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Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke Skips IMF Event In Washington DC, Cites Price Of Fuel
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 8:21 pm | RNZ
The Te Pāti Māori MP was invited to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Young Global Parliamentarians Initiative, bringing together 12 young legislators from around the world. More >>
Prof Carole Cusack: Who Put The Bunny Into Easter?
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 8:19 pm | RNZ
As Easter is celebrated this long weekend, have you ever wondered how the resurrection of Jesus Christ came to be celebrated alongside the Easter bunny? More >>
Whanganui Collegiate Owner Still Working On Fixing Illegal Hockey Turf Lease
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 8:17 pm | RNZ
The school has been paying for use of a hockey turf even though integrated schools are not allowed to enter lease arrangements - only their owners are. More >>
GPs Worry About Patients Missing Appointments, Low Medicine Stocks As Fuel Prices Soar
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 8:14 pm | RNZ
The war in Iran is affecting supply chains worldwide, and recent reports claim the UK is "weeks away" from medication shortages. More >>
Country Life: Bennik's Eggs Pioneers In Poultry
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 8:10 pm | RNZ
From moving to cage-free farming in the 90s, becoming SPCA animal welfare accredited and to launching a liquid egg processing plant - the Bennik family isn't afraid to ruffle a few feathers. More >>
Avalon In Lower Hutt Was Once Part Of The Famous Five-Hectare Mason's Garden
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 8:08 pm | RNZ
If you're walking around the streets today, you might not realise you are walking past trees planted in the 1800s. More >>
Fiji's Cabinet Approves Contingency Fund For Citizens In Middle East
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 8:03 pm | RNZ
A contingency fund for Fiji citizens in the Middle East has been approved. More >>
Easter Sunday Surcharges Cannot Have Public Holiday Excuse, Consumer NZ Says
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 7:57 pm | RNZ
Friday and Monday are the only holidays this weekend, so any business with a surcharge on Sunday will have to blame it on something else, Consumer NZ says. More >>
Super Rugby Pacific: Mataele To Face Former Side In Christchurch
Friday, 3 April 2026, 5:59 pm | RNZ
Manasa Mataele will have the chance to play against some of his former teammates at his old hunting ground when the Fijian Drua takes on Crusaders on Friday. More >>
Ngāi Tahu React To The First Successful Prosecution For Illegally Exporting Pounamu
Friday, 3 April 2026, 4:57 pm | RNZ
A mother and son have been found guilty after attempting to illegally export pounamu to China over the legal limit. More >>
Cook Islands And NZ Talking Again With Clarity On Path Forward
Friday, 3 April 2026, 4:32 pm | RNZ
A new defence and security pact with Aotearoa has been welcomed in the Cook Islands while providing what a regional expert describes as clarity over issues that led to a breakdown in relations. More >>
Is Fuel Support Going To The Right Places?
Friday, 3 April 2026, 4:26 pm | RNZ
Simplicity's chief economist has compiled data showing the average commute of workers across a range of industries around the country. More >>
As The Iran War Continues, What Else Might New Zealand Face Shortages Of Besides Fuel?
Friday, 3 April 2026, 4:21 pm | RNZ
Explainer - As the war in Iran enters its second month, New Zealand is feeling the pinch at the petrol pump. But what other everyday items could face possible shortages? More >>
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer Says The Fuel Crisis Is Causing Anxiety Among Māori Communities
Friday, 3 April 2026, 4:15 pm | RNZ
The Te Pāti Māori co-leader and energy spokesperson sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Mata host Mihingarangi Forbes. More >>
New Caledonia’s Constitutional Reform Rejected By French National Assembly
Friday, 3 April 2026, 3:06 pm | RNZ
A Constitutional Reform Bill dedicated to New Caledonia was rejected on Thursday by the French National Assembly (Lower House) without debate. More >>
Pacific Business Brief: Fuel Fears, Cook Islands Credit Upgrade, Papua New Guinea Mining Reform
Friday, 3 April 2026, 3:04 pm | RNZ
The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy. More >>
NZ, Allies Express 'Deep Concern' About Israeli Bill Expanding Death Penalty For Palestinians
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 6:05 pm | RNZ
Winston Peters posted on social media indicating NZ was party to a joint statement, emphasising the country's opposition "for decades" to the death penalty "in all circumstances". More >>
Cost Of Living To Rise 50 Pct More Than Expected This Year - Economists
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:58 pm | RNZ
Households face a $55 a week rise in living costs this year partly because of the Middle East conflict, economists say. More >>
Thousands Of Kiwisaver Members Choose To Cut Contribution Rates
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:52 pm | RNZ
Inland Revenue said the number of people who had their contribution rate reduced could still grow. More >>
Why Retailers Are Hoping You Don't Work From Home
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:49 pm | RNZ
Employers might be being encouraged to let people work from home to cope with fuel costs, but not everyone hopes they heed the message. More >>
