From rescue to recovery: Inside the first 48 hours at Mt Maunganui

Source: Radio New Zealand This photo was taken in the hours after the deadly landslide. Fire and Emergency New Zealand Newly released documents give an insight into how Fire and Emergency responded on the ground in the first 48 hours after the deadly Mt Maunganui landslide. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood reports. A large landslide … Read more

Our Changing World: Building an army to stop a stink bug invasion

Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Gonzalo Avila Supplied Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts In February of this year an adult male brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) was found in a trap in Ōrākei, just along the coast from Auckland’s port. “They can come on imports … Read more

Eight patients in seclusion for more than 45,000 hours combined in one year

Source: Radio New Zealand Ministry of Health director of mental health Dr John Crawshaw. Nathan Mckinnon / RNZ Eight patients in forensic and intellectual disability units were in seclusion for more than 45,000 hours combined in one year, a report reveals. The patients, who made up only 1 percent of all people secluded in mental … Read more

Employees hospitalised after assaults at two Christchurch businesses

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Police are making enquiries after two aggravated robberies in Christchurch on Monday evening. Canterbury Police Acting Senior Sergeant Seb Kohnke said officers were called to a commercial premises on Briggs Road in Shirley at 8.10pm, where two people entered with a weapon and assaulted an employee. “The … Read more

Launch of the Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026 with a Total Prize Pool of USD 24,000

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 April 2026 – On April 6, 2026, three Vingroup member organizations—the “For Green Future” Foundation, VinUniversity, and VinTechTalent (Vingroup Young Technology Talent Club) – officially launched the Asian Hackathon for Green Future, a competition dedicated to developing technology-driven solutions for a sustainable future. Open … Read more

Auckland Southern Motorway lane closed by vehicle fire

Source: Radio New Zealand A fire between the Ramarama on-ramp and the Great South Road off-ramp is causing traffic disruption. Screenshot / Google Maps A vehicle fire on Auckland’s Southern Motorway is causing further disruption to the roads as people travel home from Easter holiday trips. Police were called to the fire between the Ramarama … Read more

Aggravated robberies, Briggs Road, McBratneys Road

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Senior Sergeant Seb Kohnke Canterbury Police: Police are making enquiries following two aggravated robberies in Christchurch this evening. At around 8.10pm, Police were called to a commercial premises on Briggs Road, Shirley, after a report of two people entering the premises with a weapon. An employee has been … Read more

Boil water notice for Auckland suburbs until ‘further notice’

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A boil water notice has been issued for several Auckland suburbs this evening after routine water sample testing showed traces of E coli. The notice is for parts of Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak and Three Kings. Residents should use boiled tap water or store-bought … Read more

Trump’s strategy with Iran is the ‘Madman Theory’, an international law expert explains

Source: Radio New Zealand US President Donald Trump on March 4, 2026. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP An international law expert says the US President appears to be employing what’s known as the “Madman Theory” in an attempt to end the war in Iran. In an expletive-laden post overnight, Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran’s power … Read more

How to watch Artemis II’s moon flyby and when

Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] Artemis II is humanity’s first flight to the moon since 1972, when NASA’s Apollo 17 landed on the moon. The 10-day journey is being piloted by three Americans and one Canadian, who have been tasked with photographing the mysterious lunar far side. As of midday on Monday, the astronauts … Read more

Police review into Tom Phillips documentary ‘entirely appropriate’ – minister

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Supplied / Police The police minister says a review around the processes behind a documentary regarding Tom Phillips is “entirely appropriate”. Phillips died following a shootout with police after they were called to reports of a burglary in September 2025. It was earlier revealed a film crew from Dunedin-founded … Read more

Finance manager assaulted at work with taser loses ACC compensation appeal

Source: Radio New Zealand A finance manager who was assaulted with a taser and repeatedly punched in the head during a prolonged attack while at work has appealed for ongoing ACC compensation. The man, whose name is suppressed, was working at a car dealership in 2020 when two people barged into his office, one assaulting … Read more

MyRepublic Launches MyRepublic Email Guard to Protect Singapore’s SMEs From Rising Email-Borne Cyber Threats

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 April 2026 – MyRepublic today announced the launch of MyRepublic Email Guard, a managed email security solution purpose-built to protect Singapore’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) against phishing, malware, business email compromise, and other email-borne cyber threats. The launch is part of MyRepublic’s broader mission … Read more

Record number of ‘mum and dad investors’ look to sell properties amid uncertainty

Source: Radio New Zealand Concerns about running costs, council rates and a shortage of good tenants remain high. RNZ / Quin Tauetau With the economy facing many weaknesses, including war in the Middle East, it is the mum-and-dad investors shouldering the impact. Independent economist Tony Alexander regularly surveys a group of 200 existing property investors. … Read more

SPEED Secures Three Industry Awards For Digital Procurement Solutions

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 April 2026 – SPEED (Sistem Perolehan Elektronik Dinamik), developed and operated by CDC International Sdn Bhd (CDCi), has won three industry awards in recognition of its contribution to digital procurement and enterprise software. The platform received two honours at the Malaysia National Business … Read more

Wycombe Abbey Expands to Thailand, Supporting Bangkok’s Emergence as an Asian Education Hub

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 April 2026 – Bangkok is set to strengthen its position as an emerging international education hub in Asia, as Wycombe Abbey, one of the United Kingdom’s most established academic institutions, prepares to launch Wycombe Abbey International School Bangkok, scheduled to open in August 2026. … Read more

Weather: Tropical cyclone in South Pacific could be headed to NZ

Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] MetService says a tropical cyclone could potentially head towards New Zealand within the next week. There are now two tropical cyclones in the South Pacific – Cyclone Maila in the Solomon Sea and Cyclone Vaianu to the east of Vanuatu. MetService forecaster Louis Fernando said the Category 2 Cyclone … Read more

‘Very unlikely’ government will go ahead with 12-cent fuel tax rise – Willis

Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s latest fuel stocks update showed that as at 11:59pm on Wednesday evening, there were 61.9 days of petrol, 51.5 days of diesel, and 50.1 days of jet … Read more

TrustPal Unveils AI Paraplanner Whitepaper: Redefining Trust and Scalability in Financial & Legacy Planning

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 April 2026 – TrustPal, a leading innovator in advisory fintech, announced the release of its latest whitepaper detailing the architecture of its proprietary AI Paraplanner. The comprehensive report addresses the critical “infrastructure gap” facing the financial advisory sector as Asia braces for an unprecedented $5.8 … Read more

Survey shows significant decline in New Zealand’s butterflies

Source: Radio New Zealand Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust said the drop in Monarch butterflies is even more noticeable as they were once much easier to spot. 2021 Getty Images A survey has found that New Zealand’s butterflies are in decline, with a drop of around 50 percent across most species. Since 2009, … Read more

‘Very unlikely’ government will go ahead with 12-cent fuel tax – Willis

Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s latest fuel stocks update showed that as at 11:59pm on Wednesday evening, there were 61.9 days of petrol, 51.5 days of diesel, and 50.1 days of jet … Read more

A New Songkran Landmark in Silom for 2026

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 April 2026 – As one of Thailand’s most celebrated annual traditions, Songkran transforms cities across the country into vibrant spaces of culture, community and celebration. This year, Silom — one of Bangkok’s most iconic Songkran hotspots — adds a new dimension to the 2026 … Read more

Live: Fuel stocks remain ‘stable’

Source: Radio New Zealand Note: The livestream with Finance Minister Nicola Willis starts at 1.30pm Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s latest fuel stocks update showed that as at 11:59pm on Wednesday evening, there were 61.9 days … Read more

Live: Fuel stocks updated by government

Source: Radio New Zealand Note: The livestream with Finance Minister Nicola Willis starts at 1.30pm The government is set to give the latest update on fuel stocks, as the war in the Middle East shows no signs of ending. Fuel prices have skyrocketed since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran at the … Read more

Weather: Heavy rain warnings and watches for upper North Island

Source: Radio New Zealand MetService has issued heavy rain warnings and watches for the upper North Island. MetService/Screenshot Wild weather is on the way for the top of the North Island from Monday overnight and into Tuesday. MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for the Northland region from 10pm Monday till 4pm Tuesday … Read more

Two hurt in crash involving unmarked police car

Source: Radio New Zealand The collision happened just before 8.50pm on Newton Road in Auckland’s Eden Terrace (file photo). RNZ / Nate McKinnon A crash involving an unmarked police vehicle on Sunday night left two injured, including an officer. The collision happened just before 8.50pm on Newton Road in Auckland’s Eden Terrace, police said on … Read more