Greens urge ‘constructive, practical’ bus network review

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Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s application for $25.5 million funding for 2024-2027 under the National Transport Programme was rejected by government. Greater Wellington Regional Council For $200 million the government could reinstate bus network upgrades it previously cancelled in regions now suffering huge fuel price shocks, the Greens say. Government figures show more than 99 … Read more

Football Ferns coach wants to build connection with fans

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne speaks with Manaia Elliott. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne believes he is working with a group of role models who deserve the public’s support as they face the final hurdle to qualify for next year’s Football World Cup. Mayne has been around … Read more

MSD document says there’s ‘no evidence’ hundreds of New Zealanders are without shelter

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Source: Radio New Zealand A government document says there is “no evidence” hundreds of New Zealanders live without shelter. RNZ / Nick Monro A government document says it is a “narrative” that hundreds of New Zealanders live without shelter, and there is “no evidence” to validate that. The Ministry of Social Development internal briefing said … Read more

State schools increasingly consider becoming charter schools

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Source: Radio New Zealand The agency did not name the schools that showed expressions of interest. RNZ/Nick Monro More state and state integrated schools are considering converting to charter school status. The Charter School Agency said 18 groups had lodged expressions of interest in conversion with three progressing to contract negotiations. That’s up from 12 … Read more

Council of Trade Unions calls for government to manage fuel crisis in interests of all New Zealanders

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Source: Radio New Zealand The CTU has written an open letter to political leaders about managing the fuel crisis. Quin Tauetau The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has written an open letter to political leaders calling for the government to work together with all aspects of society – including unions – to help find … Read more

St John invites Welsh graduates unable to find work to reach out

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Source: Radio New Zealand Deputy chief executive for ambulance operations at Hato Hone St John Dan Ohs said it currently had around 50 vacancies for paramedics, predominantly in rural areas. St John St John is inviting Welsh graduates unable to get roles with their own ambulance service to reach out, but warns they typically look … Read more

XEV Dismantles the Dealership Model: New “Hardware + Service” Ecosystem Separates Vehicle Cost from Power and Slashes EV Entry Prices in Europe

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Source: Media Outreach TURIN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – The traditional automotive model is obsolete. It is rigid, capital-heavy, and dependent on massive dealership inventories that drive up costs for the consumer. XEV is now challenging that legacy structure with the rollout of its Customer-to-Manufacturer (C2M) ecosystem. By launching the … Read more

Hongkong Land and Gammon Construction bring CarbonCure Low‑Carbon Concrete to Hong Kong for the first time

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – Hongkong Land and Gammon Construction have partnered to introduce CarbonCure to Hong Kong. Through this strategic collaboration, the companies are deploying the patented CO₂ mineralisation technology in Tomorrow’s CENTRAL project, marking its first use in Hong Kong. This alliance pioneers … Read more

Census shows jump in the population of our rarest endemic bird

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  14 April 2026 Efforts by DOC, local mana whenua, Auckland Zoo, stakeholders and many dedicated volunteers this spring-summer have significantly improved your chances of spotting one on beaches between Bream Bay, Te Tai Tokerau/Northland and Pākiri, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, or in one of the many inlets of the Kaipara Harbour (read … Read more

International travel: February 2026 – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand International travel: February 2026 – information release 14 April 2026 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Overseas visitor arrivals were 408,100 in February 2026, an increase of 53,700 … Read more

International migration: February 2026 – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand International migration: February 2026 – information release 14 April 2026 International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Annual migration Provisional estimates for the February 2026 year compared with the February 2025 year were: migrant arrivals: 136,200 … Read more

DFIQ Media Hong Kong and WPP Media Hong Kong are the first in APAC to advance privacy-safe, data-driven retail media powered by Open Intelligence

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – DFIQ Media Hong Kong, the retail media arm of leading Asian retailer, DFI Retail Group, today announced a strategic partnership with WPP MediaHong Kong that brings the power of Open Intelligence for Commerce to Hong Kong for the first time. … Read more

Ping An Digital Bank Invited to Participate in the World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit Again for Sharing Session

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Source: Media Outreach Showcasing its Fintech Capabilities, Exploring How Technology Drives Risk Management and Compliance in Banking, Embodying the Brand Value of ‘Always With You, Always Ahead’ HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – The 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit was once again held in Hong Kong. Ping An … Read more

Fantastic Reef Fishes and Where to Find Them: A New Field Guide Celebrates and Documents Hong Kong’s Reef Fish Diversity with 422 Species

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Source: Media Outreach Bearing Witness to 11 Years of Underwater Research and Adding Nine New Species Records for Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – BLOOM Association Hong Kong officially launches the publication, Fantastic Reef Fishes and Where to Find Them—Field Guide of the 114°E Hong Kong Reef … Read more

Hong Kong Residential Market Remains Resilient Despite Geopolitical Tensions, with Primary and Secondary Transactions Buoyant

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Source: Media Outreach Greater Central Grade A Office Rents Bottom Out, High Street Vacancies Continue to Fall Residential Market: Market sentiment turned more positive after the Chinese New Year as purchasing power continued to be released. Strong primary market home sales also drove secondary market activity, with Q1 residential transaction numbers surging 53% y-o-y to … Read more

NRL: NZ Warriors veterans Kurt Capewell, Mitch Barnett, Charnze Nicoll-Kllokstad near return against Gold Coast

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Source: Radio New Zealand Kurt Capewell has been missing with a calf injury since round two. Andrew Cornaga/p NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has stayed loyal to the line-up that broke the club’s … Read more

Green Cross Health confirms talks over medical division sale

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Source: Radio New Zealand Green Cross Health says it will continue to keep shareholders informed in accordance with its continuous disclosure obligations. 123RF Listed healthcare provider Green Cross Health has confirmed it is in discussions with third parties about a potential transaction involving its medical division, but says there is no certainty those talks will … Read more

Full-Process, All-Element Test Run Conducted for 2026 Beijing E-Town Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – The 2026 Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon is scheduled to kick off on April 19. To ensure better preparation for the event, the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA), also known as Beijing E-Town, organized a full-process, all-element test run … Read more

Consumer expo draws global exhibitors keen on China’s vast market

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Source: Media Outreach HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) kicked off on Monday in Haikou, capital of south China’s Hainan Province, attracting more than 3,400 brands from over 60 countries and regions. The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, … Read more

Catholic leader says Trump’s comments about the pope totally wrong

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Source: Radio New Zealand Pope Leo XIV and Donald Trump. AFP A Catholic leader says Donald Trump’s comments about the Pope are totally wrong and unjustified. Donald Trump is criticising Pope Leo after the head of the global Catholic Church preached against war and urged peaceful solutions to conflict. Cardinal John Dew took part in … Read more

Slip blocks road in Muriwai, West Auckland

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Source: Radio New Zealand Generic fire truck. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Auckland Council says geotechnical assessments are underway at the site of a slip in Muriwai, west of Auckland. Fire and Emergency was notified of the slip on Domain Crescent at 2.49pm on Tuesday. The council’s general manager of engineering, assets and technical advisory, Paul … Read more

Cyclone Gabrielle inquest hears about deaths of Ivy Collins, Susane Caccioppoli

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Source: Radio New Zealand Coroner Erin Woolley is investigating the deaths of 19 people who died in 2023 as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods. A number of independent investigations into how Hawke’s Bay local authorities responded to the cyclone found major failings in their ability to plan for, and … Read more

Queenstown film and TV village gets go ahead under the fast-track approval process

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Ayrburn Screen Hub will include film and television studios, offices and 201 accommodation units. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A film and television production village in Queenstown has been given the go ahead under the government’s fast-track approval process despite negative environmental effects. The Ayrburn Screen Hub will include film and … Read more

Recent high road toll has Police urging caution to drivers

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are disheartened in the number of fatal crashes on our roads across the country over the last few days and are urging drivers to exercise caution. Director of Road Policing, Superintendent Steve Greally says nine people have lost their lives in crashes since Friday 10 April, and there have been … Read more