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Does the ‘Jessica’ tantrum trick really work?
Source: Radio New Zealand If you are a parent or caregiver, there’s a good chance you are often presented with a range of parenting hacks to help ease the daily...
OSI archive
Month: May 2026
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US invites NZ to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters and Donald Trump. Mark Papalii / RNZ / Jim Watson / AFP The United States has invited New Zealand to join forces with a...
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Guy Montgomery went from lazy school student to hosting a TV spelling bee across two countries
Source: Radio New Zealand When comedian Guy Montgomery calls, he’s sitting in a chair near the food court of a Sydney shopping centre. His in-laws are visiting, helping his partner,...
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Name suppression sought for offender in anti-Indian graffiti case
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly An Auckland man has admitted spray-painting anti-Indian graffiti near a school, in an incident that caused alarm in the community. The message...
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Government support for flood hit communities
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making a contribution of $150k to Mayoral Relief Funds to help communities in the lower North Island impacted by last week’s flooding, Minister...
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Not in the zone: Police disappointed with motorists near schools
Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau East Police have been left appalled following a recent crackdown on motorists travelling at speed through school zones. More than 70 infringement notices were...
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How unhealthy ultra‑processed foods are designed and marketed to make us crave them
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumption of ultra-processed foods – including soft drinks, snacks and ready meals – is growing worldwide, despite evidence they are unhealthy. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up...
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Roger Randle’s move to coach rugby in Ireland off after old allegations resurface
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Randle, will not be joining Munster, by mutual agreement. Clay Cross Irish rugby club Munster has confirmed that New Zealand coach Roger Randle will no...
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Two Tongariro huts join booking system for winter naturing
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 May 2026 Part of the Tongariro Northern Circuit, the two huts (and Oturere Hut when the rebuild is complete) will no longer be first-in,...
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One NZ issue causing widespread internet outage across entire South, parts of North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Internet outage on 1 May 2026. screenshot / OneNZ One NZ internet customers are experiencing outages across the country. It said the issue was under investigation....
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Parihaka infrastructure upgrades completed
Source: New Zealand Government Major infrastructure upgrades at Parihaka in Taranaki are complete, strengthening the nationally significant site and supporting its future protection and use, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones...
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Israel Attacks Flotilla – Israeli forces illegally attack peaceful humanitarian flotilla – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Last night, Israeli forces attacked the peaceful civilian-led Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. More than 20 vessels were illegally boarded and harassed in international...
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NZ-AU: NOVONIX Divests Non-Core Business to Focus on Synthetic Graphite
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials company, today announced that it...
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Musters a win for nature and Kaimanawa horses
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 May 2026 The Kaimanawa Wild Horse Advisory Group supports the management of the herd to protect the fragile ecosystems unique to the area and...
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ANZ launches new cashback programme
Source: Radio New Zealand Through ANZ Loop, ANZ customers will earn cash back automatically on eligible purchases. AFP ANZ is offering a new type of rewards programme for customers, but...
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Nelson among regions needing to retain ‘critical’ Air New Zealand flights – tourism boss
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP Business travellers are among those reducing their visits to regions due to Air New Zealand ditching some flights, an expert says. More cutbacks to flights...
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Why American doctors are flocking to Timaru
Source: Radio New Zealand When the small South Island town of Timaru and its cluster of US doctors hit the front page of the Wall Street Journal last week, it...
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Cost of helicopter ambulance callouts to increase almost 65% for third party customers
Source: Radio New Zealand The hike of almost 65 percent from the current $8200 an hour kicks in from Friday. Samuel Rillstone The cost of calling out an air ambulance...
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Northland News – Community events focus on coastal hazards and restoration
Source: Northland Regional Council JOINT RELEASE: NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL, WHANGAREI DISTRICT COUNCIL, FAR NORTH DISTRICT COUNCIL Coastal communities in Whangārei Heads and Doubtless Bay are invited to join the conversation about...
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Climate News – Earth Sciences New Zealand Seasonal Climate Outlook May-July 2026
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for May to July 2026 is attached. Highlights -Temperatures are expected to be about average for the time of...
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Man arrested following overnight fuel theft
Source: New Zealand Police A man is due in court following a report of fuel theft from a construction site in Waitematā West overnight. At about 3.20am, Police were notified...
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$3b export surge under NZ-EU trade agreement
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi exports to the European Union have rocketed by $3 billion in just two years under the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), delivering a...
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Health – GenPro launches confidential buy-and-sell service for general practice
Source: GenPro GenPro has launched a new confidential matching service, Hononga, to support and sustain independent ownership of general practices across New Zealand. GenPro’s Deputy Chair, Dr Stephanie Taylor, says...
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May Day: Union warns against fuel crisis opportunism by employers
Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union members, who are attending May Day events around the country today, are warning that employers and Government are seeking to exploit the fuel crisis...
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Property Market – The mini-upturn may not last long – Cotality
Source: Cotality Property values across Aotearoa New Zealand edged up by 0.1% in April, the third monthly rise in a row, despite a soft start to the year for sales...
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Rallying behind the future of table tennis in New Zealand
Source: Radio New Zealand Watching members of the Auckland Table Tennis Association whip balls across the nets as they rally for points against their opponents on a typical weekday evening...
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Ngauranga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua) opening soon
Source: New Zealand Government The Ngauranga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua) will officially open to the public on Saturday 16 May, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “This opening...