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Source: Radio New Zealand Hamilton District Court. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A man is facing firearms charges after a police raid in the Coromandel on Wednesday morning. A police spokesperson said they were called to a property on Tairua Whitianga Rd in Coroglen about 7pm last night after a man was reported seen with a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government NZTA has confirmed two new roundabouts are scheduled to open soon on the State Highway (SH58) Wellington Road of Regional Significance project, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The roundabout at Flightys and Murphys Roads is scheduled to open in mid-May and the other, at Moonshine Road, in June,” says Mr Bishop. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Warriors fans. www.photosport.nz The Warriors believe they have a formula that makes them the best supported club in New Zealand. The NRL side again had to put up the sold out sign when 33,000 turned up to watch them beat the Dolphins in Wellington on Anzac Day. In 2024 all … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Halter founder and CEO Craig Piggott. Supplied Smart collar firm Halter has launched new direct-to-satellite technology that will work without the need for towers. It will allow beef farmers to manage their cattle anywhere they can see the sky. The technology makes Halter the first company in the world to offer … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Capital Kiwi returned kiwi to Wellington for the first time in at least a century back in 2022. Krystal Gibbens/RNZ New Zealand’s national icon has set foot in Parliament for the first time as Wellington’s burgeoning kiwi population was celebrated in the wake of the final birds being translocated for the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The launch of the Survey of Business Operations, a new national survey, will provide a comprehensive, up‑to‑date picture of how New Zealand businesses use Artificial Intelligence and respond to economic and technology changes, Minister of Statistics Scott Simpsons says. “Good decisions rely on quality data. This survey will give us a clearer … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government An ambitious programme to modernise New Zealand’s civil aviation rules has commenced, enabling 20 years of changes to be made over a two-year period, Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed. “This work will remove barriers for growth and enhance safety and security in aviation. The large-scale programme will take a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand cricketer Mitchell Santner. PHOTOSPORT Black Caps all-rounder Mitchell Santner will miss the rest of the Indian Premier League with a shoulder injury. Santner initially injured the shoulder playing for Mumbai Indians earlier this month however he returned to action only to aggravate it at the weekend. He was left … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Daoudi Aissa A formidable El Niño weather system is expected to arrive this winter, which could have a “significant” impact on rainfall across New Zealand. Earth Sciences New Zealand said it was monitoring signs of a developing El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean for the past six months. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand For many people, the only interaction with cryptic crosswords is usually a scan of the puzzles in the newspaper, seeing the seemingly indecipherable clues, and then never bothering again. But those who can do them, it’s often a hobby that sticks. Steve Godsiff, a teacher from Timaru, has been doing cryptic … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Two years ago police had warned the fingerprinting technology used could compromise public safety. George Prentzas / Unsplash Police have yet to replace the fingerprinting technology they warned almost two years ago was so old it might compromise public safety. There had been talks since 2024 about the urgency of getting … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said they will progress with the final phase when it is safe to do so. 123RF The final phase of police’s withdrawal from mental health-related call-outs has been delayed, and police say it will only progress to the next phase when it is safe to do so. The police’s Mental … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More parents could be prosecuted for not sending their children to school, as the Ministry of Education confirms it is investigating 16 cases of chronic absence. RNZ revealed on Tuesday one parent was being taken to court for not ensuring their child … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has contacted power companies asking for more information about higher power prices. RNZ Power prices are rising, but how much – and how do you get a better deal? The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has contacted power companies asking for more information about higher … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The wastewater treatment plant catastrophically failed in February RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington City Councillors are considering giving financial support to businesses drastically affected by the Moa Point treatment plant meltdown. Businesses RNZ spoke to said the funding is badly needed, but that it is “gutwrenching” sewage is still being pumped … Read more
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Source: Radio New Zealand In 2009, writer Elizabeth Knox experienced a series of calamities. Her older sister Jo was hospitalised with a psychotic break, her brother-in-law was killed in Rarotonga, deliberately struck by a vehicle, and her mother was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The rapid chain of events compelled her to write about them … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More parents could be prosecuted for not sending their children to school, as the Ministry of Education confirms it is investigating 16 cases of chronic absence. RNZ revealed on Tuesday one parent was being taken to court for not ensuring their child … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand In the year to 30 June, 2025, total government spending was $183.5 billion. RNZ You pay tax, the government spends it. But what does it spend it on? If you have ever wondered exactly where the tax money goes, here is a breakdown. In the year to 30 June, 2025, total … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The council posted on social media, announcing the pool will shut for roughly three to six months. Google Maps/Screenshot The Westland District Council will temporarily close the Hokitika swimming pool amid the rising cost to keep it heated. The council posted on social media, announcing the pool will shut for roughly … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Business New Zealand’s head of advocacy Catherine Beard. Supplied / Business NZ Businesses say the government’s deal with Z Energy for an emergency diesel reserve is reassuring in case of supply disruption, but will not help with high prices. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday announced the deal which will see … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand “A tradie can earn as much as a policy analyst,” says Michael Johnston. Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde There’s increasing support to lift the cultural status of vocational training to equal that of a university education. A report by The New Zealand Initiative largely supports a Ministry of Education proposal to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest Education Ministry forecast suggests the number of children at school is dropping. 123RF The latest Education Ministry forecast suggests the number of children at school is dropping after reaching a record high last year. The annual National School Roll Projections said there were 849,385 children at school in 2025 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Karnin Petera, 15, died during a school caving trip in 2023. SUPPLIED An inquest into the death of 15-year-old Karnin Petera – who was swept away by floodwaters during a school caving trip three years ago – is due to get underway in Whangārei Thursday morning. Sixteen other Whangārei Boys’ High … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Business New Zealand’s head of advocacy Catherine Beard. Supplied / Business NZ Businesses say the government’s deal with Z Energy for an emergency diesel reserve is reassuring in case of supply disruption, but will not help with high prices. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday announced the deal which will see … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 6682.HK), a leading Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) company, today announced the launch of PhanthyModel, a powerful new AI tool built specifically for scientists, engineers, and developers. By enabling AI to train and refine models, … Read more