DOC staff face abuse over predator-free work on Stewart Island

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii DOC staff on Rakiura have logged 75 security incidents in the past year, including threats, harassment and verbal abuse linked to predator-free work Local groups opposed claim community concerns about 1080 and other toxins have not been properly heard DOC says no further drops are planned this … Read more

Former Manukau City Mayor Sir Barry Curtis remembered at funeral service

Source: Radio New Zealand Family members and friends carried the casket of former Manukau City Mayor Sir Barry, with Kapa Haka from Otahuhu college students – Sir Barry’s old school. Lucy Xia/RNZ Described as a visionary leader and a builder of belonging – former Manukau City Mayor Sir Barry Curtis was celebrated at his funeral … Read more

Supporting ASEAN’s creative economy through UK partnership and research

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – The success and impact of the ASEAN–UK Advancing Creative Economy programme was on show at the recent 2ndASEAN–UK Creative Economy Symposium 2026 in Manila. The Symposium showcased how research, capacity building, and regional collaboration are shaping the future of the creative economy … Read more

Bangkok Unveils “KUDTHAI” Cultural Showcase in Emerging Songwat District During Songkran

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK , THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – A new chapter in Thailand’s cultural and retail landscape is set to debut this April, as The Mall Group introduces “KUDTHAI 2026,” a curated showcase of Thai creativity, launching its first-ever pop-up in Bangkok’s rapidly emerging Songwat district during Songkran. … Read more

Lau Yee-Wa Wins First Chommanard International Literary Award

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – At Elite+ magazine’s 12th anniversary gala dinner on Friday, 3 April 2025, held at the Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Lau Yee-Wa of Hong Kong was named the inaugural Chommanard International Literary Award grand prize winner for Lau Yee-Wa’s debut novel, Tongueless. … Read more

Hastings vets, mechanics combine to rescue hawk from car grille

Source: Radio New Zealand The hawk collided with the car and wedged in the front grille. Nadine Hook / VetsOne Hastings A driver turned up at a Hastings vet last week, with a hawk jammed tight in the grille of her car, after the pair accidentally collided. The bird was stuck, spreadeagle in the grille, … Read more

XTransfer Reinforces Commitment to Africa’s SME Trade

Source: Media Outreach JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, reinforced its commitment to serving SMEs across Africa through its participation in major regional events. Following the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Rwanda, XTransfer joined the Solar & Storage Live Africa … Read more

Transformation From Thailand’s Premier Tourist Hub to a Global ‘Heaven City’ and World-Class Living, With Dusit Ajara Hua Hin

Source: Media Outreach HUA HIN, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Hua Hin is undergoing a historic transformation. Long recognized as Thailand’s elite seaside retreat, this coastal gem is now ranked among the world’s top real estate growth markets, offering world-class Branded Residences that deliver yields of 7–9%, outperforming non-branded counterparts … Read more

Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Highlanders v ACT Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby action, as the Highlanders take on ACT Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium. “The Brumbies are a class outfit and will test us across the field,” Highanders coach Jamie Joseph said. “We’re happy to be back at home and to have a few of our starters returning. … Read more

Climbers rescued from Fiordand National Park after three nights in severe weather

Source: Radio New Zealand The climbers made the right decision to activate their beacon and remain in place. 123rf Two climbers have been rescued from Fiordland National Park, after spending three nights stranded on a steep mountainside, sheltering in a bivouac through severe weather. Southland Search and Rescue needed three attempts to extract them from … Read more

Maritime NZ and the Maritime Union don’t have concern for anchored crew in Nelson

Source: Radio New Zealand The Vega has remained in New Zealand waters since it was sold by KiwiRail in October as it waits for permission to enter India. Samantha Gee Maritime NZ and the Maritime Union say they don’t have concerns for the crew aboard the Vega, after it came into port for the first … Read more

Cyclone Vaianu: Northland declares state of emergency

Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to reach NZ by Saturday. Earth Nullschool A State of Emergency has been declared across Northland as of 5pm on Friday, ahead of the expected arrival of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. The State of Emergency will remain in place for an initial seven days. Northland Civil Defence controller … Read more

Football For All programme assists low-income, immigrant families into sport

Source: Radio New Zealand A programme helping kids get into football saw young people training with their heroes in Wellington on Friday. which has expanded from a few dozen kids in Wellington to thousands nationwide Since 2020, Football for All has expanded from a few dozen kinds to thousands nationwide, supporting lower-income and immigrant families … Read more

Weather: First impacts could be felt Saturday morning as Cyclone Vaianu nears

Source: Radio New Zealand Satellite image of Vaianu showing the potential track as it heads towards New Zealand. Zoom Earth Severe weather warnings are set to come into place this weekend as Cyclone Vaianu bears down on the country. Coromandel and parts of the Bay of Plenty are expected to be the worst-affected, though no … Read more

Further arrests made after Hastings bar brawl

Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking the public for help to identify the person pictured. NZ Police Eight people have now been arrested in relation to a fight at Hasting’s Common Room bar on 8 March. Detective Sergeant Heath Jones said more than 30 charges had been laid amongst those arrested. “We are pleased … Read more

Talley’s mulls closure of Westport fish processing factory

Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps Talley’s is considering closing its Westport fish processing factory and has started consulting with staff. In a statement, Talley chief executive officer Tony Hazlett says the total volume of fish can now be processed through its Motueka and Timaru facilities due to productivity and efficiency improvements. Hazlett said no … Read more

Economy – Cash consultation continues, update on further supporting information – Reserve Bank of NZ

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) 10 April 2026 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) Assistant Governor Money Karen Silk encourages the public to have their say about local access to withdraw cash, deposit cash and swap cash for low-denomination banknotes and coins. There has been … Read more

Waste services during Cyclone Vaianu

Source: Auckland Council Saturday kerbside collections (due to Easter holiday) Saturday’s collections are for areas that would usually be collected on Friday, due to the public holiday. With windy conditions expected, please remember to bring your bins in as soon as they’ve been emptied. Leaving bins out can lead to them being blown over, creating … Read more

Tech Research – 5G network coverage expansion to drive India’s mobile services market over 2025-2030, says GlobalData

Source” Global Data India’s mobile services market is expected to witness a steady growth through 2030, driven by the 5G expansion and surging data consumption. While traditional voice revenues continue to decline, telcos are increasingly leveraging high-ARPU premium 5G plans and new monetization levers for high-speed data services to drive revenue growth, reveals GlobalData, a … Read more

Education – Strong outcomes and workforce readiness across Whitireia and WelTec nursing programmes

Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec is celebrating a strong five-year performance across its three Bachelor of Nursing programmes, with graduates consistently demonstrating exceptional clinical capability, cultural competency and academic excellence. Across the Bachelor of Nursing Māori, Bachelor of Nursing, and Bachelor of Nursing Pacific, graduates are entering the workforce as confident, compassionate, work ready … Read more

Storm News – “Take action early, it could save your life”: NEMA advice

Source: National Emergency Management Agency Cyclone Vaianu is a dangerous event, and people in affected regions need to take every warning seriously, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says. Cyclone Vaianu is expected to move across the North Island on Sunday 12 April and NEMA Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management John Price is urging people … Read more

Storm News – Fire and Emergency New Zealand prepares for significant weather event

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is preparing for the expected impacts of Cyclone Vaianu. Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says Fire and Emergency has been working with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) groups since mid-week. “We have well trained local crews right across … Read more

Two climbers rescued near Sabre Peak, Fiordland National Park

Source: New Zealand Police Police are praising rescue staff who have retrieved two climbers from a precarious mountainside near Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park today. About 4.30pm on Wednesday, a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) was activated in the Sabre Peak area.  A Southern Lakes Helicopter was dispatched, however, due to heavy rain and low … Read more

Weather: ‘Trifecta’ of hazards for East Coast from Cyclone Vaianu

Source: Radio New Zealand Damage to State Highway 35 near Hicks Bay in January. Supplied / NZTA Tairāwhiti Civil Defence is encouraging people to be proactive about preparing themselves as Cyclone Vaianu tracks towards the North Island. A strong wind warning has been issued for all of Gisborne, with north of Tolaga Bay also under … Read more

Govt encourages farmers, growers to be prepared

Source: New Zealand Government Farmers, growers and rural communities are encouraged to stay up-to-date with weather warnings and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson say. Impacts are possible across all of the North Island and Upper South Island from late Saturday to Monday. There may also … Read more

Artist Wallace Woo Redefines Contemporary Abstraction: The Global Launch of “Geological Abstractionism” and the “Stalactite Aesthetics” Manifesto

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR & NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Wallace Woo Studio is proud to announce a seismic shift in the landscape of contemporary art with the formal introduction of Geological Abstractionism. This global launch is anchored by two definitive academic volumes: the new … Read more