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Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Tangitau was knocked out cold against the Blues. Photosport Having just sparked a superb try to bring his side back in the contest before halftime, Caleb Tangitau lay on the Eden Park deck, unconscious. He had just copped a direct shoulder to the head, and was forced to sit out … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2026 – As the 6th Asian Beach Games draws near, 4,680 youth volunteers, affectionately known as the “Little Deer” (Xiao Lu Lu), have completed their general training and are now intensively honing their foreign language skills and job-specific practical abilities in final preparation … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2026 – Clifford Kang, Vice President of SERES Group attended the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit in Hong Kong from 13 to 14 April, where he shared the company’s latest perspectives on how artificial intelligence is redefining intelligent electric mobility … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu in action against the Highlanders. Brett Phibbs/Photosport The Blues have defied a comeback for the ages to hold off a heroic Highlanders finish and claim a thrilling 47-40 Super Rugby Pacific win in Auckland. The home side looked to have sewn up the win, but the Highlanders … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The tragedy re-ignited calls for speed bumps on Settlers Way, Ōkaihau’s main street. Supplied A judge has described a Northland man’s driving in the moments before a high-speed, hit-and-run crash that killed a teenage cyclist as “a recipe for disaster”. John Le Noel, 28, was sentenced on Friday in the Kaikohe … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The council said 19 percent rise would cost the average ratepayer about $13 extra a week extra – almost $700 a year. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Waitaki’s ratepayers are looking at a 19 percent rates hike for the coming year. Mayor Mel Tavendale is warning that will only just keep their … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as NSW Waratahs host Moana Pasifika at Allianz Stadium. Moana Pasifika are chasing their first win since February, with heavy defeats plaguing their 2026 season. They travel to Sydney to take on Waratahs side that have won just one of their last five games. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2026 – The 18th edition of “Taicang Day” successfully convened at the BMW Welt Auditorium on April 16, marking nearly two decades of continuous economic and cultural exchange between the Chinese port city and Germany’s industrial heartland. The event attracted nearly 300 political … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the Indian community gather outside Papatoetoe Central School after graffiti inciting racial violence was found near the school last Saturday. RNZ / Blessen Tom Papatoetoe’s Indian community has voiced frustration at what appears to be growing anti-Indian sentiment in Auckland at a public meeting on Friday. The meeting was … Read more
Source: Media Outreach GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2026 – On April 15, the 139th China Import and Export Fair (hereinafter referred to as the “Canton Fair”) officially opened. As a leading enterprise in the manufacturing sector, Gree Electric made a grand appearance at Pavilion 4.2A under the theme “GREE, Making … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Some operators want permission to use bus lanes in heavy city traffic. RNZ / Marika Khabazi NZ Trucking Association chief executive Dave Boyce warns the real cost of the current fuel shortage has not hit consumers yet, as the industry considers ways to reduce the impact on operators. Boyce told RNZ’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Since her 160m2 garden went on display at the Shenzhen Greater Bay Area Flower Show, over two million people have viewed Jules Moore‘s latest horticultural creation, Ocean’s Edge. Constructed with the help of a Chinese crew, the Auckland landscape designer’s coastal-inspired garden features stainless steel waves, a massive shell made of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By Taroi Black, Tuia News Activist Sharon Hawke being farewelled at Ōrākei marae. Supplied/Tuia News Family and friends have gathered at Ōrākei Marae to farewell activist Sharon Hawke who passed in Samoa last week. Sharon was just 52 when she passed, and is the daughter of renowned Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei leaders, … Read more
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Source: Radio New Zealand Customers were advised to return Uniti products to a Warehouse store, where they would receive a full refund. Supplied The Warehouse has recalled its Uniti sand art products, because of asbestos. The Warehouse Group chief legal and corporate affairs officer Silv Roest said Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) testing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Taine Tuaupiki and Keno Kini will bring plenty of x-factor from fullback, when the Warriors meet the Titans. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website Despite their historic win over Melbourne Storm, NZ Warriors can’t … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Western Bay of Plenty Police are investigating incidents where people have received a scam phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer. Acting Sergeant Gea Grilli is urging members of the Western Bay of Plenty community to be alert to the scam. The ‘officer’ will call from an unknown … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action, as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh in their one-day match at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. It’s the first of three ODI matches, followed by three T20I series matches, taking place during the Black Caps tour of Bangladesh. First ball is at 5pm NZT. Black … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education at Massey University. Massey University / David Wiltshire One of Aotearoa’s most renowned Māori education leaders, Rāwiri Wright, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education, recognising his contribution to Māori education, cultural revitalisation and equity. Wright (Te … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Bashii had kidney disease. Wellington Zoo / Hannah and Molly Wellington Zoo’s 18-year-old Sumatran tiger has been euthanised after his health deteriorated in the past few days. In a statement, the zoo said Bashii suffered from kidney disease like many elderly cats, and its veterinary team was helping to manage his … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Channel Infrastructure currently operates New Zealand’s biggest fuel import terminal at Marsden Point. Alan Squires Photography Channel Infrastructure is refusing to be drawn into speculation on the company buying ExxonMobil’s New Zealand bulk fuel terminals. The Australian newspaper reports Channel is emerging as a potential buyer for ExxonMobil’s terminals across the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Port of Nelson is the largest fishing port in Australasia. RNZ / Tracy Neal A new $29 million marine maintenance facility has opened at Port Nelson, with hopes that larger international vessels can now be serviced at the top of the South Island. The Calwell Marine Maintenance facility officially opened at … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA has called for mediation with the Office of the Ombudsman after the Office moved to disestablish jobs from its finance team and outsource their work to private accountancy firms, in breach of its collective agreement with the PSA. The collective agreement requires the Office negotiate with the external contractor to attempt to … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Flaxbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate the official opening of their new fire station on Sunday. The new building is on the site of the former Ward Fire Station, which was damaged by the Kaikōura earthquake in November 2016. Flaxbourne’s Rural Controller Duncan Roberts describes the new station as “fantastic” … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The cost of fuel keeps ticking up and there are concerns about how much New Zealanders actually have left to fill their tanks. The government unveiled updates to its four-phase fuel plan last month, but has yet to explain how any rationing measures would be prioritised. As a result, many Kiwis … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Screenshot / Unsplash / RNZ The current fuel crisis doesn’t seem to be diminishing Kiwis love affair with utes, but it is changing the nature of the relationship. Figures released this week show sales of new light commercial vehicles in March were up 48 percent compared to the same month last … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: “I have the numbers” was the quote of the day from an embattled leader and Prime Minister, and one that may still come back to haunt him. Christopher Luxon was clearly schooled up ahead of his media conference in Pōkeno on Friday to bat away any questions about his leadership … Read more