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Source: New Zealand Government The continued operation of the Kaimai Hydro-Electric Power Scheme in the Bay of Plenty has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. This is the 23rd project to be approved under the Fast-track process and supports New Zealand’s renewable electricity generation infrastructure. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Fast-track approval has been granted to a significant Wellington infrastructure project which will safeguard the International Airport’s long-term operations, protect critical assets, create two kororā (little penguin) colonies, and generate hundreds of jobs. Associate Transport Minister James Meager says the Wellington International Airport Southern Seawall Renewal project, valued at more than … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Boat Show began on Thursday. Ross McNaughton The 70th edition of the Hutchwilco boat show got underway on Thursday, with no shortage of attendees. But like many industries, the marine sector is facing challenges from the sky rocketing price of fuel. Helen Kay was general manager of Xpo Exhibitions, who … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has confirmed legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is now on hold. RNZ The government has confirmed legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is now on hold. Parliament debated the matter on Wednesday after a select committee inquiry into the harms the online platforms cause. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Transport Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ / Nick Monro A $348 million walking and cycling path between Ngauranga and Petone will open to the public on Saturday. Transport Minister Chris Bishop said for people in Wellington and Lower Hutt, the opening of Te Ara Tupua was a long-awaited milestone. “Construction on this … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Inflation surge coming driven by fuel prices Petrol up a third, diesel nearly doubled in two months Energy and airfares also higher Food inflation takes a rest, flat for the month, annual rate lowest in a year Items make up just under half consumer price index The price of fuel and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized three dirt bikes following two separate incidents in south Auckland this week. On Wednesday afternoon Police were called following a number of reports relating to dirt bikes being ridden dangerously along Springs Road, Ōtara. Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, of Counties Manukau East Police, says as the bikes were … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says students going on strike today would make a bigger difference by showing up to school, working hard, and taking every opportunity to learn. “The previous government said protesting instead of attending school could be justified. In my view, that is unacceptable. My expectation is that … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that the Government will continue delivering a more efficient Healthy School Lunches Programme (the Programme) in 2027, saving taxpayers another $122 million. “When schools open in 2027, the programme will offer nutritious meals to around 242,000 students, every school day, at a cost … Read more
Source: Green Party Luxon’s decision to provide Police with the power to issue move-on orders to homeless people as young as 14 will have disastrous consequences for our country and our most vulnerable, says the Green Party. “Christopher Luxon has chosen to make more people homeless, and now he’s criminalising them for being homeless,” says … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Today’s biggest stars express individuality and confidence with natural diamonds NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – The 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” took place May 4th at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, bringing together leading figures from across the globe for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Air Corporate data reveals 9 in 10 founders incorporated in Hong Kong do so remotely, driven by a 20% surge in Middle Eastern entrepreneurs seeking cost-effective operational alternatives to Dubai. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Air Corporate registered a 40.5% increase in Hong Kong incorporations … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Between late 2024 to the end of last month, immunisations for two-year-olds had gone up by about 10 percentage points. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Māori immunisation rates for two-year-old children are rising, according to new Health New Zealand (HNZ) figures. Between late 2024 to the end of last month, immunisations for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii The Waitangi Tribunal has recommended an immediate halt to draft legislation weakening government obligations to the Treaty in education, which it says is as bad as the Treaty Principles Bill in its attempt to erase the Crown’s duty to the Treaty. In its stage one report, the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tony Farmer. Pool / Chris Skelton / Stuff The two people suspected to be responsible for the death of baby Soul Turany never discussed how the boy suffered his catastrophic head injuries, an inquest has heard. Police say either the boy’s mother Storme Turany or her then-partner Tony Farmer must have … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The manufacturing sector expanded in April, but only just. UnSplash/ Silvia Brazzoduro Manufacturing activity eased to 50.5 from 52.8 in March – above 50 is expansion. Two of the five sub indexes are in contraction – new orders and deliveries of raw materials. Employment was strongest sub index at 53.4. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Some Xero users say a cumbersome compensation process has compounded frustration following last week’s platform disruptions. A day after it announced record revenues, Xero is facing ongoing fallout from a week-long disruption to its accounting platform that was only fully resolved on Monday. Some users have described the company’s compensation process … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Hamilton Police have seized dozens of packaged synthetic drugs ready for sale during a search warrant recently, resulting in one man facing charges. Our Prevention teams recently executed a warrant at a Hamilton property, locating 125 individually packaged quantities of synthetic drugs, with an estimated street value of approximately $2,500. Also … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of Kerryn Beaton KC as a District Court Judge. Ms Beaton was admitted to the bar in 1995. She commenced her legal career at Eagles, Eagles & Redpath and then Preston Russell Law in Invercargill, before spending almost ten years as a Crown … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is urging Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to abandon amendments to the Education and Training Act following the Waitangi Tribunal’s scathing report on the proposed changes. “The Waitangi Tribunal has been clear: Luxon’s Government has breached its Tiriti obligations. It can no longer mask the racism in its education reforms,” says Green … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Andrew Livingstone: A 22-year-old man is before the courts following a collision, between a motorcycle and a person on a pedestrian crossing, on Taharepa Road, Taupo, on Monday 11 May. The person hit sustained injuries and required treatment at hospital. Police would like to thank everyone who … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Resources Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Mark Papalii Ngāti Ruanui is demanding an apology from Resources Minister Shane Jones for suggesting the iwi lacks intelligence during a Parliament debate this week. Its tumu whakahaere (leader), Haimona Maruera Jnr said Jones’ comments were “shameful” and “an attack on the mana of our … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic. RNZ One person has been injured after a crash between a vehicle and a motorbike on Pakuranga Road in East Auckland. Emergency services were notified of the crash between a vehicle and motorbike at about 10.15am on Friday. Traffic is heavy in both directions. One lane in each direction … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Quin Tauetau The price of fuel and transport has skyrocketed while food costs have held steady, in a partial inflation survey. Stats NZ says petrol prices surged nearly 13 percent last month compared to the month before, and diesel was up close to 37 percent because of the Middle East conflict. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Brandon, a place in Manitoba Canada, is so proud of world-renowned violinist James Ehnes, it’s naming a street after him. “It’s pretty surreal. Of course, I mean, my old high school buddies and I have been making a lot of jokes about it naturally. But in seriousness, it’s a tremendous honour”, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Total sales at retail stores the ‘Red Sheds’, Stationery and Noel Leeming were flat at $700.8 million. SUPPLIED The Warehouse Group’s third-quarter retail sales were down 1.4 percent on the year earlier, amid ongoing tough economic conditions. However, on a year-earlier, like-for-like basis, total sales at retail stores the ‘Red Sheds’, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The solar farm will be in Bunnythorpe. (File photo) Unsplash Meridian Energy has won consent to build a large solar farm near Palmerston North. The 120 megawatt solar farm in Bunnythorpe would be alongside an already consented battery energy storage system. The solar farm would have about 250,000 solar panels, and … Read more