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Source: Radio New Zealand Health researchers have suggested a tax on utes. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Health researchers at the University of Auckland have suggested a tax on utes in response to high emissions and more deadly accidents. They said traffic accidents involving utes were seven times more likely to be fatal, burdening the healthcare … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say the pair robbed the dairy in the suburb of Pirimai on Wednesday night. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Two young people will appear in court on Saturday following the aggravated robbery of a Napier dairy. Police allege the pair robbed the dairy in the suburb of Pirimai on Wednesday night. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Astronomers believe an “otherworldly” light seen in the sky on Friday night is linked to a Chinese rocket launch hours earlier. Tūhura Otago Museum director and astronomer Ian Griffin said the striking phenomenon appeared about 30 minutes after a rocket reportedly lifted off from China. ”As I understand it, there was … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand is hailing the construction safety record on Christchurch’s new Te Kaha stadium, ahead of its first major event this weekend. The stadium was completed with no incidents of major harm across a three‑year construction period, demonstrating what proactive health and safety management can achieve on a large, complex … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand First published on Silas Sims, 16, was killed when his car hit a power pole last July. Open Justice Teenager Silas Sims and his underage mates were sold alcohol at three different venues before he jumped into a car, drove drunk and crashed into a power pole. The much-loved 16-year-old was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police say the highway is likely to remain closed for several hours. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Part of State Highway 36 in Ngongotahā, Bay of Plenty has been closed and a person left seriously injured after a crash on Saturday morning. The two-vehicle crash closed the highway at the intersection of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A long 15 years after losing their sporting home, the Crusaders entered a new chapter, when the doors of Te Kaha opened. RNZ / Stan McFerrier Opinion – Friday night marked the start of a new era for Christchurch. A long 15 years after the city lost its sporting home, the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The tree at Arkles Bay which has become a temporary memorial for Tyler Porter, before and after items were allegedly taken. SUPPLIED/ RNZ A mother whose son died at a North Auckland beach says she can’t understand why a temporary memorial for her son has become the target of damage and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Banner and armlets carried by the Halcombe Home Guard Supplied The bunting’s up, sandwiches have been cut, crosses bearing the names of fallen soldiers are around the cenotaph and freshly made wreaths are ready to be placed. It’s a common scene on Anzac Day around rural New Zealand but one small … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand [picture id=”4JR9I4E_CLife_PIA_Chase_Whitelock_JPG” crop=”16×10″ layout=”thumbnail”] RNZ/Anisha Satya Putting up fences, riding farm bikes and wielding chainsaws – responsibly, of course – are part of the curriculum for a course at Geraldine High School. It’s called the Primary Industries Academy (PIA), and aims to teach students skills that translate into real-world farming jobs. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Greenacre. www.photosport.nz Coach Chris Greenacre admits his team were “nowhere near the pace” after crashing to a 4-0 loss to Macarthur FC in their final game of a difficult A-League season. The Phoenix trailed 3-0 at halftime in a one-sided contest in Sydney and went on to suffer their biggest … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ women’s team pursuit of Bryony Botha, Samantha Donnelly, Prudence Fowler and Emily Shearman. SWPix An under-strength New Zealand’s women’s team pursuit combination overcame the odds to claim their second track cycling World Cup gold medal in two weeks. After powering to victory in Hong Kong a week earlier, the hopes … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A volunteer cleans the gravestones of people who served New Zealand. Supplied / NZ Remembrance Army A group that restores the headstones of servicemen and women is seeking more volunteers. The New Zealand Remembrance Army was set up nine years ago in Porirua and now has volunteers all over the country … Read more
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Source: Radio New Zealand Juliana Keefe has spent more than 25 years preserving the legacy of the 28th Māori Battalion, ensuring the stories of her father, his three brothers and fellow soldiers are not lost. RNZ / Layla Bailey-McDowell This story is part of a series sharing the voices of whānau of the 28th Māori … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand On Monday night, Maarire Brunning-Kouka aka MĀ was sheltering in her little Haitaitai flat with her partner and their two cats. But just like every time Wellington gets a big weather warning, she jumped into gear preparing evacuation supplies, fuelling up her car and ensuring friends, family and neighbours were “all … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand John Court was an adult when he discovered his birth father was Don Asher, an American marine who had been stationed in Aotearoa during WWII.Rita Attwood John’s story reflects that of thousands of children born to US servicemen who were stationed in the Pacific during WWIIRita Attwood John Court describes a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand One week before the end of World War I, New Zealand soldiers fought their last battle to restore Le Quesnoy to the French. RNZ / Sharon Brettkelly The French town of Le Quesnoy marks Anzac Day with us, thanks to the New Zealand soldiers who saved them over a century ago … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Kaha replaces the former Lancaster Park/Jade Stadium destroyed in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The construction of Christchurch’s new Te Kaha stadium was completed with no major harm incidents, WorkSafe says. The One New Zealand Stadium officially opened on Friday night to a full crowd of 25,000, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Marika Khabazi New Zealanders at home and around the world will gather to mark Anzac Day in recognition of the first big military action by Australian and New Zealand soldiers in Gallipoli in 1915. From dawn services to parades and ceremonies at RSAs, people across the country will gather to reflect … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jordie Barrett began his pro career with Canterbury in 2016. John Davidson Barretts usually kick off their professional careers in their home province of Taranaki. However, youngest brother Jordie bucked the family trend, opting to introduce himself to the rugby world through Canterbury. Now 10 years on from that rookie season … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Che Wilson told MATA the controversial haka was aimed specifically at ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar and not the Indian community as a whole. Supplied / Richie Mills Content warning: This story contains direct quotes of racist language The Te Matatini stage was used as “a racist weapon” in a haka that … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Police Commissioner has sought answers after some recruit wings at Police College fell below expected numbers, including one with fewer than 50 recruits. New Zealand First and National’s coalition agreement in November 2023 contained a commitment to “training no fewer than 500 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand For Sale Sign RNZ / Angus Dreaver The sale of small- and medium-sized businesses continues to increase along with prices, though there’s been a shift in the mix of buyers and sellers. ABC Business Sales managing director Chris Small said demographic data was showing unexpected trends. About 60 percent of sellers … Read more
Source: Media Outreach LAHORE, PAKISTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – Midea Hiconics is making a major push into the Pakistani market this week at Solar Pakistan 2026. From Booth A-3-8, the energy division of Midea Group is showing off its latest hardware and has just signed a key distribution deal to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach VIENTIANE, LAOS – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – Green SM Laos and Star Fintech Sole Co., Ltd (Umoney) have announced the signing of a Payment System Integration Agreement to incorporate Umoney into the Green SM application, alongside a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to develop a comprehensive digital finance and smart … Read more