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'A plan ready to go': Expert weighs in on the potential of NZ rationing fuel
Friday, 13 March 2026, 6:35amNew Zealand is still a long way off from car-less days, AA fuel spokesman Terry Collins predicts. Government ministers yesterday...
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Concern Wattie's restructure will impact Kiwi growers
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 6:16amThe impact of the Heinz Wattie's restructure won't be felt by growers straight away. The company plans to shut three manufacturing...
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Housing affordability spells good news for first home buyers
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 6:09amMovement in housing affordability could spell good news for first home buyers. Cotality NZ's Housing Affordability report...
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Iran's new Supreme Leader likely a prime target for the US and Israel, expert warns
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 6:29amLittle is known about Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, but he’s likely to continue his father’s “hardline, hostile...
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Health NZ to now employ all first-year GP trainees
Monday, 9 March 2026, 6:14amA shake-up to GP trainee employment could make the pathway into general practice more appealing. Health New Zealand will...
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Starmer accused of misjudging defence needs as the UK sends fighter jets to Qatar
Friday, 6 March 2026, 6:33amThe UK Prime Minister has an uphill battle to convince the public his response to the war in Iran is the right one. Sir Keir...
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Meat and dairy the standouts as exports boom
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 6:09amNew Zealand’s export boom is accelerating. New international trade figures show exports climbed to $29.2 billion in the December...
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"You need to be consistent": Former Foreign Minister criticises Govt's stance on Iran
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 6:36amThe Prime Minister’s being accused of playing politics over Iran. Christopher Luxon says the Government will make a decision...
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Israeli PM says bombing in Iran could continue for days
Monday, 2 March 2026, 6:18amThe Israeli Prime Minister says bombing in Iran could continue for days. Coordinated strikes with the US have killed Iran's...
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"Definitely worth celebrating": Dairy sector experiences record year
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 6:14amDairy farmers are celebrating as the sector delivers a record year. Data from Dairy NZ's annual state of the dairy nation...
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"Global gold standard": Potential funding of new melanoma treatments eagerly welcomed
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 6:08amNew treatment options for melanoma are being described as the global gold standard. Pharmac's proposing to increase access...
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"A conversation needs to happen": Calls for long-term Police presence at Auckland's CRL
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 6:10amPolice say they can't keep an ongoing presence at Auckland's new City Rail Link long term. The country's largest transport...
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Government proposes law to move on rough sleepers
Monday, 23 February 2026, 6:08amThe Government is proposing a law which would allow Police to order someone rough sleeping or begging, to leave a public...
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Tweaked housing intensification plans may not be 'silver bullet' Auckland hoped for
Friday, 20 February 2026, 6:19amAn Auckland City Counsellor says the Government's plans for the CBD won't be clear for a while. It's reducing the proposed...
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Questions over lack of earlier action after fatal dog attack
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 7:26amQuestions around why action wasn't taken sooner following a fatal dog attack in Northland. 62-year-old Mihiata Te Rore was...
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"Fine balancing act": New Reserve Bank Governor set to release first Monetary Policy Statement
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 6:12amWe'll learn today where the new Reserve Bank Governor sees the OCR heading. The central bank's expected to keep the Official...
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Moa Point fiasco now in Govt's hands, Wellington Mayor says
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 6:08amWellington Mayor Andrew Little says everyone is now in the hands of central Government, as an inquiry is announced into the...
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Government allows Eden Park up 22 concerts a year
Monday, 16 February 2026, 6:22amHopes new events settings coming to Eden Park stadium will bring more foot traffic through Auckland's city-centre. The stadium...
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Sail GP returns to Auckland's waterfront
Friday, 13 February 2026, 6:12amAll eyes are on Auckland's waterfront this weekend - as Sail GP returns. Thirteen teams on foiling catamarans will race...
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'Odd timing': Eyebrows raised over timing of inquiry into RBNZ's Covid decisions
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 6:29amSigns of fatigue with another review of the country's Covid-19 response now in the works. Finance Minister Nicola Willis...
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Keir Starmer's chief of staff quits over Mandelson
Monday, 9 February 2026, 6:09amUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff has quit - claiming he's responsible for advising Starmer to appoint Peter...
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Economic recovery yet to flow through as unemployment hits 10-year high
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 6:26amNew Zealand's economic recovery could be more of a crawl, or a climb, than a bounce. The job market remains tough, with...
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Principals "eagerly await" more details on new reporting system
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 6:19amPrincipals are looking to see more detail on the Government's new standardised school reports. The nationally consistent...
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Bodies of victims recovered from Mount Maunganui landslide
Monday, 2 February 2026, 6:16amThe families of the six victims caught in the Mount Maunganui landslide will begin heading home - with all bodies now recovered...
