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New Wakefield Street bridge for Whanganui
Source: New Zealand Government The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has approved funding for a new railway overbridge in Whanganui East, with the project expected to cost $2.7 million, Transport Minister...
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‘Our tīpuna have a funny way of making us remember’: missing taonga found in Germany
Source: Radio New Zealand Tāwhaki is an ancestor, a demigod, and a tōhunga, famed for his search for divine knowledge. There’s a poutokomanawa of him that’s about five feet tall,...
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Under the pump: How tanker drivers are hustling to get fuel to where we need it
Source: Radio New Zealand Fuel tanker driver Cody Munro took RNZ’s Charlotte Cook along on his deliveries, to see how Aotearoa’s fuel gets distributed out to communities. RNZ / Charlotte...
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Live Weather: Flooding in Wellington as more downpours hit central NZ overnight
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with RNZ’s liveblog. Torrential rain that hit Wellington overnight caused flooding in several suburbs and in parts of the central city. A police...
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Weather: Flooding in Wellington as more downpours hit central NZ overnight
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding oustide Wellington Hospital on Monday morning. RNZ / Rachel Helyer-Donaldson Torrential rain that hit Wellington overnight caused flooding in several suburbs and in parts of...
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After the deluge: Flood clean-up in Porirua
Source: Radio New Zealand Clean-up underway: Silt and gravel at Light House Cinemas, in Porirua’s Pāuatahanui, which was hit by unexpected flooding on Saturday. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens Porirua is...
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SH 35 closed north of Gisborne after crash
Source: Radio New Zealand (file photo) 123rf One person has died and three more have been injured, and part of State Highway 35 has been closed following a crash near...
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Auckland FC loss gives Premier’s Plate to Newcastle Jets
Source: Radio New Zealand Luis Gallegos Leiva of Auckland FC is a dejected figure after the 1-0 defeat. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Second-placed Auckland FC’s hopes of winning the A-League...
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Matt Payne romps to Supercars victory at Ruapuna Raceway
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Matt Payne crosses the line, winning race 3 at Ruapuna in the inaugural Christchurch Supercars, on Saturday. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics Kiwi driver Matt Payne has...
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‘The song is a tribute to the resilience of coastal people’
Source: Radio New Zealand Musician Hanne Jøstensen now lives on the coast in Island Bay, Wellington, but grew up on a tiny remote island in Norway. She has just released...
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Kerikeri Salvation Army store fire likely deliberately lit, investigator says
Source: Radio New Zealand Kerikeri Road was closed for about an hour while firefighters doused the flames. Supplied A blaze that destroyed a Kerikeri charity shop was likely deliberately lit,...
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NZTA receives 800 submissions on dropping highway speed near Levin
Source: Radio New Zealand Speldhurst residents committee chairman Roger Parton has previously said increasing the speed limit outside Speldhurst would increase danger for motorists. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Transport officials...
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Could Kiwi drivers shine on final day of Christchurch Supercars?
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Matt Payne wins race three of the Christchurch round of the Supercars Championship, 18 April 2026. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics Kiwi driver Ryan Wood...
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NZPA president has heard ‘anecdotally’ staff received threats amid police pay bargaining
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Association President Steve Watt says any indication that advocacy could result in punishment goes against good-faith bargaining. RNZ/ Phil Pennington The president of the Police...
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So you want to buy an EV – here’s what your bank could offer
Source: Radio New Zealand Banks have reported more interest in loans to purchase EVs in recent weeks. RNZ / Mark Papalii More New Zealanders have been thinking about switching to...
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Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mayor of Lower Hutt is encouraging people to check on their neighbours in the wake of major flooding today. About 25 homes were evacuated in...
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Matt Payne cruises in for Supercars victory in Christchurch
Source: Radio New Zealand Matt Payne celebrates his win in race 12 of the Supercars championship at Ruapuna Raceway, Christchurch. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographic A loose wheel upended Matt Payne’s chance...
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VinFast signs partnerships with 14 e-scooter dealers in the Philippines, accelerating nationwide network expansion
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 April 2026 – VinFast today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on strategic cooperation with 14 e-scooter...
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Hutt Valley firefighters place ban on truck with ‘multiple faults’
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZPFU said crews were happy to work with another truck if one was provided (file image). RNZ / Paris Ibell Hutt Valley firefighters have placed...
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Fatal crash, body found at fire scene may be linked – Police
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A body found at a house fire on Friday may be linked to a fatal car crash earlier this week in the...
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Fatality following house fire, Rangataua
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Neil Forlong, Whanganui Area Commander: Investigators undertaking a scene examination at a house fire in Rangataua located one person deceased yesterday afternoon. Fire...
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Live: Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 58 is closed between Pāuatahanui and Haywards. Supplied / NZTA MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for areas of the lower North Island,...
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Fuel price pressure could mean May OCR increase, top economist says
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders are likely to continue to spend more but get less fuel for the near term at least. Quin Tauetau New Zealanders are likely to...
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MetService issues severe thunderstorm warning for parts of lower North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand That warning applied to Carterton, Kapiti Coast, Upper Hutt City, Porirua City and South Wairarapa, and were expected to be accompanied by torrential rain. MetService MetService...
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Petrol and diesel prices up in March 2026 – Selected price indexes: March 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Petrol and diesel prices up in March 2026 – news story 17 April 2026 Petrol and diesel prices both increased from February 2026 to March 2026....
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SERES’ Clifford Kang Highlights AI-Enabled Smart Mobility at the 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2026 – Clifford Kang, Vice President of SERES Group attended the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific...
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Super Rugby Pacific: Blues survive late Highlanders scare for win
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu in action against the Highlanders. Brett Phibbs/Photosport The Blues have defied a comeback for the ages to hold off a heroic Highlanders...