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EV chargers to roll out faster under new rules

· April 9, 2026

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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Scooter thief rolls into court

· April 9, 2026

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

· April 9, 2026

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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Otago rally revving up for its 50th year

· April 9, 2026

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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Powerlines down, road closed in Auckland suburb

· April 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps Repair crews are at a crash site in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga after a crash brought down powerlines on Thursday morning. Mount Smart...

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Diesel users wear higher costs as prices rise

· April 9, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel prices on 8th of April. RNZ / Mark Papalii Motorists using diesel say they have little choice but to wear higher costs as prices reach...

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Northland locals prepare for Cyclone Vaianu

· April 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A family begins the enormous task of shovelling silt off their Whirinaki property after last month’s storm. Supplied / FNDC Two weeks to the day after...