SH8 near Cromwell closed after truck rolls

Source: Radio New Zealand A truck rolled on State Highway 8/Tarras-Cromwell Road. NZTA/Supplied State Highway 8/Tarras-Cromwell Road remains closed on Saturday morning following a truck crash overnight. A detour is in place while contractors work to unload goods from the crashed truck. A detour is in place while the truck is unloaded. NZTA/Supplied Once the … Read more

Minister joins game bird season opening weekend

Source: New Zealand Government Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager was among the tens of thousands of Kiwis who watched the sun rise from a maimai this morning, taking part in New Zealand’s annual game bird hunting season opening. “This year, instead of firing the shotgun, I was riding shotgun alongside Fish & Game rangers … Read more

Why am I not getting the full pension rate? Ask Susan

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions’, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop us a voice memo to … Read more

Country Life: The art of deer stalking during the roar

Source: Radio New Zealand Dawn breaks across Waikato. RNZ / Gianina Schwanecke In the stillness of the pre-dawn morning all I could hear was the sound of feet marching as Allen Juno and I traversed a well-cut farm track near the border of the Pureora Forest Park. Then somewhere off in the dense bush below … Read more

The Detail: Medical migration only option for many blood cancer sufferers

Source: Radio New Zealand Former cancer patient Andrew Mackintosh speaking at parliament. Supplied The Oz/NZ great divide when it comes to treating blood cancer This week, actor Sam Neill announced he was cancer free, after groundbreaking treatment for lymphoma blood cancer in Australia. Now he’s fighting for the lifesaving CAR T-cell therapy to be available … Read more

How a police staffer was caught claiming for overtime he hadn’t worked

Source: Radio New Zealand 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 pressure” on him. RNZ / REECE BAKER A police staffer was caught claiming thousands of dollars of overtime he had not worked after he submitted … Read more

NRL: NZ Warriors dynamo Jackson Ford avoiding Dally M, Origin hype

Source: Radio New Zealand Jackson Ford celebrates his try against Canberra Raiders. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Over the course of eight years, Jackson Ford has made a point of keeping an even keel on his NRL career that has navigated the usual highs and lows. Right now, the tireless NZ Warriors front-rower is seemingly tolerating the highest … Read more

Who could be the next Prime Minister of Solomon Islands?

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Solomon Islands could have a new prime minister next week. The court of appeal has ordered the current prime minister Jeremiah Manele to call Parliament by the 7th of May to face a motion-of-no-confidence in his leadership. The court dismissed Mr Manele’s appeal against Chief Justice Sir … Read more

MHESI Joins Partners to Launch SPACE-F Batch 7, Pushing Thai FoodTech to the Global Stage, Highlighting the Wellness Economy as a New Economic Engine

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2026 – Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), led the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) or NIA, along with Thai Union Group PCL, Mahidol University, and leading corporate partners including Thai Beverage … Read more

Methodist College Kuala Lumpur Strengthens Academic Pathways Through Collaboration with MILA University

Source: Media Outreach NEGERI SEMBILAN, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2026 – Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) has formalised a strategic collaboration with MILA University through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), marking a significant step in enhancing academic progression pathways for students. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to … Read more

‘Operation Thor’: Four arrested after spate of burglaries in Feilding

Source: Radio New Zealand Four people have been arrested following a string of burglaries in Feilding. RNZ / REECE BAKER Four people have been arrested following a string of burglaries in Feilding. Police said the arrests were made as part of ‘Operation Thor’ and followed a spike in reported burglaries and shoplifting incidents over recent … Read more

New home consents up 11 percent in year ended March 2026 – Building consents issued: March 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand New home consents up 11 percent in year ended March 2026 – news story 1 May 2026 There were 37,813 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended March 2026, up 11 percent compared with the year ended March 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. … Read more

Spring Shanghai • Putuo Day Pop-up Event Opens in Milan, Showcasing Putuo District’s Unique Charm

Source: Media Outreach MILAN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2026 – As the dynamic interplay of light and shadow along the Putuo District section of Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, known as the “Half Marathon Suzhou Creek,” met the artistic atmosphere of Milan Cathedral, a spring dialogue spanning continents opened warmly as part … Read more

AI cafe making technology accessible in Nelson

Source: Radio New Zealand Sandy, the AI assistant at the AI cafe in Nelson. RNZ/Samantha Gee. A Nelson cafe is offering customers the chance to get to grips with artificial intelligence tools over a coffee. The initiative by the Nelson AI Sandbox has set up in a corner of the Halifax Cafe in the city. … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes beat Crusaders to stay at top of table

Source: Radio New Zealand David Havili celebrates his 150th Super Rugby appearance for the Crusaders. Masanori Udagawa/Photosport Title credentials tested and passed. The Hurricanes have keep their spot at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a gritty 38-31 win over the defending champion Crusaders at home. Wing Fehi Fineanganofo again crossed the … Read more

Calls for government to release list of who will get fuel priority

Source: Radio New Zealand An energy security expert says the list of fuel priority users should be released now. (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau It has been five weeks since Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she was consulting with industries on who would be included in a list for priority fuel, and an energy … Read more

Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Crusaders

Source: Radio New Zealand The tabletopping Hurricanes host the fourth-placed Crusaders at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. The sides will face off for the first time this Super Rugby Pacific season. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Hurricanes: 1. Xavier Numia 2. Asafo Aumua 3. Pasilio Tosi 4. Caleb Delany 5. Warner Dearns 6. Brayden Iose 7. Du’Plessis … Read more

The business impact of weather warnings

Source: Radio New Zealand A large tree fallen at a restaurant in Whakatāne during Cyclone Vaianu. RNZ/ Robin Martin Authorities should consider the impact on businesses of people staying home when they weigh up the safety considerations involved with wild weather warnings, one data analyst says. Data from Dot Loves Data shows the impact of … Read more

Scale of damage to Awakino Gorge laid bare on eve of highway’s reopening

Source: Radio New Zealand There are about 10 significant underslips in the Awakino Gorge and more than 30 slips. ROBIN MARTIN / RNZ The scale of damage to Awakino Gorge has been laid bare on the eve of the highway’s reopening. More than 30 slips – the largest, a 16,000 cubic metre mass of mud … Read more

Lead-free plumbing rules due to take effect this weekend

Source: Radio New Zealand Existing lead-based products are exempt, but users are advised to run taps to draw fresh water. HENDRIK SCHMIDT From Saturday, NZ homes will be required to fit lead-free plumbing products that protect the quality of drinking water. The legislation – an update to the New Zealand Building code – was announced … Read more

Four arrested following Feilding burglaries

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested four people in connection with a recent series of burglaries affecting homes and businesses across the Feilding area. The arrests are part of Operation Thor and follow a spike in reported burglaries and shoplifting incidents over recent weeks. Search warrants were executed at several local addresses over the … Read more

NZ Warriors fan favourite Chanel Harris-Tavita latest to test NRL free agency

Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita has become a favourite among Warriors fans. Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Another week, another player free agency question for NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster. One of the many sideshows provided by the NRL is the seemingly non-stop procession of off-contract players trying to secure their futures with rival clubs, … Read more

Parent of teen who only eats plain foods ‘terrified’ child could go blind

Source: Radio New Zealand A public health poster. Amy Williams/RNZ A parent of a teenager who eats only plain foods including bread, crackers and pasta says it’s terrifying to learn such restrictive diets can cause permanent vision loss. It follows two eye specialists’ warning there were children in New Zealand who had gone blind due … Read more

‘New Zealanders are like sheep’: The business impact of weather warnings

Source: Radio New Zealand A large tree fallen at a restaurant in Whakatāne during Cyclone Vaianu. RNZ/ Robin Martin Authorities should consider the impact on businesses of people staying home when they weigh up the safety considerations involved with wild weather warnings, one data analyst says. Data from Dot Loves Data shows the impact of … Read more

Transport Sector – Proposed congestion charges for trucks will hit freight customers and consumers

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand says that a Ministry of Transport proposal to set congestion charges for trucks at four times the rate of cars will increase costs for businesses and consumers, while being out of step with comparable overseas schemes. Under the proposal, if a base time-of-use charge for a car was … Read more