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"Amazing for locals": Small town thrives after being bypassed by major highway
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 1:15pmAlthough some towns are feeling the pinch after the opening of motorways that bypass their towns, not all are struggling. More...
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"Better than living in a car": Hipkins rebukes criticism of emergency housing motels amid increased OT reports
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 11:17amThe Labour Leader is pushing back against criticism of emergency housing motels amid an increase in reports of concern to...
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"Choices really matter": Should the Govt be cutting so much in the 2025 Budget?
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 10:43amThe Government books are expected to reach surplus by 2029. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has teased slices of her Budget...
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Major blackout in Spain, Portugal sparks worries about resilience in other countries
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 10:29amChaos for southwest Europe during a major power blackout. Spain, Portugal, and parts of France went dark yesterday due to...
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"Tremendous to-do list": Carney faces 'tough time' after winning Canadian election
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 10:04amCanadian Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney will have a lot of issues to tackle after winning the country's election last night....
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Pollies: Govt slashes operating allowance, cuts over $1b
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:33amThere will be further cuts to Government agency spending, to be diverted into priority areas. Finance Minister Nicola Willis...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2025
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:09amOn the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 30th of April, Mark Carney is the new Canadian Prime Minister,...
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"Bursting at the seams": Christchurch considers growth options after Electric Avenue's success
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:04amThe Garden City's reaping the benefits of this year's Electric Avenue festival. The event produced $10.5 million in visitor...
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Liberals claim Canada election - how will Carney fare as Prime Minister?
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 8:48amA question mark over how Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, will perform. The Liberal Party won the country's election...
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'Good opportunities': Former Finance Minister agrees there's room to cut public spending
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 8:33amA former Finance Minister says cutbacks to public spending need to be seen in context. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has...
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Oranga Tamariki sees increased reports of concern as case numbers decrease
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 8:08amThe Children's Minister says good progress is being made on reports coming into Oranga Tamariki. The Ministry for Children...
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"Sends a clear signal": Govt to reinstate ban on prisoner voting
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 7:51amThe Justice Minister says reinstating a total ban on prisoner voting is not likely to change the outcome of elections. The...
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"Not a replacement for everything": Coal reserve still needed as NZ's largest solar farm opens
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 7:35amMore than 90-thousand solar panels are now generating power for near 13-thousand homes in Canterbury. New Zealand's largest...
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Major concern over growing reports of concern to Oranga Tamariki
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 6:20amA children's support charity says a mix of heightened awareness and more abuse could be the reason for more reports to Oranga...
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On The Front Foot: The merits of NZ Cricket partnering with MLC
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 12:52pmThis week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss the merits of New Zealand Cricket’s plan to join Major...
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"Not a viable prospect": Smaller airlines unlikely to take on Govt-owned carriers
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 12:09pmAirfares are still on the rise, and the Government is considering getting involved. It hasn’t ruled out underwriting the...
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"Mainly proud": Tory Whanau reflects on term after dropping mayoral bid
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:31amTory Whanau is bowing out of Wellington's mayoral race. The incumbent's confirmed she'll instead stand for the council's...
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How can we improve builder productivity without compromising quality?
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:19amA thumbs-up from the building industry over changes to certifications and inspections. The Government will be letting approved...
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Polystyrene problem: How do we solve NZ's struggles with plastic waste?
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:05amA belief there's hope to solving New Zealand's plastic waste problem. Plastics New Zealand has released two reports with...
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'Brazen': 100 days into Trump's Presidency, what are the global impacts?
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 9:52amIt’s been 100 days since Donald Trump was sworn in as US President. His campaign was filled with promises of dramatic change,...
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"Simply not acceptable": Wellington's rising rates a focus for Little in mayoral campaign
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 9:30amTory Whanau is bowing out of Wellington's mayoral race. The incumbent's confirmed she'll instead stand for the council's...
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Persimmon growers see increased appetite, exports rise 20%
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 9:14amThere is a growing appetite for New Zealand’s rarest and most unusual fruit. Persimmons have had a 20% rise in exports in...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2025
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 9:09amOn the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 29th of April, Tory Whanau has decided to drop her bid for re-election...
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'Significant improvement': Number of terminated Kāinga Ora tenancies more than doubles
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 8:57amThe number of Kāinga Ora tenancy terminations is being described as a far cry from what's needed. Newstalk ZB can reveal...
