New Zealand’s annual greenhouse gas emissions drop slightly, latest data shows

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF New Zealand’s annual greenhouse gas emissions have slightly fallen, the latest data shows. Numbers from the Greenhouse Gas Inventory, the country’s official record of emissions from human activities, shows the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other gases being produced dropped 0.1 percent between 2023 and 2024. Once forests and … Read more

Updated asbestos guidance now available for New Zealand businesses and workers

Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand has published an updated suite of guidance to help businesses and workers safely manage and work with asbestos. The new guidance has been developed in close collaboration with the asbestos industry and introduces targeted resources for specific needs, including asbestos surveyors, removalists, assessors, tradespeople, and general businesses. WorkSafe’s … Read more

TrendAI™ Partners with Anthropic to Extend Leadership in AI Security

Source: Media Outreach Trend Micro’s enterprise business accelerates its transformation as AI security category leader HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2026 – TrendAI , the enterprise AI security leader from Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), today announced a strategic engagement with Anthropic, embedding Claude models across its platform … Read more

EQS Asia’s Newswire Service to Support Cross-Border News Distribution for Corporate Clients

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 17 April 2026 – EQS Asia today shared how its EQS Newswire service helps companies send corporate news to media and key audiences in other countries. As more companies grow into overseas markets, their communications teams need to work with different media, audiences, and channels … Read more

Don’t get scammed by unsolicited gardeners

Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging people to be wary of unsolicited tree trimmers or gardeners, after a Masterton man was charged an exorbitant amount for shoddy work. Wairarapa Area Commander Inspector Nick Thom says it’s a semi-regular problem, and generally people don’t realise what they’re going to pay until after the work’s done. … Read more

Fishing for trouble

Source: New Zealand Police A man has landed himself a court date after he was caught fishing in a protected marine reserve overnight. Earlier this week, the Police Maritime Unit received reports of a man late-night fishing at the Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve. The reserve on Auckland’s North Shore covers 980 hectares of coastal habitats. … Read more

Police defy district’s top cop by posting pay protest stickers in station

Source: Radio New Zealand A ‘Repay the Risk’ campaign sticker inside the Dunedin Central Police Station. Supplied Police pay bargaining campaign stickers have been put up inside the Dunedin Central police station, despite the district’s top cop telling staff not to. It comes after the Police Association told members it was “extremely concerned” a police … Read more

Surge in fuel prices largest increase since Stats NZ data began in 2011

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash Fuel prices surge in March on Middle East conflict Food prices ease 0.6 in March on month before Annual food inflation lowest in a year Consumer spending inflated by fuel costs Other partial inflation indicators show modest rises in power/gas, accommodation Full inflation numbers for March quarter due … Read more

Events – Governor-General’s visit to Gallipoli for Anzac Day

Source: Government House The Governor-General, Her Excellency Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, will represent the people of New Zealand at this year’s Anzac Day commemorations in Gallipoli. Dame Cindy and His Excellency Dr Richard Davies will travel to Türkiye on 19 April and return to New Zealand on 26 April. On 24 April, Their … Read more

First Responders – Kaiteriteri gas leak – final update

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is now scaling back its response to a gas leak near Kaiteriteri’s beachfront. Fire and Emergency was alerted to the leak at 6.50am.  Assistant District Commander Chris Best said one crew remains at the scene to ensure gas is completely dispersed. “They’re expected to leave … Read more

Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2026 Q1)

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2026 – Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2026 1st quarter review of the ixCrypto Index Series. The constituent changes will be implemented on the effective date of 24th April 2026 (Friday). The results of the constituent review and exchange review are … Read more

Lead poisoning kills two kea in Southern Westland

Source: Radio New Zealand Two kea have been killed by lead poisoning. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Lead poisoning has killed two kea in Southern Westland in recent weeks, and led to four others being hospitalised, the Department of Conservation says. DoC was asking for people’s help to protect the endangered birds by removing … Read more

Police appealing for information about missing Motueka man ‘Nathan’

Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan was last seen on Monday 13 April, and has not been seen or heard from since, they say. NZ Police Police say they are urgently appealing for sightings of Nathan from Motueka, who has reported missing by his family. Nathan was last seen on Monday 13 April, and had not … Read more

Person killed in crash involving bus and pedestrian

Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, one person died at the scene on Friday. Passengers were on the bus at the time, but no other injuries were reported. Drivers were warned earlier in the day to expect long … Read more

Rural parents voice fuel concerns ahead of new school term

Source: Radio New Zealand Rural families are worried about how the school run will hit them financially. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Rural families are concerned about how the rising price of fuel will affect the new school term. School children are currently on holiday but term two starts on Monday. Rural Women chief executive Sandra … Read more

Fast-tracked hydro to boost West Coast resilience

Source: New Zealand Government A fast-tracked renewable energy project on the West Coast will strengthen regional electricity supply and improve resilience, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones say. In August 2025, Westpower Limited lodged a substantive application to build and operate a 23MW hydro scheme in the Waitaha Valley, about 38km … Read more

Kaiteriteri restaurant gas leak isolated, businesses reopen

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Paris Ibell Firefighters have isolated the gas leak at a restaurant in Kaiteriteri that caused a nearby campground to be evacuated on Friday morning. Emergency services were called to the leak at 6.50am, and the main road was closed while they attended the scene. Fire and Emergency said surrounding buildings were … Read more

Christopher Luxon adamant he’ll remain National leader amid speculation

Source: Radio New Zealand National Minister Chris Bishop has been rumoured as a potential leadership contender. RNZ Watch the livestream and follow live updates in the blog above. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is confident he’ll still be in the top job at the election and does not expect his leadership to be on … Read more

NZ-AU: LHM Guidance Revision – Increase FY2026 Production Range

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) provides an operations and guidance update for the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) in advance of its March 2026 Quarterly Report, which is scheduled for release on 22 April 2026. The LHM ramp-up and transition … Read more

NZ King Salmon lifts underlying profit guidance for 2026 financial year

Source: Radio New Zealand NZ King Salmon now expects full‑year processed harvest volumes of 5800 to 6100 metric tonnes. Supplied Fish farming company NZ King Salmon has announced a significant upgrade to its full‑year 2026 earnings outlook after better‑than‑expected summer farming results. Pro‑forma underlying earnings (EBITDA) are now forecast at $19 million to $27 million, … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Defining weekend for Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua

Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika will face the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday night, while the Fijian Drua will take on the Brumbies at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Saturday. Facebook / Fijian Drua/Moana Pasifika Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua both face tough tests again this weekend in round 10 of the Super … Read more

Police car involved in crash just outside Christchurch

Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists in the area should expect delays. (File photo) RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A police patrol car was involved in a crash near Burnham, just outside Christchurch, on Friday morning. The crash on State Highway One/Main South Rd left two people with minor to moderate injuries, police said. The police … Read more

Activist Sector – NZDF training with US should stop amidst illegal war – Peace Action Wellington

Source: Peace Action Wellington Peace Action Wellington is calling for an immediate end to NZDF training with US forces amidst the illegal US-Israeli war against Iran. The Defence Force plans to send 50 personnel to a big aerial and ground drones exercise in the United States alongside US forces. The US Project Convergence training exercise … Read more

Tax Reform – Local govt GST policy just more cuts by another name, says tax reform groups

Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) 17 April 2026, 10:00 am – The hint from David Seymour about a new policy for councils to receive a portion of the GST collected on construction projects in their areas, has been criticised by tax reform groups Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) and the Better Taxes for a Better Future … Read more

Tech – Roblox Studio is Going Agentic

Source: Roblox Plan, Build, and Test Faster With Agentic Workflows in Roblox Studio – Today, 44% of the top 1,000 creators on Roblox use Roblox Assistant or third-party AI tools via MCP to plan, build, and test their games.1 We’re levelling up Roblox Studio and Assistant with new agentic features so that creators can use AI … Read more

New boat hoist lifts Port Nelson’s marine capability

Source: New Zealand Government The opening today of a new hardstand and mobile boat hoist near the slipway at Port Nelson marks a major milestone in the region’s marina upgrade, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. “The Calwell Marine Maintenance and Transitional Facility is a key piece of infrastructure that strengthens Nelson’s position as a … Read more

First Responders – Firefighters respond to gas leak in Kaiteriteri

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand People are being advised to stay away from Kaiteriteri this morning while firefighters deal with a large gas leak near the town’s beachfront. Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to the leak at 6.50am. Properties in the immediate area have been evacuated, roads are closed and cordons are in … Read more