Twenty asylum seekers detained in prisons since report called for practice to end

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Source: Radio New Zealand Mt Eden prison in Auckland was one of the prisons where asylum seekers were held. (File photo) RNZ/Calvin Samuel Twenty asylum seekers have been detained in prisons since a government-commissioned report called for the practice to end. “Detention at Corrections facilities should not occur,” Victoria Casey KC said after revelations of … Read more

Five ways to save power

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Source: Radio New Zealand With many of us already dealing with power price rises, and fears of more hikes as winter hits, here are some simple ways to help you cut down the bill. Give your house the best chance of holding on to heat A good way to make your house cheaper to heat … Read more

Experts warn malnutrition causing Kiwi children to go blind

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Source: Radio New Zealand A public health poster. Amy Williams/RNZ Eyesight experts warn there are children in New Zealand who have gone blind due to malnutrition, including a boy who eats only hot chips, crisps and the occasional Nutella sandwich. Blind Low Vision said it knows of nine people who are registered blind, whose vision … Read more

In pictures: From dump to destination: The story of Hamilton Gardens

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Source: Radio New Zealand Everything in this 1930’s inspired garden garden is five times the normal scale. It has a lawn that curves up at the corners like a sheet of paper and instead of a dozen white roses there are a dozen white noses.Grant Sheehan The Huddleston Airship in the Concept Garden, the most … Read more

Teaching surfing with one hand? Easy as

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Source: Radio New Zealand When you realise that Luke Darby, 54, first tried motocross, surfing really doesn’t sound that difficult. Darby, who was born without a left hand, contemplated taping his shorter limb to the bike when he was a teenager. His only motocross attempt, when he was a teenager, did not end well. “The … Read more

Kiwi green card holders advised to be upfront about previous convictions when entering US

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Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Everlee Wihongi has lived in the United States for more than 25 years and is now in an ICE detention centre in California, after a three week visit back to New Zealand. Supplied A consultant who helps New Zealanders with US visa processes says New Zealanders with a US green … Read more

Cyclists call on government to implement better infrastructure amidst fuel crisis

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Source: Radio New Zealand Cycling Action Network spokesperson Patrick Morgan. supplied Cycle advocates are calling on the government to implement widespread cycling infrastructure to protect New Zealanders from the global energy crisis. An open letter with 470 signatures – lead by Cycle Action Network and Bike Auckland – is urging Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Finance … Read more

Fuel crisis a potential risk to foreign student enrolments, Education NZ tells MPs

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Source: Radio New Zealand Education New Zealand acting chief executive Linda Sissons. Supplied / Education NZ The Crown agency charged with attracting foreign students has told MPs the fuel crisis is a potential risk to enrolments. Education New Zealand (ENZ) appeared before Parliament’s Education and Workforce Select Committee this week. Its acting chief executive Linda … Read more

Green MP Kahurangi Carter’s overdose bill passes first hurdle

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Source: Radio New Zealand A member’s bill by Green MP Kahurangi Carter passed its first hurdle on Wednesday night. VNP / Phil Smith The mother of a young man who fell to his death while on drugs says legislation now going through Parliament could save lives, and politicians had the “power to make a difference”. … Read more

Elections – Cancer NZ – NZ falling behind on cancer – Next Govt. can save lives and money by choosing to act

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Source: Cancer Society NZ Cancer Society Election Manifesto lays out plan to tackle our biggest killer National skin cancer prevention strategy low cost winner Eliminate cervical cancer with screening and accelerating HPV immunisation Cancer Society New Zealand today launched its 2026 Election Manifesto, setting out the priorities that underpin its strategic vision of a future free … Read more

Beijing Auto Show Opens: 1,500 Global Partners Join GWM in a Commitment to the Future, Strengthening Its Global Footprint

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Auto China 2026 officially opened in Beijing. Under the theme of “Commitment & Integrity,” GWM unveiled its comprehensive global localization strategy for the first time. Backed by a compelling product lineup and cutting-edge technology, the GWM booth quickly became one of … Read more

Direct Travel Introduces Avenir Across Global Specialty Markets

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Source: Media Outreach Modern Platform Enhances Business Travel Within Energy, Marine, Mining and Other Complex Sectors SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Direct Travel today announced the expansion of Avenir, its global travel platform, across its specialty market divisions, including Energy, Marine and Mining. Delivered through ATPI’s specialist businesses, Avenir provides … Read more

Environmental cost of cruise ships not worth the economic benefit, expert says

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Source: Radio New Zealand Professor James Higham said Fiordland receives 69 percent of all New Zealand cruise passengers wanting to go to Milford Sound, but 0 percent of spending. 123RF A sustainable tourism expert says environmental damage from cruise ships far outweigh any economic benefits for local businesses. Studies have found cruise passengers spend less … Read more

Rain washes out second T20 between Bangladesh and New Zealand

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Source: Radio New Zealand Men carrying an umbrella walk past a digital screen after the second T20 cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand was washed out owing to rain at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chittagong on April 29, 2026. MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP Rain washed out the second … Read more

Household living costs increase 2.1 percent – Household living-costs price indexes: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Household living costs increase 2.1 percent – news story 29 April 2026 The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 2.1 percent in the 12 months to the March 2026 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The 2.1 percent increase, measured by the household living-costs price … Read more

Communities are an essential voice in New Zealand’s data system – Stats NZ news story

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Communities are an essential voice in New Zealand’s data system – news story 29 April 2026 The creation of Pacific, rainbow, and homeless community advisory groups marks a significant step in Stats NZ’s commitment to a modern, inclusive census. Community members and data experts are invited to join the new groups. … Read more

Green Party Bill to protect overdose emergency callers from legal risks receives cross party support

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Source: Green Party The Drug Overdose (Assistance Protection) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament, marking an important step toward ensuring that no one hesitates to call for help in a medical emergency. “The Bill will provide protection from prosecution for low-level drug offences for people who call for emergency help during an … Read more

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill says cancer-free after gene therapy

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Source: Radio New Zealand Actor Sam Neill says he is cancer-free after five years of living with lymphoma, thanks to a genetic therapy that modified his immune system. The New Zealander, who starred as Dr Alan Grant in the 1993 blockbuster “Jurassic Park”, revealed in a 2023 memoir he was “possibly dying” with stage-three non-Hodgkin … Read more

Legislation for public register of boarding house landlords passes first reading

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Source: Radio New Zealand Labour MP Jenny Salesa. VNP / Phil Smith Legislation requiring boarding house landlords to sign onto a register has passed its first reading with unanimous support. It is unknown how many boarding houses – which provide basic shelter for some of the most vulnerable – exist in New Zealand. The member’s … Read more

Christie’s and Porsche Design Tower Bangkok Host an Exclusive Collector’s Evening in Bangkok

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Source: Media Outreach STUTTGART, GERMANY / BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 -Porsche Design Tower Bangkok and Christie’s co-hosted The Collector’s Evening, an exclusive invitation-only event held at The Peak, Gaysorn Tower, Bangkok. The private gathering brought together rare highlights from Christie’s forthcoming Hong Kong and Geneva auctions before a distinguished … Read more

The music of Marlon Williams continues to win all the prizes

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Source: Radio New Zealand Marlon Williams’ run of accolades continues, with the New Zealand folk musician scooping up this year’s prestigious Taite Music Prize for his album Te Whare Tīwekaweka. Williams (Kāi Tahu, Ngāi Tai) received a $12,500 cash prize from Recorded Music NZ for his first entirely te reo Māori album made in collaboration … Read more

One dead, four injured in crash on SH2, Takapau

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Source: Radio New Zealand One person died at the scene of the crash. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER One person has died and four are injured, following a crash in Takapau, Hawke’s Bay. The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, near Maharakeke Road, was reported just after 6.30pm on Wednesday. One person died at … Read more

Legislation to make international money transfers cheaper passes first reading

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Source: Radio New Zealand The member’s bill would require transparency about fees, and require banks to have fair conduct policies. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Legislation that aims to make transferring money overseas cheaper has passed its first reading, with support from all parties other than National. New Zealanders currently pay more for transfers than those … Read more

Asia New Zealand Foundation Chair and Board appointments

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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, Kenneth Leong and Tracy Epps join the Board of Trustees.  “Hone McGregor has extensive governance experience and as the current co-chair has … Read more

Shandong’s Boxing Port Launches Inaugural Foreign Trade Shipment, Opening New Logistics Corridor to Philippines

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Source: Media Outreach BINZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Boxing Port in Binzhou, east China’s Shandong Province, recently dispatched its first foreign trade shipment, with 300 tonnes of finished coil steel bound for the Philippines. The cargo departed for Manila Port, marking a breakthrough in the port’s international container business … Read more