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Source: Radio New Zealand For New Zealand’s sewing community, the news landed like a dropped pin: paper patterns from the “big four” brands may soon vanish from local shelves. Online shop Pattern Postie owner Bronwyn Summers, based in Whangārei, says she has bought a year or two worth of stock after learning the Australian distributor … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding and other severe weather events can impact buyer behaviour. RNZ House buyers often haven’t had long memories of how floods have affected different areas – but there’s a warning that could change if big storms become a more frequent occurrence. Parts of Wellington and Wairarapa were inundated this week, soon … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Kaha will play host to Super Round, with all sides converging on Christchurch for five matches across three days. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A city that has endured so much finally christens its indoor stadium tonight. The new gem of the garden city will play host to Super Round, with … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Northland police officer claimed he had worked hours he had not for more than a year before it was discovered, RNZ can reveal. Riki Toby, who was paid nearly $30,000 for overtime he did not do, said the offending started after going through a break-up, which put “extra financial … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Herbert Manapiri, whose father served in the 28th Māori Battalion, says their stories must never be forgotten. RNZ / Layla Bailey-McDowell This story is part of a series sharing the voices of whānau of the 28th Māori Battalion, keeping their memories alive. A soldier, sportsman and survivor of one of the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The paper road is legally designated as a public road, but it is indistinguishable from the surrounding forest and not easily accessible, even on foot. Supplied / OceanaGold A community conservation group has won a legal victory against a multinational gold mining company, but the company says the ruling will not … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of job advertisments continued to grow in March. RNZ The number of job advertisments continued to grow in March, although at a slower pace than in previous months. The latest SEEK NZ Employment Report showed job ads rose 0.8 percent in March compared with February, but were still 13 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps Nick Kelly MUNIR UZ ZAMAN Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a century as Bangladesh recovered to make 265-8 against the Black Caps in the series-deciding third one-day international at Chattogram. Shanto hit 105 off 119 balls, smacking nine fours and two sixes for his fourth ODI century after New Zealand’s … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – Cangio Tourist City Corporation, the developer of Vinhomes Green Paradise, and IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to introduce IHG’s hotel brands to Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio in Ho … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 2025 SailGP. Bob Martin for SailGP / Photosport SailGP will not be going ahead in Auckland next year as the government has rejected funding. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited chief executive Nick Hill said it was disappointed with the outcome. “Auckland did everything to get this event across the line including resolving date … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Research and development survey: 2025 – information release 23 April 2026 Research and development (R&D) statistics report on research and development activity, including expenditure and related employment across the business, government, and higher education sectors in New Zealand. In 2025, the survey was conducted for the business sector only. In every second … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Productivity statistics: 1978–2025 – information release 23 April 2026 Productivity is a measure of how efficiently capital and labour are used within the economy to produce outputs of goods and services. A higher productivity rate means a nation can either produce a higher level of goods and services with the same level … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Corrections says it will conduct a full review into how two prisoners came to escape cells inside a prisoner escort van on Thursday. The van was travelling to Whanganui prison when the men exited individual holding cells within the vehicle at 4.40pm. Deputy commissioner of men’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was seriously injured in a crash in the Tasman district on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Bateup Road and Main Road in Hope – known locally as Three Brothers Corner – about 3.10pm. Police … Read more
Source: Media Outreach STUTTGART, GERMANY & SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – Blending the worlds of high-performance automotive engineering and architectural permanence, Porsche Design Tower Bangkok will make its highly anticipated regional showcase at the Singapore Yachting Festival 2026. Taking place from 23 to 26 April at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), today announced a decisive push into AI-ready infrastructure to position itself at the forefront of agentic commerce, as intelligent agents increasingly take over how travellers plan and book … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Award‑winning luxury resort introduces a magnificent roster of bespoke privileges for HSBC Hong Kong cardholders, where elevated shopping and refined gastronomy converge through thoughtfully curated luxury rewards MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – Galaxy Macau today unveiled an exclusive credit card collaboration with HSBC Hong Kong (HSBC … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 2025 SailGP. Bob Martin for SailGP / Photosport SailGP will not be going ahead in Auckland next year as the government has rejected funding. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited chief executive Nick Hill said they were disappointed with the outcome. “Auckland did everything to get this event across the line including resolving date … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in action at Warriors training. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster insists tighter NRL training protocols have not forced changes to how his team prepare for games during the week. The Aussie rugby league competition has imposed limits on training field contact in a bid to reduce injuries, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro Dunedin City Councillors have decided a service for the homeless is best handled in-house. Councillors have voted to set up a council-led housing outreach service to address rising homelessness, at a cost of $270,000 annually. Councillors already supported establishing an outreach service, and at Thursday’s meeting debated … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police want to hear from witnesses to a serious crash in Hope on Wednesday afternoon (22 April). At around 3.10pm, a cyclist was struck by a ute exiting the roundabout at the intersection of Bateup Road and Main Road (Three Brothers Corner). The cyclist sustained significant injuries and remains in hospital … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Customers highlight SoftwareOne’s expertise and service quality in independent Gartner survey Zurich, Switzerland – EQS Newswire – 23 April 2026 – SoftwareOne, a leading software and cloud solutions provider, announced today that it has been recognized as a Customers’ Choice in the Gartner® Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Software Asset … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – Hong Kong’s small businesses delivered their strongest performance in a decade in 2025, while confidence in the year ahead has climbed to a record high, according to CPA Australia’s latest Asia‑Pacific Small Business Survey 2025–26. The survey shows that 68 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – NineSmart attended the “AI-Powered Property Operations: From Strategy to Execution” conference hosted by HKBN Enterprise Solutions on 17 April, where it exchanged insights with industry peers from property management and technology sectors on how AI and IoT can help transform … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC coach Steve Corica wants a focus on football not referee decisions. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC has given up asking A-League referees to explain their decisions. Instead, coach Steve Corica would speak to his players about how they reacted when they did not get the refereeing calls they expected as … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The child was hit on Torphin Crescent. Google Maps A young child is in hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in the central North Island. Police said the child was on their bike when they were struck by a car on Torphin Crescent in Tokoroa around 4.30pm on Wednesday. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Selwyn Rabbits is calling for more transparency and action after a coroner delivered a clear message. Nick Monro After a years-long inquiry into the death of an Auckland construction worker, a coroner has delivered a clear message. Cardan shaft parking brakes, the braking system used by a piece of heavy machinery … Read more