Samsung Electronics Introduces 2026 AI TVs, Redefining Home Entertainment with Smarter Experiences

Source: Media Outreach Samsung 2026 TV line-up features Micro RGB, OLED, The Frame, Neo QLED, Mini LED and Crystal UHD models, brings smarter, personalised viewing experience with Vision AI Companion SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2026 – Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced its 2026 TV line-up with expanded AI-powered features across more … Read more

Chief Community Magistrate appointed

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced the appointment of District Court Judge Jonathan Moses as the Chief Community Magistrate.  Judge Moses was, until recently, the Executive Judge of the Manukau District Court. He was admitted to the bar in 1985 and appointed to the District Court bench in 2010. He … Read more

Person killed in Marlborough crash

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Patrice Allen A person has been killed in a single-vehicle crash in Marlborough. Police were called to the accident, on Waihopai Valley Road between Shandon Road and Omaka Downs Road, about 10am on Monday. A person died at the scene. The road was closed while the police investigated, and … Read more

New kind of threat hovers over Tongan media

Source: Radio New Zealand Pacific media in action. RNZ / Johnny Blades Previously it was reporting on governments or politics that brought trouble for Tonga’s journalists – now it’s reporting on drugs or gangs. Tongan journalists are coming to terms with new pressures on media freedom over reporting on the country’s drug crisis, and the … Read more

The five minutes Auckland FC cannot forget ahead of semifinal showdown in Adelaide

Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Cosgrove of Auckland FC, right, heads the ball against Adelaide United. www.photosport.nz Auckland FC have played more than 2550 minutes of football so far this A-League season, but a moment’s inattention could be what they remember the most. Last season a period of five minutes in a semifinal ended their … Read more

Partial sell-off of Kiwibank back on the government’s agenda

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Kiwibank has been instructed by the government to once again look at its options for long-term growth, including revisiting the possibility of partial privatisation. The taxpayer-owned bank had previously looked at raising $500 million in capital from local investors, but ditched that plan last year. The new … Read more

High-profile chef cuts ties with Wellington Pavilion project

Source: Radio New Zealand Originally built as a bathing pavilion in 1938, the Oriental Bay Band Rotunda housed several restaurants and bars from the 1980s until it was found to be quake prone. RNZ / Nick James A multimillion-dollar Wellington Pavilion project, reviving a heritage waterfront spot, has lost its high-profile chef. The developer Watson … Read more

Cancer treatment closer to home for King Country patients

Source: New Zealand Government People in the King Country will now be able to access cancer treatment closer to home, with a new infusion service launching at Te Kūiti Hospital today, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a significant step forward for Te Kūiti and surrounding rural communities, making it easier for patients to … Read more

‘Simplicity is key’: Sir Graham Henry’s approach to being back in All Blacks mode

Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Graham Henry is an All Blacks selector again. www.photosport.nz Sir Graham Henry wants to bring a simplistic approach to the table as he returns to the All Blacks fold as a selector. Head coach Dave Rennie confirmed on Tuesday that Henry would join him and assistant coach Neil Barnes as … Read more

Think tank warns future international threats could impact New Zealand’s food security

Source: Radio New Zealand University of Otago’s Professor Nick Wilson is part of the independent think tank Islands for the Future of Humanity. (File photo) SUPPLIED/University of Otago An independent think tank is warning a whole range of potential future international threats could impact New Zealand’s ability to feed itself. One of the members of … Read more

Police say risk of bluetooth on tasers and cameras does not apply to New Zealand

Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand police do not use bodyworn cameras though they aim to by next year. NZ Police / Supplied Police say they do not have an issue with tasers and cameras revealing the location of officers. In Australia, the ABC has reported bluetooth on tasers and bodyworn cameras allowed detecting … Read more

Fires, unruly passengers and prams play part in lengthy CRL testing

Source: Radio New Zealand The Karanga-a-Hape underground station will house the longest escalator in New Zealand, at 40 metres long Supplied: CRL The Auckland City Rail Link (CRL) is undertaking large-scale safety testing ahead of its opening later this year. Volunteers have been taking part in a range of real-life simulations to test evacuation procedures. … Read more

Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Bill moves forward at pace

Source: New Zealand Government After nine years of negotiations the Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Claims Settlement Bill has passed first reading in Parliament today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Today marks another step towards the recognition of the historical Treaty of Waitangi claims of Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui.  “It comes just eleven days after the major deed of settlement signing milestone at Kaiwhaiki Pā, … Read more

Radius Residential Care lifts occupancy rates, net profit up 36%

Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash/ Ina Ramos Aged care provider Radius Residential Care has reported a strong full year result with net profit up 36 percent on the back of 14 percent revenue growth. The company, which operates 24 aged care homes, made a full year profit for the year ended March of just over … Read more

Major SH1 upgrade completed between Tīrau and Waiouru

Source: New Zealand Government Critical sections of State Highway 1 (SH1) between Tīrau and Waiouru have had a major upgrade, with 128 lane kilometres of the North Island’s backbone now rehabilitated or resealed, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “The SH1 Tīrau to Waiouru Accelerated Maintenance programme condensed four seasons of road maintenance into just two, … Read more

Sir Peter Jackson honoured at Cannes

Source: Radio New Zealand The Cannes Film Festival officially started on Tuesday night with a more muted tone than in years past, with fewer A-list Hollywood celebrities on the red carpet and politics largely absent from the opening ceremony speeches. Others on the carpet included model Heidi Klum, legendary actor Joan Collins and Indian film … Read more

New Rotorua cafe will operate fully in te reo Māori

Source: Radio New Zealand A new Rotorua cafe will ask customers to speak only te reo Māori when they walk in the doors. Rumaki Cafe, on Fenton Street, has made the call to go full Māori immersion when they open at the end of July. Customers will be supported to give te reo a go … Read more

Westgold butter officially the tastiest

Source: Westland Milk Products   Westgold butter has come out on top of all butters sold in supermarkets after a blind tasting test conducted by Consumer New Zealand. So, what’s our secret? The grass-fed diet of cows raised on the pastures of one of the most beautiful and remote dairy farming regions of the world.   … Read more

Tax policy welcome contribution, but missed opportunity to tackle wealth inequality

Source: Better Taxes campaign The Opportunity Party’s tax policy is a welcome contribution to the tax debate, but misses the opportunity to tackle wealth inequality and its impact on living standards for ordinary people, says the Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign. “While it’s great to see a genuine attempt to address inequality through … Read more

Wellington street closed after cyclist trapped under car

Source: Radio New Zealand s] The cyclist has since been freed and taken to hospital with serious injuries. RNZ / REECE BAKER Glenmore Street in central Wellington is closed after a cyclist was trapped beneath a car this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash which happened between the the street’s intersections with Kilmister … Read more

Security – Kiwis warned as foreign QR code scams surge on mobile devices – new data

Source: Impact PR Thousands of Kiwi mobile phone users are being warned to be vigilant when scanning QR codes as mobile devices rapidly emerge as a new entry point for scams. New data from Eset, one of Europe’s largest cybersecurity companies, shows almost 200,000 cyber threats were detected across its New Zealand user base in … Read more

University Research – Are Pacific children facing too much heat? – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) The impacts of climate change on children in Sāmoa are under the spotlight in a new research project. The study will examine the effects of heat and humidity on children at five primary and high schools across Sāmoa, says project lead Dr Roannie Ng Shiu, co-director of Te Poutoko Ora … Read more

Housing Market – Ownership hold periods at historic highs as property market downturn stretches into fifth year – Cotality

Source: Cotality New Zealand homeowners are holding properties for near-record periods as the country’s prolonged housing downturn continues to impact the ‘pain and gain’ of resale outcomes. Cotality NZ’s Pain and Gain Report for the March quarter shows 87.8% of residential properties resold for more than their original purchase price, a figure that’s remained relatively … Read more

Northland News – Quiet leadership and inclusion recognised at national awards

Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council staff member Einnee Facey has been named Emerging Inclusion Champion of the Year at the 2026 Diversity Awards NZ, recognising her leadership in advancing workplace inclusion through courage, empathy and action. The award celebrates early-career practitioners who go beyond their formal roles to champion diverse voices and help create … Read more

Tertiary Sector – University staff need secure work and pay to meet the cost-of-living crisis – TEU

Source: Tertiary Education Union As university staff at six of Aotearoa New Zealand’s eight universities initiate collective bargaining, the Te Hautū Kahurangi | Tertiary Education Union (TEU) says that members are asking for secure jobs and pay increases that allow members’ standard of living to improve. Bargaining has been initiated at the University of Waikato, Massey … Read more

Appointments – Well-regarded Māori broadcaster Dr Te Anga Nathan joins Te Mātāwai Board

Source: Te Mātāwai   Te Mātāwai Co-Chairs Brenda Soutar and Mātai Smith are pleased to welcome Dr Te Anga Nathan (Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Porou, Waikato) to the Te Mātāwai Board as the new Māori media sector representative.   Dr Nathan is widely respected for his longstanding contribution to Māori broadcasting and communications, bringing more than 30 … Read more

Fire and Emergency reinforces public safety messages and updates on emergency response arrangements

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding the public to take care during a strike by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) from 4.30 to 5.30pm on Wednesday 13 May.  “I want to reassure the public that all 111 calls will be received and responded to during the strike … Read more