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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The Prime Minister says he called Winston Peters to his Beehive office on Wednesday night where he told him he expected better political judgement from his foreign minister. Christopher Luxon said his coalition partner “acknowledged he had made a mistake” during that meeting after Peters’ office released discussions between the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Slips and water damage have made homes uninhabitable. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington City Council says about 40 addresses are uninhabitable following the intense storms and flooding which battered the city early last week. Council spokesperson Richard MacLean said three homes near the suburb of Vogelmorn had been issued with dangerous … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Two people have died after a car and truck collided near Kinleith, south of Tokoroa on Wednesday night. Emergency services were called to the scene just after 9pm last night. Police said two people were found dead at the scene and another had serious injuries. The Serious … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fuel, food, power and other essentials could be rising in cost with supply disruptions. RNZ / Quin Tauetau It was meant to be a year of recovery, but for many households, 2026 is shaping up to be another expensive exercise. With disruption to fuel supplies putting pressure on prices, households may … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Small business sales continued their upward momentum at the start of the year. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Small business sales continued their upward momentum at the start of the year, but there is uncertainty about whether it can continue amid the economic fallout from the Iran war. Accounting software firm Xero’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team MARCEL VAN DORST / AFP After a five-week break, Liam Lawson is “super pumped” to get back into racing. Formula 1 fires back into action in Miami this weekend, 35 days since their last outing, following the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Kelly of the Black Caps © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz Black Caps batter Nick Kelly has signed to play for English county Leicestershire for the rest of the 2026 season. Kelly is currently with the New Zealand side in Bangladesh and captained them in the first T20 international. The 32-year-old … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Slips and water damage have made homes uninhabitable. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington City Council says about 40 addresses are uninhabitable following the intense storms and flooding which battered the city early last week. Council spokesperson Richard MacLean said three homes near the suburb of Vogelmorn had been issued with dangerous … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Some Ōhura residents are questioning flood-warning systems. RNZ / Robin Martin Some Ōhura residents are questioning flood-warning systems in the tiny King Country settlement after being forced from their beds during a flash flood this month. They say there was little warning and a flood siren remained silent, but Horizons Regional … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mt Eden prison in Auckland was one of the prisons where asylum seekers were held. (File photo) RNZ/Calvin Samuel Twenty asylum seekers have been detained in prisons since a government-commissioned report called for the practice to end. “Detention at Corrections facilities should not occur,” Victoria Casey KC said after revelations of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand With many of us already dealing with power price rises, and fears of more hikes as winter hits, here are some simple ways to help you cut down the bill. Give your house the best chance of holding on to heat A good way to make your house cheaper to heat … Read more
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 30, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 30, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Radio New Zealand A public health poster. Amy Williams/RNZ Eyesight experts warn there are children in New Zealand who have gone blind due to malnutrition, including a boy who eats only hot chips, crisps and the occasional Nutella sandwich. Blind Low Vision said it knows of nine people who are registered blind, whose vision … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Everything in this 1930’s inspired garden garden is five times the normal scale. It has a lawn that curves up at the corners like a sheet of paper and instead of a dozen white roses there are a dozen white noses.Grant Sheehan The Huddleston Airship in the Concept Garden, the most … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand When you realise that Luke Darby, 54, first tried motocross, surfing really doesn’t sound that difficult. Darby, who was born without a left hand, contemplated taping his shorter limb to the bike when he was a teenager. His only motocross attempt, when he was a teenager, did not end well. “The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Everlee Wihongi has lived in the United States for more than 25 years and is now in an ICE detention centre in California, after a three week visit back to New Zealand. Supplied A consultant who helps New Zealanders with US visa processes says New Zealanders with a US green … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cycling Action Network spokesperson Patrick Morgan. supplied Cycle advocates are calling on the government to implement widespread cycling infrastructure to protect New Zealanders from the global energy crisis. An open letter with 470 signatures – lead by Cycle Action Network and Bike Auckland – is urging Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Finance … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Education New Zealand acting chief executive Linda Sissons. Supplied / Education NZ The Crown agency charged with attracting foreign students has told MPs the fuel crisis is a potential risk to enrolments. Education New Zealand (ENZ) appeared before Parliament’s Education and Workforce Select Committee this week. Its acting chief executive Linda … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A member’s bill by Green MP Kahurangi Carter passed its first hurdle on Wednesday night. VNP / Phil Smith The mother of a young man who fell to his death while on drugs says legislation now going through Parliament could save lives, and politicians had the “power to make a difference”. … Read more
Source: Cancer Society NZ Cancer Society Election Manifesto lays out plan to tackle our biggest killer National skin cancer prevention strategy low cost winner Eliminate cervical cancer with screening and accelerating HPV immunisation Cancer Society New Zealand today launched its 2026 Election Manifesto, setting out the priorities that underpin its strategic vision of a future free … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Auto China 2026 officially opened in Beijing. Under the theme of “Commitment & Integrity,” GWM unveiled its comprehensive global localization strategy for the first time. Backed by a compelling product lineup and cutting-edge technology, the GWM booth quickly became one of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Modern Platform Enhances Business Travel Within Energy, Marine, Mining and Other Complex Sectors SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Direct Travel today announced the expansion of Avenir, its global travel platform, across its specialty market divisions, including Energy, Marine and Mining. Delivered through ATPI’s specialist businesses, Avenir provides … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Professor James Higham said Fiordland receives 69 percent of all New Zealand cruise passengers wanting to go to Milford Sound, but 0 percent of spending. 123RF A sustainable tourism expert says environmental damage from cruise ships far outweigh any economic benefits for local businesses. Studies have found cruise passengers spend less … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Men carrying an umbrella walk past a digital screen after the second T20 cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand was washed out owing to rain at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chittagong on April 29, 2026. MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP Rain washed out the second … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household living costs increase 2.1 percent – news story 29 April 2026 The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 2.1 percent in the 12 months to the March 2026 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The 2.1 percent increase, measured by the household living-costs price … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Communities are an essential voice in New Zealand’s data system – news story 29 April 2026 The creation of Pacific, rainbow, and homeless community advisory groups marks a significant step in Stats NZ’s commitment to a modern, inclusive census. Community members and data experts are invited to join the new groups. … Read more