Research – ACT and National dominate LinkedIn while Labour barely shows up — new report ranks every NZ MP

Source: Blackland PR 10 April 2026 – New Zealand’s first comprehensive ranking of MP LinkedIn performance reveals a striking digital divide between the government and opposition benches. A new report from Blackland PR and digital communications specialist Seamus Boyer has ranked every New Zealand MP on their LinkedIn performance, exposing wide gaps in how political parties … Read more

PSA – Govt cost cutting puts Ministry of Justice jobs supporting Māori-Crown relations at risk

Source: PSA A proposal to cut 26 roles at the Ministry of Justice would undermine the Ministry’s ability to deliver on its Te Tiriti obligations, in the latest example the Government’s extreme anti-Māori agenda. The proposal, released to staff yesterday, includes a net loss of 21 policy roles, including the entire Inquiries team. It also includes … Read more

Events – Pay Equity Cancelled Cheque Presentation Event to Highlight Impact on Care and Support Workers

Source: PSA Opposition MPs will present giant bank ‘cheques’ representing $20,644.45 in stolen pay equity wages to care and support workers at the Bridge of Remembrance this Sunday, 12 April. The presentation will highlight what workers have lost, with the cancelled cheques representing the value of their pay equity claims cancelled last year. Speakers at the … Read more

Auckland City Deal Sets Direction – Now Progress Must Follow, says EMA

Source: EMA Momentum and progress will mark the success of today’s landmark city deal agreed between Auckland City and the Government, says the EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association). “This is the first of the city deals to be announced and it won’t just be Aucklanders watching its progress, but also the other cities and regions wanting … Read more

Police make arrests as pressure continues on gangs in firearms investigations

Source: New Zealand Police Police in west Auckland have made several arrests in separate operations focusing on firearms offending, all in a morning’s work.  Yesterday morning the Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit, with assistance from the Organised Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at the West Headhunters pad on View Road. Detective Senior Sergeant Josh Lautogo … Read more

What it takes to find a feral cat on Auckland Island 

Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Kristen Clements “When they made their way, not without difficulty, through the intertangled forest, and passed beyond the line of the great trees, they found themselves confronted by still more serious difficulties. The soil became a complete swamp, and was covered with a multitude of low shrubs, lianas, and … Read more

Auckland FC’s double dream tested by mounting injury toll

Source: Radio New Zealand All White Francis de Vries adds to Auckland’s injury woes. www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are on the brink of a rare double – but their biggest opponent right now might be their own injury list. The club could claim both the A-League Premiers Plate and the OFC Pro League in its first … Read more

Thousands of litres of diesel stolen from Marton business

Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the loss of a large amount of fuel was a major hit for a local business (file photo). 123rf Police are investigating a theft of more than 3000 litres of diesel in the Manawatū town of Marton this week. Sergeant Wayne Sandbrook said two men arrived early on Tuesday … Read more

BTS kick off world tour with spectacular South Korea show

Source: Radio New Zealand Tens of thousands of fans filled a rainswept stadium in South Korea on Thursday to watch BTS kick off their world tour, as the K-pop megastars ride the momentum of a chart-topping comeback album and a landmark performance in the heart of Seoul. The seven-member group – widely regarded as the … Read more

Christopher Luxon and Wayne Brown sign ‘Auckland City Deal’

Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon and Wayne Brown face questions after the announcement on 10 April, 2026. Auckland has finalised and signed its city deal with the government – including a promise to consider a bed tax next year. Other commitments include a review of how Eden Park is run – and a joint … Read more

Youth arrested for Southland burglaries and fuel thefts

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a string of burglaries and fuel thefts in Southland have arrested a 17-year-old youth and say the swift response should be a warning to anyone considering stealing fuel. Acting Inspector Mel Robertson, Invercargill’s Area Prevention Manager, says several rural thefts occurred overnight on Tuesday 7 April, with significant quantities … Read more

Police investigating fuel theft from Marton business

Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating the theft of about 3000 litres of diesel from a Marton business this week. The theft happened on Tuesday, between 4.20am and 4.50am and was reported at 8am. Sergeant Wayne Sandbrook says two men arrived in a light truck and were seen filling a fuel trailer, a fuel … Read more

Witnesses to fatal mobility scooter in New Plymouth crash sought by police

Source: Radio New Zealand Two people had fallen from the mobility scooter last month. (File photo) 123rf/Igor & Alina Barilo Witnesses to a fatal crash involving two people on a mobility scooter are being asked to contact police. Detective Sophie Gurnssey, said the fatal crash happened in Blagdon, New Plymouth about 4.15pm on Thursday, March … Read more

Landmark Auckland deal to unlock city’s potential

Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have signed a landmark Auckland City Deal, marking New Zealand’s first city deal and a new era of long-term partnership between Auckland and central Government.  The Deal sets out how Government and Auckland Council will work together to unlock our biggest city’s … Read more

New Black Ferns coach names first team for Pacific Four opener

Source: Radio New Zealand Head coach for the Black Ferns Whitney Hansen Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Three players are set to make their debuts for the Black Ferns in Sunday’s Pacific Four game against USA in Sacramento. New coach Whitney Hansen’s first team selection includes loose forward Mia Anderson, halfback Tara Turner and winger Justine … Read more

Tough day for golfer Ryan Fox at Augusta

Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Fox of New Zealand walks the first fairway at the 2026 Masters. ANDREW REDINGTON / AFP Auckland golfer Ryan Fox endured a tough start to the Masters golf tournament in Georgia. Fox fired an opening round five over par 77. He was five over by his seventh hole and then … Read more

Over 200% roll growth in first seven charter schools

Source: New Zealand Government Today’s roll return data tells us what we already knew; families want schooling options that reflect the needs of their children, says Associate Education Minister David Seymour.  Data released today shows that as of March 1 2026 there were 1,471 students enrolled in 16 charter schools.  “These numbers show that diversity … Read more

Live weather: North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu

Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu will likely move across the Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty before hitting the rest of the North Island, according to MetService. All of the North Island is under a heavy rain and wind watch due to the cyclone – and MetService says it will have potentially life-threatening impacts. … Read more

Appeal for information following fatal mobility scooter crash, New Plymouth

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sophie Gurnsey: Police are appealing for information following a fatal mobility scooter crash in Blagdon, New Plymouth, last month. On Thursday 5 March at around 4.15pm, Police were called with a report that two people had fallen off a mobility scooter while riding on the footpath of South … Read more

Organisations call on government to ditch LNG import terminal

Source: Radio New Zealand Sputnik via AFP Solar advocates, electricians and consumer campaigners are among those calling on the government to ditch its plans for an LNG import terminal and consider other options. The Sustainable Energy Association and six other organisations, including the Green Building Council, Master Electricians, and Consumer NZ, have joined together to … Read more

‘Amped up’: Matt Payne ready to defend JR Trophy at NZ Supercars races

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Matt Payne holds up the Jason Richards Trophy for winning the 2025 ITM Taupō 440 Supercars event at Taupō International Motorsport Park, 13 April 2025. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics New Zealand Supercars racer Matt Payne says he’s going to “fight with everything I’ve got” to win the Jason Richards … Read more

Live: North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu

Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu will likely move across the Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty before hitting the rest of the North Island, according to MetService. All of the North Island is under a heavy rain and wind watch due to the cyclone – and MetService says it will have potentially life-threatening impacts. … Read more

What now for home loan rates?

Source: Radio New Zealand A ceasefire in Iran is unlikely to bring any relief for home loan borrowers. RNZ / Quin Tauetau A ceasefire in Iran is unlikely to bring any relief for home loan borrowers. Wholesale rates have been pushing higher on the expectation interest rates might need to rise to combat inflation caused … Read more

NRL: What you need to know about NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm

Source: Radio New Zealand Hookers Harry Grant and Wayde Egan will face off, when Melbourne Storm meet NZ Warriors. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm Kickoff 9.30pm, Saturday, 11 April AAMI Stadium, Melbourne Live blog updates on RNZ website Analysis: Can the NZ Warriors break the longest active head-to-head losing streak in the NRL, … Read more

The ‘ridiculous and unpredictable’ Kiwi film hitting theatres

Source: Radio New Zealand A New Zealand shoestring budget film that’s got audiences gasping and laughing is touring 21 theatres around the country. Comedy-horror The Weed Eaters, rated R13, debuted at the NZ International Film Festival last year to high praise, and has gone on to win best feature at SXSW Sydney last year. The … Read more

Kiwi cyclist Kiaan Watts banned for throwing punch

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand cyclist Kiaan Watts wins a stage on the Tour of Southland, 2026. © Tour of Southland 2026 / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand cyclist Kiaan Watts has been banned for 25 days by cycling’s global governing body after he punched a fellow rider in the head during a race last month. … Read more

Conservationists alarmed by new report into New Zealand’s freshwater

Source: Radio New Zealand Modelling estimated 44 percent of New Zealand’s total river length was unsuitable for activities like swimming due to faecal contamination. RNZ / Tess Brunton Conservation advocates say a [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/591849/sobering-reading-waterways-worsening-around-the-country-report-reveals new report confirms the country’s freshwater is at breaking point. The Ministry for the Environment and StatsNZ’s Our Freshwater 2026 report highlighted … Read more