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

Strong demand for businesses to buy, but some sellers holding back

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Source: Radio New Zealand Bigger investors are looking for businesses that would be managed by someone else and return an annual profit of a least a million dollars. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Demand for businesses to buy remains high, with ABC Business Sales seeing a 28 percent increase in sales over the past year to a record … Read more

Money: How long are KiwiSaver members waiting for withdrawals?

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Source: Radio New Zealand Rising cost of living is forcing many to withdrawal from KiwiSaver early. LDR / Alka Prasad Some KiwiSaver members are waiting months for their hardship withdrawal applications to be processed, as providers struggle with the volume. Withdrawals from the scheme for financial hardship reasons have increased significantly in recent years. In … Read more

ASB Research – New Zealanders back upcoming KiwiSaver contribution increases, even amid global market uncertainty

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Source: ASB   51% of New Zealanders surveyed plan to increase KiwiSaver contributions, with 19% already contributing 3.5% or more  52% of Kiwi are supportive of the upcoming changes  1 in 4 New Zealanders aged 18-24 unaware of any changes to KiwiSaver  New ASB research shows most Kiwi support upcoming increases to KiwiSaver contribution rates, with many already contributing more or planning to increase their … Read more

China-Singapore Youth Dialogue wraps up with focus on AI, innovation

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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 on technology, culture and sustainability under the theme “Building Tomorrow: Youth Voices United.” A total of 12 youth panelists from China and Singapore participate in … Read more

Citri Mobile Expands Singapore Repair Network as Jurong and Yishun Demand Grow

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Source: Media Outreach Expansion strengthens access to fast, reliable device repair services across Jurong, Yishun, Tampines and Chinatown as demand for urgent technical support rises SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 March 2026 – Citri Mobile has expanded its Singapore repair network with stronger support in Jurong and Yishun, responding to rising demand for … Read more

Move on orders: Protesters hold overnight vigil in Wellington cathedral

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Source: Radio New Zealand About 250 people are at an overnight vigil at Wellington’s St Paul Cathedral to protest the government’s plan to introduce move-on orders. RNZ / Russell Palmer Dozens of people are hunkering down overnight at Wellington’s St Paul Cathedral to protest move-on orders. About 250 people and 50 volunteers are at the … Read more

Football: Wellington Phoenix stunned by lowly Western Sydney

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Source: Radio New Zealand Western Sydney Wanderers celebrate a goal against Wellington Phoenix. photosport Wellington Phoenix have been stunned 1-0 at home by the lowly Western Sydney Wanderers to end their hopes of winning the women’s A-League minor premiership. The listless defeat at Porirua Park on Sunday also leaves doubt over whether coach Bev Priestman’s … Read more

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

Expanding mining: NZ First want to declaw DOC, extend permits, return half of royalties to local regions

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Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters has announced new NZ First plans to help expand mining earnings in New Zealand, to curb the Department of Conservation, and to invest in the regions (file photo). RNZ/Paris Ibell New Zealand First says ahead of expansions in the mining industry it wants more efficient approvals, to rein in … Read more

Fears transport service procurers may hit back as costs rise

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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 cost of moving goods, Transporting New Zealand says. Fuel prices have sky-rocketed in recent weeks, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Transporting … Read more

Skiing: Ben Richards crowned world freeride ski champion

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Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Richards photosport Wānaka skier Ben Richards has clinched the overall men’s crown on the Freeride World Tour after securing victory in the finals in Switzerland. The 26-year-old leap-frogged tour leader Toby Rafford of the United States with a 96-point run on the Bec des Rosses face in Verbier, executing a … Read more

Epidemiologist says influeneza vaccine can reduce risk of heart attacks

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Source: Radio New Zealand Epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says increased rates of influenza virus can increase the amount of heart attacks because it can inflame and injure the heart muscle directly. CHRISTOPH BURGSTEDT/SCIENCE PHOT The annual flu vaccine – which becomes available this coming week in NZ – can reduce risk of heart attacks, an … Read more

Ferry shutdown: More Bluebridge sailings cancelled

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Source: Radio New Zealand The fault on the Connemara ferry is taking longer to fix than expected. RNZ / Bill Hickman More Bluebridge ferry sailings have been cancelled after a fault on one of its ships. The technical fault on the Connemara means tonight’s Wellington to Picton 8.30pm service will not happen. Services tomorrow are … Read more

Pharmac keeping an eye on supply risks amid Mideast conflict

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Iran war has affected the global supply of a range of raw ingredients. 123RF Pharmac is closely monitoring potential medicine supply risks arising from Iran war. This follows international reports that the UK is weeks away from medicine shortages if the conflict continues. The Iran war has affected the global … Read more

Kiwi Israel Adesanya suffers fourth straight UFC defeat

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Source: Radio New Zealand Israel Adesanya insists retirement is not close, despite his latest defeat. Photosport Kiwi mixed martial arts star Israel Adesanya has suffered a fourth straight UFC defeat, raising further questions over when he’ll call time on his decorated career. The 36-year-old was beaten by rising American middleweight Joe Pyfer in the headline … Read more

Epidemiologist says influeneze vaccine can reduce risk of heart attacks

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Source: Radio New Zealand Epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says increased rates of influenza virus can increase the amount of heart attacks because it can inflame and injure the heart muscle directly. CHRISTOPH BURGSTEDT/SCIENCE PHOT The annual flu vaccine – which becomes available this coming week in NZ – can reduce risk of heart attacks, an … Read more

Police kept busy during annual Whangamatā Beach Hop

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Source: Radio New Zealand The annual Whangamatā Beach Hop attracted tens of thousands to the seaside town. RNZ/Yiting Lin Police say they arrested considerably more people at Whangamatā’s Beach Hop car event than in recent years. Tens of thousands of people flocked to the event at the seaside town on the Coromandel Penninsula, but police … Read more