My Food Bag review after strong sales helps profit growth

Source: Radio New Zealand Meal kit provider My Food Bag is reviewing the company’s recent performance which is yet to be reflected in its share price. “As the review gets underway, the board wishes to confirm that there is no certainty that any transaction involving My Food Bag will eventuate,” the company said in a … Read more

Principal says prosecution should be ‘last resort’ for truancy

Source: Radio New Zealand The government’s goal has been to get 80 percent of children attending school more than 90 percent of the time by 2030. Unsplash/ Taylor Flowe As the government uses the threat of prosecution to tackle school truancy, one principal says it should be the “very, very last resort”. The government announced … Read more

Clean-up continues one week after Wellington floods

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington City Council say free collection of flood waste will be going on in affected parts of the city for at least a week. Bill Hickman/RNZ The mayor of Wellington says free collection of flood waste in affected parts of the city will go on for the rest of the week … Read more

TAT Inspires Travel across Thailand with LISA through “Feel All the Feelings, Seeking Thailand’s Wonders”, Inviting Travellers to Discover Thailand and Win Five Styles of Exclusive Items

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is encouraging travel across the country with Amazing Thailand Ambassador LISA through the “Feel All theFeelings, Seeking Thailand’s Wonders”. The initiative invites travellers to discover the diversity of Thai destinations and turn their trips into … Read more

Aesthetics of Tipsiness Meets the Lion City: 29° Crush On Officially Launches in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – On April 20, Wuliangye hosted the 29° Crush On Launch & Enchanting Night at Wuliangye Dining Singapore. The official debut of 29° Crush On in the Singaporean market showcases the brand’s “Celadon Oriental Aesthetics” alongside innovative international consumption scenarios, presenting a new … Read more

Woman accused of ‘predatory’ stealing-spree against hospital patients

Source: Radio New Zealand The woman will appear in court next month. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER A woman has been arrested after an alleged stealing spree targeting hospital patients in Auckland and Waikato earlier this year. Police said patients had their personal belongings and credit cards stolen as they were undergoing treatment. Waitematā … Read more

How to cut your mortgage interest bill in half

Source: Radio New Zealand Data from the NZ Banking Association shows that total home lending rose 17.5 percent in the six months to December, Unsplash/ Towfiqu Barbhuiya More than 40 percent of people with home loans are paying more than the minimum required, which can save them significant amounts of money over the life of … Read more

Auckland childcare centres offer steep discounts to keep afloat

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Some early childhood education centres in Auckland are offering steep discounts – in some cases up to 12 months of childcare free of charge – in a bid to lift enrolments. Operators say the incentives reflect a deepening affordability crisis in early childhood education. For some centres, it’s one of … Read more

Dunedin man charged with trying to strangle police officer

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A Dunedin man has been charged with trying to strangle a police officer in the central city. Three police officers received medical treatment after the confrontation on Hanover Street at 3.40pm on Monday. Police said the 67-year-old intervened while officers were speaking to a group of young … Read more

Police investigate after baby suffers unexplained injuries at Christchurch property

Source: Radio New Zealand Police are at an address on Barbadoes Street, Christchurch. Louis Dunham / RNZ A police investigation is under way after a baby suffered unexplained injuries at a Christchurch property. Several police officers could be seen on Tuesday at a property on Barbadoes St. RNZ understands the investigation relates to a baby … Read more

Watch: Prime Minister Luxon discusses diesel supply at post-Cabinet press conference

Source: Radio New Zealand The government is considering easing weight restrictions for heavy vehicles in a bid to save fuel amid the global crisis. Four changes are being worked on in case of a move up to Phase 2 of the national fuel plan. This included allowing more weight on some trucks to facilitate fewer … Read more

NZX launches futures index, gives investors more risk management

Source: Radio New Zealand NZX and the capital markets hadn’t had a futures index since the early 1990s. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The capital markets operator NZX has launched a futures index, which gives equity investors a more efficient way to manage risk. The S&P/NZX 20 Index Futures supports efficient pricing, enables effective hedging, and … Read more

Easyhome Launches First Flagship Store in Kuala Lumpur

Source: Media Outreach SUBANG JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – China-based home furnishing brand 居然之家 Easyhome has officially launched Easyhome Mall in Kuala Lumpur on 26 April 2026, marking its first major step into the Southeast Asian market and a key milestone in advancing China–Malaysia economic and trade cooperation. From … Read more

6th Asian Beach Games opens in Sanya

Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – The 6th Asian Beach Games opened on Wednesday evening in China’s tropical resort city of Sanya, with the opening ceremony held at the seaside Yasha Park. 6th Asian Beach Games opens in Sanya Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin declared the Games … Read more

Additional 90 million litres of diesel coming

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has secured an additional nine days’ of diesel supply to boost New Zealand’s fuel reserves and help shield the country from the global oil shock, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say.  “Following a contestable procurement process, the Government has signed a letter of intent with Z … Read more

NZDF reports possible North Korea sanctions breaches at sea

Source: Radio New Zealand An Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft spotted the potential North Korean sanctions busting in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea. Corporal Naomi James The Defence Force (NZDF) said Tuesday its spy plane had spotted an at-sea transfer of illicit goods as part of its monitoring of North Korean attempts to … Read more

Asia Pacific Rayon Reinforces Regional Commitment Through Strategic Engagements in Indonesia and India

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), a leading global manufacturer of viscose rayon, has reinforced its long-term commitment to customers in Indonesia and India through a series of targeted industry engagements. The company recently marked its eighth consecutive participation at Indo Intertex Expo in … Read more

Tougher legislation to manage extreme risk prisoners passes first reading

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to strengthen the management of prisoners who pose an extreme risk to prison or public safety while in prison has passed its first reading today, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says.  “The Corrections (Management of Prisoners, and Prisoners’ Property) Amendment Bill underscores this Government’s commitment to restoring law and order.  “It will see real and practical steps … Read more

Taylor Swift wants to trademark her voice and likeness

Source: Radio New Zealand Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark lawyer said is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and audio created by artificial intelligence. The applications were filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office … Read more

Breakers lock in marquee signing

Source: Radio New Zealand DJ Vasiljevic joins the NZ Breakers from Adelaide 36ers. Photosport The New Zealand Breakers have lured two-time NBL champion and proven leader Dejan ‘DJ’ Vasiljevic to the basketball club on a one season deal. The guard is a marquee signing for the club that has yet to sign a coach for … Read more

Finance Minister shut down event after TVNZ political editor used alleged homophobic slur

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Maiki Sherman at Parliament, Aotearoa Media Collective The Finance Minister says she shut down an event in her office last year after “offensive language” was used during a function she hosted for press gallery journalists. Nicola Willis held pre-Budget drinks in her office in May last year where an … Read more

Kaitaia Hospital boosts access to specialist care

Source: New Zealand Government People in Kaitaia and across the Far North are benefiting from improved access to specialist health services, with new and expanded facilities now in place at Kaitaia Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Scar therapy clinic now available locally for the first time Audiology services expanded, increasing capacity and reducing wait … Read more

Geoff Allott named new boss of NZ Cricket after Scott Weenink’s departure

Source: Radio New Zealand Former Black Cap Geoff Allott Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz Former Black Caps fast bowler Geoff Allott has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, replacing Scott Weenink, who resigned in December. Weenink left the role at the end of last year after months of escalating tension over the future direction … Read more

MetroTrans 2026 will launch in Guangzhou, China – Save The Day: 9–11 Nov, 2026

Source: Media Outreach GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 – The China International Exhibition for Metro Transit and CAMET Forum 2026 ( MetroTrans 2026) is scheduled to take place from November 9 to 11, 2026, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. A series of concurrent events, … Read more

Updated granny flat rules increase choice

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is expanding its granny flat building consent exemption to support faster construction, more choice for homeowners, and a wider range of off-site building methods.  “Our granny flat changes are real-life examples of the Government’s drive to cut red tape, reduce costs, and give families more options to make better use of their land,” RMA and Housing … Read more

Neighbours evacuated as fire engulfs home in Rolleston

Source: Radio New Zealand Police evacuated nearby homes as a precaution. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Fire and Emergency (FENZ) is investigating the cause of a house fire that led to the evacuation of neighbouring homes in Rolleston in Canterbury. Four fire trucks were called to the blaze on Lowes Road about 11.17am on Tuesday. Police … Read more