Live cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – third ODI

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, for their third one-day international. The Black Caps won their opening game by 26 runs, scoring 247 for eight in their fifty overs and then bowling out the … Read more

Shane Jones apologises for Nicola Willis weight loss comments

Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Jones. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Shane Jones has apologised after making a jab at the Finance Minister’s weight loss as the coalition ructions shift gears into personal attacks. The argy bargy between National and New Zealand First first kicked off on Wednesday morning when Winston Peters told RNZ’s Morning Report … Read more

Petrol station owners profiling customers as fuel thefts surge

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook Petrol station owners admit they are profiling people at the pump before letting them fill up amid a surge in fuel drive-offs. As costs climb, those at the pump are getting desperate, with police reporting 100 extra fuel drive-offs a week since the start of March. America’s … Read more

Giddy up: Police officer opts for horsepower to get to work

Source: Radio New Zealand An officer rode to work at Christchurch Central Police Station on a horse named Kitty. Supplied A Christchurch police officer arrived at work on an unusual mode of transport this morning – a horse named Kitty. RNZ was tipped off on Thursday that an officer had hoofed it into work. It’s … Read more

Clear skies ahead: stolen machinery returned to gliding club

Source: New Zealand Police While a Northland man appeared in court facing multiple charges, Police were busy recovering more of the machinery he was accused of stealing. A 28-year-old from Awarua had been charged over a break-in at the Kaikohe Gliding Club last month, which left the volunteer-run group with a $250,000 repair bill. The … Read more

Defence Minister to visit Australia

Source: New Zealand Government Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Australia today to undertake a range of engagements to further strengthen defence cooperation with New Zealand’s military ally.  “New Zealand and Australia share a close bond, and our military alliance is going from strength to strength. It is therefore appropriate that I am making my first overseas trip as Minister … Read more

New Report shows free dental service would cost less than current system

Source: Green Party A new report from Dental for All confirms that New Zealand can afford a free, universal public dental service, the Green Party says. “This report confirms the cost of bringing dental care into the public health system is far less than the fiscal, social, and economic cost of the current system,” says Green … Read more

Agenda for May 2026 Immunisation Advisory Committee (IAC) meeting

Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Immunisation Advisory Committee (IAC) will be considering at its upcoming meeting in May 2026. Matters arising Pertussis vaccine eligibility criteria for parents or primary caregivers The Committee will discuss expanding the eligibility of the pertussis vaccine to parents or primary caregivers of infants admitted to neonatal intensive care unit … Read more

Couple donate over 400 artworks from private collection to Dunedin gallery

Source: Radio New Zealand Jim and Mary Barr, who are both retired art curators and writers, started collecting in the early 1970s buying works by young artists who were then relatively unknown, Mary Barr told RNZ’s Nine to Noon. “It was a very different environment. Artwork, relatively speaking, was actually quite cheap. And that made … Read more

‘Play streets’ of yesteryear to be rolled out across Auckland neighbourhoods for safe play

Source: Auckland Council After a successful pilot, Auckland Council is facilitating the roll out of community-led ‘play streets’ across Auckland neighbourhoods that hark back to a time when children could play safely and be home ‘in time for dinner’.  The initiative is designed to turn neighbourhoods across Tāmaki Makaurau into safe, welcoming spaces where play … Read more

ANZAC Day – Anzac Day Hīkoi for Peace – Peace Action Wellington

Source: Peace Action Wellington The Hīkoi for Peace is happening on Saturday, 25 April starting at 2pm at Waitangi Park walking to Pukeahu for a free concert and peace activities from 3pm-4pm. A collection of organisations working for peace, justice, ecological well-being and decolonisation is hosting the whānau-friendly event. “We believe that Anzac Day must … Read more

Missing woman last seen boarding bus on Auckland’s Waiheke Island found safe

Source: Radio New Zealand Police said Inna, 61, was located safe and well after being missing since last Friday. NZ Police / SUPPLIED A woman who was reported missing from Auckland’s Waiheke Island has been found safe, police have said. Inna, 61, went missing last Friday after last being seen boarding a bus to Matiatia … Read more

New Zealand’s breakthrough artist of the year finalists revealed

Source: Radio New Zealand A couple of the breakthrough acts are up for multiple prizes at this year’s AMAs. Borderline is a finalist alongside Lorde and Benee for best pop artist and bilingual MĀ is up for album of the year, best Māori artist and best alternative artist. Shane Walker stood out at the Pacific … Read more

Treasury officials revisit economic forecasts ahead of Budget delivery

Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis faces questions as economic outlook downgraded. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Treasury officials have this week decided to revisit their economic forecasts for this year’s Budget – just five weeks before its scheduled delivery. In a briefing at her Beehive office, Finance Minister Nicola Willis told reporters the … Read more

Airpoints gone – but what’s actually changing?

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Air New Zealand’s Airpoints programme is gone, replaced by Koru. But many people have been left wondering after the Wednesday announcement – what’s actually changed? Here’s what we know. The name Airpoints is out. Koru is in. But Airpoints dollars remain the currency and status points are … Read more

Well Link Bank and FWD Insurance establish bancassurance partnership in Macau

Source: Media Outreach Innovative insurance solutions to address the growing demand for wealth appreciation and management services MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – Banco Well Link, S.A. (“Well Link Bank”) and FWD Macau (“FWD”) today announced a bancassurance partnership in Macau, marked by an official launch ceremony. The collaboration enables … Read more

How the poppy has endured as our symbol of war and remembrance

Source: Radio New Zealand In 1916, in the middle of the Great War, 2nd Lieutenant Leonard (Len) James Shaw of the 2nd Auckland Battalion sent a pressed Flanders poppy in folded paper to his niece Jessie Osborne in Waikato. Shaw had picked the poppy at night from his trench on the Western Front. His sporadic … Read more

Items found in Christchurch red zone search for missing woman Rowena Walker

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/LouisDunham Police are working to determine if items found in a search of Christchurch’s red zone are linked to missing woman Rowena Walker. Walker was last seen on 14 August when she was captured on CCTV in Bassett Street in Burwood with an associate. Her mother reported her missing on 22 … Read more

Body found after floods confirmed as Philip Sutton

Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Police/Supplied A body found in the aftermath of the Wellington floods earlier this week has been formally identified as Philip Sutton. Sutton went missing on Monday morning as bad weather hit the capital, torrential rain leading to flooding and a local state of emergency. A family member called emergency services … Read more

Allianz Trade x DBS Hong Kong thought leadership session

Source: Media Outreach Allianz Trade and DBS Hong Kong brief businesses on evolving geopolitical trade risks and the critical need for granular liquidity visibility. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – One year after the US Liberation Day, tariffs continue to disrupt global trade and supply chains while many economies … Read more

Review of police integrity finds reset ‘urgently needed’

Source: Radio New Zealand A scathing review of police by the Public Service Commission has found an “integrity reset is urgently needed” with a perceived culture that holds seniors to a “lesser standard than juniors”. It also found a “wave of crime” arriving on New Zealand shores and says police are “struggling to keep up”. … Read more

18 pet goats likely killed by dogs, not shot as first thought

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver The 18 pet goats killed on a north Waikato property last week were likely attacked and killed by dogs rather than shot as initially thought. The goats were found dead on a property on Ridge Road, Pōkeno, overnight on 13 April and their bodies left at the … Read more

First kaupapa Māori workforce capability framework for sexual violence sector launched

Source: Radio New Zealand Ngā Kaitiaki Mauri board member, Russell Smith. Supplied/Ngā Kaitiaki Mauri The first dedicated kaupapa Māori workforce capability framework for the mahi tūkino (sexual violence) sector has been launched. Advocates hope the framework will support the “under-resourced and stretched” Māori workforce supporting victims of physical and sexual violence. The framework, He Ara … Read more

French fashion house Chanel and NZ high country station team up

Source: Radio New Zealand Central Otago’s Lammermoor Station. SUPPLIED/SUSAN ELLIOT Central Otago’s Lammermoor Station – the country’s largest organic farm and only certified organic fine wool producer – has woven a new deal with French fashion house Chanel. The iconic 5200 hectare sheep, beef and arable Lammermoor station is nestled among tussock high country in … Read more

Taiwan Pavilion Showcases Strong Industry Presence at FHA-Food & Beverage 2026

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – Taiwan officially opened its Taiwan Pavilion today at FHA-Food & Beverage 2026, held at Singapore Expo, where it will be showcased until 24 April, presenting a comprehensive showcase of Taiwan’s vibrant food industry to regional and international buyers. Official opening of the … Read more

Vaseline sets a new standard for creator collaboration

Source: Media Outreach Building on the Cannes Lions Titanium-winning Vaseline Verified, Vaseline and Ogilvy Singapore launch Vaseline Originals — a first-of-its-kind product line that transforms community hacks into products, putting content creators at the centre of innovation. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – In a world where beauty trends are increasingly … Read more

Awards – Granicus announces seven Digital Government Award winners delivering measurable impact for citizens across Australia and New Zealand

Source: Granicus Granicus’ annual Digital Government Awards recognise public sector organisations and teams delivering measurable improvements in citizen engagement, service delivery and transparency   Granicus today announced the winners of its annual Digital Government Awards, recognising public sector organisations, citizen engagement, operational efficiency and public trust across Australia and New Zealand. This year’s honourees are … Read more