Naomi Ballantyne, Rosanne Meo among seven named as Business Hall of Fame Laureates

Source: Radio New Zealand Naomi Ballantyne, left, and Dame Rosanne Meo are among the seven business people named as Business Hall of Fame Laureates. Greg Bowker / APO/ Adrian Malloch Seven business leaders who have made a significant and lasting impact on the economic and social development of New Zealand will be inducted into the … Read more

Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations and curriculum changes

Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews An urgent inquiry into the government’s decision to remove school boards’ legal obligation to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and overhaul the national curriculum is underway, with iwi and … Read more

Whistleblower sparks investigation into Health New Zealand’s medical scanning services

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ has reported extensively on districts struggling with technology and radiology workforce shortages. (File photo) 123rf A whistleblower sparked an investigation by a top lawyer into Health New Zealand’s medical scanning services. The agnecy said Michael Heron KC would lead an independent investigation after a protected disclosure about radiology services. An … Read more

Celebrating ‘outlandish, avant-garde, maverick houses’

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand architect Claude Megson designed a series of experimental, individual, geometrically complex homes in Auckland in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. New Zealand born, and now London-based architect Giles Reid was taught by Megson at AUT, he told RNZ’s Nine to Noon. While less well known than New Zealand architectural … Read more

Rakiura / Stewart Island residents face costly trips to mainland for health care

Source: Radio New Zealand Shona Sangster says GP shortages on the mainland add to the pressure of Rakiura residents accessing healthcare. RNZ / Mark Papalii Health New Zealand is reviewing how healthcare is delivered on Stewart Island after a survey raised serious concerns about the cost and difficulty of seeing a doctor. It has been … Read more

Timaru cafe inundated with calls after AI tool lists phone number for hospital

Source: Radio New Zealand The phone number for Sopheze Coffee Lounge has been offered up when people search for Timaru Hospital. Google Maps / Screenshot A Timaru café’s phone has been ringing off the hook but unfortunately many aren’t seeking a top-notch toastie – instead they’re after a doctor. Google’s Gemini Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool … Read more

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says council ‘unfairly targeted’

Source: Radio New Zealand Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has defended having unelected iwi representatives on the council’s Māori liaison committee. NZME Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has defended having unelected iwi representatives on the council’s Māori liaison committee – and says the Far North is being unfairly targeted because it’s just one of 57 … Read more

Injured teen star Sam Ruthe won’t be rushed back onto the track

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand runner Sam Ruthe PHOTOSPORT No time frame yet on a possible return to the track for teen running star Sam Ruthe. The 17 year old revealed at the weekend that he had suffered a stress fracture in his leg. It put into doubt his plan for the year which … Read more

Fuel crisis: Support workers challenge government to do their job for a day

Source: Radio New Zealand Helen says most support workers earn the minimum wage. RNZ / Charlotte Cook Support workers suggest the government spend a day with them to understand why an increase to 82 cents per kilometre is a joke. The government has announced a temporary 30 percent increase in mileage reimbursement rates for home … Read more

New Zealanders’ trust in news is up after years of slumps

Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Merja Myllylahti and Dr Greg Treadwell from the AUT’s Centre for Journalism, Media and Democracy. RNZ / Jeremy Ansell “News and information you can trust,” a serious voice intoned at 7.30am last Monday morning – with a suitably serious soundtrack – before the familiar voice of Nicola Wright kicked in … Read more

What has happened to my Sharesies?

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds is questioning her paltry returns from Sharesies. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Share markets have had a pretty good run over the past decade – albeit with some notable blips. Why then, has my share portfolio via Sharesies had a relatively dismal return? Sharesies displays a “simple … Read more

Would you pay a Temu tax?

Source: Radio New Zealand An organisation representing retailers wants a levy imposed on people shopping at retailers such as Temu and Shein. Nikos Pekiaridis / NurPhoto via AFP Would you pay a tax on Temu to help support local retail? New Zealand’s clothing retail sector has been hit particularly hard by a downturn in spending, … Read more

RNZ remains New Zealand’s most trusted news brand, survey reveals

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ holds its top spot as New Zealand’s most trusted news brand. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone RNZ has held its top spot as New Zealand’s most trusted news brand in the latest Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report. The seventh annual report by AUT’s Journalism, Media and Democracy research … Read more

Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans went missing not entirely isolated – local councillor

Source: Radio New Zealand Stephen Clackson (C) and his wife Ute in the refectory during a visit with The Sons of The Most Holy Redeemer on Papa Stronsay. Supplied / Stephen Clackson A councillor for the small Scottish island where a young Kiwi monk went missing from says the island is not entirely isolated. Police … Read more

The danger of house plants going rogue

Source: Radio New Zealand Monstera plants – and other invasive houseplants – are popping up in the wild, says University of Auckland ecology professor Margaret Stanley. Stanley estimates about 20 introduced species begin breeding in the wild each year. It’s often not that plants are “escaping” homes, but people dumping them when they think they’re … Read more

Greens urge ‘constructive, practical’ bus network review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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