Further arrests made after Hastings bar brawl

Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking the public for help to identify the person pictured. NZ Police Eight people have now been arrested in relation to a fight at Hasting’s Common Room bar on 8 March. Detective Sergeant Heath Jones said more than 30 charges had been laid amongst those arrested. “We are pleased … Read more

Talley’s mulls closure of Westport fish processing factory

Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps Talley’s is considering closing its Westport fish processing factory and has started consulting with staff. In a statement, Talley chief executive officer Tony Hazlett says the total volume of fish can now be processed through its Motueka and Timaru facilities due to productivity and efficiency improvements. Hazlett said no … Read more

Economy – Cash consultation continues, update on further supporting information – Reserve Bank of NZ

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) 10 April 2026 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) Assistant Governor Money Karen Silk encourages the public to have their say about local access to withdraw cash, deposit cash and swap cash for low-denomination banknotes and coins. There has been … Read more

Waste services during Cyclone Vaianu

Source: Auckland Council Saturday kerbside collections (due to Easter holiday) Saturday’s collections are for areas that would usually be collected on Friday, due to the public holiday. With windy conditions expected, please remember to bring your bins in as soon as they’ve been emptied. Leaving bins out can lead to them being blown over, creating … Read more

Tech Research – 5G network coverage expansion to drive India’s mobile services market over 2025-2030, says GlobalData

Source” Global Data India’s mobile services market is expected to witness a steady growth through 2030, driven by the 5G expansion and surging data consumption. While traditional voice revenues continue to decline, telcos are increasingly leveraging high-ARPU premium 5G plans and new monetization levers for high-speed data services to drive revenue growth, reveals GlobalData, a … Read more

Education – Strong outcomes and workforce readiness across Whitireia and WelTec nursing programmes

Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec is celebrating a strong five-year performance across its three Bachelor of Nursing programmes, with graduates consistently demonstrating exceptional clinical capability, cultural competency and academic excellence. Across the Bachelor of Nursing Māori, Bachelor of Nursing, and Bachelor of Nursing Pacific, graduates are entering the workforce as confident, compassionate, work ready … Read more

Storm News – “Take action early, it could save your life”: NEMA advice

Source: National Emergency Management Agency Cyclone Vaianu is a dangerous event, and people in affected regions need to take every warning seriously, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says. Cyclone Vaianu is expected to move across the North Island on Sunday 12 April and NEMA Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management John Price is urging people … Read more

Storm News – Fire and Emergency New Zealand prepares for significant weather event

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is preparing for the expected impacts of Cyclone Vaianu. Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says Fire and Emergency has been working with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) groups since mid-week. “We have well trained local crews right across … Read more

Two climbers rescued near Sabre Peak, Fiordland National Park

Source: New Zealand Police Police are praising rescue staff who have retrieved two climbers from a precarious mountainside near Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park today. About 4.30pm on Wednesday, a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) was activated in the Sabre Peak area.  A Southern Lakes Helicopter was dispatched, however, due to heavy rain and low … Read more

Weather: ‘Trifecta’ of hazards for East Coast from Cyclone Vaianu

Source: Radio New Zealand Damage to State Highway 35 near Hicks Bay in January. Supplied / NZTA Tairāwhiti Civil Defence is encouraging people to be proactive about preparing themselves as Cyclone Vaianu tracks towards the North Island. A strong wind warning has been issued for all of Gisborne, with north of Tolaga Bay also under … Read more

Govt encourages farmers, growers to be prepared

Source: New Zealand Government Farmers, growers and rural communities are encouraged to stay up-to-date with weather warnings and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson say. Impacts are possible across all of the North Island and Upper South Island from late Saturday to Monday. There may also … Read more

Artist Wallace Woo Redefines Contemporary Abstraction: The Global Launch of “Geological Abstractionism” and the “Stalactite Aesthetics” Manifesto

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR & NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Wallace Woo Studio is proud to announce a seismic shift in the landscape of contemporary art with the formal introduction of Geological Abstractionism. This global launch is anchored by two definitive academic volumes: the new … Read more

Further arrests in relation to Common Room assault

Source: New Zealand Police Police have now arrested eight people in relation to a fight at the Common Room bar on 8 March. Detective Sergeant Heath Jones says more than 30 charges have been laid amongst those arrested. “We are pleased to have held some of those responsible to account. Our team of three investigations … Read more

Police locate loaded firearm and nitrous oxide

Source: New Zealand Police A speeding motorist has led Auckland Police to discovering a loaded firearm and nitrous oxide. On Thursday evening, a road policing unit was carrying out usual patrols in Epsom when a speeding saloon caught an officer’s attention. Senior Sergeant Dave Plunkett, from Auckland City Road Policing, says a traffic stop was … Read more

Patient data accessed during cyber breach of healthcare provider IntraCare

Source: Radio New Zealand IntraCare has not said how many patients were affected. Unsplash / RNZ Private healthcare provider IntraCare can now confirm patient data was accessed during a cyber breach in March, and says it’s identified a group which may be responsible. The company, which specialises in “image-guided precision medical diagnostics and interventions”, became … Read more

Car makes ‘mess’ of West Auckland takeaway

Source: Radio New Zealand A car drove into Ming Xing Fast Food takeaway outlet in Glendene, West Auckland. Supplied A car crashed into a West Auckland takeaway outlet on Thursday night, leaving the owner facing the prospect of being closed for a month. Weiming Lin of Ming Xing Fast Food in Glendene was notified about … Read more

Financial Markets Authority files for liquidation of more Chance Voight Group entities

Source: Radio New Zealand Financial Markets Authority headquarters in Auckland. Google Maps The Financial Markets Authority is seeking to liquidate further entities linked to Rangiora-based investment company Chance Voight Group. The application to the High Court seeks liquidation for 25 entities, after FMA concerns about how the group has been managed and whether it can … Read more

Young people on roof at Wiri youth justice residence

Source: Radio New Zealand It is unclear how many youth are on the roof. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A group of young people have climbed onto the roof at a youth justice residence in Wiri, South Auckland. Oranga Tamariki deputy chief executive Youth Justice Services & Residential Care, Dean Winter, said they are working … Read more

Cyclone Vaianu: Get prepared and have a plan

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Emergency Management continues to urge Aucklanders to get prepared and have a plan ahead of Cyclone Vaianu arriving in Aotearoa New Zealand. Auckland and Aotea Great Barrier Island are currently under three weather warnings – keep up-to-date with the latest MetService forecast and all current watches or warnings by downloading the … Read more

Judge Ema Aitken, accused of yelling at Winston Peters, won’t be removed from job, panel rules

Source: Radio New Zealand Judge Ema Aitken will appear before the panel, after allegedly disrupting a function at Auckland’s exclusive Northern Club in 2024. RNZ Composite A judicial conduct panel has found the actions of Judge Ema Aitken during an event at Auckland’s Northern Club in 2024 doesn’t justify her being removed. The panel found … Read more

Menopause medication rationed as demand outstrips supply

Source: Radio New Zealand Pharmac said people might receive smaller supplies than usual “to ensure everyone can continue to access this important treatment”. IGOR STEVANOVIC / SCIENCE PHOTO A national shortage of progesterone pills has left perimenopausal and menopausal women unable to collect their full prescriptions. Pharmac on its website said an increase in demand … Read more

Govt Cuts – Govt’s extreme anti-Māori agenda ramps up with another 27 roles proposed to go at Te Puni Kōkiri – PSA

Source: PSA – Proposed cuts would see more than 100 job losses overall Māori development agency Te Puni Kōkiri would be further gutted by a proposal to axe 27 roles to meet Government spending reductions contained in change proposals recently released to staff. The proposal to cut 45 roles and establish 18, would impact the Health … Read more

Storm News – ASB prepared to support customers ahead of forecast cyclone

Source: ASB ASB is preparing to support customers who may be affected by the forecast cyclone expected to impact parts of the North Island this weekend. Targeted support will be offered to any weather impacted customers on a case-by-case basis, with options including: Deferring home loan repayments for up to three months or interest only … Read more

Asia Pacific dominates top rankings in Kearney’s 2026 FDI Confidence Index® amid global geopolitical tension and industrial policy expansion

Source: Media Outreach Asia Pacific holds the largest share of ranked markets on the Index for the first time in more than a decade, claiming 10 out of 25 spots. Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea and India see leaps in ranking as Thailand and Malaysia re-enter the top 25. Technological and innovation capabilities emerges as … Read more

Stronger trespass laws pass first reading

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation which strengthens trespass laws to make them more effective and practical for businesses has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “This government is committed to fixing the basics in law and order, and building a future where all New Zealanders can feel safe in their communities. One basic … Read more

Panel finds Judge Ema Aitken’s conduct does not justify removal

Source: New Zealand Government The panel which inquired into alleged conduct by Judge Ema Aitken has found her removal is not justified, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The Judicial Conduct Panel has found that Judge Aitken’s actions were a serious breach of comity. Comity requires each branch of Government – the Executive, the Judiciary and … Read more

Homicide probe launched into Lower Hutt death

Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene on Malone Road on 9 April. RNZ Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead outside an address in the Lower Hutt suburb of Waterloo on Thursday. The police said they were called to Malone Road at 8.30am after the man was found … Read more