‘Significant’ El Niño event could impact New Zealand’s winter

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Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Daoudi Aissa A formidable El Niño weather system is expected to arrive this winter, which could have a “significant” impact on rainfall across New Zealand. Earth Sciences New Zealand said it was monitoring signs of a developing El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean for the past six months. … Read more

How to solve a cryptic crossword

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Source: Radio New Zealand For many people, the only interaction with cryptic crosswords is usually a scan of the puzzles in the newspaper, seeing the seemingly indecipherable clues, and then never bothering again. But those who can do them, it’s often a hobby that sticks. Steve Godsiff, a teacher from Timaru, has been doing cryptic … Read more

Police having to use the same fingerprinting tech despite warnings

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Source: Radio New Zealand Two years ago police had warned the fingerprinting technology used could compromise public safety. George Prentzas / Unsplash Police have yet to replace the fingerprinting technology they warned almost two years ago was so old it might compromise public safety. There had been talks since 2024 about the urgency of getting … Read more

Police delay final phase of withdrawal from mental health call-outs

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police said they will progress with the final phase when it is safe to do so. 123RF The final phase of police’s withdrawal from mental health-related call-outs has been delayed, and police say it will only progress to the next phase when it is safe to do so. The police’s Mental … Read more

More prosecutions possible as 16 truancy cases under investigation

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Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More parents could be prosecuted for not sending their children to school, as the Ministry of Education confirms it is investigating 16 cases of chronic absence. RNZ revealed on Tuesday one parent was being taken to court for not ensuring their child … Read more

Questions asked about power price rises

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has contacted power companies asking for more information about higher power prices. RNZ Power prices are rising, but how much – and how do you get a better deal? The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has contacted power companies asking for more information about higher … Read more

Wellington council considers support for struggling businesses after Moa Point disaster

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Source: Radio New Zealand The wastewater treatment plant catastrophically failed in February RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington City Councillors are considering giving financial support to businesses drastically affected by the Moa Point treatment plant meltdown. Businesses RNZ spoke to said the funding is badly needed, but that it is “gutwrenching” sewage is still being pumped … Read more

Three intense calamities inspired NZ writer Elizabeth Knox

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Source: Radio New Zealand In 2009, writer Elizabeth Knox experienced a series of calamities. Her older sister Jo was hospitalised with a psychotic break, her brother-in-law was killed in Rarotonga, deliberately struck by a vehicle, and her mother was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The rapid chain of events compelled her to write about them … Read more

More prosecutions likely as 16 truancy cases under investigation

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Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More parents could be prosecuted for not sending their children to school, as the Ministry of Education confirms it is investigating 16 cases of chronic absence. RNZ revealed on Tuesday one parent was being taken to court for not ensuring their child … Read more

Where does your tax money actually go?

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Source: Radio New Zealand In the year to 30 June, 2025, total government spending was $183.5 billion. RNZ You pay tax, the government spends it. But what does it spend it on? If you have ever wondered exactly where the tax money goes, here is a breakdown. In the year to 30 June, 2025, total … Read more

Rising heating costs close Hokitika Pool

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Source: Radio New Zealand The council posted on social media, announcing the pool will shut for roughly three to six months. Google Maps/Screenshot The Westland District Council will temporarily close the Hokitika swimming pool amid the rising cost to keep it heated. The council posted on social media, announcing the pool will shut for roughly … Read more

Government’s diesel partnership good for supply not for price, Business NZ says

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Source: Radio New Zealand Business New Zealand’s head of advocacy Catherine Beard. Supplied / Business NZ Businesses say the government’s deal with Z Energy for an emergency diesel reserve is reassuring in case of supply disruption, but will not help with high prices. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday announced the deal which will see … Read more

Support to lift cultural status of vocational training to equal a university education

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Source: Radio New Zealand “A tradie can earn as much as a policy analyst,” says Michael Johnston. Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde There’s increasing support to lift the cultural status of vocational training to equal that of a university education. A report by The New Zealand Initiative largely supports a Ministry of Education proposal to … Read more

School enrolments forecast to drop after reaching record high last year

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Source: Radio New Zealand The latest Education Ministry forecast suggests the number of children at school is dropping. 123RF The latest Education Ministry forecast suggests the number of children at school is dropping after reaching a record high last year. The annual National School Roll Projections said there were 849,385 children at school in 2025 … Read more

Inquest begins into death of teen Karnin Petera during Abbey Caves school trip

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Source: Radio New Zealand Karnin Petera, 15, died during a school caving trip in 2023. SUPPLIED An inquest into the death of 15-year-old Karnin Petera – who was swept away by floodwaters during a school caving trip three years ago – is due to get underway in Whangārei Thursday morning. Sixteen other Whangārei Boys’ High … Read more

Business NZ say Govt’s Z partnership good for supply not for price

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Source: Radio New Zealand Business New Zealand’s head of advocacy Catherine Beard. Supplied / Business NZ Businesses say the government’s deal with Z Energy for an emergency diesel reserve is reassuring in case of supply disruption, but will not help with high prices. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday announced the deal which will see … Read more

Phancy Group Launches PhanthyModel

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 6682.HK), a leading Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) company, today announced the launch of PhanthyModel, a powerful new AI tool built specifically for scientists, engineers, and developers. By enabling AI to train and refine models, … Read more

$500m+ to be invested in new South Island industrial expansion

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Source: Impact pR Over $500m will be invested in expanding the South Island’s food, manufacturing and construction supply chain infrastructure over the next five years. The investment in Christchurch’s Hornby Quadrant comes as the precinct is integrated into a new $5.5 billion, 860-hectare regional manufacturing and export logistics network designed to connect Canterbury with the … Read more

ISCA Highlights Year of Investment and Growth at AGM With Accumulated Reserves at $116 Million, Measured at Fair Value

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) held its 2025/2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24 April 2026, where members reflected on a year of deliberate investment to strengthen member value and looked ahead to the priorities for the year ahead. The … Read more

Cyberport and NSTDA’s Thailand Science Park Sign MoU to Accelerate I&T Collaborations beyond Borders Synergising Bilateral Ecosystem to Augment I&T Impact in ASEAN Markets

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Cyberport today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) acting through Thailand Science Park (TSP), to establish a strategic partnership that strengthens innovation and technology (I&T) collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand. Cyberport … Read more

Employment indicators: March 2026 – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: March 2026 – information release 28 April 2026 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the March 2026 month (compared with the February 2026 month) were: all industries – up 0.3 percent (5,983 jobs) to … Read more

Moths and butterflies face widespread decline

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  28 April 2026 Their decline matters because as well as being a much-loved part of the natural environment, moths and butterflies are well-known pollinators and food for birds, and an essential part of ecosystems. An independent panel of experts has assessed the conservation status of 498 Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) … Read more

Ant International Launches Open-Sourced Agentic Mobile Protocol to Drive AI Commerce

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Source: Media Outreach Agentic Mobile Protocol (AMP) is the world’s first agentic payment framework designed for mobile interfaces, including digital wallets, super apps, and wearable devices. Fully open-sourced, the protocol enables LLMs, platforms and merchants’ seamless agentic connection to 4.4 billion digital wallet users worldwide through simple and secure integration. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media … Read more

Universities – Scientists welcome new blood donation policy – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland – UoA University of Auckland research has helped inform a change in blood-donation policy. TUESDAY 28 APRIL: Population health researchers are excited to have helped inform a policy change by the New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS). From 4 May, every blood donor will be asked the same questions about their sexual … Read more

VANUATU: New climate-resilient classroom opens after fundraising boost from Kiwi and Australian adventurers

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Source: Save the Children PORT VILA, Vanuatu 27 APRIL 2026 – A new, climate resilient classroom built using container architecture has opened in Vanuatu – one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world [1] – to keep children learning even when disasters damage school infrastructure, Save the Children said. The opening of the classroom comes … Read more