Auckland power cable ‘possibly’ intentionally damaged, causes diesel leak

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Fire and Emergency have discovered that it is a power cable – not a fuel pipe – which has caused a diesel leak in South Auckland on Monday. Three crews have been at the scene on Great South Road in the suburb of Manurewa since 6.30am … Read more

Kiwi caught on camera a Pureora milestone

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  30 March 2026 Department of Conservation’s Maniapoto Operations Manager Graham Kimber says the bird was filmed by a trail camera set up as part of a non-toxic trial to test a new sausage bait being developed to control introduced predators. A time stamp on the footage shows the bird was … Read more

Workplaces must store petrol safely

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand 30 March 2026 As fuel prices rise, WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding businesses that petrol is extremely hazardous, and improper petrol storage puts workers, property and the public at serious risk. Petrol vapours can ignite from heat, sparks, static, running engines or electrical equipment. Workplaces must only store what they can … Read more

All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams out for Super Rugby season with serious back infection

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Source: Radio New Zealand Tamaiti Williams celebrates during the All Blacks v Argentina. Blake Armstrong/ActionPress The Crusaders will be without All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams for the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season as he receives treatment for a serious infection. Williams is currently in hospital after being diagnosed with discitis – an infection … Read more

Auckland FC to play Tottenham Hotspur at Eden Park

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Source: Radio New Zealand Tottenham Hotspur F.C. logo JAKUB PORZYCKI / AFP English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur will play in Auckland FC in a mid-year friendly. The London giants will take on the A-League side at Eden Park on 26 July. It is the first time a top-level English club has played in New … Read more

Media Advisory: Opening of the new custody training facility at Royal New Zealand Police College

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Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the official opening of the new custody training facility at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC). The new custody training facility is equipped with all the features of a real custody unit including cells, CCTV cameras, monitors and a custody van to enable staff to run … Read more

Fuel crisis: ‘Business as usual’, Luxon says but some industries are struggling

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Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon said he was leaving it to fuel importers and distributors to organise how to allocate fuel. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Prime Minister says there will be “some form of disruption to fuel at some point in time”, but for now it’s “business as usual”. Speaking to Morning Report … Read more

Emergency services respond to sabotaged fuel pipe at Auckland petrol station

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Police say they are making enquiries into reports that a fuel pipe outside a petrol station in South Auckland has been sabotaged. Fire and Emergency NZ and police were called to Great South Road before 7am this morning after reports a fuel pipe was leaking. Workers … Read more

One person dead following crash in Christchurch’s Belfast

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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 Road just after 1.30pm on Thursday. Five people were transported to hospital by ambulance with injuries ranging from moderate to serious, police said. One person … Read more

New Zealand scores a premier football line up

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Source: New Zealand Government Football fans will get the chance to see global stars in action at home this year, as New Zealand confirms the ‘International Football Festival,’ with support from the Government’s $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package. Today’s opening announcement around the tour showcases Tottenham Hotspur taking on Auckland FC on Sunday … Read more

Porirua man granted Supported Living Payment after ongoing battle

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Source: Radio New Zealand MSD confirmed it reversed the original decision, after RNZ brought the case to its attention. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A Porirua family is frustrated and angry that it took months of back and forth with Work and Income – and a call to the media – to get an unwell man … Read more

Southland farmer takes edible bale netting invention to Europe

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Source: Radio New Zealand Grant, his favourite stag and a roll of Kiwi Econet. Cosmo Kentish-Barnes A Southland farmer who invented edible bale netting has his eyes set on the international markets and the British royal family. Orepuki deer farmer, Grant Lightfoot is the creator of Kiwi-Econet, a non-polluting baleage netting that animals can eat, … Read more

Weather: More heavy rain, strong wind to sweep in from the north

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Source: Radio New Zealand The front is expected to bring “wet and windy weather whizzing through” some places, MetService said, but could also affect areas outside the yellow watch zone. Supplied/ MetService After last week’s battering more bad weather on the way and the Far North council is warning people to be extremely careful as … Read more

Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open by Easter

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Source: New Zealand Government A major new interchange in Pāpāmoa East is now complete and will open to traffic in time for Easter, improving access to the Tauranga Eastern Link and supporting thousands of new homes, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.  “The new interchange provides a direct connection between Pāpāmoa East and the Tauranga Eastern … Read more

Fuel crisis: Rural distributors forced to prioritse as certain ports introduce allocation rules

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Source: Radio New Zealand The most up-to-date figures showed that there was 18.1 days of diesel in the country, with a further 28.3 days worth on ships bound for New Zealand. 123RF A rural fuel distributor says strict allocation rules at certain ports mean it is needing to prioritise distribution to those who need it … Read more

From BestStart to KiwiSaver: Changes that might affect your wallet on 1 April

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Source: Radio New Zealand KiwiSaver contributions from employers and employees will increase. RNZ / Quin Tauetau 1 April is approaching – a day on which a host of rule changes take effect. This year, some additional shifts can make a big difference to your bank balance, pay and retirement savings. Here are some that you … Read more

New Lower Hutt motorway plan leaves residents feeling like ‘sitting ducks’

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Source: Radio New Zealand Lower Hutt residents have been left feeling like “sitting ducks” as a proposed motorway threatens to cut through their neighbourhood. A preferred route for the new four-lane route linking Lower Hutt and Porirua, has been approved by NZTA Waka Kotahi. At peak times, the Petone to Granada road will shave off … Read more

New Poll Shows More than 8 Out of 10 People Support Bringing Dental into Public Healthcare System

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Source: ActionStation A new poll shows a strong majority of people in New Zealand support bringing dental care into the public healthcare system, with that strong support existing across the political spectrum. A Talbot Mills poll of over 1000 New Zealand adults showed 83% of people answered yes to the question, “Do you support dental … Read more

Free dental care receives widespread support in new survey

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Source: Radio New Zealand In findings released on Monday, 83 percent of participants said they supported the move. Thibaut Durand / Hans Lucas via AFP There is escalating support for dental care to be absorbed by New Zealand’s public health system and to be made free for adults, new research shows. More than 1000 New … Read more

‘Very pleased’: Luck goes Lawson’s way as he scores more F1 points

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Source: Radio New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team MARCEL VAN DORST / AFP Smiles again for Liam Lawson as some luck went his way in the Japanese Grand Prix. Lawson finished in the points for the third straight race after grabbing ninth position at Suzuka. … Read more

Football: All Whites seeking statement result in World Cup build up

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Source: Radio New Zealand Marko Stamenic leads the All Whites on to Eden Park during the Fifa Series. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz A “flat” performance in front of their home fans and eight games since a win is not a cause for concern leading into the Football World Cup, according to former All White and … Read more

Latest gauge of the country’s fuel supplies to be released today

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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 fuel supplies will be released on Monday, and farmers will be among those taking a keen interest. The figures available now – showing what fuel … Read more

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor Christine Fletcher promises probe into unruly party

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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 executive to investigate, after an out-of-control party of teens left several injured. Teenagers ran for their lives, when trouble broke out on Phyllis Street on … Read more

Fisheries Bill enters murky waters

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Source: Radio New Zealand Fisheries Minister Shane Jones was initially unapologetic about the plan, but after advice from his leader and the Prime Minister, the controversial clause is gone. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone There has been a U-turn on the most controversial part of the sweeping new Fisheries Bill, but keeping undersized catches wasn’t the … Read more

NZ First announces former mayor as West Coast candidate

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Source: Radio New Zealand Buller’s Jamie Cleine will run for election for NZ First, the party has announced. RNZ / Nate McKinnon New Zealand First has revealed former Buller mayor Jamie Cleine will stand for the party in the West Coast-Tasman electorate, in November’s general election. Cleine lost the mayoralty in the October local elections … Read more