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Four a greener future
Source: Auckland Council What if caring for the environment was something every Howick neighbourhood could be proud of? From the sandy shores of Howick Beach and lush bush corridors at...
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Four ways the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board delivers on sustainability
Source: Auckland Council With the cost of living rising and climate change top of mind for many residents, communities across Ōtara-Papatoetoe are finding practical solutions close to home. Passionate locals...
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Meet the marvellous Northland mudfish – the 2026 fish of the year
Source: NZ Department of Conservation In a late-stage upset Te Tai Tokerau residents rallied to back their own Northland mudfish as the country’s fish of the year – coming from...
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What is E coli bacteria contamination, and what does it mean for your health?
Source: Radio New Zealand E coli bacteria is usually found in our guts, but certain strains can also cause illness when they contaminate food, water or your hands. THOM LEACH...
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‘Tipping point’: Kiwis switch to electric cars, solar as fuel prices stay high
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash New Zealand has reached a “tipping point” with more people switching to electric cars and solar as Meridian Energy’s weekly app registrations increase...
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Weather: Tauranga residents told to evacuate if they feel unsafe in heavy rain
Source: Radio New Zealand The main road in Kawakawa RNZ / Nick Monro People in Tauranga feeling unsafe when heavy rain bears down on the city are being urged to...
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Appointments – Lian Butcher appointed as next EPA Chief Executive
Source: Environmental Protection Authority Lian Butcher has been appointed as the next Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), effective 1 July 2026. Ms Butcher joins the EPA from Greater...
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Farming app detects rise in ‘suspicious’ fuel takes overnight
Source: Radio New Zealand A farmer with his farm fuel tank featuring Levno sensors to monitor fuel withdrawals. SUPPLIED/LEVNO Data from an app that tracks farm fuel levels shows a...
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Weather: Tauranga residents urged to consider evacuating as heavy rain heads south
Source: Radio New Zealand The main road in Kawakawa RNZ / Nick Monro People in Tauranga feeling unsafe when heavy rain bears down on the city are being urged to...
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Gang member arrested and charged for drug supply, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Craig Scott: Police delivered an early Easter surprise to a Christchurch gang member, who was arrested and charged in relation to drug supply...
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Cyclone Vaianu cuts off roads, closes schools and cancels flights in Fiji
Source: Radio New Zealand Videos shared by the Fiji Meteorological Service – sent by the public – showing real-time weather updates of the impacts of Vaianu show rain and strong...
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Health and Education – From Intern to Psychologist: Fresh Minds helps careers begin
Source: ProCare Fresh Minds is shaping the next generation of psychologists through hands‑on training and supportive pathways into practice. Just one year after joining the Fresh Mind’s Intern Hub, Tasha...
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Missing woman Rowena Walker’s family ‘desperately worried for her safety’
Source: Radio New Zealand Rowena Walker’s last confirmed sighting was on 14 August, when she was captured on CCTV in Christchurch on Bassett Street with an associate. Supplied The family...
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Commerce Commission concerned over carpet company merger, delays decision
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Alexander Robertson Commerce Commission to issue detailed concerns about Bremworth takeover Takeover would join Bremworth with rival Godfrey Hirst Regulator previously said not convinced...
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Auckland’s traffic woes threaten New Zealand’s productivity – Infrastructure New Zealand
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP Infrastructure New Zealand is calling for more investment in Auckland’s transport woes, warning congestion and delays threaten the country’s productivity. The lobby group joined with...
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Pharmac widens access to two melanoma medicines
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will widen access to two melanoma medicines, giving New Zealanders another funded immunotherapy option and reducing the amount of treatment some people may need. From 1 May...
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Advocacy – Greenpeace to join the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza
Source: Greenpeace Barcelona, Spain – Greenpeace has announced that its ship, the Arctic Sunrise, will join the upcoming Global Sumud Flotilla. Sailing alongside more than seventy vessels and over a thousand participants...
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Coromandel and North Waikato move to open fire season
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Both the Coromandel and North Waikato zones will move into an open fire season from Tuesday 7 April at 9am, until further notice. This means...
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Source of Auckland E coli outbreak probed
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Watercare Watercare is investigating the cause of a possible E coli case which has put thousands of Aucklanders on a boil water notice. The...
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Controversial Hawke’s Bay dam project gets $18m loan from government
Source: Radio New Zealand The proposed site for the dam project. RNZ / YouTube The government is lending $18 million to a controversial dam project in Central Hawke’s Bay. The...
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‘Passive’ screen time may raise dementia risk
Source: Radio New Zealand Watching television and other “mentally passive” sedentary behaviours are linked to a higher risk of developing dementia, while more mentally engaging activities such as crossword puzzles...
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Controversial Hawke’s Bay dam project gets $14m loan from government
Source: Radio New Zealand The proposed site for the dam project. RNZ / YouTube The government is lending $18 million to a controversial dam project in Central Hawke’s Bay. The...
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‘Never have I felt so dependent on … feelings of one administration’: Nicola Willis on Trump and Iran
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis speaks after the latest government update on fuel supplies, 6 April. RNZ / Giles Dexter The finance minister says she has “never felt so...
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Is it safe to eat cold leftovers?
Source: Radio New Zealand Food poisoning is caused by eating food contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, fungi or viruses. Although most people know that it can result from poorly cooked foods...
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Ryan Fox ‘pretty close’ to top form after kidney stone drama
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox plays a shot during a practice round ahead of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on...
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Dunedin’s Globe Theatre comes full circle for 65th anniversary
Source: Radio New Zealand Original 1961 cast members Stephen Stedman (L) and Dougal Stevenson (R) with Stedman’s granddaughter Maegan Stedman-Ashford (C). All three will star in the upcoming production of...
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Collecting statistics: When the numbers don’t add up
Source: Radio New Zealand Stats NZ had a seven percent cut to its budget, but the Government Statistician, Colin Lynch, denies the cut has affected the quality of information gathering...