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Source: Radio New Zealand Antoine Richard, 21, went missing from Cromwell. Supplied / NZ Police A body has been found in a central Otago lake during the search for missing French national Antoine Richard. Richard, 21, was last seen on 21 March, about 11.45pm at the Victoria Arms Hotel on the corner of Achil St … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a shift in science spending to areas that will have the greatest national impact, with a stronger focus on advanced technology, says Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti. “The Government is setting a clear direction for smarter investment. This marks a turning point as we … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by long weekend. RNZ Legislation to ease alcohol restrictions on public holidays has passed in its third and final reading at Parliament – and could be passed into law in time for this Easter weekend. It is possible it may receive royal assent on Thursday, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Enhanced data management will be “essential to building and maintaining public trust and confidence”, say official police documents. File photo. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A rush to deliver police new powers has not been matched by promised government funding for the technology needed to carry out those powers. Police need two … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Southern Waters will kick in from July next year. 123rf The Waitaki District Council has been welcomed back into the Southern Waters partnership it abandoned last year. The council announced its plans to team up with Central Otago, Clutha and Gore district councils again to deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announces the launch of Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges @ HAT YAI, a series of on-the-ground initiatives designed to revitalize tourism across Southern Thailand. Running from 1 to 30 April 2026, the campaign features the “Amazing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding 15-year-old James, who has been reported missing from the Alfriston area. James was last seen on Everlea Place at 10pm on 22 March. He is described as about 170cms tall with brown eyes and brown hair and was wearing a black hoodie, long … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The area where the mosquito larvae was found in Auckland’s CBD. HEALTH NZ / SUPPLIED Larvae from a type of exotic mosquito that can carry deadly diseases have been found in downtown Auckland. The National Public Health Service had launched a surveillance and interception programme after the discovery of the aedes … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand CCTV camera footage from the ferry confirmed the man went into the water just after 11pm – about two hours after the ship departed Picton. Interislander Police say it is extremely unlikely that a man who went overboard from the Interislander ferry earlier this week has survived. The man had not … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated Society challenged a local board’s decision with a judicial review. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Auckland Council spent more than $100,000 fighting a group of aggrieved dog owners in court. After a local board removed an off-leash dog area at Monte Cecilia Park in central Auckland, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The company had cars in Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton and Nelson. Supplied Users of car sharing service Mevo are gutted the company has gone into voluntary administration, saying it is a cost-effective and climate-conscious choice that has served them well for years. The Wellington-based company had cars in the capital as well … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Vega has now re-appeared on the shipping schedule to enter Port Nelson next week. Supplied The former Interislander ferry Aratere has yet to come into Port Nelson for water and supplies, after its booking last week was cancelled. The ship, now called Vega, has been anchored in Tasman Bay, with … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The change was introduced in 2025. (File photo) Supplied / New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Association An independent review says a decision to change electrical wiring rules condemned by some as deadly, is justified but leaves residual risks. Worksafe said this confirmed it was on a sound footing but the Electrical Inspectors … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 1 day ago A daily bus service connecting Wairoa students to EIT’s Tairāwhiti campus is carrying record numbers this semester. Wairoa Regional Learning Centre Co-ordinator Maraea Wesche says 22 learners are making the free trip to Gisborne – the most since the service began. “It’s been a really productive first … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 1 day ago EIT health and sport science students helped more than 3,000 Hawke’s Bay tamariki tackle the Mitre 10 Tough Kid Challenge last week. Held over two days at Mitre 10 Park Hawke’s Bay, the annual event saw tamariki from across the region take on an obstacle course focused … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated Society challenged a local board’s decision with a judicial review. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Auckland Council spent more than $100,000 fighting a group of aggrieved dog owners in court. After a local board removed an off-leash dog area at Monte Cecilia Park in central Auckland, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Rui Lian, 74, who has been reported missing from Balmoral. Rui Lian, who was last seen on Balmoral Road at 11.57am, is wearing a long-sleeved top that is grey with pink dots, a short puffer vest and black pants. Police and Rui Lian’s … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to Koh Samui, TUMI welcomed celebrity guests on an immersive escape. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – TUMI, the international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand, brought the rhythm and sensorial richness of the Mediterranean to Koh Samui, Thailand, celebrating its … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police is sending a strong warning to anyone who may be in possession of a hazardous substance stolen during a burglary. Anyone opening up the bagged item puts themselves at serious risk of exposing themselves to asbestos. Police is asking for the bagged item to be returned given the health risk. … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 1 day ago After struggling to break into viticulture, Dylan Martin enrolled at EIT to get his foot in the door and is now set to begin work at a winery in Australia’s Yarra Valley. The 29-year-old from Whanganui began the New Zealand Certificate in Viticulture (Level 4) at EIT … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 1 day ago Laureen Kelly (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu) enrolled at EIT to keep her son from quitting his Māori studies and to learn the language she wasn’t able to learn growing up. Six years later, the 55-year-old has just graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Māori from EIT’s … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 1 day ago After more than two decades away from te reo Māori, Antony Ruru returned to study at EIT Tairāwhiti and rediscovered his language and culture. Antony (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Nga Ariki Kaiputahi, Ngāti Porou), who works as a Senior Advisor Community Readiness and Recovery in Gisborne, says returning to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Jo Scott-Jones. Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners / supplied Rural GPs are already facing challenges because of [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/591089/fuel-cost-jumps-40-in-a-week-who-s-feeling-it-most rising fuel prices and some are stocking up on extra medical supplies. Ōpōtiki-based GP and clinical director of Pinnacle Midlands Health Network, Dr Jo Scott-Jones, has spoken to rural GPs … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters says the BSA’s decision that it has jurisdiction over an online media service is one of “breathtaking audacity”. File photo. RNZ / Mark Papalii Winston Peters has accused the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) of “bordering on fascist” after it concluded it has jurisdiction over the online media service The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hazardous Materials appliances were at the scene and crews were also working to isolate the gas supply to the building (file image). RNZ / Samuel Rillstone An apartment building in central Wellington has been evacuated due to a gas leak. Fire crews were called to the two story building on Pirie … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 days ago Enrolments at EIT have reached their highest level since the institute’s 2011 merger with Tairāwhiti, with early 2026 figures tracking ahead of the same time last year. So far this year, 4,637 learners have enrolled, around two percent ahead of the same time in 2025 and at … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 1 day ago A Hawke’s Bay music graduate is working behind the scenes of major live events across the region after completing her Bachelor of Creative Practice (Music) at EIT. Brooke Rowe (Ngāti Kahungunu), 24, completed the degree at the end of last year after returning home from Wellington, where … Read more