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Ōhura residents staying put despite history of flooding
Source: Radio New Zealand Stewart Mckenzie owns the Kallil Motors Building in Ōhura. Built in the 1920s. Robin Martin/RNZ Some residents of the tiny King Country settlement of Ōhura say...
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Winston Peters favours rail over cutting restrictions for heavy vehicles
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters said it was a “no brainer” to put more freight on rail during the fuel crisis. RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First leader...
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Clean-up continues one week after Wellington floods
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington City Council say free collection of flood waste will be going on in affected parts of the city for at least a week. Bill Hickman/RNZ...
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Watch: Prime Minister Luxon discusses diesel supply at post-Cabinet press conference
Source: Radio New Zealand The government is considering easing weight restrictions for heavy vehicles in a bid to save fuel amid the global crisis. Four changes are being worked on...
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Neighbours evacuated as fire engulfs home in Rolleston
Source: Radio New Zealand Police evacuated nearby homes as a precaution. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Fire and Emergency (FENZ) is investigating the cause of a house fire that led to...
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Motorist study: Singapore used car buyers are doing more research than ever before, but trust still falls short
Source: Media Outreach Singapore car buyers still lack confidence due to unclear pricing and inconsistent information, even after weeks of research. Consumers spend up to four weeks researching before visiting...
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Freight productivity measures will support jobs and economic growth – Transporting New Zealand
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand says that has welcomed the Government developing options to remove regulatory barriers to improve freight productivity and minimise diesel use, saying that urgent...
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Name release: Fatal crash, Leet Street, Invercargill
Source: New Zealand Police Police can name the man that died in a single vehicle crash on Sunday 22 March. He was 23-year-old Enoch Carlisle from the Southland District. Police...
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Woman killed in Christchurch crash
Source: Radio New Zealand The woman was taken to hospital where she died. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A woman has died in a single-vehicle crash in the Christchurch suburb...
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Calls for NZTA boss to front up over SH3 closures
Source: Radio New Zealand Awakino Gorge slip on State Highway 3. Supplied / NZ Transport Agency Local government leaders in areas affected by the closure of State Highway 3 are...
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Fatal crash, SH1, Waiouru
Source: New Zealand Police Three people have died following a crash involving a car and a tanker truck on State Highway 1, about 5km north of Waiouru. The crash happened...
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Government shouldn’t wait to loosen heavy vehicle restrictions, Transporting NZ says
Source: Radio New Zealand Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih. RNZ / Phil Pennington Transporting New Zealand says the government needs to loosen restrictions for heavy vehicles without delay....
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Government shouldn’t wait to loosen heavy vehicles restrictions, Transporting NZ says
Source: Radio New Zealand Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih. RNZ / Phil Pennington Transporting New Zealand says the government needs to loosen restrictions for heavy vehicles without delay....
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Auckland industrial, commercial land shortage pushing prices to record-high levels
Source: Radio New Zealand Recent property data indicates a shortage of suitably-zoned commercial and industrial land in Auckland. 123rf Recent property data indicates a shortage of suitably-zoned commercial and industrial...
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Sanya Hosts 6th Asian Beach Games with Focus on High-quality Services
Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 – The 6th Asian Beach Games officially opened on Tuesday evening in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province....
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Historic NZ-India FTA signed in New Delhi
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and India have today signed a once-in-a-generation Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will lead to more jobs and higher incomes for Kiwis, Prime Minister...
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Intelligence Redefining Luxury: AITO Full Lineup Debuts at Auto China 2026
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 – On April 24, AITO’s full product range and SERES’ latest technological achievements were unveiled at Auto...
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Crusaders push for repeat Super Rounds in Christchurch
Source: Radio New Zealand Fans during the Super Rugby Pacific Super Round match between the Crusaders and Waratahs at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, 24th April 2026. Photosport The Crusaders are...
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Government looks to cut heavy vehicle regulations as part of fuel response
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest government data shows New Zealand’s fuel stocks have continued to fall, but movements remain within expectations. The figures, published Monday but accurate to midday...
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Ōhura’s state of emergency lifts, but locals face long road to recovery
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding at the old garage in Ōhura’s town centre. Supplied/ Ross Perry Some Ōhura residents have “lost everything”, after floodwaters swept through the town a week...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders heap more misery on Moana Pasifika
Source: Radio New Zealand Xavier Tito-Harris in action for the Highlanders against Moana Pasifika. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport The Highlanders have held off a spirited Moana Pasifika 27-17 in their first appearance...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders heap more misery on Moana
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ The Highlanders have held off a spirited Moana Pasifika 27-17 in their first appearance at Te Kaha Stadium. Both sides opted to...
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He taonga tuku iho: Remembering 28th Māori Battalion soldier Robert McLean
Source: Radio New Zealand This story is part of a series sharing the voices of whānau of the 28th Māori Battalion, keeping their memories alive. Before any kōrero begins, Piripi...
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The House: Open mic night at Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox Debate in Parliament reveals a patchwork of roles and purposes: representational and legislative; government and governance; personal and political. The political weight...
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Ramones at 50: How a commercial flop became the foundation of punk rock
Source: Radio New Zealand “Hey! Ho! Let’s go!” Is there a more powerful clarion call in rock ‘n’ roll? That catchy, four-word refrain opens ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’, the first song on...
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Gisborne’s State Highway 35 opens after rainfall damage
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage to State Highway 35 from a landslide during the January storm. Supplied / NZTA Gisborne’s State Highway 35 is now open, after cracking was found...
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Councils want government to pay for more for natural hazard protections
Source: Radio New Zealand Severe weather has struck many communities hard in recent years, now some want more government input into safeguards (file Nelson, 2025). Supplied / Valeriya Horyayeva Councils...