Morning Report

Warnings homelessness among older people is at crisis levels

24 Mar 2026

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The Christchurch Methodist Mission is warning that homelessness among older people is at crisis levels and that the situation is rapidly worsening. Th...

US correspondent Kate Fisher

24 Mar 2026

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Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Economist Brad Olsen reacts to Reserve Bank Governor speech

24 Mar 2026

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The Reserve Bank Governor is warning the Middle East conflict will push inflation higher and slow economic growth. Infometrics Chief Executive and Pri...

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 March

23 Mar 2026

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Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins' weekly interview with Morning Report; The government is making changes to fuel supply standards to more closely alig...

Maadi Cup taking place this week

23 Mar 2026

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One of the largest school sports events in the Southern Hemisphere is taking place this week. More than 2,000 rowers from 100 plus high schools have g...

Tirau Museum collection up for auction

23 Mar 2026

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Tirau Museum's collection is up for auction following the death of its founder Geoffrey Ernst. The museum was dedicated to preserving New Zealand's ru...

Market Update

23 Mar 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Warnings over tax implications of employee fuel cost relief

23 Mar 2026

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As the cost of commuting increases, some businesses are thinking about ways to help their staff get to work. But there's a warning that anyone who off...

Heavy vehicle users hit out at new road rule

23 Mar 2026

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Angry truckers have banded together with bus, crane and even combine harvester operators to hit out about the overhaul of a crucial road rule. They've...

Jet fuel allocations could force cuts to NZ services

23 Mar 2026

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Some foreign airlines say they may reduce long-haul flights to New Zealand, as jet fuel supplies come under pressure from the war in the Middle East. ...

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins

23 Mar 2026

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Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Contact Energy boss responds to call to split gentailers

23 Mar 2026

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New Zealand First is campaigning on splitting electricity suppliers into generators and retailers, in an effort to bring prices down. Contact Energy C...

Trump says the US and Iran both want to make deal

23 Mar 2026

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US President Donald Trump says the US and Iran both want to make a deal, and will talk today.

Market Update

23 Mar 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Sports Chat

23 Mar 2026

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An early morning sports news update.

Cocaine use in New Zealand reaches new levels

23 Mar 2026

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A workplace drug testing service is urging businesses to be vigilant, as cocaine use in New Zealand reaches new highs. Glenn Dobson, chief executive o...

Govt makes changes to fuel supply standards

23 Mar 2026

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The government is shoring up our supplies by allowing in fuel that meets Australian standards. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Da...

Transport companies facing challenging period

23 Mar 2026

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The road freight industry body says this is the most challenging period for transport companies in a decade. Transporting New Zealand chief executive ...

Trump postpones strikes

23 Mar 2026

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US President Donald Trump has postponed strikes on energy infrastructure, saying he's having productive talks with Iran.

Business News

23 Mar 2026

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Concerns fuel prices could lead to increased truancy

23 Mar 2026

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Rising fuel prices could drive up truancy just as the government is trying to bring it down. Attendance services say transport is a major reason some ...

Soaring costs forcing regional airlines to rethink routes

23 Mar 2026

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Soaring costs are forcing regional airlines to rethink their routes. Westport is the latest town at risk of losing its only air link, and industry lea...

Group warns passengers may be disappointed by new CRL

23 Mar 2026

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The opening of Auckland's City Rail Link later this year comes with high expectations of increased services and reduced travel times from day one. Mat...

Morning Rural news for 24 March 2026

23 Mar 2026

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Dairy farmers say a higher milk payout will help with increased costs and a number of parties are vying to take over the country's largest farm. The l...

Early Sports Chat

23 Mar 2026

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An early morning sports news update.

Temporary support measures signed off

23 Mar 2026

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The Finance Minister is set to reveal what relief it can offer low and middle income families, later today. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports.

Plumbers hit hard by fuel crisis

23 Mar 2026

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Plumbers are being hit hard by the fuel crisis with many of the materials they need skyrocketing in price. Master Plumbers chief executive Greg Wallac...

Trump suspends strikes on Iran's power plants

23 Mar 2026

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US President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to suspend strikes on Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. US correspond...

Latest news from Australia

22 Mar 2026

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The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.

Green Party co-leader responds to government EV announcement

22 Mar 2026

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Green co-leader Chloe Swarbrick responds to the announcement, speaking with Guyon Espiner.

Govt to offer interest free loans for new EV charge points

22 Mar 2026

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The government this morning said it would offer interest free loans of $52 million to two companies, ChargeNet and Meridian Energy, to add another 250...

Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 March

22 Mar 2026

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The latest political poll is out. We have reaction from the Prime Minister, and Winston Peters, as well as analysis from RNZ political editor, Jo Moir...

Latest news from Australia for 23 March 2026

22 Mar 2026

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We cross the ditch to Sydney to talk to our correspondent Emma Cropper.

The out-of-the-ordinary conservation rediscovery in Northland

22 Mar 2026

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How did a farmer shooting a fleeing burglar, and a visit to a rubbish dump a decade later, lead to the rediscovery of one of New Zealand's most endang...

Maoriland Film Festival set to take place on Kapiti Coast

22 Mar 2026

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Maoriland Film Festival runs from tomorrow until Saturday in Otaki, its home since the festival began in 2014. Madeleine Hakaraia de Young has been in...

Sports Chat

22 Mar 2026

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An early morning sports news update.

Market Update

22 Mar 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Concern over where KiwiSaver money is being invested

22 Mar 2026

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Mindful Money is warning that a growing amount of KiwiSaver investment is going to companies exposed to human rights violations. Money correspondent S...

Positive early signs for truancy services overhaul

22 Mar 2026

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There are early signs the government's overhaul of local truancy services is working. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

Council says govt needs to move at pace over dog control review

22 Mar 2026

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Auckland Council says the government needs to move at pace with its review of the Dog Control Act. Auckland Council's Director of Community, Rachel Ke...

Winston Peters takes aim at country's electricity gentailers

22 Mar 2026

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Winston Peters is taking aim at the country's electricity gentailers, aiming to split them up if he gets back into government. Winston Peters spoke to...

Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon

22 Mar 2026

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National has slipped further behind Labour in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, falling to 30.8 percent support. Labour is the most popular party wit...

Calls for government to encourage more public transport use

22 Mar 2026

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Three of the country's biggest transport authorities are calling on the government to push people toward public transport as fuel prices soar. AT's St...

Tom Walsh retains world indoor shot put title

22 Mar 2026

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Tom Walsh has retained his World Indoor shot put title to become the all-time record holder in the event. Corin Dann spoke to Walsh following the even...

Market Update for 23 March 2026

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

New hiring platform aims to help jobseekers into retail work

22 Mar 2026

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A new hiring platform aimed at helping young jobseekers into retail has launched in New Zealand. Oneflick asks candidates to create short video profil...

Number of public EV chargers is set to double

22 Mar 2026

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The number of public EV chargers is set to double, in a move the government hopes will increase confidence in going electric. Rewiring Aotearoa chief ...

Latest shipment of fuel arrives at Marsden Point

22 Mar 2026

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The government is reassuring New Zealanders there's no issue with fuel supply, but that's not stopping anxiety about rising prices for some. RNZ repor...

Political editor Jo Moir breaks down latest poll results

22 Mar 2026

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National has slipped further behind Labour in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, falling to 31% support. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann....

Business News for 23 March 2026

22 Mar 2026

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Middle East conflict hitting rural New Zealand economies

22 Mar 2026

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The impacts of the conflict in the Middle East are rippling through regional economies. Development West Coast Chief Executive, Heath Milne spoke to C...

Trump gives Iran 48-hour deadline to open Strait of Hormuz

22 Mar 2026

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US President Donald Trump has given Iran a 48-hour deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz. Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washi...

Morning Rural News for 23 March 2026

22 Mar 2026

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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat

22 Mar 2026

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An early morning sports news update.

Winston Peters delivers state of the nation speech in Tauranga

22 Mar 2026

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Winston Peters has announced New Zealand First will campaign on splitting up the gentailers. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports.

World News Wrap for 23 March 2026

22 Mar 2026

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Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Greens take fuel price relief package to government

22 Mar 2026

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As the cost of fuel continues to rise, the Green Party is offering its support to National, to pass a relief package. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke...

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 20 March

19 Mar 2026

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An update on the fuel crisis from Finance Minister, Nicola Willis; An expert explains why we shouldn't be panicking just yet; A Financial Times energy...

Latest news from Australia

19 Mar 2026

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We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.

Southern Scooter Challenge set to crawl through lower NZ

19 Mar 2026

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Invercargill's annual Burt Munro challenge pays tribute to the Southerner who set the world land-speed record back in 1967. But tomorrow, 200 signific...

Market Update for 20 March 2026

19 Mar 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Price rises seem likely but where and when?

19 Mar 2026

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Pressure on prices is coming - but where and when? The rising oil price is expected to influence everything from food prices to the cost of building. ...

Weekly Sports Panel for 20 March 2026

19 Mar 2026

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1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.

New Zealand’s latest GDP figures released

19 Mar 2026

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Economics correspondent Gyles Beckford analyses latest GDP figures.

Lower Hutt businesses losing income as roadworks take place

19 Mar 2026

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Lower Hutt businesses say they're swiftly losing cash - and one's shut up shop - as roadworks roll on in the city centre. Lauren Crimp reports.

Fuel importer says no reason to panic over fuel supply

19 Mar 2026

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The country's biggest fuel import terminal says there's no need to panic over our fuel supply. Channel Infrastructure, at Marsden Point, can store 300...

Delays in Sport Integrity Commission investigations

19 Mar 2026

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Delays in high-profile investigations are fuelling concerns about the Sport Integrity Commission's ability to deliver timely outcomes - with some athl...

Market Update for 20 March 2026

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

New carshare app sees spike in demand following fuel cost rise

19 Mar 2026

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A new carsharing app called GoSplit launched last week and is already seeing strong demand, with hundreds of users signing up within days. Its founder...

Nicola Willis fronts on the fuel crisis

19 Mar 2026

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis is working on ways to help those who are struggling most, instructing the IRD and Treasury to work on a package to help...

How commuters are adapting to deal with cost of living

19 Mar 2026

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The sharp increase in fuel prices means cost-of-living pressures are picking up again, and many are turning to public transport. Four of our reporters...

Ministers to meet with fuel importers over fuel concerns

19 Mar 2026

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As part of the government's response to the oil crisis, ministers are meeting with fuel importers today to discuss possible changes to fuel specificat...

Early Business News for 20 March 2026

19 Mar 2026

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Nearly half of adults avoiding dentist because of cost

19 Mar 2026

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Nearly half of adults in Aotearoa are avoiding the dentist because of cost, with Maori bearing the brunt of it. Maori News Journalist Layla Bailey-McD...

Queenstown councillors meet over waste water plans

19 Mar 2026

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Queenstown councillors are seeking approval to pump treated wastewater into the Kawarau River for up to 35 years. At a council meeting yesterday, coun...

Latest on global fuel crisis

19 Mar 2026

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The price of oil and gas has risen sharply after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran. Verity Ratcliffe, energy correspondent at the Financi...

Morning Rural News for 20 March 2026

19 Mar 2026

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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 20 March 2026

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update.

Government preparing for 'worst case scenario' over fuel

19 Mar 2026

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The government is preparing for a 'worst case scenario' - as the Middle East conflict continues and fuel prices continue to rise. Delphine Herbert rep...

World News Wrap for 20 March 2026

19 Mar 2026

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Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Cathedral Cove walking track closures possible

19 Mar 2026

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The Department of Conservation is mulling whether to close some walking tracks around the Coromandel's Cathedral Cove, because of repeated storm damag...

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 March

18 Mar 2026

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How high will petrol prices go?; Judith Collins discusses deployment of NZDF planes to Middle East; A new programme to tackle dog breeding in Auckland...

Polyfest begins celebration of cultural diversity

18 Mar 2026

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The cultural diversity of New Zealand students is being celebrated this week at Polyfest, the world's largest Pasifika secondary school cultural festi...

DOC estimates summer storm repair bill of more than $3m

18 Mar 2026

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The Department of Conservation says it could cost more than $3m to repair damage from summer storms. DOC's Director of Heritage and Visitor, Cat Wilso...

National excavator operator championships set to take place

18 Mar 2026

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Pouring cups of tea and playing Connect Four doesn't seem like a tough day out - unless you have to do it using a digger. From tomorrow twelve of the ...

Sports Chat

18 Mar 2026

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An early morning sports news update.

Market Update

18 Mar 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Major banks move interest rates

18 Mar 2026

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In the past few days, BNZ, ANZ and Westpac have all announced adjustments to their interest rates. So where does that leave home loan borrowers? Money...

How high will petrol prices go?

18 Mar 2026

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Oil prices rose more than 5% overnight, as Iran threatened to target oil and gas facilities in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. According to data fro...

Originair boss explains decision to axe Westport services

18 Mar 2026

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Westport is losing its only direct air connection to Wellington, with Originair confirming the service will cease from May unless financial support is...

CEO interview: Sam Vye from Syos Aerospacease

18 Mar 2026

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The boss of a Mount Maunganui-based tech start-up says the Iran war is proving how valuable drones are in modern combat. Syos Aerospace CEO Sam Vye sp...

Fisheries officers out enforcing rockpool ban

18 Mar 2026

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Fisheries officers have been out enforcing the ban on harvesting shellfish in rockpools north of Auckland, which came into effect a week ago. Jessica ...

Researcher backs idea of rewarding school students with lollies

18 Mar 2026

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A researcher thinks teachers rewarding kids with lollies is a sweet idea. Sarah Cowie, is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Au...

Hopes new genomic testing pilot will cut health wait times

18 Mar 2026

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The government launched a two-year pilot of a genomic testing programme, allowing samples to be analysed locally. Health Minister Simeon Brown says it...

Sports Chat

18 Mar 2026

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An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy.

Market Update

18 Mar 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Food producer explains decision to stay out of supermarkets

18 Mar 2026

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Wellington based Company Apostle Hot Sauce has deliberately chosen to stay out of the major supermarket system. Its co-owner Lydia Harfield spoke to C...

New programme to tackle uncontrolled dog breeding

18 Mar 2026

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More than a million dollars is being put into desexing dogs to tackle uncontrolled breeding in Auckland and Northland. Auckland Council's director com...

How high will petrol prices go?

18 Mar 2026

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Oil prices rose more than 5% as Iran threatened to target oil and gas facilities in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Westpac chief economist Kelly Ec...

NZDF planes sent to Middle East returning home

18 Mar 2026

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The two New Zealand Defence Force aircraft sent to the Middle East were not used for any evacuation flights. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to ...