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One person dead following crash in Christchurch’s Belfast
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has died after a crash in Belfast, Christchurch last week. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on Main North...
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Latest gauge of the country’s fuel supplies to be released today
Source: Radio New Zealand The most recent figures showed there was 18.1 days of diesel with 28.3 days on the way. RNZ / Unsplash The latest gauge of the country’s...
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Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor Christine Fletcher promises probe into unruly party
Source: Radio New Zealand Christine Fletcher was contacted by fearful local residents. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A councillor for the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert is asking the council’s chief...
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China-Singapore Youth Dialogue wraps up with focus on AI, innovation
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 March 2026 – The China-Singapore Youth Dialogue concluded in Singapore on March 25, bringing together young participants to exchange ideas...
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Fears transport service procurers may hit back as costs rise
Source: Radio New Zealand Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih RNZ / Phil Pennington There are fears procurers of transport services may begin to hit back at the increased...
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Thames-Coromandel district roads reopen after subtropical storm
Source: Radio New Zealand In Coromandel, flooding has closed stretches of the key State Highway 25. RNZ / Yiting Lin Most roads in the Thames-Coromandel district have reopened after Friday’s...
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Neighbours want action on short-term rental party house after violent night
Source: Radio New Zealand A young person seriously injured after violence broke out at a party remains in hospital after surgery, and police say the incident was isolated, but neighbours...
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Driver killed on Dunedin Speedway track
Source: Radio New Zealand A driver has died in a crash at the Beachlands Speedway racetrack in Dunedin. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A driver has died in a two-vehicle...
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Fatal crash, Waldronville, Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash at an event in Waldronville, Dunedin, last night. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash, which occurred on...
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Rocket Lab carries out successful launch in Hawke’s Bay
Source: Radio New Zealand It’s the first of two spacecraft of a satellite navigation demonstration mission in low Earth orbit. RNZ/ Nate McKinnon Rocket Lab has successfully carried out its...
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Ford hybrid problem ‘couldn’t have happened at a worse time’
Source: Radio New Zealand Ford has written to owners of Escape PHEVs regarding a battery issue. STR An owner of a Ford hybrid vehicle that has had a problem identified...
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Spacey synths, a Pro Tools choir and a toilet: Making music for Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Source: Radio New Zealand “Hey, man. Jean-Michel Jarre in the New Zealand bush – what do you reckon?” read an out-of-the-blue 2am text Sam Scott received from filmmaker Taika Waititi....
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Ford EV problem ‘couldn’t have happened at a worse time’
Source: Radio New Zealand Ford has written to owners of Escape PHEVs regarding a battery issue. STR An owner of a Ford hybrid vehicle that has had a problem identified...
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Formula 1: Kiwi Liam Lawson to start 14th on Japanese Grand Prix grid
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson experienced a frustrating day in Japanese GP qualifying. AFP Kiwi driver Liam Lawson will provisionally start 14th on the grid for Sunday’s Japanese Grand...
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‘I was really worried’: Local recounts Mt Albert party violence that sent four to hospital
Source: Radio New Zealand Local Anna McKessar was putting her children to bed just before 10pm when a group of screaming teens came running towards her home. RNZ / Jessica...
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Ex-reservist ready for Kerikeri’s latest wild weather
Source: Radio New Zealand A Northland community member helping with flood evacuations on Friday night says it was the worst weather he had seen so far this year. The region...
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Police appeal for information following Christchurch aggravated robbery
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were urging anyone with information about the incident or the alleged offenders to come forward. RNZ / REECE BAKER Christchurch police are appealing for information...
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Appeal for information following aggravated robbery, Hornby
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Rebecca Podmore, Christchurch Metro CIB: Christchurch Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Hornby last night are appealing to the public for information....
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Country Life: Powered by bullocks, a Northland family farms without fossil fuels
Source: Radio New Zealand Joseph, Patrick and Abraham Land with the bullock team RNZ/Sally Round Their story was intriguing: no tractors or cellphones, off-grid, subsistence and organic, relying on hand...
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Couple’s old car journeys come to a close with generous donation
Source: Radio New Zealand When Ian and Esmee Rowden were considering what to do as they approached retirement, vintage cars came to mind for Ian. “Well, why not?” Esmee replied....
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Four people in hospital after ‘violent’ incident in Mt Albert
Source: Radio New Zealand Four people are in hospital after “violent” incident in Mt Albert on Friday evening. 123RF Four people are in hospital after “violent” incident in Mount Albert...
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All Whites v Finland at Eden Park – Fifa Series
Source: Radio New Zealand All White Ben Old against Finland at Eden Park. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz The All Whites lost 2-0 to Finland in their penultimate home game before...
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China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Charting Solutions in an Uncertain World
Source: Media Outreach CGTN’s special feature explores potential impacts of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan beyond its borders. BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2026 – As policymakers...
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Plea of sobriety falls flat after ‘shocking’ breath test result
Source: New Zealand Police A call to Police about a swerving car in Nelson potentially saved lives overnight, and the breath test result left officers stunned. The caller rang Police...
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Closure of intersection in Hamilton’s south-east causes commuter chaos
Source: Radio New Zealand Southbound traffic on the Waikato Expressway queuing to get off at the Tamahere interchange during rush hour on a week day. Natalie Akoorie The closure of...
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Synlait juggles high milk price risk with retaining farmer-suppliers: agri-business expert
Source: Radio New Zealand A Synlait milk truck. Synlait/supplied Paying dairy farmers a premium for their white gold could come at a cost to Synlait Milk, according to an agribusiness...
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Healthcare and Politics – Show us the money – home support workers can’t afford to wait
Source: PSA Home support workers are calling on the Government to stop talking and start acting after Finance Minister Nicola Willis signalled it was considering extra funding for essential services hit...