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Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Business New Zealand is making what it says is a rare plea for business supports – in the form of below-market rate loans to help businesses shift away from gas. The pitch comes on the back of a report by the group’s Energy Council, which has found up to 8 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 April 2026 – EduCareerSG has enhanced its Experiential Career Accelerator (ECA) programme through the integration of AI-enabled monitoring and support tools designed to strengthen trainees’ emotional readiness as they transition into the workforce. The integration reflects EduCareerSG’s long-held belief that emotional management is not separate … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 April 2026 – On April 14, the two-day 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit, themed “Digital and Intelligent Empowerment for Innovative Development — Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace,” came to a successful conclusion. This year marks the second … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Motorists are being warned to expect major delays after two crashes in Northland on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services responded to a serious single-vehicle crash on State Highway 14, Tangiteroria about 2.40pm. Police said initial indications was that there were serious injuries. They were then advised of a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s Western Springs Park is a home to numerous native waterfowl and other birds. Older generations remember a time when feeding birds at the park was a popular weekend activity for many families. But times have changed, and local authorities are now urging visitors to refrain from feeding the birds to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Rod Drury is a former Xero chief executive and 2026 New Zealander of the year. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Former Xero staffer Ally Naylor says she has laid a complaint with the police about former chief executive and 2026 New Zealander of the Year Sir Rod Drury. The complaint alleges … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fletcher Building says the third quarter ended in March and largely reflected the period before the war in Iran. Fletcher Building Construction company Fletcher Building says third quarter sales are improving, though the outlook is less certain as conflict in the Middle East sees costs rise and supply chain risks increase. … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say This consultation is about proposed changes to the New Zealand Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds. The food notice establishes maximum residue levels (MRLs) for agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines (Schedule 1) to manage residues that may occur in food in New Zealand. The … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Kaikōura Marine Guardians, in conjunction with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura, have requested a temporary closure of the rock lobster fisheries in the Kaikōura Marine Area. The request has been made under section 186B of the Fisheries Act 1996. The requested closure would prohibit taking of … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say The Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board, on behalf of the Patuharakeke hapū, has requested a further 2-year temporary closure to the harvest of all shellfish from Mair Bank and Marsden Bank, Marsden Point, Whangārei. Consultation opened on 10 April and we must get your submission before … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says stronger action is on the cards next week. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Cabinet minister Shane Jones is putting pressure on fuel companies to share more information about their shipments, warning that the government could force them to do so via regulation if necessary. The country’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps Two people have died after a water-related incident in Kawerau on Thursday. Emergency services were called to Tarawera River near Boyce Park about 11.30am after a report of a party getting stuck under a bank. Acting Eastern Bay of Plenty area commander inspector Phil Gillbanks said two people were … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are being advised of major delays following two crashes in Northland this afternoon. Emergency services responded to a serious single vehicle crash on State Highway 14, Tangiteroria at about 2.40pm. Indications are there are serious injuries. Police were then advised of a second crash on State Highway 14, Maunu involving … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police As Christchurch prepares for an exciting fortnight of big events in the city, Police are asking eventgoers to support a safe and positive environment for everyone to enjoy. Christchurch Metro Area Commander Superintendent Lane Todd says two major first-time events are creating a high-energy and vibrant atmosphere for the community. “The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Ferns dejected after their World Cup semi-final loss to Canada. www.photosport.nz Black Ferns hooker Georgia Ponsonby lay in bed last night watching another replay of her side’s heartbreaking World Cup semi-final loss to Canada seven months ago. It might seem a touch masochistic, but Ponsonby’s approach is simple as her … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService has issued warnings and watches for parts of the South Island. MetService/Screenshot Raincoats and umbrellas will likely be essential on this busy sport weekend across most of the country as rain and strong winds hit the North and South Island. A large low-pressure system with several fronts is making its … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions have slightly fallen, the latest data shows. Numbers from the Greenhouse Gas Inventory, the country’s official record of emissions from human activities, shows the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other gases being produced dropped 0.1 percent between 2023 and 2024. Once forests and other … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries There is still time to nominate outstanding native forest initiatives for the 2026 Growing Native Forest Champions Awards, with nominations closing on Friday 17 April. Now in their second year, the awards recognise individuals and organisations leading the establishment and restoration of native forests across Aotearoa New Zealand. They celebrate … Read more
Source: PSA A new Health NZ Board cannot fix a broken system without a fundamental funding reset – starting with the gutted Digital Services group. The PSA congratulates incoming Chair Mark Darrow and new Board members Michael Schubert and Dr Bryan Betty on their appointments to the Health New Zealand Board announced by Health Minister Simeon … Read more
Source: PSA A group of scientists are calling for an expanded, non-partisan approach to science funding after two years of widespread cost-cutting by the coalition government resulting in over 700 science roles lost. The Save Science Coalition’s new report, ‘Underfunding our Future: The Human Face of the Science Cuts’ [attached], contains eleven stories from New Zealand … Read more
Source: New Zealand Defence Force A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130J Hercules will deliver aid supplies to Papua New Guinea following the recent cyclone, while another New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contingent has arrived in Port Moresby to carry out a range of activities with the country’s military and other agencies. The C-130J … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Deborah Russell says it’ not the first time National has “lied” about Labour’s CGT policy. RNZ / REECE BAKER Labour’s revenue spokesperson has clarified the only tax policy the party will be campaigning on is its already-announced capital gains tax – and has put her “full support” behind it. It follows … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tongariro on Saturday 8 November 2025, a few hours after the fire broke out. Kristina Montgomerie / @kristinamonts Police initially treated the wildfire that burnt through more than 3000 hectares of Tongariro National Park in November as suspicious. The vegetation fire began alongside State Highway 47 within the national park about … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand John Tekuru appeared in the Manukau District Court on Thursday. (File photo) RNZ / Liu Chen A man who was jailed for trying to snatch a toddler with intent to sexually abuse her, went to a playground just two days after his release, in breach of his conditions. John Tekuru was … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation This evening we sit in a close circle, focussed on an A3 laminated map on the ground. We scribble coloured marker lines over the map, which depicts the landscape around Camp Cove. To discuss our plans, we have to raise our voices. Heavy rain hammering our canvas shelter makes it … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man attempting to evade Police by hiding in the backseat of a vehicle has been arrested after tallying up a list of charges. On 14 April, Northland Police were trying to locate a man who was wanted in connection with a series of burglaries across the region. Mid North Area … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Emergency services are searching for a person who’s gone into a river in the Bay of Plenty town of Kawerau, with concerns a second person may also be missing. Police say they were notified about 11.30am on Thursday … Read more