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Next stop for the Northwest Busway
Source: New Zealand Government NZTA has applied for statutory approvals for the Northwest Busway project under the Fast‑track Approvals Act (FTAA), marking a major milestone for a project that will...
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Outgoing Netball NZ chairperson denies any pressure to step down
Source: Radio New Zealand AAP / www.photosport.nz The outgoing Netball New Zealand chairperson says changes at the top will help inject new energy into a sport that is facing significant...
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Plans to deliver food and meds to more than 100 people trapped near Ngawi in Wairarapa
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents are also concerned about a second bridge undermined by floodwaters at Hurupi Stream. Supplied / Sharon Durrant Plans are underway to deliver food and increasingly...
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Cyclists thigh-deep in water days after rain
Source: Radio New Zealand The Petone railway underpass on a nearly-new $70 million cycleway is thigh-deep in water more than two days after the storm and heavy rain in Wellington....
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Advocacy – Up to 50 New Zealanders are fighting Israel’s genocide in Gaza – PSNA
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa – PSNA PSNA is calling for government accountability to stop and punish New Zealanders going to fight in Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza. ...
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Lane blocked on Auckland’s northwestern motorway following crash
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Calvin Samuel A crash on Auckland’s northwestern motorway has blocked lanes. Accoding to the NZ Transport Agency, the crash has occurred just after the...
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Willis calls $9 Auckland crossing toll a ‘completely hypothetical scenario’
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis RNZ / Mark Papalii National’s Nicola Willis says the government has not given any consideration to putting a $9 toll on both...
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Contractors want the government to hurry up with new road rules for agricultural machinery
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Rural contractors say new road rules for agricultural machinery are nowhere to be seen, and in the meantime contractors are still being stung with fines....
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Top Up’ to deliver faster access to support
Source: New Zealand Government Seven grassroots mental health initiatives supporting small and hard-to-reach communities have received funding to deliver faster access to support, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today....
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Luca Harrington finishes sixth in Winter Olympics big air final
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Luca Harrington during the Freeski Big Air final at the 2026 Winter OLympics. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP New Zealand’s Luca Harrington has finished sixth...
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Charging $9 toll wouldn’t cover cost of new Auckland harbour crossing, advocate says
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Harbour Bridge. 123rf Imposing tolls on the existing Harbour Bridge won’t raise enough revenue to cover long-term costs of a new crossing, the editor of...
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Charging $9 toll wouldn’t cover cost of new harbour crossing, advocate says
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Harbour Bridge. 123rf Imposing tolls on the existing Harbour Bridge won’t raise enough revenue to cover long-term costs of a new crossing, the editor of...
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Antarctic expedition collects evidence that ice sheet melted during previous warm period
Source: Radio New Zealand Co-chief scientist Molly Patterson with a core sample all packaged up for transportation back from the Crary Ice Rise campsite. Supplied / Ana Tovey (SWAIS2C) An...
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T20 World Cup: Black Caps beat Canada by eight wickets
Source: Radio New Zealand Glenn Philips in action for the Black Caps against Canada in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash. www.photosport.nz The Black Caps have comfortably chased down...
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Broken leg sidelines NZ Warriors veteran Te Maire Martin for start of NRL
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Maire Martin will miss about three months with his fractured fibula. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz NRL pre-season: Warriors v Dolphins Kickoff: 8pm Friday, 20 February Leichhardt Oval,...
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Multiple Netball NZ board members step down from roles after ‘challenging’ year
Source: Radio New Zealand The chairperson had served on the Netball NZ Board for more than eight years. File photo SANKA VIDANAGAMA Multiple Netball NZ board members – including chairperson...
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Government considers Auckland Harbour Bridge toll to help pay for second crossing
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Kitchin The government is seeking advice on whether to bring in a toll on the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge, to help pay for a second...
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‘World Rugby needs to help more’ – Umaga on Moana resources
Source: Radio New Zealand All Black legend and Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga is calling for more financial support from World Rugby. Photosport The Pacific Islands have long been a...
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Political parties already squabbling over infrastructure plan
Source: Radio New Zealand Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Labour leader Chris Hipkins. RNZ / Marika Khabazi / Reece Baker Political parties are already squabbling over the extent to which...
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Government considers $9 Auckland Harbour Bridge toll to help pay for second crossing
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Kitchin The government is seeking advice on whether to bring in a toll on the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge, to help pay for a second...
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Legislation – Long-term Infrastructure Plan welcomed by road freight sector
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the release of the Infrastructure Commission’s National Infrastructure Plan that was tabled in Parliament by Minister Chris Bishop...
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Farmers want the government to hurry up with new road rules for agricultural machinery
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Rural contractors say new road rules for agricultural machinery are nowhere to be seen, and in the meantime contractors are still being stung with fines....
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Black Sox say Halberg recognition a boost for softball and next generation
Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand Black Sox will fight for their eighth title at the WBSC Mens Softball World Cup. WBSC For a sport that rarely commands the...
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Is ‘March Madness’ already hitting Auckland commuters?
Source: Radio New Zealand A file photo of Auckland traffic in 2023. RNZ / Lucy Xia Is traffic already worse than normal or are Aucklanders just dealing with the usual...
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New Zealand’s first national infrastructure plan unveiled
Source: Radio New Zealand Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The Infrastructure Commission has released the country’s first National Infrastructure Plan Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop requested the plan...
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Legislation – Plan sets path for New Zealand’s infrastructure over the next 30 years
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has released a National Infrastructure Plan setting out a practical, affordable pathway to deliver the infrastructure New Zealanders need to thrive...
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National Infrastructure Plan Delivered
Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop today welcomed the release of the National Infrastructure Plan and tabled it in Parliament. “New Zealand’s future prosperity depends on high quality infrastructure....