVere CEO
Source: deVere Group March 25 2026 – Households, businesses and investors should prepare for 1970’s-style global stagflation, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations....
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Pike River Mine victims’ families fear proposed health and safety law changes risk another tragedy
Source: Radio New Zealand Sonya Rockhouse (left) and Anna Osborne outside Parliament in 2025. RNZ / Anneke Smith Families of those killed in the Pike River Mine disaster fear the...
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Fears for NZ children in ‘harsh’ immigration crackdown
Source: Radio New Zealand Axing humanitarian appeal rights for temporary visa holders will potentially harm children caught in the crosshairs, legal experts say. RNZ Alarm bells are sounding about harsh...
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Rotten to the core – ‘ocean exploitation bill’ must be rejected, says Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says the coalition government’s removal of one item in NZ First’s ‘ocean exploitation bill’ is not enough to satisfy public outcry, with the organisation calling for the bill...
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Investments – Upcoming Minimum Wage and KiwiSaver Changes – Effective 1 April 2026
Source: Peninsula New Zealand Auckland, 25 March 2026: New minimum wage rates and KiwiSaver contribution changes will take effect across New Zealand from 1 April 2026, impacting employers, employees, and...
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Energy – Re-Energise 26 highlights opportunity for energy sector workforce to secure New Zealand’s energy future
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand – New modelling released today in Re-Energise 26 shows New Zealand should grow its energy workforce, and grow it quickly, to deliver electrification and...
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Banking – Banking Ombudsman urges extreme caution over use of crypto ATMs
Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme 25 March 2026 People should be highly suspicious of anyone telling them to withdraw cash and deposit it in cryptocurrency ATMs, says the Banking Ombudsman after investigating...
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Report reveals accessibility gaps holding New Zealanders back
Source: Access Matters Aotearoa (AMA) Wellington, New Zealand – Access Matters Aotearoa (AMA) has released a major national report, highlighting entrenched accessibility barriers across Aotearoa, with calls for coordinated, system-wide reform....
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Thousands more Kiwis now eligible for bowel screening
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more New Zealanders are now able to access bowel screening earlier, with the starting age being lowered from 60 to 58 across the central and...
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Lifestyle – Australia Beats New Zealand to Modernise Physical Activity and Wellness Guidelines
Source: Exercise NZ “The Australian guidelines are simple, clear, and pick up on all the key points we know matter. Move more, sit less, and build activity into everyday life. ...
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Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Greens have launched their housing policy for the election, promising legislation to limit...
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Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara to lead next phase of Predator Free 2050
Source: New Zealand Government Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara is set to become New Zealand’s first predator-free city, as the Government steps up the next phase of Predator Free 2050, Conservation Minister...
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Government to remove contentious clause in Fisheries Amendment Bill after backlash
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters said on social media the feedback was about the proposed catch size limit changes for commercial companies. RNZ / Mark Papalii The coalition has...