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Digger falls from truck, blocks Dunedin motorway

· April 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin’s southern motorway was closed at Burnside after a digger fell off a truck. NZTA / Waka Kotahi The Southern Motorway at Burnside in Dunedin is...

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Arrests in relation to attempts to steal fuel

· April 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two men are due in court today for separate instances relating to attempts to steal fuel, following prompt calls from members of the public. Around 4am...

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Boil water notice lifted for Auckland suburbs

· April 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A boil water notice was issued for parts of Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak and Three Kings on Tuesday. RNZ / Calvin Samuel A boil water...

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EPA approval good news for spud lovers

· April 8, 2026

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new fungicide seed treatment to control disease on potatoes. The New Zealand potato industry is valued at approximately $1...

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Health – Why is aged care so hard to understand?

· April 8, 2026

Source: Aged Care Association Recently, I received an email from a woman trying to help her mother navigate the aged care system. She is highly educated, with multiple post-graduate qualifications. Yet...

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Arrest made over Papakura firearms incident

· April 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man over a firearms incident on Marne Road in Papakura last month. The 41-year-old man had a warrant for his arrest and...

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Arrest in Mt Albert disorder

· April 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill, Auckland City West Area Investigations Manager: Police have made an arrest in the investigation into a disorder incident...

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Global dairy prices fall for first time this year

· April 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Global dairy prices have fallen for the first time this year amid uncertainty about oversupply in the market. The average price at the fortnightly auction...

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How to nurture your non-work self

· April 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Who are you outside of your work? Does the answer come quickly — amateur pickleball player, community choir leader, model train enthusiast? Or are you struggling...

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Auckland drivers hit with record parking fines

· April 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly $49 million worth of infringements were issued by Auckland Transport (AT) in 2025. RNZ / Nick Monro Auckland drivers are being hit with record parking...