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Property managers fined for relying on QR code
Source: Radio New Zealand Property Brokers were fined for having a QR code rather than a price on a sign. (File photo) 123RF A property manager says he was shocked...
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Nurses sick of being used as ‘chess pieces’ by Health NZ, in second week of work-to-rule strike
Source: Radio New Zealand Nurses picket during a strike in Wellington in September. SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ Nurses sick of being used as “chess pieces” by Health NZ Partial strike...
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Government’s reforms will pressure councils to amalgamate – Andrew Little
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s mayor says it’s more likely the region’s councils will become a super-city following reforms announced by the...
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Founder of CCTV register in Australia urges NZ police to look into similar scheme
Source: Radio New Zealand The Safer Places Network was developed to help police identify security cameras across the country. (File photo) Unsplash/ Alan J Hendry The founder of a CCTV...
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Hunger and hallucinations: Adventure racers primed for Godzone event in Marlborough
Source: Radio New Zealand Molly Spark competing at an event in Ecuador. Molly Swift / Facebook Adventure races don’t get much tougher than the Godzone event which starts on Thursday...
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‘More could have been done’: How two murdered children were taken out of school and fell through the cracks
Source: Radio New Zealand Yuna and Minu Jo, aged eight and six, were murdered by their mother Hakyung Lee in 2018. Supplied Education officials should have done more over the...
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The fierce battle over mining on Denniston Plateau
Source: Radio New Zealand Protesters at the mothballed Escarpment Mine say they won’t quit until Bathurst pulls out of the area. Fox Meyer A proposal to expand mining operations on...
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Minister defends ‘ambitious’ goal as coalition officially misses 500 new police target
Source: Radio New Zealand The coalition government has missed its commitment to deliver 500 new police officers in its first two years. RNZ / Alexander Robertson The coalition has officially...
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New Zealanders arrested in Melbourne after 36kg of meth found in suitcases
Source: Radio New Zealand Australian Border Force officers seized 36kg of methamphetamine after selecting two women, both aged 22, for a baggage examination following their arrival on a flight from...
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Karel Sroubek may still avoid deportation after court setback
Source: Radio New Zealand Karel Sroubek. Carmen Bird Photography The Court of Appeal has rejected Karel Sroubek’s latest attempt to overturn his deportation to the Czech Republic. But the convicted...
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Hamilton’s Company-X to supply virtual reality training to UK defence contractor Babcock
Source: Radio New Zealand From left: Associate Minister of Defence Chris Penk, Sir Nick Hine, CEO Marine at Babcock International, and Lance Bauerfeind, Head of Training and Simulation at Company-X,...
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Retailers hope to convince government to soften stance on card surcharge ban
Source: Radio New Zealand The government plans to ban surcharges on in-store card payments by May next year. 123rf The retail sector is still hopeful it can convince the government...
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Lawsuit filed against Transpower and contractor Omexom over Northland power pylon toppling
Source: Radio New Zealand Class action has been filed against national grid operator Transpower and its maintenance contractor Omexom over the toppling of a power pylon in mid-2024 that cut...
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DHL reveals Asia Pacific’s retailers are optimistic for the coming Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping season
Source: Media Outreach 85% of businesses from the region indicate they plan to participate in the festive shopping period Almost 75% of consumers surveyed across these same markets intend to...
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UOB, The EM District, and AEG Unveil “UOB LIVE,” Elevating ASEAN’s Entertainment Scene with a Cutting-Edge Indoor Event Hub
Source: Media Outreach Top Organizers and Promoters Applaud ‘UOB LIVE’ as ASEAN’s Premier Comprehensive and Advanced Entertainment Venue BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 28 August 2023 – United Overseas...
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New Zealand’s best TikTok content creator crowned
Source: Radio New Zealand Māori father-of-three Louis Davis, who shares heartwarming and funny snippets of his family life, has been crowned NZ Creator of the Year. Davis describes himself as...
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Appier Powers Formosa Optical’s AI Transformation to Win Special Award for Customer Experience for Asia Pacific in the 2025 IDC Future Enterprise Awards
Source: Media Outreach Formosa Optical harnesses Appier’s AI to elevate customer experience, becoming the Asia/Pacific regional winner HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – Appier...
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Vingroup Builds Vietnam’s Future by Pursuing the Hard Path
Source: Media Outreach Vingroup’s story unfolds as a company that repeatedly opts for the hardest path, turning improbable ambitions in cars, cities and culture into a broader statement about Vietnam’s...
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Three arrested for allegedly selling cannabis illegally under the guise of a medical license
Source: Radio New Zealand Three men in Christchurch were arrested. (File photo) RNZ / Marika Khabazi Three people have been arrested in Christchurch after allegations of selling cannabis illegally while...
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Man dies after being found unresponsive in the water at Mount Maunganui beach
Source: Radio New Zealand The man died at Mount Maunganui beach on Wednesday evening. (File photo) RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A man has died after being pulled from the water...
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7-Eleven unveils the first-ever Sanrio characters “Unbox Your Perfume” collection
Source: Media Outreach A debut crossover with Hong Kong’s homegrown fragrance brand, BeCandle Double blind boxes. Double the surprises – for a scent-sparkling Christmas 7-Eleven App upgraded: new interface and...
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Fish thought to be lost from Auckland’s wetlands found after decade of searching
Source: Radio New Zealand A native freshwater fish thought to be lost from Auckland’s wetlands has resurfaced after more than a decade of searching. Populations of the endangered Waikaka, or...
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Mental health data won’t be misused by new AI navigation tool – minister
Source: Radio New Zealand Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. RNZ / Mark Papalii There will not be a risk of health data being misused as a result of a new...
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Govt cuts red tape for businesses developing new drones
Source: Radio New Zealand Drone manufacturers will no longer need approval for small changes to their technology. File photo. 123rf.com A new government rule aims to reduce hurdles for businesses...
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Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres
Source: Radio New Zealand Tiny particles from vehicle tyres are polluting the ocean. (File photo) Supplied Marine researchers in Auckland have discovered what is making up the majority of microplastics...
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One dead after two trucks collide in Waikato
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Waikato police say a person has died after two trucks collided on State Highway 2 near Maramarua. Emergency services were called to...
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Aoraki Mt Cook deaths: Thousands raised for family of guide who ‘touched the lives’ of many
Source: Radio New Zealand Thomas Vialletet was the core provider for his family. Supplied More than $26,000 has been raised so far for the family of a Wānaka-based mountain guide...