HKPC and Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing Sign MoU

Source: Media Outreach Joining Forces to Build a New Regional Value Chain and Drive Industrial Upgrading across ASEAN HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Hong Kong has long maintained a robust bilateral relationship with Malaysia. As ASEAN’s third-largest economy, Malaysia possesses strong manufacturing and service sectors and stands as … Read more

Pukunui population climbs sharply after controversial 1080 drop on Stewart Island

Source: Radio New Zealand A pair of pukunui. DOC A controversial 1080 drop on Stewart Island has led to a 52 percent population boost for threatened Southern New Zealand dotterel/pukunui. The birds, which only breed on Stewart Island / Rakiura, have been teetering on the brink of extinction, with 40 to 50 adult birds being … Read more

IONCHI Welcomes AITO to Join Hands with BMW and Mercedes-Benz to Develop Premium High-Power Charging Networks in China

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – IONCHI, the joint venture between BMW and Mercedes-Benz on high-power charging services, announced today that SERES will join the company as an equal shareholder. Through this shareholding investment, AITO, the premium brand of the SERES Group, will support the development of … Read more

Homes evacuated near Carterton due to rising river levels

Source: Radio New Zealand Flooded Ruamāhanga River on Tuesday looking down on the South Wairarapa. Mike Laven Five homes have been evacuated in Gladstone near Carterton due to rising river levels. The homes, on Gladstone Road, were not far from the Tauweru River, an emergency operations spokesperson said. The residents will stay either with friends … Read more

Annual inflation at 3.1 percent in March 2026 – Consumers price index: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual inflation at 3.1 percent in March 2026 – news story 21 April 2026 New Zealand’s consumers price index (CPI) increased 3.1 percent in the 12 months to the March 2026 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The 3.1 percent increase follows a 3.1 percent increase in the 12 … Read more

Public ‘strongly advised’ against searching for missing Karori man Philip Sutton themselves

Source: Radio New Zealand Samuel Rillstone Wellington police have called for people not to take matters into their own hands after the search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton was suspended yesterday. But locals said volunteers had been searching the area and had located a bag and an article of clothing this afternoon. Sutton was … Read more

Police launch homicide investifation after man found dead in house fire

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ Police have launched a homicide investigation after a person was found dead in a house fire in Rangataua last week. Fire and Emergency New Zealand were alerted to a house fire on Kaha Street at 6.40pm on Thursday. Detective Senior Sergeant Varnia Allan said a man was found … Read more

iFLYTEK Affirms Singapore as Strategic AI Hub Amid Regional Expansion at Gitex Asia 2026

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – iFLYTEK, a leading Chinese AI and intelligent speech technology company, reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Singapore as the command center for Southeast Asian operations during the second day of Gitex Asia 2026 on April 10. Company executives detailed the firm’s robust local … Read more

Update: Rangataua house fire and fatal crash

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Varnia Allan, Whanganui Response Officer in Charge: Whanganui Police have launched a homicide investigation after a person was found deceased following a house fire in Rangataua, last week. On Thursday 16 April, Fire and Emergency New Zealand were alerted to a house fire on Kaha Street, … Read more

Blood Cancer New Zealand says country not keeping up with treatments internationally

Source: Radio New Zealand Annual deaths from blood cancer in Aotearoa have risen by nearly 40 percent since 2008. 123RF A charity campaigning for blood cancer patients has argued the country isn’t keeping up with treatments available internationally. Blood Cancer New Zealand has a released a new report into the experience of blood cancer patients … Read more

Rahui in place at Auckland’s Shelly Beach as search continues for missing man

Source: Radio New Zealand Shelly Beach is in the Kaipara Harbour. (File photo). A rahui is in place at a North Auckland beach as police and coastguards continue their search for a man who went missing on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Shelly Beach about 1pm, after a man went into the water … Read more

NRL: Chanel Harris-Tavita named for 100th NZ Warriors appearance against Dolphins

Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita scores a try for the Warriors against Sydney Roosters. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita has been confirmed for his 100th NZ Warriors appearance, while Taine Tuaupiki will return to fullback against the Dolphins in Wellington on Saturday. Harris-Tavita, 27, made his club debut in 2019 against Gold Coast Titans, … Read more

Analysis: Luxon puts even more pressure on himself with confidence gamble

Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: Without probably realising it the Prime Minister has just put more pressure than ever on himself to perform and lift his party polling. By calling a formal motion of confidence vote in caucus on Tuesday morning, the caucus were presented with a ‘back him or dump him’ option and chose … Read more

NineSmart Debuts at InnoEX 2026 Showcasing Upgraded PropTech Solutions

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Hong Kong property technology (PropTech) startup NineSmart, participated in the international innovation and technology event InnoEX, jointly organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council at the Hong Kong … Read more

Air New Zealand considering setting up aviation engineering school in Northland, MP says

Source: Radio New Zealand Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands was being considered for an aviation engineering school. (File photo) RNZ / Peter de Graaf Air New Zealand is considering setting up an aviation engineering school in Kerikeri, Northland MP Grant McCallum says. The MP said the company was working with high schools, local hapū … Read more

A Golden Bay coastal estate could be the home of an ‘End of the World Library’

Source: Radio New Zealand Westhaven Estate was formerly a luxury lodge, in Mangarākau, Tasman. The 15-bedroom property overlooks the Whanganui Inlet. NZ Sotheby’s Realty An advertisement calling for an intellectually curious librarian or curator at a multi-million-dollar remote coastal estate in Golden Bay has sparked widespread interest. The job? To build and furnish an “End … Read more

Enchanting journey through Beijing’s Chaoyang Garden Festival, where nature meets Oriental romance

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – The Beijing Chaoyang Garden Festival is now in full swing, transforming the district into a living tapestry of blossoms. Apinya Charunpumhiran, a Thai expert with the China International Communications Group and a social media influencer, recently immersed herself in the festival, … Read more

Alleged assault at the Mackenzie District Council office

Source: Radio New Zealand Mackenzie District council. Google Maps The police are looking into allegations of an assault at the Mackenzie District Council office. There are media reports that the assault involved a Mackenzie District Councillor, but the council has not responded to inquiries. A police spokesperson said they have received a report of an … Read more

As it happened: Highway washed out, flights cancelled as rain, wind hit Wellington, Wairarapa

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington and Wairarapa have spent the night under a red heavy rain warning, with downpours expected to continue. Wellington was hit by widespread, damaging floods and landslides overnight on Sunday. Authorities are urging lower North Island residents to stay off the roads and evacuate if they feel unsafe as the rain … Read more

Beulah Koale: ‘I’ve never felt a play reach this deep into my gut’

Source: Radio New Zealand When Beulah Koale flew out to Atlanta to begin filming for his break out role in the movie Thank You for Your Service in 2016 his career was on the up, but he had no money in his bank account. The Ōtara-born actor flew there first class for the first time … Read more

Cheap blackmarket cigarettes with no health warnings concerning for experts

Source: Radio New Zealand Facebook No graphic images of damaged lungs and hearts, no health warnings of impotency, gangrenous feet and emphysema – experts say blackmarket cigarettes are undermining the efforts of health authorities to convince smokers to quit the potentially fatal habit. An RNZ investigation into the tobacco blackmarket found packs of cigarettes and … Read more

State of emergency remains for parts of Wellington region

Source: Radio New Zealand Repairs underway on SH2 Remutaka Hill at the Bridge 2 washout. NZTA Waka Kotahi The state of emergency has lifted for parts of the Wellington region. It’s now ended in Upper Hutt, Porirua City and the Kāpiti Coast, but is still in place for all other parts of the Wellington region, … Read more

Search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton to resume Wednesday

Source: Radio New Zealand Philip Sutton. NZ Police/Supplied The search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton will continue on Wednesday. Police said in an update on Tuesday evening the official search was unable to go ahead today due to safety concerns. It would begin again tomorrow, when the water level dropped in the Karori Stream … Read more

Far North farm worker faces burglary charges after ram raid on gliding club

Source: Radio New Zealand Last month’s ram raid at Kaikohe Aerodrome inflicted huge damage on the local gliding club’s aircraft. Supplied A Far North man whose alleged ram raid on a gliding club hangar left the volunteer-run group with a $250,000 repair bill has been remanded in custody. David Neho, 28, had his first appearance … Read more

Heavy deluge turns Hawke’s Bay valley into an ‘ocean’

Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in Omakere. SARAH KINGSTON / SUPPLIED A heavy deluge in the early hours of Tuesday morning caught Central Hawke’s Bay residents by surprise, flooding roads and buildings, downing trees and turning a valley into an ‘ocean’. The Hawke’s Bay Region south of Tutira was under an orange heavy rain warning … Read more

Local News – Porirua Careers Expo back for 2026!

Source: Porirua City Council The Porirua Careers Expo is promising a jam-packed day at Te Rauparaha Arena next month, offering a chance to engage with a wide range of industry professionals and education providers and improve your CV, along with free food, giveaways and the opportunity to win one of eight $250 Prezzy cards. Now in … Read more