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· April 2, 2026
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the re-appointment of Hon Simeon Brown as Minister for Energy and acknowledges the significant contribution of the outgoing Minister, Hon Simon Watts. Chief...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Electricity Retailers’ and Generators’ Association of New Zealand (ERGANZ) The Electricity Retailers’ and Generators’ Association of New Zealand (ERGANZ) congratulates Minister Simeon Brown on his return to the role of...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Two people were found dead in Hamilton East. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller Two people have been found dead at a property in Hamilton East....
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The man is due to appear in court again in June. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A Wellington businessman who had pleaded not guilty to posting harmful...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler, Field Crime Manager: Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Hamilton East this evening. Police were notified around...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Diggers working at the burnt-out Bromley wastewater treatment plant. Christchurch City Council supplied pictures and video of work to remove rot from inside its filters on...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau New data from the country’s biggest bank shows the impact of the start of the fuel price rise on New Zealanders’ spending....
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Greyhound dogs racing on a sand track. (File photo) 123rf Racing Minister Winston Peters is welcoming the passing of legislation which will end greyhound racing in...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Rule changes freeing up high country farmers to make the most of their land will unlock economic opportunities, support job creation and strengthen regional economies, Land Information Minister Chris Penk...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s priority is keeping schools open, students in classrooms and continuing to raise achievement as the country navigates fuel supply challenges, Education Minister Erica Stanford...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Christie. Supplied Māori All Black and Highlander Shane Christie has been diagnosed with a brain disease likely to be connected with repeated head knocks by...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kylie Reiri resigned in February. (RNZ / Teresa Cowie ) The Social Investment Agency has commissioned an independent external review of its procurement practices for contracts...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Co-operative Bank self-reported the breaches under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. Supplied/Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has been penalised nearly $2.5 million by...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appointed Heather Simpson as Deputy Chair of Antarctica New Zealand. “Heather Simpson has extensive governance experience and as a current board member, a strong understanding of the strategic importance...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister, Winston Peters has welcomed the passing of legislation to end greyhound racing saying it is a decisive step reflecting the clear will of New...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: Christopher Luxon’s Cabinet reshuffle made two things very clear on Thursday. Firstly, that the Prime Minister doesn’t trust one of his most competent ministers enough...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 April 2026 Percy Burn and Edwin Burn viaducts, on the Hump Ridge Track, and Francis Burn Viaduct, on the South Coast Track, were closed...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Auckland Council From restoring native habitats to reducing waste and improving waterways, people across Devonport-Takapuna are working together to care for the local environment. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board supports...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 14 Poutini Ngāi Tahu (West Coast Ngāi Tahu) pounamu stones weighing close to 60 kg returned on 1 November 2024 by New Zealand Customs. Supplied Ngāi...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Interislander website showed delays of up to three hours and 45 minutes for ferries departing during daylight hours. KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Greg Hornblow RNZ The former media executive who admitted paying a 14 year-old for sex and fought to keep his name secret can now be named....
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The aviation sector is calling for a specific crisis plan around fuel. Supplied / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust The Aviation Industry Association says life-preserving services such...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford has welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations to renew the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (PTCA). A ballot on the second of April...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 April 2026 Department of Conservation staff on Stewart Island/Rakiura have scaled up an incursion response following at least two further rat detections on the...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 April 2026 This safety alert covers the importance of having communication devices on hand when doing work alone. What happened? A worker in the agricultural...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 April 2026 This safety alert is a reminder to manage the risks around light utility vehicles on the job. What happened? A forestry worker was...
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· April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Northland MP Grant McCallum says an investment consortium is considering buying Kaitāia’s beleaguered timber mills. RNZ / Peter de Graaf Northland MP Grant McCallum says local...