Te Wānanga o Aotearoa formalises partnership with Oxford University

Source: Radio New Zealand By Māpuna Te Kura Toroa, chief executive of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Evie O’Brien Evie O’Brien, Te Kura Toroa, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa A partnership between the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and Te Māori Manaaki Taonga Trust will create curatorial residences for Māori … Read more

Secrecy surrounding ‘traitor’ soldier who thought he was spying on NZ to stay in place

Source: Radio New Zealand The soldier, seen here during his court martial, can still not be named. ADELE RYCROFT Soldier who thought he was spying on New Zealand to keep name secret for now, despite appeal court ruling The soldier will now serve time in a civilian prison, rather than in military detention Name of … Read more

Health and Nursing – 12 May 2026 International Nurses Day: Healthline nurses help 800 New Zealanders a day – from homes just like yours

Source: Whakarongorau Aotearoa This International Nurses Day (12 May), Whakarongorau is doing a shout-out to the Healthline nurses who care for people across Aotearoa every day – unseen, from home, and maybe from just down the road. Every day, Healthline nurses help around 800 people across Aotearoa, working through their worries, symptoms and uncertainty. Often – … Read more

Government Cuts – Government’s decision to scrap fees free scheme will lead to further student exodus – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Coalition Government’s decision to scrap the fees free policy for third year tertiary students has left nursing tauira outraged Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed at the weekend the Government will scrap the fees free tertiary scheme to third-year students in the upcoming Budget. However, NZNO National Student Union co-chair Poihaere … Read more

PM Christopher Luxon ‘very relaxed’ about Winston Peters’ fees-free Budget ‘leak’

Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister played down the leak. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he’s “very relaxed” about New Zealand First leader and cabinet minister Winston Peters leaking Budget information. On Friday, Peters revealed the government would scrap the fees-free tertiary education scheme, which covered the cost of … Read more

Creditors owed nearly $600m on Auckland’s Seascape tower

Source: Radio New Zealand Construction was originally expected to be completed in 2021. RNZ / Ziming Li It has been revealed that the developer behind the partially completed Seascape tower in Auckland owes creditors $589m. The largest of those, according to a first receivers’ report released from Calibre Partners, was China Construction Bank, which was … Read more

Universities – Junk food designed to make us eat more, study finds – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Ultra Processed foods are designed and marketed in ways that encourage people to keep choosing them, despite knowing they are unhealthy. A new University of Auckland study finds companies making ultra-processed foods, often called junk food, design and market these products to encourage people to eat more and more of … Read more

Environment – EPA welcomes withdrawal of appeal of High Court ruling on glyphosate decision

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) welcomes the decision by the Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) to withdraw its appeal of the High Court’s decision confirming the Authority had acted lawfully when deciding not to reassess glyphosate. ELI filed a claim in judicial review challenging a 2024 decision by the EPA that there was … Read more

Universities – Third sister in whānau gains engineering degree – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Tiaho Wihongi-Minhinnick is the third sister in her whānau to graduate in engineering at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Tiaho Wihongi-Minhinnick (22) celebrated her graduation on 4 May, joining sisters Ngarui Manukau (28) and Phoenix Manukau (25), who also have engineering degrees from the University of Auckland. While completing … Read more

Political parties negotiate controversial Gene Technology Bill, as progress stalls

Source: Radio New Zealand The Gene Technology Bill was first proposed in late 2024. Unsplash / RNZ composite The government still intends to pass legislation to liberalise gene technology laws, but cross-party disagreement is slowing the controversial reform. The Gene Technology Bill sought to end an effective 30-year ban on the use of genetic technologies … Read more

Abel Wira sentenced to six more years in jail for underage sex offence

Source: Radio New Zealand Abel Wira, pictured in Kaitāia District Court in 2023. RNZ / Peter de Graaf A Northland man already in jail after his dogs killed his landlord has been sentenced to a further six years for an underage sex offence. Abel Wira was sentenced in the Whangārei District Court on Monday on … Read more

Measles likely circulating in Wellington community

Source: Radio New Zealand The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who is not protected against the virus is at risk. Supplied/ US CDC Health New Zealand says it’s likely that measles is circulating in the Wellington community. This came as it confirmed a new … Read more

Baby Soul inquest: ‘I don’t know why I didn’t listen more’ – aunt

Source: Radio New Zealand Doctors found Soul’s skull was broken in two places. Supplied / Facebook The aunt of a Canterbury baby who died of catastrophic injuries wishes she had told her sister to leave her partner, an inquest has heard. Soul Turany was almost four months old when he died in August 2014, although … Read more

NZ-AU: Minim Martap Project Development Update

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights Canyon to materially increase strategic stake in Camrail from 9.1% to 26.9%, securing greater influence over critical rail infrastructure Completion of strategic 42.8% Investment in Terminal Bois du Port de Douala S.A., operator of Port of Douala, strengthening control over export logistics Preparation for tracklaying underway at both Inland Rail Facility … Read more

Watch: Significant fuel rationing only to be considered in severe crisis

Source: Radio New Zealand Significant fuel rationing will only come into force if the country moves into the highest “phase” of its fuel response plan, the government says. Emergency services, hospitals, banks, transport operators and electricity generators were among those who would have prioritised access to fuel if the ongoing crisis worsened. The National Fuel … Read more

Bond actor Pierce Brosnan buys local artwork from fish and chip shop

Source: Radio New Zealand Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan has bought a Northland artist’s painting after spotting it in a Mangōnui fish and chip shop last week. The artwork, by Logan White, was on display at Fresh & Tasty Mangōnui, run by his mother, Fiona White. She was stunned to see Brosnan eating their food when … Read more

Kanaloa Consortium considers bypassing Moana Pasifika owners to deal directly with NZR

Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu told the reporters in North Harbour last week that if no deal can be made, livelihoods will be be lost. Paul Taylor/ActionPress Kanaloa Consortium, who are bidding to buy Moana Pasifika’s licence in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, are hoping their case can be given its … Read more

Court martial underway after navy officer allegedly threatens to kill interpreter

Source: Radio New Zealand The court martial is underway at Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A navy officer charged with threatening to kill an interpreter in Afghanistan has pleaded not guilty. A court martial is underway at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland this week after the former interpreter, now … Read more

Arrests and seizures in Wairoa

Source: New Zealand Police Eastern District Police have responded with enforcement action after reports of gang and firearm-related violence which have increased in the last few weeks. Detective Senior Sergeant John Love says that gang-related activity disturbs the peace for members of the public and adds to a feeling of being unsafe. “We want our … Read more

BeOne Medicines Recognized as “Outstanding Global Oncology Company of the Year” at HKCT Business Awards 2026

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 May 2026 – BeOne Medicines (BeOne, Nasdaq: ONC; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company, today announced it has been named “Outstanding Global Oncology Company of the Year” at the HKCT Business Awards 2026. The award recognizes BeOne’s continued progress in research … Read more

Seraya Partners Releases Whitepaper on Asia’s Next Infrastructure Cycle Amid Rising Energy and AI Demand

Source: Media Outreach Report highlights how AI-driven demand, energy constraints, and grid bottlenecks are reshaping infrastructure investment opportunities across Asia SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 May 2026 – Seraya Partners, an Asia-based independent private equity fund for next-generation infrastructure investing, released its latest whitepaper, “The High Energy Convergence,” examining how accelerating AI adoption, … Read more

Government inks deal to bolster fuel resilience

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s unprecedented contract with Z Energy for close to 90 million additional litres of diesel, equivalent to around nine days’ supply, has been signed, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say.  “Two weeks ago, we announced that the Government was in negotiations to firm up New … Read more

Watch live: Government to detail updates to national fuel plan

Source: Radio New Zealand Significant fuel rationing will only come into force if the country moves into the highest “phase” of its fuel response plan, the government says. Emergency services, hospitals, banks, transport operators and electricity generators were among those who would have prioritised access to fuel if the ongoing crisis worsened. The National Fuel … Read more

Coalition parties ramp up criticism of media

Source: Radio New Zealand National, ACT and New Zealand First make up the coalition government. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Analysis – The relationship between politicians and the media is symbiotic, but it’s increasingly coming under pressure as political parties turn to other platforms, and evade traditional newsrooms, to speak direct to voters. The three parties … Read more

‘Reckless actions’: Man arrested after police pursuit in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand A dramatic car chase saw patrol cars and the Eagle helicopter tail a stolen car through Auckland city streets. At least eight police cars were seen at the corner of Victoria Street and Nelson Street in the middle of the city where a man was seen being arrested. An RNZ reporter … Read more

SCOPE Thonglor Sets a New Benchmark with Its Triplex Residence Thailand’s Most Prestigious Penthouse

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 May 2026 – As ultra-luxury living evolves beyond opulence toward a more holistic philosophy of Well-Being Residence, SCOPE redefines the pinnacle of residential excellence with SCOPE Thonglor—a landmark development that sets a new benchmark for all-penthouse living. The project establishes an unprecedented standard that … Read more

Flexibility, adaptability key to Fuel Response Plan

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has worked with business and industry to refine the Fuel Response Plan for petrol and diesel to ensure that in the event of a prolonged global fuel shortage the country is well-placed to act to protect the economy and livelihoods. Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane … Read more