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Source: PSA A decision by Police to pause the fourth stage of their withdrawal from mental health support is a welcome but damning admission that this reckless programme has failed workers and patients from the start. This final fourth phase of the Mental Health Change Programme would have seen Police only required to wait with people … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / DOM THOMAS ASB has joined the other main banks in pushing up interest rates. It increased its fixed home loan rates across 12-month to four-year terms by between six and 16 basis points, and its five-year term by 20 basis points. Its one-year rate lifts by six basis points … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Rising geopolitical uncertainty from the war in Iran does not appear to be putting off investment in new local start-ups, although it has had some impact. The latest Catalist New Zealand Angel Market Report for the first quarter shows around $1.8 million was invested across 34 deals … Read more
Source: Auckland Council The Devonport–Takapuna Local Board has resolved to decline an application from the Korean Garden Trust to install a Statue of Peace at Barry’s Point Reserve in Takapuna. The proposal sought landowner approval to establish a bronze sculpture and associated plaque intended to honour survivors of wartime sexual violence. Local board chair Trish … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Potential 2028 US presidential candidates could include, clockwise from top left, Republicans Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, or even wild cards like former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, while Democrats Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, California Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris all show up in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The finalists of the annual Minister for Manufacturing Awards reflect the innovation, creativity and tenacity of the industry, Minister of Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Cameron Brewer says. Cameron Brewer announced the finalists today. In its second year, the awards recognise outstanding businesses and individuals in the manufacturing industry. He says … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 29 April 2026 With duck hunting season opening on Saturday, the Department of Conservation is asking hunters out naturing to double check their target is not a whio/blue duck or pāteke/brown teal. Taranaki has an increasing population of whio in and around Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, and pāteke present in and around … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hamilton District Court. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A man is facing firearms charges after a police raid in the Coromandel on Wednesday morning. A police spokesperson said they were called to a property on Tairua Whitianga Rd in Coroglen about 7pm last night after a man was reported seen with a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government NZTA has confirmed two new roundabouts are scheduled to open soon on the State Highway (SH58) Wellington Road of Regional Significance project, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The roundabout at Flightys and Murphys Roads is scheduled to open in mid-May and the other, at Moonshine Road, in June,” says Mr Bishop. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Warriors fans. www.photosport.nz The Warriors believe they have a formula that makes them the best supported club in New Zealand. The NRL side again had to put up the sold out sign when 33,000 turned up to watch them beat the Dolphins in Wellington on Anzac Day. In 2024 all … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Halter founder and CEO Craig Piggott. Supplied Smart collar firm Halter has launched new direct-to-satellite technology that will work without the need for towers. It will allow beef farmers to manage their cattle anywhere they can see the sky. The technology makes Halter the first company in the world to offer … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Capital Kiwi returned kiwi to Wellington for the first time in at least a century back in 2022. Krystal Gibbens/RNZ New Zealand’s national icon has set foot in Parliament for the first time as Wellington’s burgeoning kiwi population was celebrated in the wake of the final birds being translocated for the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The launch of the Survey of Business Operations, a new national survey, will provide a comprehensive, up‑to‑date picture of how New Zealand businesses use Artificial Intelligence and respond to economic and technology changes, Minister of Statistics Scott Simpsons says. “Good decisions rely on quality data. This survey will give us a clearer … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government An ambitious programme to modernise New Zealand’s civil aviation rules has commenced, enabling 20 years of changes to be made over a two-year period, Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed. “This work will remove barriers for growth and enhance safety and security in aviation. The large-scale programme will take a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand cricketer Mitchell Santner. PHOTOSPORT Black Caps all-rounder Mitchell Santner will miss the rest of the Indian Premier League with a shoulder injury. Santner initially injured the shoulder playing for Mumbai Indians earlier this month however he returned to action only to aggravate it at the weekend. He was left … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Daoudi Aissa A formidable El Niño weather system is expected to arrive this winter, which could have a “significant” impact on rainfall across New Zealand. Earth Sciences New Zealand said it was monitoring signs of a developing El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean for the past six months. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand For many people, the only interaction with cryptic crosswords is usually a scan of the puzzles in the newspaper, seeing the seemingly indecipherable clues, and then never bothering again. But those who can do them, it’s often a hobby that sticks. Steve Godsiff, a teacher from Timaru, has been doing cryptic … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Two years ago police had warned the fingerprinting technology used could compromise public safety. George Prentzas / Unsplash Police have yet to replace the fingerprinting technology they warned almost two years ago was so old it might compromise public safety. There had been talks since 2024 about the urgency of getting … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said they will progress with the final phase when it is safe to do so. 123RF The final phase of police’s withdrawal from mental health-related call-outs has been delayed, and police say it will only progress to the next phase when it is safe to do so. The police’s Mental … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More parents could be prosecuted for not sending their children to school, as the Ministry of Education confirms it is investigating 16 cases of chronic absence. RNZ revealed on Tuesday one parent was being taken to court for not ensuring their child … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has contacted power companies asking for more information about higher power prices. RNZ Power prices are rising, but how much – and how do you get a better deal? The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has contacted power companies asking for more information about higher … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The wastewater treatment plant catastrophically failed in February RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington City Councillors are considering giving financial support to businesses drastically affected by the Moa Point treatment plant meltdown. Businesses RNZ spoke to said the funding is badly needed, but that it is “gutwrenching” sewage is still being pumped … Read more
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Source: Radio New Zealand In 2009, writer Elizabeth Knox experienced a series of calamities. Her older sister Jo was hospitalised with a psychotic break, her brother-in-law was killed in Rarotonga, deliberately struck by a vehicle, and her mother was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The rapid chain of events compelled her to write about them … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More parents could be prosecuted for not sending their children to school, as the Ministry of Education confirms it is investigating 16 cases of chronic absence. RNZ revealed on Tuesday one parent was being taken to court for not ensuring their child … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand In the year to 30 June, 2025, total government spending was $183.5 billion. RNZ You pay tax, the government spends it. But what does it spend it on? If you have ever wondered exactly where the tax money goes, here is a breakdown. In the year to 30 June, 2025, total … Read more