Edgy, raw: New Zealand musicians captured live in pictures

Source: Radio New Zealand Albert Street by Ezra Ruka taken on 23 January 2026 at Festival One, Hartford Farm, Karapiro. Shot for Festival OneEzra Ruka/FromThePit Coast Arcade November 2025 at Last Place, Hamilton.Brad Miller/FromThePit Delaney Davidson March 2025 at Q Theatre, Auckland.Dave Simpson/FromThePit Dragon August 2025 at The Biggest Pub Gig In The World, Spark … Read more

Teen killed in Whangārei’s Abbey Caves had concerns about trip, grieving mother says

Source: Radio New Zealand Brother Jordan and parents Alicia Toki and Andre Petera with a photo of Karnin “Tino” Petera outside the Whangārei courthouse. RNZ / Peter de Graaf A grieving Northland mother has told a Coroner’s inquest she hopes no other family has to suffer the pain of losing a child on a school … Read more

National insists coalition is stable, even as cracks begin to show

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Composite image Analysis – National MPs say the coalition is stable, even as they criticise Foreign Minister Winston Peters for releasing emails without notifying the prime minister. It is the latest in a series of fractures between the coalition parties that have been slowly expanding into cracks. The question … Read more

Cancer Society calls on politicians for fully-funded cervical screening ahead of election

Source: Radio New Zealand Cervical cancer survivor Jen Jewell. RNZ / Kate Green Cervical cancer survivor Jen Jewell says she is one of the lucky ones – at least, if you can call anyone diagnosed with cancer “lucky”. Speaking to a packed room at Parliament on Thursday morning, at the launch of the Cancer Society’s … Read more

Union wants one employment agreement for polytechs despite dissolution of national institute

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Pūkenga only opened a new NorthTec campus at Ngāwhā, near Kaikohe, in 2023, but it’s now scaling back courses across the region as part of a de-merger. Peter de Graaf The Tertiary Education Union (TEU) is trying to retain a single collective agreement for all polytechnics despite the dissolution of … Read more

Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford to ask government for Mt Maunganui restoration funding

Source: Radio New Zealand Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford says he is going in to bat for his local community to get support from the central government on the repair and restoration of Mauao – which he says is iconic for all of New … Read more

State Highway 3 closure forces Taranaki patients into grueling post-op road trips

Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 3. Supplied/NZTA Taranaki patients requiring surgery at Waikato Hospital have been facing gruelling road trips home due to the closure of State Highway 3. A massive slip closed the Awakino Gorge on SH3 on 18 April. It was scheduled to reopen on Saturday 2 May to single-lane escorted traffic. … Read more

Sanya Asian Beach Games Conclude, Showcasing China’s Openness and Asian Unity On and Off the Field

Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – The ninth day of competition marked the conclusion of the sixth Asian Beach Games in Sanya, bringing the multi-sport event to a close. Gathering over 1,600 athletes from 45 countries and regions across Asia, the Games not only delivered high-level competition … Read more

AI for Global Civilization: China-Singapore Dialogue Held in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – AI for Global Civilization: China-Singapore Dialogue was held in Singapore on April 28. The event gathered around 100 participants, including experts, scholars, and representatives from Chinese and Singaporean academic institutions, cultural organizations, as well as technology and cultural enterprises. Participants engaged in … Read more

Tracking the unseen: How Chinese agricultural experts tackle invisible pollution in Yangtze River protection

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – Since June 2021, the central committees of China’s non-Communist political parties and non-Party personages have been entrusted by the Communist Party of China (CPC[1] ) Central Committee with a five-year democratic oversight over the environmental protection of the Yangtze River. Democratic … Read more

Genki AI Global Debut: Scaling IP Management with Autonomous Operation Technology

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – Genki AI, an all-in-one AI autonomous engine for IP management, officially launched globally on May 1, 2026. It solves critical pain points in the creator economy: most creators excel at IP incubation but lack skills in product design, supply chain … Read more

SANY Microgrid Breaks Ground on Integrated Solar-Storage Project in Dobrești, Romania, Marking a New Chapter in Green Energy in Europe

Source: Media Outreach DOBREȘTI, ROMANIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – On April 27, SANY Microgrid officially broke ground on its integrated solar-storage project in Dobrești, Romania. Xiang Wenbo, Rotating Chairman of SANY Group; Guo Ruiguang, Vice President of SANY Group and Chairman of SANY Microgrid Business Unit; other senior executives of … Read more

Winston Peters didn’t release Iran war stance emails to embarrass PM – Helen Clark

Source: Radio New Zealand Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says she does not think Winston Peters released emails revealing a clash over New Zealand’s Iran war stance to embarrass the prime minister. Nick Monro Former Prime Minister Helen Clark does not think Winston Peters released emails revealing a clash over New Zealand’s Iran war stance … Read more

JOMOO, China’s No.1 and a Global Top-3 Bathroom Brand, Debuts in Hong Kong

Source: Media Outreach With Leisure Plus, Redefining Hong Kong’s Bathroom Experience Through AISmart Toilets and Bathroom Cabinets for a New Era of Intelligent Living HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – As urban life in Hong Kong places growing emphasis on efficiency, health and space utilisation, a truly future-facing bathroom … Read more

Monthly consumers price index – updates on progress

Source: Statistics New Zealand Monthly consumers price index – updates on progress 30 April 2026 We have added the April 2026 update to Monthly consumers price index – updates on progress on the Stats NZ website. This page summarises the approach and updates to the development of the monthly consumers price index (CPI). We will … Read more

Asahi Super Dry Unveils the Next Chapter in Light Beer with Dry Crystal Across Hong Kong and Taiwan

Source: Media Outreach Crafted for the enjoyment of life without compromise, the renewed Dry Crystal features Ryusei Yokohama as the new campaign’s face and is now available in supermarkets and restaurants throughout the region HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – Japan’s number one selling beer brand Asahi Super Dry … Read more

Porsche Design Tower Bangkok Redefines Branded Residences

Source: Media Outreach Porsche Design Tower Bangkok Showcased to Global Yacht Collectors at Singapore Yachting Festival 2026 STUTTGART, GERMANY / SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Porsche Design Tower Bangkok was showcased at the Singapore Yachting Festival 2026, at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore, where it was decisively positioned as a … Read more

Ping An Digital Bank Announces FY2025 Annual Results, Net Interest Income Rose by over 60% YoY, Total Assets Achieved 135% Growth

Source: Media Outreach With the new brand vision“Always with You, Always Ahead,“ we provide professional support to help customers navigate with confidence – from banking services to life protection planning. As a fully licensed bank, Ping An Digital Bank is rapidly expanding its retail banking business, having successively launched online and offline insurance, and wealth … Read more

Hong Kong Design Centre Unveils ‘From Memory to Horizon: The Visual Language of Hong Kong Tourism’

Source: Media Outreach A Landmark Exhibition Exploring Seven Decades of How Hong Kong Told Its Story to the World HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), with the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) as lead sponsor, proudly presents ‘From Memory to Horizon: The … Read more

Sincere Healthcare Group and Landmark Medical Centre Mutually Agree to Terminate Agreement

Source: Media Outreach Sincere Healthcare Group exits Landmark Medical Centre deal; affirms continuity of Johor operations JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – Sincere Healthcare Group (S) Pte Ltd (“Sincere Healthcare Group” or “the Group”) today announced that it has mutually agreed with Landmark Medical Centre Sdn Bhd … Read more

Appeal for information following crash, Avonside

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison: Police investigating a crash in Christchurch at the start of April are seeking witnesses to the crash to assist with our enquiries. At 5:40pm on 1 April, Police were called to a crash involving a car and an electric motorbike on Woodham Road, Avonside between … Read more

Blue Launches New Campaign for “WeSave Short Term Insurance Plan ST1 (3-Year)” “Effortless Wealth Growth, Lock-in Guaranteed Returns”

Source: Media Outreach Secure a 3-Year Guaranteed Return of 3.81% p.a. with a Single Premium HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2026 – Blue, Hong Kong’s first digital life insurer, remains steadfast in its customer-centric philosophy, dedicated to helping every customer manage their financial goals with peace of mind and predictability. … Read more

Confidence slumps, costs surge as businesses face ‘perfect storm’, ANZ survey shows

Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau Business confidence has slumped into negative territory, as firms face weaker activity and rising cost pressures, ANZ says. The bank’s latest Business Outlook survey shows headline confidence dropped from a net 32.5 percent in March to minus 10.6 percent in April. Chief economist Sharon Zollner … Read more

Appointments – Asia NZ Foundation welcomes four new trustees to its board

Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono welcomes the appointment of four new trustees to its Board. Established by the New Zealand Government in 1994, the Asia New Zealand Foundation is the country’s leading authority on Asia. The Foundation provides experiences and insights that help New Zealanders to build their … Read more

Employment Disputes – Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 1 May, between midday and 1pm. The NZPFU has indicated its intention to continue twice-weekly strikes. “I want to reassure the public that all 111 calls … Read more

Moa Point failure a ‘nightmare’ for Wellington businesses, group says

Source: Radio New Zealand Signs on Wellington’s South Coast about the wastewater spill. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Moa Point failure in Wellington, has been a “nightmare” for the south coast community, a business group says, and a financial package is vital for some businesses’ survival. It comes as Wellington City Councillors approved … Read more

Wild weather keeps Palmerston North’s Wildbase Hospital busy with displaced seabirds

Source: Radio New Zealand An albatross injured in last week’s lower North Island storm was released off the coast of Napier on Thursday and two others hurt in the same wild weather are on the road to recovery. They’ve rehabilitated at Palmerston North’s Wildbase Hospital, where they’re treated to a diet of salmon and get … Read more