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Call for low-emission zones in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic jam in Auckland. 123RF Health researchers are calling for policy changes to combat air pollution in Auckland, saying traffic is silently killing locals. More than...
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Whatever happened to NFTs?
Source: Radio New Zealand Bored Ape / Nike / Beeble / Cyber Cosmos Four years ago, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were everywhere. The tokens, which provide digital ownership of an asset,...
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Novids, super-dodgers: The people who have never had Covid
Source: Radio New Zealand Lucas Zaner, a 31-year-old from Wellington, assumed he would get Covid and get it bad. Whenever he had a cold or the flu, it tended to...
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Immigration adviser struck off register after selling two scam jobs to migrant
Source: Radio New Zealand Liberty Consulting Group Limited in Rosedale, Auckland. RNZ / Gill Bonnett An immigration adviser caught selling a fake job at her husband’s company in taped phone...
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Health NZ warned financial control ‘one of the thorniest’ aspects of decentralisation
Source: Radio New Zealand Health New Zealand (HNZ) has been warned that keeping financial control is “one of the thorniest” aspects of the government’s rapid push to devolution. RNZ Health...
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‘Buyers know they have the power’: Property market off to slow start, Cotality data shows
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Housing market activity has got off to a slow start this year, Cotality says. The property data firm said sales volumes in February were 6.8...
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Why do we love feijoas more than anyone else in the world?
Source: Radio New Zealand When it cools down and autumn hits in New Zealand, office kitchens and staff rooms are suddenly abundant with the sweet smell of our widely available...
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Make stupid rules, win stupid prizes
Source: Radio New Zealand Natasha Hamilton-Hart’s new book: Stupid Rules: Reducing Red Tape and Making Organisations More Effective and Accountable Supplied Too many rules, too little judgement – why one...
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NZ Warriors hooker Wayde Egan relishing early rest in 2026 NRL campaign
Source: Radio New Zealand Wayde Egan in action for the Warriors against Canberra Raiders. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport After two games of the 2026 NRL season, NZ Warriors hooker Wayde Egan feels...
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Prime minister retreats to safe law and order ground in Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon speaks at Tonga’s police headquarters, announcing further support for the Pacific Detector Dog programme. Giles Dexter / RNZ Analysis: When stuck in a bind,...
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McSkimming fallout: Firearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier cleared of misconduct
Source: Radio New Zealand After announcing her retirement, Angela Brazier told RNZ she felt “targeted” by police leadership. RNZ / Anneke Smith The executive director of the Firearms Safety Authority...
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FENZ restructure proposal breached good faith and consultation duty, ERA rules
Source: Radio New Zealand FENZ proposed in November last year to cut 140 positions and make changes to 700 roles. RNZ / Paris Ibell The Employment Relations Authority found Fire...
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Jetstar plane swerved off Christchurch runway because of pilot error, poor training – TAIC report
Source: Radio New Zealand A plane slid off the runway in Christchurch. Supplied / JJ Green A Jetstar plane swerved off the runway after landing at Christchurch because the pilot...
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Nightshift cleaner welcomes Finance Minister’s mooted support against surging petrol prices
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains government’s plan as petrol prices increase. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A woman who works overnight shifts as a cleaner at Auckland...
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Art Central, In Collaboration With The Hong Kong Tourism Board, Presents The Hong Kong Art Month Discovery Guide And Introduces Travel And Experience Packages
Source: Media Outreach Inviting visitors to Hong Kong Art Month for a cultural journey connecting art and the city HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026...
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HealthMutual Group and SinoUnited Health Sign Strategic Agreement to Expand Premium Cross-Border Healthcare into Shanghai
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI / HONG KONG – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – HealthMutual Group (HMG) and SinoUnited Health (SUH) today signed a collaboration agreement to establish...
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MOONTON Games Shines at Hong Kong FILMART, Unveiling Three Original Film-Game IPs and Forging a New Film-Game Integration Ecosystem For The Future
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – On the opening day of Hong Kong FILMART, global leading game enterprise, MOONTON Games, hosted...
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HKSTP Brings Together Life and Health Tech Leaders at CTC Marketplace Proving Ecosystem’s Success in Driving Fundraising and Research Commercialisation
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today hosted the CTC Marketplace Showcase Event:...
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NBA and The Coca-Cola Company Announce Multiyear Global Partnership
Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and The Coca-Cola Company today announced a new global marketing...
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Chris Hipkins says he considered his future in politics after ex-wife’s claims
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First’s leader Winston Peters says he’s not interested in weighing in on the personal relationship of Labour’s leader Chris Hipkins....
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Takapuna golfers may get 12 holes: ‘It just gives us a more meaningful round of golf’
Source: Radio New Zealand The council is pushing ahead with plans to reduce the Takapuna Gold Course to nine holes. Nick Monro Hopes of retaining an 18-hole golf course in...
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Relief for parents and students as Ministry of Education pauses school bus reviews
Source: Radio New Zealand Toby Williams Ministry of Education pauses reviews and changes to rural school bus routes. Officials to review policy and consult with schools and communities. Changes already...
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Marlborough District Council wants region’s current environment plan preserved
Source: Radio New Zealand Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor. RNZ / Tracy Neal The Marlborough District Council wants the government to protect the region’s current environment plan, saying new planning and...
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Nationwide outage hit 2degrees mobile customers
Source: Radio New Zealand It is not known how many customers were impacted. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The nationwide outage that affected some 2degrees mobile customers, preventing them from making...
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HealthMutual Group and Hong Kong Data Ltd. Sign Cooperation Agreement to Streamline Cross-Border Healthcare with AI-Driven eTPA Platform
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – HealthMutual Group (HMG) and Hong Kong Data Ltd. (HK Data) (formerly known as CU Datahub)...
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Biggest bank raises interest rates
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly ANZ is the latest bank to increase interest rates. It is increasing its 18-month to five-year rates by 20 basis points, and...
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‘I wouldn’t even know where to go’ – former US marine facing deportation to NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Canton. Supplied A NZ-born man who is facing deportation from the US – after living there for more than half his life and serving in...