Iran searches for downed US jet crew, US media reports one rescued

Source: Radio New Zealand By AFP teams in Tehran, Jerusalem, Washington, Beirut, Dubai and Sanaa This video grab taken on April 3, 2026, from undated UGC images shared on social media on April 1, 2026, shows thick plumes of smoke rising following airstrikes in Baharestan, in Iran’s central Isfahan province. AFP Iran launched a hunt … Read more

Todd Blanche takes over US Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow

Source: Radio New Zealand By Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez, Katelyn Polantz, Kara Scannell, CNN Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference in Grapevine, Texas, on March 26, 2026. Daniel Cole/Reuters via CNN Newsource Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who President Donald Trump tapped to serve as the interim head … Read more

Football: Auckland FC grab a point in Adelaide to stay in the hunt

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC Luis Felipe Gallegos and Guillermo May celebrate Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC have grabbed a valuable point in Adelaide to keep the heat on Newcastle at the top of the A-League. Ethan Alagich opened the scoring for Adelaide United in the 25th minute before Felipe Gallegos grabbed the … Read more

Nvidia’s new AI tool is giving female game characters a makeover – and gamers are pushing back

Source: Radio New Zealand Last week, leading chipmaker Nvidia announced DLSS-5 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), a new artificial intelligence (AI) rendering tool it describes as a “breakthrough in visual fidelity for games”. The software takes low-resolution images and uses AI to upscale them, adding what Nvidia calls “photoreal lighting and materials”. The tool is designed … Read more

A brief history of mulled wine – from health tonic to festive treat

Source: Radio New Zealand When frost sparkles in the morning and our breath is visible as we venture outside, thoughts turn to winter warming treats like mulled wine – a drink full of ingredients that have become synonymous with Christmas. Mulled wine is made by adding spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mace and nutmeg … Read more

Iranian media says US jet shot down, bounty offered for pilot

Source: Radio New Zealand By AFP teams in Tehran, Jerusalem, Washington, Beirut, Dubai and Sanaa This video grab taken on April 3, 2026, from undated UGC images shared on social media on April 1, 2026, shows thick plumes of smoke rising following airstrikes in Baharestan, in Iran’s central Isfahan province. AFP Iran deployed troops and … Read more

From a familiar force to the unrecognisable – 2026 ANZ Premiership contenders

Source: Radio New Zealand The Silver Ferns’ defensive line of Kelly Jackson, Karin Burger and Kate Heffernen are lining up in the Australian competition this season. Marty Melville/Photosport Analysis – An exodus of some of the country’s top netballers across the ditch in the off-season has left some ANZ Premiership teams almost unrecognisable and the … Read more

Wairarapa council hopes new anti-erosion tech will be ‘magic bullet’ to protect crucial road

Source: Radio New Zealand By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey Journalism Student Eco Reef at Turners Bay, Cape Palliser Road. Supplied / South Wairarapa District Council The approval for the extension of world-first anti-erosion technology for southern Wairarapa has been labelled a “magic bullet” to maintain crucial road connection on the isolated coast. The newly approved resource … Read more

We’re living apart – are we subject to relationship property rules? – Ask Susan

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launched a new podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions‘, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop … Read more

ICONSIAM’s ‘THAICONIC SONGKRAN CELEBRATION 2026’ to Immerse Bangkok with Thailand’s Most Spectacular Water Festival

Source: Media Outreach A UNESCO-Recognized Festival Reimagined Through Immersive Cultural Experiences, Iconic Entertainment, and Thailand’s Most Breathtaking Chao Phraya Riverfront Setting from April 10–15, 2026 BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2026 – ICONSIAM, the global landmark on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, in collaboration with leading public and private … Read more

Sanya, China Deepens Tourism Ties with Malaysia ​- Exclusive Benefits Launched for Malaysian Tourists, Ushering in a Tropical Island Getaway at a Moment’s Notice

Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2026 – As tropical sea breezes blend with Eastern charm, a journey from Malaysia to China’s island paradise is now more convenient and exciting than ever. On April 2, the Sanya Tourism Development Bureau of China’s Hainan Province signed a strategic cooperation agreement … Read more

ASEAN Travel Influencers Check In at Beibu Gulf! This Cultural-Tourism Exchange Is a Hit — “Not-So-Distant Destinations” Are on Fire

Source: Media Outreach NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2026 – Recently, the “Romantic Coast, Beautiful Southern Border” promotion — a new-media cultural and tourism campaign inviting ASEAN travel influencers to check in across Guangxi’s Beibu Gulf — was held in six cities: Nanning, Beihai, Qinzhou, Fangchenggang, Yulin and Chongzuo. The event … Read more

Phoenix women beat Adelaide to secure historic second placing

Source: Radio New Zealand Marisa Van Der Meer (L) of the Phoenix celebrates a goal with team mate Lucia Leon. photosport The Wellington Phoenix have swept aside Adelaide United 2-0 to secure second-placing in the women’s A-League regular-season standings – comfortably their best finish. Bev Priestman’s team will get a bye through the first round … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders farewell home ground with 11-try demolition of Drua

Source: Radio New Zealand Codie Taylor crosses for his fourth try for the Crusaders against the Fijian Drua. photosport Hooker Codie Taylor bagged four of the Crusaders’ 11 tries as they farewelled their Addington stadium venue with an emotional and resounding 69-26 defeat of Fijian Drua. Taylor was the star in his 150th appearance as … Read more

Olympic Champion Gable Steveson Joins 1win as Global Ambassador Ahead of RAF09 Bout

Source: Media Outreach DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2026 – Global brand 1win announced a new partnership with American heavyweight wrestler and Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion Gable Steveson, who joins the company as a global ambassador. The collaboration was revealed through posts on the 1win owner’s Telegram channel and the athlete’s … Read more

Nelson man Louis Fleming sent to prison; had ‘desire’ to sexually abuse young children

Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson man Louis Blaise Fleming has been sentenced in the Nelson District Court. NZME/Tracy Neal Warning: This story discusses graphic details of sexual exploitation of children and young people. A man talked online about his desire to sexually abuse children as young as 10. Louis Blaise Fleming also talked about unsuccessful … Read more

Person taken to hospital after sea lion bite on Dunedin’s Brighton beach

Source: Radio New Zealand The St John spokesperson said the animal was no longer at the scene. AFP / Biosphoto / Minden Pictures / Colin Monteath / Hedgehog House A person was been taken to hospital after being bitten by a sea lion at Dunedin’s Brighton beach on Friday afternoon. A Hato Hone St John … Read more

UK-led Hormuz talks demand ‘immediate’ reopening of Hormuz

Source: Radio New Zealand By Peter Hutchison and Helen Rowe, AFP with aditional reporting from RNZ A Marine Traffic map showing ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz. AFP / JONATHAN RAA New Zealand High Commissioner to the UK, Hamish Cooper, has attended a meeting discussing joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In … Read more

Arrest made in relation to Wainuiomata death

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard, Wellington District Crime Manager: A young person has been arrested in relation to the death of a man in Wainuiomata yesterday. Police were called to Wainuiomata Road about 9am after a report of the man having been found unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the … Read more

Taiwan Returns to ADEX Singapore Dive Expo 2026 to Showcase World-Class Dive Destinations

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2026 – As the global dive tourism market continues to grow, Taiwan is actively seizing new opportunities in this dynamic sector. Building on the strong success of its 2025 participation which captivated audiences with the island’s world-class dive sites,the Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) is … Read more

Two arrested after kidnapping, robbery in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand Two women have been charged after a kidnapping and aggravated robbery. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police have arrested and charged two women after a kidnapping and aggravated robbery in Botany earlier this week. Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Batey said on Tuesday, a woman was allegedly kidnapped in her own vehicle from … Read more

Green SM Signs IDR 600 Billion Investment Loan Agreement With BCA

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2026 – Green SM Indonesia and Bank Central Asia (BCA) today announced the signing of a five-year investment loan agreement with a total value of IDR 600 billion, marking the formalization of a long-term financial partnership between the two parties. Mr. Denny Haryanto … Read more

Arrests made following kidnapping and aggravated robbery, Botany

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Batey, Officer in Charge Counties Manukau East CIB:  Police have arrested and charged two people following a kidnapping and aggravated robbery in Botany earlier this week. On Tuesday 31 March, a woman was allegedly kidnapped in her own vehicle from outside a shopping centre on … Read more

Kids Unplugged struck a nerve at our dinner table

Source: Radio New Zealand It didn’t take long to see evidence that Kids Unplugged had gotten into the brain of my seven-year-old son. The new RNZ web series promotes life outside – mountain biking, sailing, wild kai foraging, etc – away from devices. It’s hosted by the Steel brothers – Malachi (15), Judah (12) and … Read more

COTODAMA Launches Cotodama Speaker / Box Model in MOON WHITE

Source: Media Outreach Available Now in North America, Europe, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2026 – COTODAMA, the brand at the intersection of sight and sound, today announced the global launch of Cotodama Speaker / Box Model in MOON WHITE. Priced at … Read more

Report outlines damage to Moa Point sewage treatment plant

Source: Radio New Zealand Signs on Wellington’s South Coast about the wastewater spill. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The flooding of the Moa Point sewage treatment plant damaged its ”heart and nervous system”, Wellington Water says. The catastrophic failure of the plant led to the significant, months-long discharge of untreated wastewater off Wellington’s South Coast. In … Read more