Oxfam: Peace talks only successful if ceasefire encompasses the region, as Israel launches deadliest strikes yet on Lebanon

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Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Reacting to news today of a two-week ceasefire between US/Israel and Iran, Oxfam International Executive Director Amitabh Behar said: “We share in the widespread relief that the world has avoided the atrocities President Trump threatened yesterday and that the war between the US and Iran has paused while diplomatic talks commence. The ceasefire … Read more

Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 10 April, between midday and 1pm.  The NZPFU has indicated its intention to continue twice-weekly strikes. “I want to reassure the public that all 111 calls … Read more

Son of The Chase host banned from driving

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Source: Radio New Zealand (L-R) Bradley Walsh and Barney Walsh attend the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall on 12 May, 2019 in London, England. WIKTOR SZYMANOWICZ The son of The Chase host Bradley Walsh has been banned from driving after breaking a temporary 50mph speed limit on a … Read more

Engineering an Icon, Vinhomes Can Gio is Redefining The Master-Planned Revolution

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Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – Within the context of a new global growth cycle, Vietnam is cementing its position as a strategic hub for global institutional capital. At the ‘Inbound Capital Flows’ forum, analysts underscored that Vinhomes is making a significant contribution to … Read more

Youth charity says inequitable access to drivers licences locks rangatahi out of jobs

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Tano Uilelea has been working towards his Restricted Licence with Youth Inspire for just over a year. He said he’s had amazing support from the Driving School and from his mum. With their support the learners test “wasn’t really hard,” he said, and his confidence is building … Read more

Upwards of 200mm of rain could fall when Cyclone Vaianu hits North Island

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Source: Radio New Zealand A tracker showing the current path of Cyclone Vaianu and the different paths it could take over the North Island of New Zealand. cyclocane.com Upwards of 200mm of rain could fall in 18-24 hours in some areas when Cyclone Vaianu makes its way over the North Island, according to Chris Brandolino … Read more

ISCA Academy Launches Hands-On AI Programme Across ASEAN to Close Finance Skills Gap

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Source: Media Outreach New initiative equips finance, audit and accounting professionals with immediately applicable AI skill from Excel automation to AI agents as demand for practical AI capability accelerates across the region SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly shifts from experimentation to everyday business use, the … Read more

Truck data shows economy steady in March, but future demand softens

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Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 16 full of slow moving morning traffic as the sun rises. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly New data suggests the economy kept its head above water in March – but storm clouds may be gathering. The latest ANZ Truckometer shows the heavy traffic index, a real‑time measure of economic activity, … Read more

NZ, Australia get tighter IKEA returns policy

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Source: Radio New Zealand IKEA’s first Auckland store opens on December 4 Marika Khabazi / RNZ IKEA is tightening its returns policy for Australia and New Zealand. The homeware retailer told customers on Thursday that its “test and try” policy, which allows for products to be assembled and then returned, would only apply for 60 … Read more

Football Fern Grace Jale seeking consistency, calm

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Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Grace Jale contests the ball during Fifa Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Joshua Devenie / Phototek.nz Football Fern Grace Jale has a new home off the field, but is still finding her place with the national team. Jale is reaching new heights in her professional career this season, as Wellington … Read more

Northland shifts form recovery to readiness as Cyclone Vaianu approaches

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Source: Radio New Zealand Madleine CarrWhite, Massey Journalism Student Aerial view of Whirinaki and State Highway 12 after the March storm. Supplied / FNDC Northland communities are again bracing for the arrival of wild weather, only a couple of weeks after heavy rain and wind devastated parts of the region. Cyclone Vaianu is set to … Read more

‘Tiny backpacks because they are tiny frogs’: Researchers track one of NZ’s smallest frogs

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Source: Radio New Zealand A Hochstetter’s frog with a transmitter. Tobia Dale In a bid to learn more about one of New Zealand’s smallest frogs, researchers have come up with a novel way of tracking them. The Hochstetter’s frog measure three-to-four-centimetres, and researchers developed tiny backpacks that are perfect for the native frogs. Associate Professor … Read more

Chinese Mainland’s Largest Conference on Chest Pain Centres Goes Global in Hong Kong

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – Marking yet another milestone as the World’s Meeting Place, Hong Kong became the first city outside Chinese Mainland to host the nation’s largest conference on chest pain centres – the 15th China Chest Pain Centers Congress (CCPCC 2026), thanks to … Read more

Blonde Blues pay tribute to terminally ill teammate

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Source: Radio New Zealand Blues forward Suafua announced his retirement from rugby at just 27 years of age. Photosport / AAP / Darren England The Blues will be sporting some new hair styles this weekend, as they pay tribute to a teammate forced out of the game. Cam Suafua has been battling cancer since 2023, … Read more

DOC decides no action needed against McCallum Brothers sand mining in Pākiri

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Source: Radio New Zealand The company is seeking consent to mine up to eight million cubic metres of sand 4km offshore in Bream Bay. Supplied The Department of Conservation has decided against taking action against a sand mining company over allegations it disturbed protected stony corals, citing insufficient evidence. The complaint arose from dredging carried … Read more

Thousands needing work in Kaikohe, but virtually nowhere to go

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Source: Radio New Zealand In the Far North town of Kaikohe, finding a job is a bare knuckle brawl. Local employment adviser Megan Hepi, director of community advocacy organisation Nga Taonga o Kaikohe, says she’s snowed under with thousands needing a job and virtually nowhere for them to go. Among those is Mikaere Mapiria, 37, … Read more

Calls for strict monitoring of would-be child sex abuser after alleged breach

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Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A justice advocacy group is calling for a would-be child sex abuser to be more closely monitored after he was charged with allegedly breaching his release conditions. The Sensible Sentencing Trust has written to the Department of Corrections asking it to apply for an Extended Supervision Order (ESO) for John … Read more

Former Silver Fern captain Katrina Rore gets shock call-up to Australian league

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Source: Radio New Zealand Katrina Rore last played for the Silver Ferns in 2019. SWpix.com Silver Fern great Katrina Rore has come out of retirement to join the New South Wales Swifts as a temporary replacement player in Australia’s SSN competition. Rore will provide cover for injured Diamonds defender Sarah Klau, who is rehabbing a … Read more

Business leaders urge government to prioritise food supply in fuel plan

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Source: Radio New Zealand Top chief executives took part in an hour-long call with ministers including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis over the fuel rationing framework. File picture. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone BusinessNZ has made its case to ministers as to why the food and grocery sector should be put in … Read more

Northland settlement, Whirinaki bracing for wild weather again as Cyclone Vaianu approaches

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Source: Radio New Zealand Aerial view of Whirinaki and State Highway 12 after the March storm. Supplied / FNDC The small Northland settlement of Whirinaki is again bracing for the arrival of wild weather, only a couple of weeks after heavy rain and wind devastated parts of the region. Cyclone Vaianu is set to touchdown … Read more

Helen Clark surprises cast of play that hangs off her unique fashion style

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Source: Radio New Zealand Former prime minister Helen Clark has attended the opening night of a play which traces her rise to leadership through six pivotal outfits. After the opening night of Helen Clark in Six Outfits,Clark took to the stage for an interview with Jesse Mulligan and the audience erupted in cheers and applause. … Read more

Umaga softens All Blacks’ eligibility stance

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Source: Radio New Zealand New All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga says the player eligibility conversation is one that needs to happen. Photosport The elephant in the room at NZ Rugby has grown so large and loud, it simply can’t be ignored any longer. International player eligibility. Historically a strong stance has been taken by … Read more

Flight of the Conchords reunion gigs sell out in minutes

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s self-described “fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo-acapella-rap-funk-comedy-folk duo” Flight of the Conchords sold out their first shows in eight years in minutes this week, sparking a frenzy among fans. Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement formed the musical comedy act in 1998, soaring to worldwide fame off the back of their … Read more

NZME conduct review identifies ‘issues’, after termination of three senior managers

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Source: Radio New Zealand NZME commissioned a review of workplace safety in February. RNZ NZME says its workplace review has identified “two specific issues” still to be addressed in the coming weeks. The NZME board of directors commissioned the review in February, after three senior managers were terminated last year. One of them was former … Read more

Kenanga Investors Awarded at LSEG Lipper Fund Awards 2026

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – Kenanga Investors Berhad (“Kenanga Investors“) has swept four accolades at the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards 2026 (“the Awards“). Xav Feng, Asia Pacific Research director, LSEG Lipper, Christopher Kok, Head of Equities, Kenanga Investors Berhad, Lee Sook Yee, Chief Investment Officer, … Read more

Economy – How New Zealand can get more growth from its infrastructure

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Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Research by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Foundations for Growth: How infrastructure can increase productivity, spotlights the role of infrastructure in driving productivity and economic growth. “Productivity is essential to lifting our living standards. It’s about being able to get more value out of the time we spend working, while sustaining … Read more