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Source: Radio New Zealand Alastair Carruthers is an experienced governance leader. Netball New Zealand has appointed one of the country’s most experienced governance leaders as its new board chair as the organisation looks to set a new direction after a turbulent period for the sport. Alastair Carruthers CNZM is replacing Matt Whineray, who announced in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Anna Grimaldi celebrates winning the Para Athletics Women’s 200m – T47 Final at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Adrian Dennis for OIS/IOC / PHOTOSPORT Three-time Paralympic gold medallist Anna Grimaldi has been selected for her first Commonwealth Games. The Dunedin athlete has been selected to compete in the women’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fehi Fineanganofo of the Hurricanes celebrates. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The New Zealand Rugby boss insists the game is in good health. While fans continue to flock to Warriors’ NRL games, the general supporter response to Super Rugby games has been poor. Although, the new Christchurch Te Kaha Stadium was … Read more
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for greater investment in early intervention and secondary prevention for young people experiencing distress. New evidence shows timely, lower-cost support can stop distress escalating, lift wellbeing and ease pressure on an overstretched system. The 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey found 1 … Read more
Source: Dental for All Dental advocates are pointing to the rising popularity of dental tourism as a “damning reflection” of New Zealand’s current approach to oral healthcare. “We know that many people are getting extractions or even resorting to DIY dentistry instead of receiving the dental treatments they need, because the cost is just too … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing New Zealand’s transport and construction sector by ensuring public transport operators and infrastructure contractors have greater flexibility to manage rising fuel costs, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Rising fuel prices are putting pressure on Kiwi businesses, including the public transport operators keeping our buses and ferries running, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in the Wellington suburb of Mt Cook. SUPPLIED Auckland Council’s head of flood response says he is concerned stormwater infrastructure is going to be left behind in the three waters reforms. Parts of Wellington remain in cleanup mode after a record deluge last week and the council is helping some … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 30 April 2026 – The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and the Minister of Finance have agreed changes to the MPC Charter that will provide more transparency and accountability of MPC decision-making. The new Charter will make it easier for MPC members to communicate their individual views publicly. When a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Around 2am on a Monday, Emily received a text from a fellow student, Patrick, whom she had gone on a blind date with two days earlier. The pair are juniors at Yale University who were set up by mutual friends. They requested anonymity so CNN agreed to change their names to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new charter for the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will strengthen the committee’s transparency and accountability by making the views of individual members clearer, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The charter, which comes into effect today, has been agreed by the Minister and the MPC, which sets the Official Cash … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 April 2026 Lowland longjaw galaxias (Waitaki River) are Threatened – Nationally Critical and found only in the Waitaki River catchment. In the past 20 years at least three known populations of the fish have disappeared. DOC Principal Ranger Dean Nelson says lowland longjaw galaxias, affectionately known as ‘jaws’, are … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to Manurewa Railway Station about 1.20am on Wednesday 22 April. Google Maps Correction: This story has been updated to reflect the person was standing at the bus stop, rather than waiting for a bus. A person in Auckland has been stabbed multiple times while standing at a bus stop. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand STONZ president Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith Supplied / STONZ * A previous version of this story included the one-off payment towards a total increase of nearly 6 percent. This has been changed to 5 percent. Junior doctors in the Specialty Trainees union have secured a pay increase totalling five percent over the next two … Read more
Source: Canstar Canstar has announced its 2026 Innovation Excellence Award winners, recognising five standout products and services – from three providers across banking, insurance and telco – that are changing how Kiwis manage their money, homes, and everyday lives. The awards are an annual program that recognises innovative products and services across financial services, energy … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 29 April 2026 – On Wednesday 29 April, Governor Dr Anna Breman spoke with a range of business owners, young professionals, and local leaders in Hamilton as part of her regional engagement programme. The discussion took place during a panel hosted by Waikato Young Professionals in partnership with Love the … Read more
Source: Soil & Health Association of New Zealand 29 April 2026. New Zealanders are invited to take part in Organic Week 2026, a nationwide series of online events running from 1 to 10 May, focused on healthy food, healthy soil and healthy people. Led by the Soil & Health Association of New Zealand, this year’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is preparing to remove or suspend regulatory barriers that make it harder for businesses and communities to cope with global fuel shocks, Minister for Regulation David Seymour and Minister for Transport Chris Bishop say. “New Zealand’s fuel supply is stable. We’re focussed on keeping it that way. There are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Constable Leauga Fuimaono, Christchurch Beat Team: A Christchurch man has been arrested following a number of reported fuel drive-offs valued at over $4500. Police were first notified on 3 March where a man filled several fuel cans then drove off without paying. This behaviour was repeated several times and … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s foot and mouth disease readiness will be tested over the coming months, starting with a farm simulation in Taranaki on 13 May, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. The programme includes Exercise Farm Gate and the national simulation Exercise Cloven Shield, rehearsing everything from on-farm detection and quarantine through to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 30 April 2026 This report shows information on funding to Māori health providers by the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand, and the disestablished Māori Health Authority for the period 2020/21 to 2024/25. This report follows on from our reports in 2017 and every year from 2021, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP Outgoing US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will stay on as a member of the central bank’s powerful rate setting board. During his term, which ends next month, Powell has resisted huge pressure from US President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. The Fed left its benchmark rate on hold … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic 123RF A supportive partner is among the most important factors helping women achieve leadership success in business. The Women in Leadership: Insights to Impact 2026 report, led by researcher and leadership coach Dr Amanda Sterling, focuses on what helped women rise to leadership positions, rather than barriers to success. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new 26-month collective agreement for members of Speciality Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ), who represent Resident Medical Officers. “I am pleased for the approximately 1,800 Resident Medical Officers who will benefit from this agreement. Junior doctors play a critical role in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ /Dom Thomas Pharmac is having to temporarily ration some forms of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which is used to treat menopause symptoms, due to ongoing supply issues. From Friday, progesterone capsules will be dispensed on a monthly basis, instead of three-monthly. Pharmac said the pharmacies were having trouble sourcing some … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government and the Cancer Society have jointly agreed to invest $1 million each to expand the SunSmart programme, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Expanded SunSmart programme to strengthen national skin cancer prevention efforts Health New Zealand will invest $1 million, alongside the Cancer Society bringing total funding to $2 million for the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An Indian cricket fan paints his face. SUDIPTA DAS / AFP Incoming New Zealand Cricket chief executive Geoff Allott has no doubt that India is the future for the game. Allott was this week confirmed in the top job for the national body, replacing Scott Weenink. Allott played 10 Tests and … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 30 April 2026 He was busy repairing the roof of historic stables at the Birchwood Homestead in Ahuriri Conservation Park in the Mackenzie basin, when a young woman cried out for help. Her horse, Manuka, which was part of a local trekking company, had decided to try and leap over … Read more