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Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington City Council says about 40 addresses are uninhabitable following the intense storms and flooding which battered the city early last week. Council spokesperson Richard MacLean said three homes near the suburb of Vogelmorn had been issued with dangerous building notices due to slip damage. He said Wellington City Mission, in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of Auckland’s most experienced tailors believe the industry is ageing out, despite a good level of demand for work. Serena Tan’s lunchtime on Monday had not been quiet. She first spoke with Virginia, who brought in her daughter’s bridesmaid dress for hemming. Tan had to be frank, gently explaining that … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Greens are calling out what they see as a double standard on strict English tests for immigrant bus drivers, but zero language requirements for wealthy migrants. To get a skilled migrant visa, drivers needed to score at least 6.5 out … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Michelle Blau, manager of Fair Food. Bella Craig A West Auckland foodbank says it’s struggling with increasing demand and soaring fuel costs. Fair Food recycles 15,000 tonnes of food that doesn’t sell in supermarkets each week, donating it to charities who then deliver to whānau in need. But with the sky-rocketing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Australian-owned mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard entered voluntary administration on Tuesday. 123rf About 40 workers in New Zealand have lost their jobs after the shock collapse of an Australian-owned mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard Limited on Tuesday. The Australian parent company entered voluntary administration after 126 years in business yesterday with the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Bracell, a global leader in soluble pulp production, has been awarded the prestigious Lilac Seal for the second consecutive time by the Secretariat for Women’s Policies of the State of Bahia (SPM), recognising the company’s continued commitment to promoting gender equality, diversity … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council BizFest 2026 in Porirua promises outstanding guest speakers as the event aims to celebrate the city’s village economy and inspire, strengthen and celebrate all things business. The event, to be held on 21 July at Te Rauparaha Arena, is run jointly by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Porirua City Council. The … Read more
Source: World Vision World Vision New Zealand welcomes the historic first reading of a Modern Slavery Bill in parliament today which will help to strengthen the country’s response to slavery and exploitation, while improving transparency for consumers, investors, and businesses. The Bill passed its first reading with 112 votes in favour, demonstrating strong cross-party support. World … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A pup using its mum, Hipi, as a pillow. Shaun McConkey / NZ Sea Lion Trust An Otago colony of sea lions has hit a major milestone after a successful breeding season which saw the birth of 38 pups. For the first time in more than a century the Otago Pakake/sea … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new Chair and trustees for the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Hone McGregor has been appointed as Chair, and Frances Valintine, Brahma Sharma, and Kenneth Leong join the Board of Trustees. “Hone McGregor has extensive governance experience and as the current co-chair has a strong … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The bill was championed by between National’s Greg Fleming and Labour’s Camilla Belich. Samuel Rillstone / RNZ A bill tackling modern slavery has passed its first reading with bipartisan support, marking a first for Parliament. The bill uses a new rule introduced in the 2020 term, Standing Order 288, which allows … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The baby was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious unexplained injuries. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The mother of a five-month-old baby on life support after suffering serious unexplained injuries including a brain bleed says she’s “angry, confused” and desperate for answers. She says the baby, who RNZ has chosen not to … Read more
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 29, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Media Outreach Rhenus Group acquires remaining 49 percent of LBH Group, achieving full ownership Partnership further strengthens global maritime and port logistics network LBH continues operating under its renowned brand while maintaining its recognized service quality SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Rhenus Group announced the successful closing of the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A farmer with a farm fuel tank. SUPPLIED/LEVNO Australasian bosses across agriculture, aviation and freight sectors are in the ear of their government officials in dealing with the chaotic global supply chain. The government announced on Tuesday it secured an initial agreement with Z Energy to procure an additional 90 million … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied New Zealand’s wool industry is looking to spin a sustainable future backed by farming from its farmers and industry. Wool-producing farmers paid a wool levy for many years that helped promote the sector, build markets and fund research and development. But dissatisfied sheep farmers voted to disestablish the governing New … Read more
Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Today, international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand TUMI introduces “Mediterranean Escape,” its Spring 2026 seasonal campaign and collection inspired by the warmth, rhythm, and sensorial richness of the Mediterranean coast. Bringing expressive new colors, prints, and textures across TUMI’s most … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand One person has been seriously injured. Supplied / Ken Cox Firefighters have extinguished a fire that tore through a Timaru industrial premises this morning. One person was seriously injured and taken to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter. Fire and Emergency was called to the fire in High Street shortly before 9am on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party candidate for Māngere Michel Mulipola. Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ The Greens are defending their candidate for Māngere, saying now he has been selected he will be expected to meet different standards of behaviour. Michel Mulipola was recently confirmed as the Green Party candidate for the South Auckland seat of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand National MP Grant McCallum accepts a petition from ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler to ban bottom trawling. Giles Dexter Ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler has handed his bottom trawling ban petition over to Parliament, with a National MP hinting the party will take a policy on bottom trawling to the election. The petition … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Everlee Wihongi has been in US detention since the start of April. Supplied A New Zealand woman who is being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the US will spend another six weeks in a detention facility awaiting her next hearing with a judge. Everlee Wihongi was taken into ICE … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman. Aotearoa Media Collective Mike Hosking says TVNZ threatened legal action against NZME if it was to publish a story about its political editor allegedly using a homophobic slur. On Tuesday, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she shut down an event in her office last year after … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is pleased to announce BK8 News as the Presenting Partner of the prestigious BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026. Through this partnership, BK8 News will support the tournament in its role as Presenting Partner, contributing to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Superannuation Fund STAKEHOLDER UPDATE APRIL 2026 – NZ Super Fund well positioned in volatile markets. The NZ Super Fund is well positioned in the current volatile market conditions with investment strategies performing as expected. As at 31 March, Fund value stood at $86.6 billion and the Fund had returned 11.9 percent over … Read more
Source: World Vision Kiwi sports and music stars are calling on the nation’s youth to switch off their screens for this year’s World Vision 40 Hour Challenge to tackle severe hunger in the Pacific. Rugby players Caleb Clarke and Wallace Sititi, singer-songwriter Paige Tapara, and climate advocate Brianna Fruean are fronting this year’s campaign to raise funds for children in Solomon Islands facing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Analysis by a media outlet, published today, finding health care staff shortages were contributing factors in the deaths of 11 babies is a national and avoidable tragedy, NZNO says. The analysis by Stuff into the deaths which date back to 2016 also found staffing issues were identified in a further five cases in … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand The fragile, temporary ceasefires, between the United States and Iran, and between Israel and Lebanon, must be replaced by an enduring, sustained, and comprehensive regional ceasefire that covers all countries affected by this conflict, to avoid further catastrophic civilian suffering and pave the way for justice, respect for international … Read more