Winston Peters declares coalition as stable as ‘three-legged stool’ after day of potshots

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Winston Peters was doing his best to quell concerns there were ructions in the coalition claiming the government was as stable as a “three-legged stool”. The New Zealand First leader and both National’s leader and deputy all took turns in their Wednesday morning media slots to launch … Read more

National’s Stuart Smith denies he tried to alert Christopher Luxon to flagging caucus support

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Source: Radio New Zealand National MP Stuart Smith. RNZ / Angus Dreaver National’s chief whip Stuart Smith has finally addressed media at Parliament, denying reports that he had tried to alert the Prime Minister to flagging caucus support prior to Easter. The public denial comes after a similar written statement was issued on Tuesday, four … Read more

Operation Beverly: Police make further arrest in historical sexual offending case

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Source: New Zealand Police A fourteenth arrest has been made under Operation Beverly, the investigation into historical sexual offending at Dilworth School. The 66-year-old man had been sought by the investigation team for a number of years and had been offshore. Detective Inspector Scott Beard says the man was arrested in Blenheim today. “I can … Read more

Government’s attack on Māori health raised at the UN – NZNO

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Concerns over the Coalition Government’s active reversal of policies designed to improve Māori health outcomes were raised at the United Nations in New York this morning. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku told the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues that despite formally endorsing the UN Declaration on … Read more

Hurricanes lock Warner Dearns keeps door open for NZ return

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Source: Radio New Zealand Hurricanes player Warner Dearns scores a try. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Hurricanes lock Warner Dearns is relishing his time in New Zealand and says he would welcome a return in the future, despite being contracted in Japan for the next two years. The Japan international is set to head back to … Read more

One person dead after crash on SH1 north of Invercargill

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Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Invercargill on Wednesday morning. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash near Kerr Road, Dacre about 8.10am. On Wednesday afternoon, police confirmed one person … Read more

Would-be child sex offender John Tekuru unmonitored for hours after electronic tracker goes flat

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Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A man jailed for attempting to snatch a toddler with intent to sexually abuse her, went unmonitored for several hours overnight after his electronic tracker went flat. Corrections did not alert police that John Tekuru’s battery had gone flat until nearly four hours after they were notified. Police then found … Read more

Airpoints no more: Air NZ announces rebranding

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Air New Zealand’s loyalty programme is getting a rebrand. The airline said it would be rebranded Koru, although the currency would remain Airpoints dollars and members would continue to earn status points. In an email to members, Air New Zealand said the programme would be shaped by … Read more

Public appeal for woman last seen boarding a bus on Aucland’s Waiheke Island

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Source: Radio New Zealand Inna, 61, was last seen on Waiheke Island on Friday, April 17. NZ Police / SUPPLIED The public are being asked for help finding a woman who was last seen boarding a bus on Auckland’s Waiheke Island five days ago. Inna, 61, was last seen about 9am on Friday, April 17, … Read more

Fiuu Now Offers Tap to Pay on iPhone for Merchants in Malaysia to Accept Contactless Payments

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Source: Media Outreach An easy, secure, and private way to accept contactless payments with only an iPhone and the Fiuu Virtual Terminal iOS app, no additional hardware needed. SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2026 – Today Fiuu, which is powering payments in Southeast Asia, now enables its merchants in Malaysia … Read more

Remote tech begins a ‘new era’ for conservation

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  21 April 2026 The pilot Connected Conservation programme, funded in partnership with One NZ, will see around 50 smart sensors installed in toilets, huts, and wastewater systems across some of New Zealand’s most remote tracks. The pilot will also trial the use of smart traps and trail cameras, to remotely … Read more

Underage drinking, disorder in Nelson CBD prompts increased police patrols

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Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash Police are increasing patrols in central Nelson to crack down on late-night underage drinking and antisocial behaviour. Senior Sergeant Byron Reid said officers had observed an increase in large groups of young people gathering in the city over recent weekends. Reid was concerned that young people were being given alcohol … Read more

Body found in search for missing Karori Man Philip Sutton

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Wellington District Prevention Manager, Inspector Fleur de Bes: Search teams have today found the body of a man during the search for Philip Sutton in Karori. Formal identification procedures are yet to be carried out but we believe the body is that of Mr Sutton and have notified his … Read more

Have you seen Inna?

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Inna, who has been reported missing from Waiheke Island. Inna, 61, was last seen at around 9am on Friday 17 April boarding a bus to Matiatia. Police believe Inna may be in the Mt Albert or wider West Auckland areas. She is described … Read more

Health – UK smokefree generation plan sets global pace, Asthma and Respiratory Foundation applauds move

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Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation The UK is drawing a line under smoking for future generations – a world-leading ambition New Zealand should not have scrapped three years ago, a leading lung health charity says. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is praising the UK for moving forward with legislation to create a smokefree generation, signalling … Read more

More flexibility for high country pastoral farmers

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Source: New Zealand Government High country farmers will soon be able to maximise their land use, unlocking economic opportunities and supporting job creation across regional New Zealand, Land Information Minister Mike Butterick says. The Crown Land Legislation Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament today. Mike Butterick says the Government has listened to the rural … Read more

West Coasters punching above their weight in giving back to nature

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  22 April 2026 Western South Island Operations Director Owen Kilgour says Coasters appreciate the place we live in and are doing their bit to look after it. “We’re seeing the impact various groups and initiatives have on our plants, species, and special places and we want to say thank you … Read more

Greens celebrate Court of Appeal decision to protect Waihi Forest from mining

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Source: Green Party The Green Party is celebrating a Court of Appeal decision to protect public land in the Wharekirauponga Forest from being ‘gifted’ to mining companies. “This Court of Appeal decision upholds the principle that public land belongs to New Zealanders and our wildlife,” says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson.  The decision relates to … Read more

Body found in search for Philip Sutton, missing since Wellington storm

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police search for missing Wellington man Philip Sutton. RNZ / Mark Papalii A body has been found during the search for Wellington man Philip Sutton, who disappeared when floodwaters surged through his home. Search teams, including the dive squad and a dog unit had been searching for Sutton who disappeared from … Read more

Sorry coeliacs, no more peanut M&Ms for you

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Source: Radio New Zealand The new ingredient list for peanut M&Ms includes a product that contains gluten, meaning the candy-covered chocolates are off the menu for coeliacs. “This allergen labelling change has been made due to product sourcing changes and the inclusion of gluten-containing ingredients in the updated recipe,” Mars New Zealand wrote in a … Read more

Ministry of Health Procurement Policy

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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 15 April 2026 The Procurement policy provides high-level principles that guide procurement at The Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora (“the Ministry”) to ensure compliance with the Government Procurement Charter, the Government Procurement Principles, and the Government Procurement Rules. The way we buy goods and services at the Ministry … Read more

Three appear in court following Huntly shooting

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested three people following a shooting incident in Huntly earlier this month. Three men, aged 20, 25 and 27 are due to appear in Hamilton District Court today facing the following charges: Participation in an organised criminal group Dangerous act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm using a … Read more

Fast Track To Pollution? “Dirty coal and dirty water”: Greenpeace condemns proposed fertiliser factory

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is condemning the proposal to build a ‘coal-to-fertiliser’ factory in Southland through the Fast Track process, saying it will worsen climate change, further contaminate drinking water, and destabilise food system resilience in Aotearoa. Greenpeace agriculture spokesperson Will Appelbe says, “This year, New Zealand communities have been hit repeatedly with deadly floods and storms, … Read more

Fuel stock still stable despite another fall, government says

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Source: Radio New Zealand The latest government data accurate to midday Sunday shows 51.2 days of petrol, 41.6 days of diesel, and 47.4 of jet fuel. RNZ / Unsplash New Zealand’s fuel stocks have dipped across the board according to the latest update, but the government says levels are stable and sufficient. The latest government … Read more

Tropicana Twister Builds Homes That Could Change Lives for Generations

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Source: Media Outreach Gandakan Kebaikan transforms nationwide kindness into real homes, delivering meaningful and lasting impact. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2026 – Tropicana Twister’s ‘Gandakan Kebaikan’ campaign has reached a defining milestone with the completion and handover of homes to families in need, marking a tangible outcome of a … Read more

SH6 south of Murchison closed for hours after truck crash

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Source: Radio New Zealand The site of the crash. X / NZ Transport Agency The main inland route between Nelson and Christchurch is closed after a truck crash on Wednesday morning. Emergency services were called about 9am to the single-vehicle crash near Dellows Bluff on State Highway 6, south of Murchison. Police said the driver … Read more