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Source: Radio New Zealand Waitaki MP Miles Anderson, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Southland MP Joseph Mooney at the announcement in Queenstown on Wednesday. Katie Todd An expansion to Lakes District Hospital’s emergency department in Queenstown will begin within months as part of a $180 million boost to healthcare in the Otago Central Lakes area. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Customs says large numbers of knives and drug paraphernalia were found in the couple’s home. NZ Customs An Auckland couple have been sentenced for importing and selling thousands of illegal weapons and drug paraphernalia. The pair were sentenced in the Auckland District Court on Tuesday, with a 50-year-old man given eight … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Crusaders horses during the Super Rugby Pacific match against the Fijian Drua at the last game at Apollo Projects Stadium. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz There may be hope for the horses. The iconic Crusaders mascots, which for 30 years performed in the side’s pre-match ritual, were put out to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Paris Lokotui was a starting player for the Tactix. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz When Paris Lokotui ran out in last year’s ANZ Premiership grand final, she was on the brink of everything she had worked for – and quietly preparing to walk away from it. The 24-year-old had just reached 50 domestic matches … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An academic said it was a “momentous” move to scrap the Broadcasting Standards Authority. 123RF A former Broadcasting Standards Authority member says abolishing the regulator gets rid of one of the few ways people can challenge harmful media content. Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith said the media landscape has changed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis – National’s local government reforms face one of the same problems Labour encountered with Three Waters, with councils at risk of being left out in the cold. The coalition’s approach offers an illusion of choice which may yet help it avoid the breakdown in relations Labour eventually had to resolve. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 1 is now fully open near the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway on Kāpiti Coast following a three-vehicle crash that earlier partially blocked lanes. The Transport Agency says State Highway 1 is down to one northbound and one southbound lane next to the Te Moana Road Interchange. NZTA The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed Costa Rica to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) today. “Costa Rica is a close friend to New Zealand with shared values and a likeminded approach to trade rules and liberalisation, and their accession offers opportunities for our exporters,” Mr … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries An Auckland man has been fined $6,000 for offering to sell illegally slaughtered pigs. Following a successful prosecution by New Zealand Food Safety, Robert Ngaru Kururangi (68) was yesterday (5 May 2026) sentenced on 3 charges under the Animal Products Act. “This unregulated meat business was not registered as … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is moving ahead with more track upgrades and safety improvements across regional parks this year, providing renewed access to popular walking destinations and building even more resilience across the network. From new bridges in Piha to a major renewal of the Maukatia Gannet Track in Muriwai, the works are part … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An academic said it was a “momentous” move to scrap the Broadcasting Standards Authority. 123RF A former Broadcasting Standards Authority member says abolishing the regulator gets rid of one of the few ways people can challenge harmful media content. Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith said the media landscape has changed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Southern Line services have been cancelled after a truck hit a rail bridge. Dan Satherley / RNZ A rail bridge has been hit by a truck in Auckland on Wednesday afternoon, cancelling Southern Line services for commuters. Auckland Transport says Southern Line services are now running via the Eastern line between … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Transport Agency says State Highway 1 is down to one northbound and one southbound lane next to the Te Moana Road Interchange. NZTA Lanes are partially blocked on State Highway 1 near the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway on Kāpiti Coast following a three-vehicle crash. The crash was reported around … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lumin’s chief executive Max Ferguson says AI-generated fraud is eroding trust. Supplied/Lumin More than half of businesses have reported AI-generated identity fraud at an average cost of $2.2 million for each attack. Christchurch-founded document workflow provider Lumin said sophisticated impersonation technology had reached new heights, with 90 percent of the 1000 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Screening 104 Matches across 3 Major Malls, with over 40% Morning Kick-offs and Dedicated Family Zones to Encourage Cross-Generational Football Viewing Olympian City “Classic x New”, tmtplaza “Football King Challenge”, Citywalk “Baby Football Mania” More than 50 Activities to be held, with Double-Digit Growth Expected in Football and Sports-Related Retail Sales HONG … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A Police investigation will continue into the events leading to a person’s death in the Far North overnight. Cordons remain in place on Ngapipito Road heading into tonight, with a large scene examination taking place today. Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy, of Northland CIB, says investigation staff will remain present in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The youths stole a car and were reported to commit petrol drive-offs. Marika Khabazi Four young people have been been arrested in Dunedin after stealing petrol from local service stations in a stolen car. Police said throughout Tuesday a Nissan – which was stolen overnight on Monday from Caversham – was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/LouisDunham Christchurch City Council is being urged to back a multimillion-dollar plan to relocate the Christchurch Kart Club after decades of delays. The council has been trying unsuccessfully since 1995 to move the club from its current site at Carrs Reserve in Halswell to address noise complaints, allow for more homes … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Voyager CEO and founder Seeby Woodhouse supplied The New Zealand Media Awards has dumped its sponsor, Voyager, over social media posts, just a fortnight out from the showcase awards. In a statement, the News Publishers’ Association said it had told Voyager CEO and founder Seeby Woodhouse on Wednesday it was terminating … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MPI) said compliance investigators began an investigation into alleged illegal pig sales at Kururuangi’s property after earlier advising him that it was an offence to sell unregulated meat. 123RF An Auckland man offering to sell illegally slaughtered pigs on his farm has been fined $6000 MPI says. On Tuesday Robert Ngaru … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau A small share of home loan borrowers benefited from banks competing with cashback offers last year, the Reserve Bank says, and it may have cost the banks around $100 million. Towards the end of last year, the banks began to compete more aggressively with offers of up … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Channel Infrastructure’s board chair says the 93-million-litre diesel storage facility commissioned by the government at the Marsden Point facility is on track for completion by end of the month. Alan Squires Photography Channel Infrastructure has lifted its full-year profit guidance, as a fuel crisis continues to drive demand for its services. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 May 2026 – Global credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings has announced the results of its periodic review of Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank; HOSE: HDB), affirming the Bank’s local- and foreign-currency long-term deposit and issuer ratings … Read more
Source: NZCTU Data released today by Stats NZ on unemployment shows that all is not well in the labour market says Sandra Grey, President of the Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi. “163,000 people are unemployed, 29,000 more than two years ago. 406,000 people are underutilised – meaning that they want more work but … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 27 seconds ago Prospective students across Hawke’s Bay will have the chance to explore their study options this week, as EIT hosts its latest Information and Enrolment Day. The event will be held on tomorrow (May 7), with the Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale open from 9am to 6pm, and … Read more
Source: NZCTU A group of organisations has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations, asking it to investigate whether the government’s changes to New Zealand’s pay equity laws amount to systemic discrimination against women. The complaint, brought by Pay Equity Coalition Aotearoa (PECA), which includes New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, and Te Kāhui … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, Canterbury Rural Area Prevention Manager: Police have arrested an 18‑year‑old man following a series of thefts from vehicles, burglaries and fraudulent use of bank cards across Canterbury. The man is facing over 20 dishonesty charges including burglary, theft ex car, unlawful interference with a … Read more