National accounts (income, saving, assets, and liabilities): December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand National accounts (income, saving, assets, and liabilities): December 2025 quarter –  information release 2 April 2026 We have developed experimental quarterly estimates for institutional sector accounts and balance sheets, to provide more timely data on New Zealand’s economy. We have published these experimental estimates on a quarterly basis since the first … Read more

Fire Safety – Restricted fire season for Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand revoked the prohibited fire season on Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island at 8am yesterday (Wednesday 1 April). These areas are now in a restricted fire season, until further notice. During a restricted fire season, people wanting to light outdoor fires must apply to Fire … Read more

Environment and Politic s- Greenpeace challenges MPs to drink nitrate-contaminated water at Parliament

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Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa has installed a mobile bar serving nitrate-contaminated water on Parliament lawn, and is calling on MPs to lower the nitrate limit in drinking water. Greenpeace Aotearoa Agriculture Campaigner Sinéad Deighton-O’Flynn says, “Today, we’ve brought nitrate-contaminated water from rural homes in Southland in Canterbury, directly to the people in government. We’re asking MPs if … Read more

Fastener Taiwan 2026: A Global Hub for Sustainable Innovation and Strategic Sourcing

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Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – The eighth edition of the Taiwan International Fastener Show is scheduled to take place from April 22 to 24, 2026, at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center. As global supply chains face unprecedented cost pressures and industrial structure shifts, this premier event serves … Read more

Education – Graduation a powerful moment for Whitireia and WelTec students, whānau and community

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Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec has celebrated the achievements of over 350 ākonga (learners) who graduated this week at a vibrant ceremony at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. The event brought together graduates from Te Wānanga Māori, Health, Pacific Health and Social Practice, filling the Arena with proud whānau, friends and kaimahi (staff) as … Read more

Climate News – Earth Sciences New Zealand Seasonal Climate Outlook April-June 2026

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Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for April to June 2026 is attached. Highlights: There is an elevated chance of heavy rain events/flooding during April. Otherwise rainfall totals are equally likely to be normal or above normal across the North Island and near or below normal in the South Island. … Read more

Energy Sector – Minister Brown takes up energy portfolio at critical time

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Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the re-appointment of Hon Simeon Brown as Minister for Energy and acknowledges the significant contribution of the outgoing Minister, Hon Simon Watts. Chief Executive John Carnegie said the incoming Minister takes on the portfolio at a critical time. “Over the past year, the context has shifted. The Prime … Read more

Energy Sector – ERGANZ welcomes Simeon Brown as Minister for Energy

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Source: Electricity Retailers’ and Generators’ Association of New Zealand (ERGANZ) The Electricity Retailers’ and Generators’ Association of New Zealand (ERGANZ) congratulates Minister Simeon Brown on his return to the role of Minister for Energy. ERGANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy says in an increasingly complex domestic and global environment, energy policy will continue to play a vital role … Read more

Media OutReach Newswire Powers Chinese Brands Going Global with Kitty Lee as New Managing Partner, Greater China

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Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific’s first and only global newswire, has appointed Ms Kitty Lee as Managing Partner, Greater China. This is a newly created role designed to accelerate the company’s growth in Mainland China and Greater China. As the first … Read more

MAXHUB Singapore Enables Smarter Collaboration Across Education and Corporate Environments with Future-Ready Technologies

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – MAXHUB Singapore, a leading provider of collaborative and audio visual communication technologies, is redefining the way organisations and institutions connect, present, and collaborate. With a strong focus on intuitive, interactive, and high-performance solutions, MAXHUB empowers both educational institutions and corporate organisations to … Read more

Two found dead at Hamilton property, police investigation underway

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Source: Radio New Zealand Two people were found dead in Hamilton East. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller Two people have been found dead at a property in Hamilton East. Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler said the deaths were under police investigation and at this stage being treated as “unexplained”. Ambler said police were notified about … Read more

Wellington businessman charged with posting harmful digital communications keeps name suppression

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Source: Radio New Zealand The man is due to appear in court again in June. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A Wellington businessman who had pleaded not guilty to posting harmful digital communications has had his name suppression continued. The 57-year-old man appeared in Wellington District Court last month charged with making a Facebook post that … Read more

From Gaming to Gaining: ShopBack Hong Kong Redefines “Shoppertainment” with over HK$5M Milestone and Immersive Easter Egg Hunt

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – ShopBack, the leading shopping and Cashback platform in Asia-Pacific, is pleased to announce that ShopBack Play is rapidly breaking the barriers between online shopping and gaming, making earning rewards effortless and fun for everyone.By seamlessly bridging mobile games with cash … Read more

Activate Launches CloudBox as a Next-Generation Enterprise Cloud Platform for Secure and Compliant Digital Infrastructure

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate Interactive”), a Singapore-based technology consultant, has launched CloudBox by Activate Interactive (“Cloudbox”), its first major proprietary enterprise cloud platform designed to simplify, secure, and accelerate cloud adoption for enterprises and government agencies in Singapore and the region. … Read more

Unexplained deaths, Hamilton East

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler, Field Crime Manager: Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Hamilton East this evening. Police were notified around 4pm after two people were found deceased at an address on York Street. Enquiries into what exactly has occurred at the address are ongoing, however … Read more

Christchurch councillors vote to add more air to Bromley sewage ponds

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Source: Radio New Zealand Diggers working at the burnt-out Bromley wastewater treatment plant. Christchurch City Council supplied pictures and video of work to remove rot from inside its filters on 10 June 2022. Christchurch City Council Christchurch city councillors has voted to add more air to sewage ponds at its troubled Bromley treatment plant to … Read more

Lee Kum Kee Celebrates Culinary Excellence at the Historic Hong Kong Debut of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Lee Kum Kee Sauce (“Lee Kum Kee”), a global leader in sauces and condiments, proudly served as the Official Sauce and Condiment Partner for the prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony in Hong Kong, China. The event marked … Read more

New Zealanders’ 30% fuel bill increase laid bare

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau New data from the country’s biggest bank shows the impact of the start of the fuel price rise on New Zealanders’ spending. Card spending at fuel stations jumped almost 30 percent in March, or 20.6 percent when seasonally adjusted. Chief economist Sharon Zollner said, using Ministry of … Read more

DHL Express appoints new commercial lead for Asia Pacific

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Source: Media Outreach Herbert Vongpusanachai takes on the role of Senior Vice President for Commercial for the region, effective April 1, 2026 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has appointed Herbert Vongpusanachai as Senior Vice President, Commercial for Asia Pacific, effective April … Read more

Greyhound racing to end in August as bill passes

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Source: Radio New Zealand Greyhound dogs racing on a sand track. (File photo) 123rf Racing Minister Winston Peters is welcoming the passing of legislation which will end greyhound racing in August. The Racing Industry Amendment passed its third and final reading with “overwhelming” cross-party support, Peters said. “This action wasn’t taken lightly, but independent reviews … Read more

Unlocking economic potential for high country farms

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Source: New Zealand Government Rule changes freeing up high country farmers to make the most of their land will unlock economic opportunities, support job creation and strengthen regional economies, Land Information Minister Chris Penk and South Island Minister James Meager say.   “Farmers in the high country make a significant contribution to New Zealand’s primary industries, but they’re telling us they want … Read more

Keeping children in classrooms and supporting schools through fuel challenges

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s priority is keeping schools open, students in classrooms and continuing to raise achievement as the country navigates fuel supply challenges, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “The lockdowns during the pandemic were incredibly damaging to student engagement. We are committed to doing everything we can to not repeat that experience … Read more

Former Māori All Black Shane Christie died with brain disease linked to repeated head knocks

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Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Christie. Supplied Māori All Black and Highlander Shane Christie has been diagnosed with a brain disease likely to be connected with repeated head knocks by a pathologist at the University of Auckland’s brain bank. Dr Clinton Turner found the former Tasman Mako captain had “high stage” chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) … Read more

Social Investment Agency commissions independent review of procurement practices

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Source: Radio New Zealand Kylie Reiri resigned in February. (RNZ / Teresa Cowie ) The Social Investment Agency has commissioned an independent external review of its procurement practices for contracts over $100,000. The announcement follows the resignation of Social Investment Agency (SIA) deputy chief executive Kylie Reiri in February while under investigation in relation to … Read more

Co-operative Bank penalised for overcharging customers

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Co-operative Bank self-reported the breaches under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. Supplied/Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has been penalised nearly $2.5 million by the High Court for overcharging its customers. It comes after the bank admitted to the breaches last year after reaching a settlement with the Commerce … Read more

Alibaba Unveils Qwen3.6-Plus to Accelerate Agentic AI Deployment for Enterprises and Alibaba’s AI Applications

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Source: Media Outreach New model brings advanced agentic coding and refined reasoning to real-world deployment HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Alibaba has released Qwen3.6-Plus, the latest iteration of its flagship series of large language models, delivering a significant advancement in agentic coding, as well as multimodal perception and reasoning. … Read more