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Hauraki Gulf collections closure comes into force
Source: New Zealand Government Fishery Officers are ramping up patrols as a ban comes into force on gathering marine life from rockpools and coastal waters on the Hauraki Gulf coast...
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The British Council announces new support for Southeast Asian artisan communities with a 48,000 GBP in funding across the region
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – The British Council has announced a new phase of support for craft artisans and creative...
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The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report 2026: Global art sales rose 4% to USD 59.6 billion in 2025
Source: Media Outreach The global art market returned to growth in 2025, led by renewed confidence at the high end, with dealer sales up 2% year‑on‑year and public auction sales...
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Kane Williamson ‘modernises’ protective gear after painful blow
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson is behind a new business making protective gear for high-impact sports. Jay Drew Former Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has a...
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Wellington Water apologises for smell after turning fan on at Moa Point
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington Water has apologised to south coast residents after some complained of smells coming from its waste treatment plant late last night....
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Fuel costs could drive New Zealand trucking businesses to the ground
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 90 percent of freight in Aotearoa is moved by road. Increased fuel costs could drive some trucking businesses under, according to an industry association....
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Gang members arrested after Bay of Plenty memorial run
Source: New Zealand Police Persistent Police visibility and strong enforcement sent a clear message to gang members as they came into town for a memorial run last weekend – Police...
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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pasifika TV
Source: New Zealand Government [Speech to the Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Ltd (PCBL) conference, 6pm, 12 March, New Zealand International Conference Centre, Auckland] Good evening – Our hosts, the Pacific Cooperation...
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Police Association and Retail NZ warn dangers of potential changes to Crimes Act
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Association president Steve Watt VNP / Phil Smith Police Association and Retail NZ warn that people could die if new powers for citizens’ arrests and...
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Long awaited Holidays Act replacement passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government A much-anticipated Bill to ensure employees are paid correctly when taking time off work has just passed its first reading at Parliament, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today. The Employment Leave Bill seeks...
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Pre-harvest karakia brings together team at Pukerau kiwifruit Orchard
Source: Radio New Zealand Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust chairman Pita Tipene (left) inspects vines at Pukerau Orchard, near Kerikeri, after the iwi started expanding into kiwifruit in 2018. Peter de...
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Improved access to secondary legislation
Source: New Zealand Government A bill to improve access to secondary legislation and digitise government services has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Attorney-General Judith Collins says. “The Legislation...
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Christchurch residents told to evacuate after ‘high-risk explosive’ found
Source: Radio New Zealand The police cordon at Sheffield Crescent in Christchurch. RNZ/Anna Sargent Residents have been evacuated from a suburb near Christchurch Airport after a “high-risk explosive” was found....
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Auckland’s most congested roads and peak travel times
Source: Radio New Zealand Central Auckland is more affected but the outskirts of the city were not spared. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Rush hour traffic is a familiar sight to...
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Daikin’s new head office building in Vietnam conceptualized and designed by Nikken Sekkei, has achieved the world’s first three Platinum certifications for environmental and health standards
Source: Media Outreach Achieving the highest rating for LEED, WELL, and LOTUS; Bringing into society architecture that integrates environmental performance and human wellbeing in response to Vietnam’s growing air quality...
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Partnership driving hospitality momentum
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has today highlighted the importance of the hospitality industry to New Zealand’s economy, while speaking at the 2026 Hospitality Summit. ...
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Kura kaupapa Māori calls for safe crossing to protect tamariki and whānau
Source: Radio New Zealand A kura kaupapa Māori in Te Tairāwhiti is calling for urgent safety improvements outside its school, saying students, whānau and kaiako are being put at risk...
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Moana on the Blues: ‘They don’t want us here’
Source: Radio New Zealand Tensions are high between the Blues and Moana Pasifika. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Asked whether the Blues rivalry is personal, Moana Pasifika coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga...
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Forty-nine new cops march out in March.
Source: New Zealand Police Friends and family members came from all over New Zealand today and celebrated alongside the newly attested constables of the 393 recruit wing at the Royal...
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Crown progresses Ngāti Ruapani settlement at pace
Source: New Zealand Government The first reading for the Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill has passed today, just weeks after the deed of settlement was signed, Treaty of...
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Christchurch pre-school vandalised, nursery sprayed with fire extinguisher
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch’s Papanui Preschool and Nursey has been targeted several times over the past few weeks. Supplied / Papanui Preschool and Nursery A Christchurch pre-school has been...
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Prostitution, underage sex and drugs: Michael Scott Rodger’s criminal history revealed
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Scott Rodger is accused of murdering Richard Leman. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon A man found guilty of murdering a man whose body was dismembered has...
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Christchurch residents told to evacuate after report of ‘high-risk explosive’
Source: Radio New Zealand Cordons are in place in the vicinity of Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch. Google Maps Residents have been asked to evacuate a Christchurch suburb due to a...
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Commerce Commission warns of suspected Hawke’s Bay pyramid scheme
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com The Commerce Commission is warning consumers about a suspected pyramid scheme operating in Hawke’s Bay under the name “Live Good”. The commission said the scheme...
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Government supports Pacific cultures at Polyfest
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in the world’s largest Pacific festival, Polyfest, supporting Pacific culture, young people and families, says Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti. ...
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Green Party releases initial candidate list for 2026 General Election
Source: Green Party The Green Party has released its Delegate List of candidates for the 2026 General Election, which will now inform the final membership voting process. “This is a...
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Green Party announces 14 Māori candidates in the initial candidate list for the 2026 General Election
Source: Green Party The Green Party announces 14 Māori candidates in the Delegate List for the 2026 General Election, which will now inform the membership voting process. Co-Leader Marama Davidson...