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Source: Radio New Zealand In March, there was more than $49 million withdrawn from KiwiSaver for financial hardship reasons, by 5610 people. RNZ / Quin Tauetau People receiving a benefit may not realise the impact a KiwiSaver hardship withdrawal could have on their entitlements, one provider says. Graham Allpress, group general manager of client service … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand You check your smartwatch after a run. Your fitness score has dropped. You’ve burnt hardly any calories. Your recovery score is really low. It’s telling you to take the next 72 hours off exercise. The worst bit? The whole run felt amazing. So why’s your watch telling you the opposite? Ultimately, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are investigating at least five assaults across Auckland over a one month-period. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police are investigating at least five assaults across Auckland over a month-period, all involving teenage offenders and victims – with a couple that were filmed and circulated online. Some of the attacks happened in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Some polytechnics will carry hundreds of unfunded students. 123RF Some newly-independent polytechnics will carry hundreds of unfunded students as they enrol more than the Tertiary Education Commission can subsidise. The Tertiary Education Union warns it is happening after extensive cuts and staff across the sector are stretched and stressed. Eleven institutes … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A wave of layoffs in the tech sector has been attributed to AI implementation. RNZ A global report forecasts a wave of layoffs in the tech sector, attributed directly or indirectly to AI implementation and workflow automation, is expected to continue through to the end of the year. The report estimates … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The government announced in February it would proceed with plans for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility in Taranaki. RNZ Modelling done for the government on its plans for an LNG terminal did not consider the effect of an international price spike, documents show. A climate advocate said the decision … Read more
Source: Media Outreach WUZHISHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – From April 15 to 19, a series of events at the Wuzhishan sub-venue of Hainan’s Sanyuesan festival took place in full swing, spreading rich ethnic vibes to every corner of the city and drawing passersby — both local residents and tourists … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – OPPO officially announced the launch of the OPPO Photography Awards 2026 today, marking the return of the annual competition that provides a global stage for mobile photographers to showcase diverse perspectives through visual storytelling. OPPO Photography Awards 2026 Key Visual, featuring … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – VinDynamics, a technology company of Vingroup, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Schaeffler, a leading global motion technology company headquartered in Germany. The partnership aims to foster joint research and development and lay the groundwork for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Joining Forces to Build a New Regional Value Chain and Drive Industrial Upgrading across ASEAN HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Hong Kong has long maintained a robust bilateral relationship with Malaysia. As ASEAN’s third-largest economy, Malaysia possesses strong manufacturing and service sectors and stands as … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A pair of pukunui. DOC A controversial 1080 drop on Stewart Island has led to a 52 percent population boost for threatened Southern New Zealand dotterel/pukunui. The birds, which only breed on Stewart Island / Rakiura, have been teetering on the brink of extinction, with 40 to 50 adult birds being … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – IONCHI, the joint venture between BMW and Mercedes-Benz on high-power charging services, announced today that SERES will join the company as an equal shareholder. Through this shareholding investment, AITO, the premium brand of the SERES Group, will support the development of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooded Ruamāhanga River on Tuesday looking down on the South Wairarapa. Mike Laven Five homes have been evacuated in Gladstone near Carterton due to rising river levels. The homes, on Gladstone Road, were not far from the Tauweru River, an emergency operations spokesperson said. The residents will stay either with friends … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual inflation at 3.1 percent in March 2026 – news story 21 April 2026 New Zealand’s consumers price index (CPI) increased 3.1 percent in the 12 months to the March 2026 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The 3.1 percent increase follows a 3.1 percent increase in the 12 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Samuel Rillstone Wellington police have called for people not to take matters into their own hands after the search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton was suspended yesterday. But locals said volunteers had been searching the area and had located a bag and an article of clothing this afternoon. Sutton was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ Police have launched a homicide investigation after a person was found dead in a house fire in Rangataua last week. Fire and Emergency New Zealand were alerted to a house fire on Kaha Street at 6.40pm on Thursday. Detective Senior Sergeant Varnia Allan said a man was found … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – iFLYTEK, a leading Chinese AI and intelligent speech technology company, reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Singapore as the command center for Southeast Asian operations during the second day of Gitex Asia 2026 on April 10. Company executives detailed the firm’s robust local … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Varnia Allan, Whanganui Response Officer in Charge: Whanganui Police have launched a homicide investigation after a person was found deceased following a house fire in Rangataua, last week. On Thursday 16 April, Fire and Emergency New Zealand were alerted to a house fire on Kaha Street, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Annual deaths from blood cancer in Aotearoa have risen by nearly 40 percent since 2008. 123RF A charity campaigning for blood cancer patients has argued the country isn’t keeping up with treatments available internationally. Blood Cancer New Zealand has a released a new report into the experience of blood cancer patients … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Shelly Beach is in the Kaipara Harbour. (File photo). A rahui is in place at a North Auckland beach as police and coastguards continue their search for a man who went missing on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Shelly Beach about 1pm, after a man went into the water … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita scores a try for the Warriors against Sydney Roosters. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita has been confirmed for his 100th NZ Warriors appearance, while Taine Tuaupiki will return to fullback against the Dolphins in Wellington on Saturday. Harris-Tavita, 27, made his club debut in 2019 against Gold Coast Titans, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: Without probably realising it the Prime Minister has just put more pressure than ever on himself to perform and lift his party polling. By calling a formal motion of confidence vote in caucus on Tuesday morning, the caucus were presented with a ‘back him or dump him’ option and chose … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Hong Kong property technology (PropTech) startup NineSmart, participated in the international innovation and technology event InnoEX, jointly organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council at the Hong Kong … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands was being considered for an aviation engineering school. (File photo) RNZ / Peter de Graaf Air New Zealand is considering setting up an aviation engineering school in Kerikeri, Northland MP Grant McCallum says. The MP said the company was working with high schools, local hapū … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Westhaven Estate was formerly a luxury lodge, in Mangarākau, Tasman. The 15-bedroom property overlooks the Whanganui Inlet. NZ Sotheby’s Realty An advertisement calling for an intellectually curious librarian or curator at a multi-million-dollar remote coastal estate in Golden Bay has sparked widespread interest. The job? To build and furnish an “End … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – The Beijing Chaoyang Garden Festival is now in full swing, transforming the district into a living tapestry of blossoms. Apinya Charunpumhiran, a Thai expert with the China International Communications Group and a social media influencer, recently immersed herself in the festival, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mackenzie District council. Google Maps The police are looking into allegations of an assault at the Mackenzie District Council office. There are media reports that the assault involved a Mackenzie District Councillor, but the council has not responded to inquiries. A police spokesperson said they have received a report of an … Read more