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Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointment of Nischal Hasmukhlal (Nick) Malarao as an Associate Judge of the High Court. Associate Judge Malarao graduated from the University of Auckland in 1999 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce and began his career at Chapman Tripp. In 2000 he … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop announced today that an appointment round for King’s Counsel will take place in 2026. King’s Counsel are appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Attorney-General and with the concurrence of the Chief Justice. The Governor-General retains the discretion to appoint King’s Counsel in recognition of their extraordinary … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jason Death, playing for the Warriors against the Broncos in March 2001. www.photosport.nz A GoFundMe page has been launched for former Warriors NRL player Jason Death, following reports he’s suffered a serious fall. According to a post on the website, Death has a long recovery ahead of him, after he fractured … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The University of Auckland’s clock tower. (File photo) RNZ / Ziming Li An online learning system used by the University of Auckland and the Auckland University of Auckland (AUT), has been hit by a global data hacking incident. Names, email addresses, student ID numbers and messages between users could all be … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Neville Sandiford first picked up a mallet in 2002, at age 79, when he and his late wife, Joan, came back from a holiday and decided they needed something new to keep them busy. “She happened to be looking in the paper and saw an advertisement for… ten free croquet lessons… … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A van driver has been seriously injured in a crash with a train north of Kaikōura on Friday. Emergency services were called to the crash between Hapuku and Waipapa Bay shortly before 10am. Firefighters helped to free the person from their van. A local resident said she … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService Parts of the South Island are being lashed by heavy rain, while wind gusts of up to 140 kilometres-per-hour are forecast in the Canterbury high country and Marlborough. Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for the Westland, Buller and Grey districts, the headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The University of Auckland’s clock tower. (File photo) RNZ / Ziming Li The University of Auckland’s online learning system has been hit by a global data hacking incident. Names, email addresses, student ID numbers and messages between users could all be affected by the breach. Learning platform Canvas was offline, and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand International Convention Centre New Zealand International Convention Centre The Auckland Travel Show is taking place for the second time this weekend, but it’s the first time the event will be held at the new New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC). The show is taking place during a period of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck. Supplied / Rocket Lab The New Zealand-founded rocket company Rocket Lab has posted record revenue of US$200 million (NZ$336 million) in the first quarter, as demand for its launch vehicles surges. The company, listed on the US-based Nasdaq, said it had signed 31 new launch contracts … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand What do you get someone for their 100th birthday? In the case of Sir David Attenborough, a parasitic wasp. Taxonomists at London’s Natural History Museum recently identified the new species in their collection and thought it was perfect timing to name it after the revered broadcaster. Sir David’s new namesake, Attenboroughnculus … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin Hospital’s nurse-led surgical unit and Chief Nurse Southern, Jane Wilson. Supplied/ Dunedin Hospital Dunedin Hospital has opened a new nurse-led surgical assessment unit which it says has already improved emergency department (ED) wait times by nearly 10 percent. The unit was for patients who were likely to need surgery and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic RNZ A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a mother and her two children following an incident at a property in Hastings. A homicide investigation, dubbed Operation Train, was launched after emergency services were called to a property on Avenue Rd East, Hastings about 6am on 19 April, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A new purpose-built endoscopy suite will be built at Wairarapa Hospital, improving local access to diagnostic services and reducing the need for patients to travel out of the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Diagnostics closer to home for Wairarapa patients Shorter wait times for bowel screening, surveillance, and planned care … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch post shop with a difference is set to close as NZ Post moves to shut more than 140 counters around the country, devastating customers who say it is vital community hub. Staff and volunteers at Stanmore Book and Post in Linwood had hoped for a reprieve because of its … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand You’re standing in a supermarket aisle, weighing up whether to buy a microwave meal or a bunch of fresh carrots. We all know making healthy eating choices can be tough. That’s especially true if you are hungry, or have a hungry household to feed. There are so many reasons for this, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Colombian singer Shakira PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP The official 2026 FIFA World Cup song will be performed by Shakira. The 49-year-old Colombian pop star unveiled a teaser of her official song on her Instagram account. The song also featured Nigerian singer Burna Boy. Shakira is among the world’s best-selling musicians and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A new written test will be required for many people seeking New Zealand citizenship from 2027. 123rf Explainer – New Zealand has announced would-be citizens will have to pass a test about starting next year. What might that look like and how do other countries do similar tests? The test on … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) $3.4bn AI Cloud Contract & 5GW Strategic Partnership with NVIDIA 2026 Expansion to $3.7bn ARR On Track1 2027 Expansion to 1.2GW of AI Cloud Capacity In Build 2028+ Expansion Across North America, Europe and APAC Underway NEW YORK, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN” or “the Company”) today … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA national secretary Duane Leo. Supplied The Public Service Association says more than 30 roles are on the chopping block at Maritime NZ. The union said the water safety regulator was proposing to disestablish 34 roles within the harm prevention, investigations and policy teams – among others. Martime NZ and Transport … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Demand has increased around 400 percent in the past few months due to the fuel crisis. Unsplash The government has announced a review into solar panel installation, which it describes as a “red tape nightmare”. Regulation Minister David Seymour says the aim is to make New Zealand the simplest place in … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN”) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ingenostrum, S.L. (Nostrum Group), a next-generation data center developer based in Spain. The acquisition marks IREN’s entry into the European market and increases its power portfolio to 5GW. It … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Would we see life on Earth the same way if it weren’t for Sir David Attenborough? The reverential, hushed narration combined with the cutting-edge film techniques of his nature and wildlife documentaries truly opened our eyes to the world around us. Since the early 1950s, he’s hauled us up vertiginous peaks, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. 123RF A Whakatāne man and his cat were sleeping in their campervan when they were woken by a person getting into the driver’s seat and driving off. His shouts at the driver to get out were ignored and he phoned police as he and his cat involuntarily headed east, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Photo /123RF A Canterbury-based GP says he no longer recommends the speciality to trainee doctors. Dr Dermot Coffey is one of many GPs who have been in touch with Morning Report this week to talk about the state of primary health care. On Thursday, a Whangārei doctor said the funding model … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Winter sports are kicking into gear, and so too will be some truly dismal sideline behaviour from parents. Abuse hurled at coaches, referees, and even players has been on the rise. About 60 percent of coaches and referees in Auckland report inappropriate behaviour at least once or twice a season, according … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A Bay of Plenty resident had a rude wake-up this week, when his camper was stolen while he and his cat were asleep inside. The incident began unfolding about 8.50pm on Wednesday, near Seaview Road in Whakatāne when a person unlawfully entered a camper that was parked out by the heads. … Read more