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· April 1, 2026
Source: Green Party Tonight, Green Party MP Kahurangi Carter’s Copyright (Parody and Satire) Amendment Bill passed through its first reading. “This common-sense amendment would improve how our copyright laws work...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The new report highlights progress and persistent gaps in the country’s medicines system. File photo. CC BY-NC 2.0 Gatis Gribusts Pharmac needs more staff and a...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The newest section of motorway between Auckland and Northland, which opened in 2023, connects Pūhoi to Warkworth. The next stage will continue to Te Hana, north...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some older people are being forced to leave their communities to receive care, say advocates. File photo. Unsplash/ Ina Ramos West Coast families are being left...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government It’s a pleasure to be here at the Sprout Summit, surrounded by people who are quite literally designing the future of agrifood, ag‑tech and deep‑tech innovation...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The bill was put forward by Labour MP Kieran McAnulty. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Legislation to ease alcohol restrictions over Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas has...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a shift in science spending to areas that will have the greatest national impact, with a stronger focus on advanced technology, says...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by long weekend. RNZ Legislation to ease alcohol restrictions on public holidays has passed in its third and final reading...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Enhanced data management will be “essential to building and maintaining public trust and confidence”, say official police documents. File photo. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A rush...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated Society challenged a local board’s decision with a judicial review. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Auckland Council spent more than $100,000...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The change was introduced in 2025. (File photo) Supplied / New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Association An independent review says a decision to change electrical wiring rules...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated Society challenged a local board’s decision with a judicial review. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Auckland Council spent more than $100,000...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Jo Scott-Jones. Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners / supplied Rural GPs are already facing challenges because of [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/591089/fuel-cost-jumps-40-in-a-week-who-s-feeling-it-most rising fuel prices and some...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters says the BSA’s decision that it has jurisdiction over an online media service is one of “breathtaking audacity”. File photo. RNZ / Mark Papalii...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Media Outreach Ingdan Posts Landmark Full-Year Results with 50.1% Revenue Growth, Backed by Robust AI Chip Demand and Expanding Proprietary Product Portfolio Highlights of the Annual Results for the...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cocaine use in New Zealand has nearly doubled in just a year, according to new figures. 123rf Explainer – Cocaine isn’t cheap, but its use is...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash There is a slight decrease in national fuel stock across petrol, diesel and jet fuel since the last update, but “supply remains within...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Yiting Lin Auckland university students are asking for free public transport and financial support as the fuel crisis continues. The Auckland University of Technology...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Process Vegetables New Zealand chair David Hadfield said there has been a significant drop in the demand for frozen vegetables. Unsplash/ Yoav Aziz At a time...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Walsh, the founder of the financial advice website Moneyhub, is halfway through an extensive business and pleasure trip through Europe, Africa, the US, and various...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government From today, disabled people with flexible funding will gain more choice and control over their supports, with purchasing rules removed and guidance available to help people...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Open Banking will be extended to business banking channels, opening the door to a broad range of tools and services for businesses, Commerce and Consumer Affairs...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Insurer Vero’s annual SME Insurance Index indicates more than one in five (21 percent) businesses were not confident in their own business. 123RF Business confidence is...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by long weekend. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand National Commissioner of Corrections Jeremy Lightfoot. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Corrections chief executive Jeremy Lightfoot has been appointed as the new boss of the Ministry for...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Aged Care Association The growing shortage of aged residential care beds on the West Coast is not just a community issue – it is a health system failure, reinforcing that...
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· April 1, 2026
Source: Unite Union Unite Union is describing the April 1st minimum wage increase as “the bare minimum,” at a time when working people need real relief. The new rate of...