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Police dog unit helps lead to quick arrests in Wellington ram-raid
Source: New Zealand Police A Police dog unit was hot on the scent of four young males this morning in Miramar, which saw them taken into custody within an hour....
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Lower Hutt residents say road closed as police swarm area
Source: Radio New Zealand Lower Hutt residents have reported that a section of Malone Road is closed. Supplied Lower Hutt residents say a section of Malone Road is blocked off...
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North Island authorities get ready for potentially life-threatening Cyclone Vaianu
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService has put the entire North Island under a wind warning on Sunday, with some places also under a heavy rain watch. The agency says it’s...
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Property Market – Residential construction cost growth reaccelerates as building activity lifts
Source: Cotality New Zealand residential construction costs recorded a further lift in the March quarter, with annual growth accelerating as signs of a recovery in the country’s building activity boost...
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Prepare now for Cyclone Vaianu
Source: Auckland Council As the North Island prepares for the impact of Cyclone Vaianu, Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) has activated its Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) to Alert Mode ‘Orange’ to...
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Papanui unexplained death deemed not suspicious
Source: Radio New Zealand Police have said a post mortem had been completed and the death was referred to the Coroner. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police have confirmed an unexplained...
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Almost 13 percent of country’s bee colonies lost last Winter
Source: Radio New Zealand The loss was equivalent to about 63,000 colonies. (File photo) Apiculture New Zealand It’s estimated that almost 13 percent of the country’s almost half a million...
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Boil water notice issued for Bell Block and Links areas of New Plymouth
Source: Radio New Zealand A map of the Bell Block/The Links area water zone that is under a precautionary boil water notice. New Plymouth District Council A boil water notice...
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Wellington Metlink faces major diesel spikes, calling on the government for fare discounts
Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel prices had been costing Wellington’s public transport provider, Metlink, an extra $130,000 per week. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Wellington’s public transport authority is warning passengers...
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Jardine Matheson Holdings publishes Sustainability Report 2025, supporting TSR through long-term resilience and sustainability improvements
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (Jardines) has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, which outlines the Group’s...
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‘Hundred times more ready’: Hayden Paddon looking for World Rally points in Croatia
Source: Radio New Zealand Hayden Paddon is back on the World Rally Championship circuit. Supplied / Hayden Paddon New Zealand driver Hayden Paddon is feeling much more comfortable heading into...
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EV chargers to roll out faster under new rules
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has removed unnecessary consenting barriers to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, making it faster and easier to build chargers where New Zealanders need them,...
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New Manukau rehab centre for spinal injury patients
Source: New Zealand Government Construction of a long-awaited, purpose-built specialised rehabilitation centre will proceed at Manukau Health Park, significantly improving care for people with spinal cord injuries, Health Minister Simeon...
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Consumer reveals its ‘most unreliable’ vehicles
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Supplied/ Pixabay CC 0 Ford has topped the list of Consumer NZ’s least reliable cars in its latest survey. The survey of 5791 car...
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Wellington house sales delayed by backlog of council issued LIM property reports
Source: Radio New Zealand The current processing time for LIMs issued by Wellington City Council is 28 working days. RNZ / REECE BAKER House sales are being delayed by a...
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Sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale arrives with eerie timing
Source: Radio New Zealand In the halls of Aunt Lydia’s premarital preparatory academy, young teens Agnes and Daisy will form a bond that will up-end their past, present and future....
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Ballet dancers ‘go wild’ for Predator Free 2050
Source: NZ Department of Conservation We’re launching a new Predator Free 2050 and Always Be Naturing video – Predator Free 2050: Let Nature Go Wild – that features the Royal...
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Pharmac to fund two new combination treatments, and widen access to another, for people with a type of blood cancer
Source: PHARMAC From 1 May 2026, people living with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) will be able to access two new funded treatment options, alongside wider access to another – changes...
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All Whites captain Chris Wood returns to Nottingham Forest squad
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood is available for Nottingham Forest’s next game tomorrow. It’s great news for All Whites fans too. Photosport All Whites striker Chris Wood has returned...
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Post-mortem to be carried out as investigation into ‘unexplained’ Christchurch death continues
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were investigating the death. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon A post-mortem would be carried out on Thursday after an “unexplained” death at a Christchurch...
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Scooter thief rolls into court
Source: New Zealand Police An offender’s attempt to steal a scooter in Mt Wellington this morning has failed to gain momentum. Auckland City East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Tony...
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Appeal for information following assault, Hamilton East
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Constable Jordyn Paekau: Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the man and vehicle pictured, following an assault in Hamilton East in February....
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Investigation into unexplained death continues, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Rebecca Podmore: A scene guard remains in place at an address in Papanui while enquiries are carried out following an unexplained death...
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Construction of new SH36 Hauraki Stream Bridge to begin this month
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that replacement of an aging culvert on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua will begin this month. “State Highway...
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State Highway 2 blocked by slip in the Waioweka Gorge
Source: Radio New Zealand An earlier slip in the Waioweka Gorge. (File photo) Supplied / Rebecca Redpath A slip has blocked State Highway 2 in the Waioweka Gorge, south of...
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Otago rally revving up for its 50th year
Source: Radio New Zealand Drivers rehearsing for an earlier Otago rally. (File photo) RNZ / Tess Brunton The Otago Rally is revving and ready to hit the gravel for its...
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Relief at the petrol pump on the way, fuel industry says
Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel prices on 8th of April. RNZ / Mark Papalii The fuel industry says people should start seeing some relief at the pump over the next...