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Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa Around four million drink containers are landfilled or littered every day in New Zealand and ratepayers are footing the bill for it. Zero Waste Aotearoa welcomes today’s announcement by NZ First and says a Container Return Scheme (CRS) is the practical fix: it shifts the cost of waste, recycling and litter … Read more
Source: Reloop Pacific Wellington: The bottle bill proposal announced today by NZ First is strongly supported by New Zealanders and backed by extensive international evidence showing Container Return Schemes deliver major gains in recycling and litter reduction. “The evidence is clear: container return schemes work and New Zealanders want one,” said Robert Kelman, Director Reloop … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 May 2026 DOC has received multiple reports of a wayward weka wandering the township. DOC principal biodiversity ranger James Speirs says the best thing people can do is leave it be. “While it is an unusual sight to see a weka walking down your street, our advice is to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged, following a serious assault in Hastings yesterday. Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick says Police were called to a commercial premises on Kiwi Street in Camberley just before 3pm on Thursday. “Two people sustained injuries that appear consistent with stab wounds and required medical … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declined to offer any evidence to back his side of a conflict with his foreign minister’s office, saying he has “nothing more to add”. In an interview with RNZ on Friday, Luxon stood firm: “I’ve just told you my side of the … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to rule out signing New Zealand up to a US-led military coalition in the Strait of Hormuz. “Luxon needs to find some spine and tell Washington that we are not for hire. New Zealanders do not want their Government signing up to a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Internet outage on 1 May 2026. screenshot / OneNZ One NZ says the issue that caused widespread outages across its network and that of 2degrees has now been fixed. Internet and calls were unavailable for many customers on Friday morning across the South Island and the lower North Island, with Christchurch … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand President of FIFA Gianni Infantino. Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire / Photosport FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists Iran will be participating in the World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico in June. There has been uncertainty over Iran’s participation in the tournament because of the war with the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2026 – One issue has long persisted across the lingerie industry: most women are wearing the wrong bra size without realising it, often for years at a time. To address this gap, XIXILI’s 3D Avatar Try-On Tool brings the precision of an … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Kinleith, south of Tokoroa, on Wednesday 29 April. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Tar Hill, at around 9.10pm. Tragically, two people died as a result of the crash. Police are making enquiries into the … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Did you know Auckland Council archaeologists play a key role across the Tāmaki Makaurau regional parks network? With Archaeology Week 2026 upon us, we thought we’d shine a light on this important mahi. There are 28 regional parks across Tāmaki Makaurau for Aucklanders to enjoy, many with tranquil native bush and beautiful … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Concept art of how the Silverstream Forest houses might look. Guildford Timber Company / supplied A Wellington landfill could struggle to renew its operating licence because of its proximity to a proposed housing development, a report for the Hutt City Council has found. The Tompkin & Taylor authored report notes noise … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers announced Thursday (local time). Diana: The Unheard Truth, set for release in 2027 – 30 years after her death in a Paris car crash – promises to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and co-founder and managing director Bruce Smith, during a tour of the new nitrogen fertiliser plant in Taupō. Abby Dance-The Photographer A new fertiliser manufacturing facility aims to improve on-farm efficiencies and reduce environmental impacts through its use of new slow release technology. Tnue’s new facility … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s Conservation Week (20–26 April). She’s in her autumn era now. Cosy. Slightly introspective. Crunchy-leaf soundtrack. Which brings us to the question… Have you done any naturing lately? What Is Naturing? Naturing = doing one small, normal-life thing that helps nature. On purpose. Without announcing it like you’ve invented trees. It is NOT: ➔ Quiting … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Three men on a late night fishing expedition have narrowly escaped tragedy following a terrifying ordeal in Wairoa Bay early this morning. At about 6.45am, Police received a report from a person who had managed to swim to shore after the aluminium dinghy he was in had sunk. While the man … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged one person and removed five firearms from circulation following the execution of a search warrant in Te Atatū Peninsula yesterday. Waitematā Police had received information that a person was in possession of illegal firearms. The suspect was allegedly involved in supplying these firearms to gang members. “Information suggested … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Foils SailGP boat was damaged during the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, in February. Simon Bruty for SailGP / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s Black Foils won’t be on the start line at either of May’s SailGP Championship events, as extensive repairs continue to keep the boat off the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A regionally significant industrial land development in Christchurch has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. This is the 20th project to be approved under the Fast-track process and the seventh project in the South Island. Ngāi Tahu Property Development Holdings (NTP Development … Read more
Source: Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (NZSA) Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (NZSA) is proud to announce the launch of a significant new initiative for young writers: the CLNZ | NZSA … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New rules restricting lead plumbing products will ensure new homes and buildings are fitted with modern plumbing products that protect the quality of our drinking water, Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says. “The quality of the buildings where we live, work and play can have a significant impact on our … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Global real worker pay fell 12 percent while real CEO pay surged 54 percent between 2019 and 2025 At least four CEOs of major corporations each pocketed over $100 million in pay and bonuses last year. Broadcom CEO Hock Tan led the pack at over $205 million. Billionaires were paid $2,500 per second … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The lead choreographers for the new Michael Jackson biopic say it’s an honour to represent the Pacific as the film smashes box office records worldwide. The film traces the rise of Michael Jackson, from child star to becoming one of the most influential artist in the world. Despite receiving negative reviews … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The stabbing happened on Kiwi Street in the Hastings suburb of Camberly on Thursday afternoon. RNZ A man is due to to appear in court on Friday after a Hastings shopkeeper was stabbed, police have confirmed. The stabbing happened on Kiwi Street in the suburb of Camberley on Thursday afternoon. Two … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Spider-Noir Nicolas Cage slips on the trench coat and fedora to bring this hard-boiled superhero series set in 1930s New York to life. Based on the comic of the same name, the story follows Cage as a weathered, world-weary private eye struggling to pay the bills and reckoning with his past … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Tōrea Scott-Fyfe It started right at the beginning of the trip. Eight DOC workers and three Ngāi Tahu contractors squeezed around a small Airbnb table, eating nachos. We were from all sorts of backgrounds; some of us already knew each other well, others didn’t know anyone. Our group had … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party says new Stats NZ data shows a 2.1% increase in household living costs is driven by out of control fossil fuel and power prices, and is hitting lower income people the hardest. “The Green Party will continue working for practical, common-sense solutions to bring down the cost of living for ordinary people,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “The … Read more