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SH8 near Cromwell closed after truck rolls

· May 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A truck rolled on State Highway 8/Tarras-Cromwell Road. NZTA/Supplied State Highway 8/Tarras-Cromwell Road remains closed on Saturday morning following a truck crash overnight. A detour is...

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Why am I not getting the full pension rate? Ask Susan

· May 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions’, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions...

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AI cafe making technology accessible in Nelson

· May 1, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Sandy, the AI assistant at the AI cafe in Nelson. RNZ/Samantha Gee. A Nelson cafe is offering customers the chance to get to grips with artificial...

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The business impact of weather warnings

· May 1, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A large tree fallen at a restaurant in Whakatāne during Cyclone Vaianu. RNZ/ Robin Martin Authorities should consider the impact on businesses of people staying home...

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New Princess Diana documentary promises her own words

· May 1, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers announced Thursday...

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Trio’s narrow escape after boat sinks

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Three men on a late night fishing expedition have narrowly escaped tragedy following a terrifying ordeal in Wairoa Bay early this morning. At about 6.45am, Police...

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Firearms, ammunition seized during search warrant

· May 1, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged one person and removed five firearms from circulation following the execution of a search warrant in Te Atatū Peninsula yesterday. Waitematā Police had...

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Peaks and pits of a six-week Maukahuka trip 

· May 1, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Tōrea Scott-Fyfe It started right at the beginning of the trip. Eight DOC workers and three Ngāi Tahu contractors squeezed around a small Airbnb...