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Source: New Zealand Government People in Kaitaia and across the Far North are benefiting from improved access to specialist health services, with new and expanded facilities now in place at Kaitaia Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Scar therapy clinic now available locally for the first time Audiology services expanded, increasing capacity and reducing wait … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Black Cap Geoff Allott Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz Former Black Caps fast bowler Geoff Allott has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, replacing Scott Weenink, who resigned in December. Weenink left the role at the end of last year after months of escalating tension over the future direction … Read more
Source: Media Outreach GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 – The China International Exhibition for Metro Transit and CAMET Forum 2026 ( MetroTrans 2026) is scheduled to take place from November 9 to 11, 2026, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. A series of concurrent events, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is expanding its granny flat building consent exemption to support faster construction, more choice for homeowners, and a wider range of off-site building methods. “Our granny flat changes are real-life examples of the Government’s drive to cut red tape, reduce costs, and give families more options to make better use of their land,” RMA and Housing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police evacuated nearby homes as a precaution. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Fire and Emergency (FENZ) is investigating the cause of a house fire that led to the evacuation of neighbouring homes in Rolleston in Canterbury. Four fire trucks were called to the blaze on Lowes Road about 11.17am on Tuesday. Police … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay sign the free-trade agreement. Supplied The New Zealand economy is expected to be hundreds of millions of dollars better off each year once the Indian free trade agreement has fully come into force. Analysis of the economic … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now name the man who died in a crash on Edendale-Woodlands Highway on 22 April. He was Logan John Cahill, aged 53. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Police continue to make enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash, which occurred at around 8am. We … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Singapore car buyers still lack confidence due to unclear pricing and inconsistent information, even after weeks of research. Consumers spend up to four weeks researching before visiting a dealership, yet gaps in consumer trust persist. Buyers are up to 3 times more likely to return to the same dealership when pricing is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand North Canterbury retiree Madeleine Burdon is in the midst of a major life change – downsizing from the home she worked hard to pay off. Known as Bad Nan to her grandchildren, Burdon grew up with eight siblings and parents who “worked their butts off” but never owned a home or … Read more
Source: Media Outreach NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – As the “bong sound bursts out, the firelight pierces the night and illuminates the sea surface off Jinshan. The spectacular sight of blue-scale fish leaping from the water unfolds every summer and autumn in Northern Taiwan. The 2026 Jinshan … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Save the Children’s “Safe Start for Little Seed” Calls to Safeguard Children’s Growth HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Save the Children Hong Kong has officially launched the “Safe Start for Little Seed” campaign. Beyond legal protections, the initiative aims to cultivate a “Zero Tolerance for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Australian travellers looking for a short-haul cultural escape to Singapore this May can experience the Five-Footway Festival, which is taking place from 2–10 May 2026 in Chinatown Singapore Smith Street. Organised by the Chinatown Business Association, the Festival celebrates the theme “Our … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Michelle Montague. Cooper Neill New Zealand’s Michelle Montague has marked her UFC return with another unanimous decision win to improve her unbeaten record to 8-0 in the sport. The ‘Wild One’ outmuscled and out-fought former bantamweight contender Mayra Bueno Silva to win (30-27, 29-29 and 29-28) on the judges’ scorecards. Montague … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A boat building facility that erupted in flames on Tuesday morning is a “total loss”, Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says. Luckily no one was inside the building when the blaze began around 10am, Assistant District Commander Shaun Pilgrim told RNZ. Calvin Samuel Fourteen crews battled to contain the fire in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Greenacre, now head coach of the Phoenix. AAP Image/Matt Turner / Photosport Caretaker coach Chris Greenacre has been appointed the Wellington Phoenix men’s coach following a long apprenticeship at the A-league football club. Greenacre, who has called Wellington home since 2009 when he joined the Phoenix as a player, will … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Trade Minister exchanges gifts after signing the free trade agreement (FTA) with India in New Delhi. supplied Big tariff wins for many goods exporters, especially sheep meat, forestry, seafood and horticulture Services gain certainty and protection, not major new market openings Beef and bulk dairy see little change, marking … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – “Step onto the stage with the legends and the idol, now under one roof.” Madame Tussauds Singapore invites guests to experience this star-studded encounter as beloved figures of Lay Zhang(Zhang Yixing) and Lin Dan take centre stage in a dynamic, cross-cultural showcase … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) has successfully convened its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM), approving key resolutions on strategic direction, governance, and capital strengthening to accelerate sustainable growth. The approved 2026 business plan targets PBT of VND … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents in many parts of the North Island are in the process of trying to put their homes back together after torrential rain and flooding in recent weeks. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Building Research Association of New Zealand, or BRANZ, is urging homeowners affected by the recent flooding to be … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rowena Walker. Supplied / NZ Police Police are continuing to search Christchurch’s red zone for missing woman Rowena Walker. The 39-year-old was last seen on 14 August when CCTV captured her with an associate in Bassett Street in the suburb of Burwood. Her mother reported her missing two months later. Police … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand says that has welcomed the Government developing options to remove regulatory barriers to improve freight productivity and minimise diesel use, saying that urgent action is required to keep the economy moving and protect jobs. Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says that Transporting New Zealand has been working with officials … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Six of the biggest fossil fuel companies are projected to earn $2,967 a second in profits in 2026, new Oxfam research finds, ahead of the first global conference this week on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. This marks an increase of almost $37 million a day compared to the … Read more
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association (ACA) has named Bini Mathew, Clinical Nurse Manager at Brightwater Home, Enliven, as its 2026 Nurse of the Year. Now in its second year, the award recognises outstanding nursing leadership in aged residential care. Bini follows 2025 inaugural recipient Riha Devendra. Bini was recognised for her ability to … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council A group of young people from Porirua colleges are getting a taste of life in the workforce as part of the Mahi Rangatahi programme run by Porirua City Council. Now in its fifth year, the programme provides real-world work experience. The students develop a CV, apply for a role at Council and … Read more
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Shocking new reports on the rise of sophisticated drug-smuggling vessels crossing the Pacific has highlighted a growing threat to vulnerable communities, with ChildFund New Zealand warning that children are increasingly exposed to the impacts of transnational crime. “We work with local communities in some of the remotest islands in the Pacific, on … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 28 April 2026 The find is even more remarkable as the frogs are hundreds of kilometres south of their current known range. Twelve-year-old nature lover Rumi Lourie found the frogs while looking at the wildlife in the creek running through some lush native bush behind his house. He noticed they … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf By Gianina Schwanecke New Zealand Winegrowers wants wine lovers to raise their glasses this month, as it launches the ‘The Great White Wine Toast’ – a global campaign calling for the creation of an official white wine emoji alongside the existing red wine emoji. Despite the global popularity of white … Read more