Phoenix end A-League season with heavy loss to Macarthur

Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Greenacre. www.photosport.nz Coach Chris Greenacre admits his team were “nowhere near the pace” after crashing to a 4-0 loss to Macarthur FC in their final game of a difficult A-League season. The Phoenix trailed 3-0 at halftime in a one-sided contest in Sydney and went on to suffer their biggest … Read more

NZ women’s team pursuit claim back-to-back World Cup golds

Source: Radio New Zealand NZ women’s team pursuit of Bryony Botha, Samantha Donnelly, Prudence Fowler and Emily Shearman. SWPix An under-strength New Zealand’s women’s team pursuit combination overcame the odds to claim their second track cycling World Cup gold medal in two weeks. After powering to victory in Hong Kong a week earlier, the hopes … Read more

NZ Remembrance Army calls for more volunteers to help restore veterans’ graves

Source: Radio New Zealand A volunteer cleans the gravestones of people who served New Zealand. Supplied / NZ Remembrance Army A group that restores the headstones of servicemen and women is seeking more volunteers. The New Zealand Remembrance Army was set up nine years ago in Porirua and now has volunteers all over the country … Read more

Daughter dedicates decades to preserving the legacy of the 28th Māori Battalion

Source: Radio New Zealand Juliana Keefe has spent more than 25 years preserving the legacy of the 28th Māori Battalion, ensuring the stories of her father, his three brothers and fellow soldiers are not lost. RNZ / Layla Bailey-McDowell This story is part of a series sharing the voices of whānau of the 28th Māori … Read more

Musician MĀ was born to brave a storm

Source: Radio New Zealand On Monday night, Maarire Brunning-Kouka aka MĀ was sheltering in her little Haitaitai flat with her partner and their two cats. But just like every time Wellington gets a big weather warning, she jumped into gear preparing evacuation supplies, fuelling up her car and ensuring friends, family and neighbours were “all … Read more

In pictures: ‘The Sound of My Father’ – a story of love, loss and connection

Source: Radio New Zealand John Court was an adult when he discovered his birth father was Don Asher, an American marine who had been stationed in Aotearoa during WWII.Rita Attwood John’s story reflects that of thousands of children born to US servicemen who were stationed in the Pacific during WWIIRita Attwood John Court describes a … Read more

The gallantry of Kiwi soldiers immortalised in a tiny French town

Source: Radio New Zealand One week before the end of World War I, New Zealand soldiers fought their last battle to restore Le Quesnoy to the French. RNZ / Sharon Brettkelly The French town of Le Quesnoy marks Anzac Day with us, thanks to the New Zealand soldiers who saved them over a century ago … Read more

Christchurch’s new Te Kaha stadium completed without major incident – WorkSafe

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Kaha replaces the former Lancaster Park/Jade Stadium destroyed in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The construction of Christchurch’s new Te Kaha stadium was completed with no major harm incidents, WorkSafe says. The One New Zealand Stadium officially opened on Friday night to a full crowd of 25,000, … Read more

Live: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Marika Khabazi New Zealanders at home and around the world will gather to mark Anzac Day in recognition of the first big military action by Australian and New Zealand soldiers in Gallipoli in 1915. From dawn services to parades and ceremonies at RSAs, people across the country will gather to reflect … Read more

All Blacks star Jordie Barrett back to Christchurch where it all began

Source: Radio New Zealand Jordie Barrett began his pro career with Canterbury in 2016. John Davidson Barretts usually kick off their professional careers in their home province of Taranaki. However, youngest brother Jordie bucked the family trend, opting to introduce himself to the rugby world through Canterbury. Now 10 years on from that rookie season … Read more

Te Matatini stage used as ‘a racist weapon’, group claims, as new translations of haka emerge

Source: Radio New Zealand Che Wilson told MATA the controversial haka was aimed specifically at ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar and not the Indian community as a whole. Supplied / Richie Mills Content warning: This story contains direct quotes of racist language The Te Matatini stage was used as “a racist weapon” in a haka that … Read more

Police Commissioner seeks answers after Police College recruits fall below expected levels

Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Police Commissioner has sought answers after some recruit wings at Police College fell below expected numbers, including one with fewer than 50 recruits. New Zealand First and National’s coalition agreement in November 2023 contained a commitment to “training no fewer than 500 … Read more

Who’s buying businesses? Surprising trends emerge

Source: Radio New Zealand For Sale Sign RNZ / Angus Dreaver The sale of small- and medium-sized businesses continues to increase along with prices, though there’s been a shift in the mix of buyers and sellers. ABC Business Sales managing director Chris Small said demographic data was showing unexpected trends. About 60 percent of sellers … Read more

Midea Hiconics Teams Up with MIA Group to Bring New Solar Tech to Pakistan

Source: Media Outreach LAHORE, PAKISTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – Midea Hiconics is making a major push into the Pakistani market this week at Solar Pakistan 2026. From Booth A-3-8, the energy division of Midea Group is showing off its latest hardware and has just signed a key distribution deal to … Read more

Green SM And Umoney Partner To Build An Integrated Mobility And Digital Finance Ecosystem In Laos

Source: Media Outreach VIENTIANE, LAOS – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – Green SM Laos and Star Fintech Sole Co., Ltd (Umoney) have announced the signing of a Payment System Integration Agreement to incorporate Umoney into the Green SM application, alongside a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to develop a comprehensive digital finance and smart … Read more

HKUST and Times Higher Education Co-Host Asia Universities Summit 2026

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Times Higher Education (THE) co-hosted the Asia Universities Summit 2026 from April 22 to 24. Under the theme “Igniting Global Transformation: Asia’s Leadership,” the three-day premier event explores Asia’s pivotal … Read more

Vibrant Cultural Exchange Activities at ABG Athletes’ Village Foster Friendship Among Asian Youth

Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – From April 22 to 30, the 6th Asian Beach Games (ABG) is being held in Sanya, Hainan, China. The Athletes’ Village, located at the Mangrove Tree Resort World Sanya Bay, has become a vibrant hub for athletes from across Asia to … Read more

China’s Hainan Launches $730,000 Flight Voucher Campaign to Attract Global Tourists

Source: Media Outreach HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – On April 22, Hainan, China’s southern tropical island province, partnered with the international online travel platform Trip.com to officially launch a flight voucher program worth RMB 5 million (approximately $730,000), aimed at further reducing air travel costs for inbound tourists. Illustration … Read more

Let’s talk about fuel

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and the Auckland Council Group (our council-controlled organisations AT, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and Watercare) have been taking a hard look at how we use fuel, where we can make changes and fuel savings, and how increased fuel prices are affecting our budget and the everyday lives of Aucklanders. What’s our … Read more

SIBUR targets fivefold increase in polymer supplies to South and Southeast Asian markets with launch of AGCC

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest polymer producer, plans to increase its supplies to Asian countries fivefold by 2030, driven by capacity growth supported primarily by the launch of a major new polymer production facility, the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (AGCC), in Russia’s Far … Read more

Prisoner dies in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility

Source: Radio New Zealand A police spokesperson says officers were attending a sudden death at the prison. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Police are at an Auckland prison following the death of a man in custody. Mt Eden Corrections Facility general manager Dion Paki said the man died on Friday afternoon, despite efforts by staff to save him. … Read more

Drone, dog used in search for missing Motueka man

Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Green. NZ Police / SUPPLIED A search dog and drones with thermal capability have been used by police as the search for missing Motueka man Nathan Green continues. The 52-year-old was last seen on a trail camera on 14 April, before later being seen by a member of the public. … Read more

Lanson Place Appoints Louis Chang as Chief Operating Officer

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited (“Lanson Place”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Louis Chang as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Prior to joining Lanson Place, Louis served as the Owners’ Representative for New World Development Company, overseeing a … Read more

Kapa haka event in Marlborough draws thousands

Source: Radio New Zealand Motueka’s Parklands School kapa haka team Ngā Mātātupu perform at Kia Hūkere te Hoe. Te Tauihu o te Waka a Maui Māori Cultural Council Thousands of people gathered in Blenheim for Kia Hūkere te Hoe this week, the biggest kapa haka event ever held in Marlborough. It was a celebration of … Read more

Government continues with US minerals deal negotiations

Source: Radio New Zealand Resources Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government is pushing on with negotiating a critical minerals deal with the United States, but says risks must be “carefully considered”. A just-released Cabinet paper revealed Resources Minister Shane Jones recommended continuing work drafting a bilateral agreement. It was revealed in February … Read more