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Source: New Zealand Government Completion of the first of two new highway bridges on State Highway 82 (SH82) in South Canterbury will make travel more reliable and efficient for all users, Associate Transport and South Island Minister James Meager says. “The two-lane replacement for the original single lane Elephant Hill Stream Bridge on SH82 is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir David Attenborough’s favourite bird is the New Zealand kākāpō. That’s how Department of Conservation’s (DoC) Kākāpō Recovery Programme operations manager Deirdre Vercoe came into contact with the legendary British naturalist, who turns 100 today. “In 2016 we just had a kākāpō breeding season and it was really significant at the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Gull and NPD’s combined 240 sites will maintain their brands. RNZ / Dan Cook The Commerce Commission has greenlit the merger of fuel companies Gull and NPD. The competition regulator said it was satisfied the proposed merger was not likely to substantially lessen competition in the market. Under the merger proposal, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand petervick167/123RF Police have recovered a body from where a tractor went into the Otututu/Rough River near Ikamatua on the West Coast. The tractor was found upside down in the river at 10.45am on Friday morning. The person was found a short time later and is believed to be the only person … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Time was of the essence in Albany after a worker was allegedly assaulted trying to stop a man who hadn’t paid for groceries. At about 6.30pm, Police were notified of a man who had allegedly attempted to leave the supermarket while concealing a number of items in bags. Waitematā East acting … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP / JIM WATSON New Zealand-founded company Rocket Lab is well placed to benefit from the Trump administration’s planned “Golden Dome” space missile shield, according to its chief executive Sir Peter Beck. It comes after it posted record revenue of US$200 million (NZ$336 million) in the first quarter, as demand for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – Global livestreaming platform Bigo Live is marking its 10th anniversary with a series of featured placements across major app stores, including Apple’s App Store, Google Play, Samsung’s Galaxy Store, and RuStore, spanning multiple markets worldwide. Bigo Live marks its 10th anniversary with … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – Apple Storage is once again redefining the public’s imagination of self-storage. Located at the Lap Tai Industrial Centre in Tsuen Wan, the group has launched Hong Kong’s first IP-themed concept store, spanning over 10,000 square feet. This new branch seamlessly … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today attended the official opening of the South Island Needle Exchange Programme, marking an important step in strengthening early intervention and prevention of substance-related harm. “This Government is clear that drugs destroy lives and tear families apart. That’s why we have made investments across a range … Read more
Source: Catherine Delahunty, for Human Rights Monitor. Region: Asia Pacific, West Papua. 6 May 2026 – On 5 May 2026, police officers opened fire at protesters and injured at least seven civilians with bullets (see photos and victim table below, source: independent HRDs), most of them senior high school students conducting a parade to celebrate their … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – SIM Academy has opined on the importance of aligning professional development choices with individual learning preferences, particularly for individuals who tend to excel in interactive and collaborative environments. Learners who are inclined towards discussion, coaching, and group-based activities may see additional benefit … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Awheo, who has been reported missing from the Northcote area. The 15-year-old was last seen at about 9.50am on Monday 13 April and was heading towards the Glenfield area. He is described as about 188cm tall with curly light brown hair and blue … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 May 2026 Matt has been working for the Department of Conservation (DOC) for three years, after a previous life as a bricklayer, where he apprenticed and worked in the industry for 10 years. Last week, he taught DOC rangers from around New Zealand how to look after heritage masonry, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The University of Auckland’s clock tower. (File photo) RNZ / Ziming Li University students across New Zealand cannot submit assignments or communicate with tutors after their online learning system was hit by a global data hack. Names, email addresses, student ID numbers and messages between users could all be affected by … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ten-year-old male hunting dog, Marley, was euthanised after being impounded for not being registered. LDR / supplied A homeless woman’s dog impounded during a police and council operation has been put down despite public offers to pay for his registration. Tauranga City Council acknowledged there were offers but claimed the dog’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash last week in Burnside, Christchurch. On Monday 27 April, emergency services were called around 10.50pm to the single vehicle crash on Grahams Road. Sadly, the sole occupant of the vehicle died after being transported to hospital. Enquiries into the circumstances of the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied Two years after a single huia feather sold at auction for a world record $46,521 an entire specimen of the extinct bird is going under the hammer. Despite the record-breaking feather Leah Morris, head of decorative arts at Webb’s Auction House, said they had priced the full bird “conservatively” at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Francis de Vries Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC v Adelaide United Semi-final first leg Mt Smart Stadium, 6pm Saturday 9 May Live updates on RNZ.co.nz Defender Francis de Vries was one of the first names on the Auckland FC team sheet for nearly two seasons until an injury on international duty in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand canoe sprint paddlers Aimee Fisher and Dame Lisa Carrington. PHOTOSPORT Dame Lisa Carrington won’t compete in the opening Canoe Sprint World Cup regatta in Hungary this weekend. Dame Lisa was initially named in the K4 500m starting line-up alongside Olivia Brett, Greer Morley and Lucy Matehaere. However on medical … Read more
Source: Cotality New Zealand’s first home buyers continue to purchase property at near record levels, entering the market in greater numbers and securing more houses than in previous years, despite the market’s uncertain outlook. The latest Cotality Westpac First Home Buyer Report shows first home buyers accounted for 27.5% of all sales in the first … Read more
Source: Insurance Council of NZ Action. “That’s the clearest takeaway from the Climate Change Commission’s 2026 National climate change risk assessment,” Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) Chief Executive Kris Faafoi said. “The Commission’s message is clear. New Zealand must act to get ahead of growing climate risk.” The Commission said status quo will not be good … Read more
Source: Te Herenga Waka Centre for Justice Innovation Led by Te Herenga Waka Centre for Justice Innovation, this research project will examine when and how remote participation should be used in criminal court proceedings, with the goal of supporting fairer and more effective justice processes. The use of remote participation in courts refers to where … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The University of Auckland’s clock tower. (File photo) RNZ / Ziming Li An online learning system used by the University of Auckland and the Auckland University of Auckland (AUT), has been hit by a global data hacking incident. Names, email addresses, student ID numbers and messages between users could all be … Read more
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Groundbreaking New Zealand research has helped drive a major global update to asthma care, with a new approach to managing children’s asthma expected to reduce attacks and save lives worldwide. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ welcomes the update, released by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) on Wednesday, which marks … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointment of Nischal Hasmukhlal (Nick) Malarao as an Associate Judge of the High Court. Associate Judge Malarao graduated from the University of Auckland in 1999 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce and began his career at Chapman Tripp. In 2000 he … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop announced today that an appointment round for King’s Counsel will take place in 2026. King’s Counsel are appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Attorney-General and with the concurrence of the Chief Justice. The Governor-General retains the discretion to appoint King’s Counsel in recognition of their extraordinary … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jason Death, playing for the Warriors against the Broncos in March 2001. www.photosport.nz A GoFundMe page has been launched for former Warriors NRL player Jason Death, following reports he’s suffered a serious fall. According to a post on the website, Death has a long recovery ahead of him, after he fractured … Read more