Contractors recall superhuman efforts to get stadium up to scratch after Christchurch quake

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Source: Radio New Zealand [brightcove] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6392317895112 After 14 years, the Crusaders are bidding adieu to their Addington home before packing their bags for Te Kaha. The team’s Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Fijian Drua on Good Friday marks their final game at Christchurch’s Apollo Projects Stadium. Home games will then be held at the … Read more

‘It’s not a diagnosis that you want’: Professor confronts inequities

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Source: Radio New Zealand Jacquie Kidd (Ngāpuhi), a former nurse who has spent more than two decades researching Māori health inequities, is now facing her own terminal cancer diagnosis. The AUT professor of Māori health began experiencing symptoms in 2022 that she knew needed to be examined, but she was 58 – not the “magical … Read more

Tamihere court decision puts the case back at square one

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Source: Radio New Zealand David Tamihere’s convictions for murdering Swedish tourists Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Höglin have been quashed in a “remarkable decision” by the Supreme Court. NZ Herald / Jason Oxenham David Tamihere’s murder convictions have been quashed, after nearly four decades, re-opening wounds and calling into question whether justice has actually been … Read more

Government shuffles $122m of science funding to focus more on emerging technologies

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Source: Radio New Zealand Science Minister Shane Reti. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government is reallocating $122 million of existing spending on science, innovation and technology to focus more investment in emerging and advanced technologies, such as quantum technology, robotics and genomics. Science Minister Shane Reti said the policy change would help New Zealand take … Read more

Large sums lost in international money transfers

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Source: Radio New Zealand A man in his 90s tried to transfer US$12,000 via an international money transfer service to his son’s overseas bank account, but one wrong number saw him lose it all. 3dart/123RF A financial services dispute service says it has dealt with two cases recently in which large sums of money have … Read more

Armed man sent manifesto to schools, government promising to become NZ’s ‘most deadly mass shooter’

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Source: Radio New Zealand An armed man sent a manifesto to schools, the police and the government promising to “kill everyone” (file photo). RNZ An armed man sent a manifesto to schools, the police and the government promising to “kill everyone” and become the country’s “most deadly mass shooter”, police allege. The man – who … Read more

KiwiRail urged to implement automatic stops for trains that run red lights after near-miss

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Source: Radio New Zealand A KiwiRail freight train (file photo). Katy Gosset/RNZ An investigation into a near miss after a train driver ran through multiple stop signals while using his mobile phone has exposed a nationwide issue, accident investigators say. A report released Thursday into the 2024 incident at Kereone, near Morrinsville, on the East … Read more

Easter weekend: What’s open, what’s not and when you have to pay a surcharge

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Source: Radio New Zealand Some stores will be forced to close on certain days over Easter weekend. RNZ/Nick Monro It’s that time of year again – but before you unwrap the chocolate bunnies, be sure you’re aware of what Easter weekend holiday closures and shop hours will be. What will be open? Good Friday is … Read more

Government commits millions to keep polytechs open in Northland, South Island’s West Coast

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Source: Radio New Zealand Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The government has committed millions of dollars in extra spending to support polytechnic courses in Northland and on the South Island’s West Coast for the next five years. Figures provided by Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds showed how the government would address … Read more

LIVE4WELL to Showcase at 2026 Smart Retirement Expo Hong Kong’ s Most Comprehensive AI Health Management Experience Zone Combines Medical-Grade Technology to Redefine Health Capital

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Source: Media Outreach LIVE4WELL is a health management platform driving a new era of preventive medicine for all through artificial intelligence. Using clinical-grade testing devices from multiple countries, AI data analysis, and a mobile app, it creates a complete health loop of “testing, understanding, action, tracking, reward.” LIVE4WELL‘s goal is not merely to build a … Read more

NZ-AU: Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp. Announces Letter of Intent with REEcycle Holdings for De-SPAC Business Combination

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: HCACU) (“HCAC”) and REEcycle Holdings, Inc. (“REEcycle”) today announced the execution of a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) for a proposed de-SPAC business combination. The proposed transaction values REEcycle at approximately US$600 million, assuming no redemptions by HCAC public … Read more

Tim Ho Wan Secures Its 17th Consecutive Michelin Recognition Under the Jollibee Group

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 -Tim Ho Wan, the dim sum brand hailing from Hong Kong under the Jollibee Group, continues to be recognized in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau, with its Sham Shui Po store receiving the Bib Gourmand distinction in the 2026 … Read more

ExpertRA Hits Key Milestone, Amassing a 500-User Community by Simplifying BizSAFE Compliance for SMEs

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – Homegrown compliance technology platform ExpertRA has reached a significant milestone, building a community of over 500 users within just two years by addressing one of the most persistent challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): navigating bizSAFE compliance efficiently. Chris Chen, … Read more

Artists, small businesses embrace TikTok livestreams

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Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwis are turning to livestreaming for income and promotion. Screenshot / TikTok It’s 9am on a Thursday as the rain hammers rooftops and a strong wind shakes down leaves. Inside, Tasha Langi is busily preparing an order and chatting away with an audience of 64 on her phone screen. “Do you … Read more

HKSTP Presents ‘Global Connect – Global Innovation Exchange’

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) celebrated the launch of ‘Global Connect – Global Innovation Exchange (GIE),’ a platform that creates a pull for innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystems from the World to Hong Kong, to pour collective … Read more

Prudential launches more affordable Integrated Shield Plan riders with additional benefits

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Source: Media Outreach Premiums for the new supplementary plans, PRUExtra Care series, are at least 30 per cent lower compared to the previous suite of riders; new critical illness and retrenchment benefits added SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) has launched a refreshed suite of Integrated Shield Plan … Read more

Mixed trends in river and lake water quality indicators – Stats NZ news story

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Mixed trends in river and lake water quality indicators – news story 1 April 2026 Phosphorus levels showed improving trends but Escherichia coli (E. coli) trends worsened at many river sites, while overall lake health remained poor, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. New Zealand’s river and lake water … Read more

Annual number of home consents up 12 percent – Building consents issued: February 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual number of home consents up 12 percent – news story 1 April 2026 There were 37,534 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended February 2026, up 12 percent compared with the year ended February 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “The annual number of … Read more

OceanX Announces A Shared Voyage: Joint U.S.-China Student Ocean Exploration and Education Program

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – OceanX today announced A Shared Voyage: OceanX China 2026, a joint U.S-Chinese goodwill mission that will bring together 10 American and 10 Chinese early-career ocean scientists, students, and instructors in pursuit of their shared goal to better understand the ocean … Read more

Bill to protect artists against outdated copyright laws passes first reading

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Source: Green Party Tonight, Green Party MP Kahurangi Carter’s Copyright (Parody and Satire) Amendment Bill passed through its first reading. “This common-sense amendment would improve how our copyright laws work in a modern media landscape, and provide more protections for artists, like Australia, Canada, and parts of Europe,” says Green Party spokesperson for Arts, Culture … Read more

The Drama is a dark rom-com with a controversial twist

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Source: Radio New Zealand OK, now the movies are cooking again. Despite appearances to the contrary, the wildly unpredictable new A24 film The Drama is anything but a traditional romantic comedy, even if it tangles with modern love in darkly funny ways. It’s not called The Drama for nothing. . VVS Films Norwegian arthouse director … Read more

Pharmac needs more staff and money to speed-up drug funding decision – advocates

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Source: Radio New Zealand The new report highlights progress and persistent gaps in the country’s medicines system. File photo. CC BY-NC 2.0 Gatis Gribusts Pharmac needs more staff and a bigger operational budget to speed-up decisions on drug funding, say patient advocates. In a report released today, the agency has been criticised for a focus … Read more

Road tolls: Driving from Auckland to Northland and back could cost drivers $14.20

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Source: Radio New Zealand The newest section of motorway between Auckland and Northland, which opened in 2023, connects Pūhoi to Warkworth. The next stage will continue to Te Hana, north of Wellsford. Supplied / NZTA Waka Kotahi A return trip between Auckland and Whangārei could cost drivers $14.20 in tolls, if a proposal for the … Read more

Tenchijin to Exhibit at ASIAWATER 2026 and Deliver a Presentation

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Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – Tenchijin Inc., a space-tech innovator transforming sustainable water infrastructure management, is pleased to announce its participation in ASIAWATER 2026, the region’s leading platform for the water and wastewater industry in developing Asia. The event will take place from 7–9 April 2026 … Read more

Section of central Auckland road blocked following car fire

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Source: Radio New Zealand A section of a central Auckland street has been blocked after a car caught fire. The blaze in a hatchback vehicle happened outside the ferry terminal building on Wednesday evening. Firefighters had extinguished the flames and were monitoring the car. Firefighters at the scene in Auckland’s CBD. EDWARD GAY / RNZ … Read more

Appeal for information relating to indecent assaults, Lower Hutt

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Source: New Zealand Police Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information after a 19-year-old man appeared in court for two alleged indecent assaults in Lower Hutt. Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information that may relate to this offending to come forward. Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Williamson says while the man … Read more

West Coast families forced to manage complex health needs at home – Aged Care Association

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Source: Radio New Zealand Some older people are being forced to leave their communities to receive care, say advocates. File photo. Unsplash/ Ina Ramos West Coast families are being left to manage complex health needs at home because of a shortage of aged care beds, the Aged Care Association says. The association is calling on … Read more