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Middle East crisis: Economist wonders whether more people will need to work from home
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 6:51pmA top economist advises thinking about working from home to save fuel. Iran's maintaining its chokehold on the Strait of...
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Expert explains meat price spike down to reduced supply
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 6:09pmThere's fears there'll be no slowdown any time soon to the rapid rise in food prices. Stats NZ figures show they rose 4.5...
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Health NZ head explains how decentralisation moves will help boost improvement
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 6:05pmA return towards decentralisation is being painted as Health New Zealand's next chapter. The Government's reverting to giving...
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Barry Soper: Why is Hipkins' ex-wife making allegations now?
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 5:58pmChris Hipkins says he won't discuss family matters publicly - verging on tears at a press conference this afternoon. On...
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RBA moves to lift rates amid inflation concerns
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 5:29pmThe Australian Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, up to 4.1 percent. This is the second...
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'They cannot understand': ERO expert explains how new school reports will help parents
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 5:24pmThere's hopes an overhaul of school performance reports will help lift the overall standard of schools. The Education Review...
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Sports Fix: Tuesday 17 March 2026
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 5:07pmOn Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 17th March 2026, the beginning of the 2026 F1 season has seen a couple of great...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 17 March 2026
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 4:44pmOn the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of March 2026, EV and Hybrid sales are apparently...
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'Flexibility': Hospitality NZ welcomes proposed Govt changes to alcohol laws
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 3:28pmThere's praise for Government's aims to smooth the process for venues to serve alcohol during major televised events like...
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Calls for 'more scrutiny' of political appointments after KiwiRail director's resignation
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 1:55pmPolitical appointments are being scrutinised after the resignation of KiwiRail director Scott O’Donnell due to conflicts...
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Hopes next Fonterra CEO will maintain honest, transparent approach
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 11:57amHopes that whoever takes the reins at Fonterra can continue the current CEO's good work. Miles Hurrell will leave the company...
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Proposed alcohol law changes 're-balance' licensing system
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 10:48amA view the Government's proposed changes to alcohol laws is a needed re-balance for licence-holders. The Bill would only...
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UK refuses to be drawn into wider war in Middle East
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 10:01amThe UK says it won't be drawn into a wider war in the Middle East as Donald Trump urges allies to keep shipping lanes open. The...
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"We keep on growing": Stihl tool company marks 100th anniversary
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 9:44amOne of our favourite tool shops is now a century old. 2026 marks 100 years for the tool company Stihl, which has been in...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 17 March 2026
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 9:10amOn the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of March, Finance Minister Nicola Willis breaks down the...
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'Very special': Wētā FX takes home Oscar for work on Avatar: Fire and Ash
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 9:05amA big Hollywood celebration for the Wētā FX team last night after another Oscar win. Wellington's Wētā FX won Best Visual...
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Health overhaul set to shift key decision-making back to local level
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 8:53amThe Health Minister's unveiled an overhaul of the health system. It will see workforce, budget, service delivery, and recruitment...
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Calls to cull district licensing committees amid planned alcohol law overhaul
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 8:39amNew alcohol legislation could go further. The Bill put to Parliament yesterday includes a raft of changes to bar licences,...
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High expectations for next Fonterra boss as Hurrell resigns
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 8:21amFonterra's preparing to recruit a new boss after the resignation of current CEO Miles Hurrell. Hurrell's given six months'...
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More Kiwis taking the plunge and buying EVs as fuel prices soar
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 8:07amAn electric vehicle provider saw an uptake in electric and hybrid car sales over the weekend as fuel prices continue to soar. BYD...
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Govt remains 'hopeful' NZ has enough fuel to cover crisis
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 7:46amFinance Minister Nicola Willis has emphasised there’s a range of scenarios for inflation amidst the global oil crisis – not...
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ASB: Total impact of Iran conflict on NZ economy not yet known
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 6:16amTreasury has released numbers on the potential fallout for the New Zealand economy from the Iran war. It estimates that under...
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Piney's Power Rankings: Warriors start season strong, and Auckland FC gets another win
Monday, 16 March 2026, 8:42pmEvery Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This...
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Warriors CEO voices pride with Friday night win
Monday, 16 March 2026, 8:37pmThe Warriors are on a hot streak, having secured a 40 to six NRL victory over the Canberra Raiders. The team currently sits...
