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Source: Radio New Zealand Bashii had kidney disease. Wellington Zoo / Hannah and Molly Wellington Zoo’s 18-year-old Sumatran tiger has been euthanised after his health deteriorated in the past few days. In a statement, the zoo said Bashii suffered from kidney disease like many elderly cats, and its veterinary team was helping to manage his … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Channel Infrastructure currently operates New Zealand’s biggest fuel import terminal at Marsden Point. Alan Squires Photography Channel Infrastructure is refusing to be drawn into speculation on the company buying ExxonMobil’s New Zealand bulk fuel terminals. The Australian newspaper reports Channel is emerging as a potential buyer for ExxonMobil’s terminals across the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Port of Nelson is the largest fishing port in Australasia. RNZ / Tracy Neal A new $29 million marine maintenance facility has opened at Port Nelson, with hopes that larger international vessels can now be serviced at the top of the South Island. The Calwell Marine Maintenance facility officially opened at … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA has called for mediation with the Office of the Ombudsman after the Office moved to disestablish jobs from its finance team and outsource their work to private accountancy firms, in breach of its collective agreement with the PSA. The collective agreement requires the Office negotiate with the external contractor to attempt to … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Flaxbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate the official opening of their new fire station on Sunday. The new building is on the site of the former Ward Fire Station, which was damaged by the Kaikōura earthquake in November 2016. Flaxbourne’s Rural Controller Duncan Roberts describes the new station as “fantastic” … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The cost of fuel keeps ticking up and there are concerns about how much New Zealanders actually have left to fill their tanks. The government unveiled updates to its four-phase fuel plan last month, but has yet to explain how any rationing measures would be prioritised. As a result, many Kiwis … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Screenshot / Unsplash / RNZ The current fuel crisis doesn’t seem to be diminishing Kiwis love affair with utes, but it is changing the nature of the relationship. Figures released this week show sales of new light commercial vehicles in March were up 48 percent compared to the same month last … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: “I have the numbers” was the quote of the day from an embattled leader and Prime Minister, and one that may still come back to haunt him. Christopher Luxon was clearly schooled up ahead of his media conference in Pōkeno on Friday to bat away any questions about his leadership … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Screengrab / MetService Heavy rain is forecast for western and northern parts of New Zealand this weekend, with a risk of severe gales down south. MetService said a complex trough is moving northeast on to the South Island Friday, before shifting to the North Island Saturday and early Sunday. It is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews Educators are calling on the government to halt its education changes, as the Waitangi Tribunal wraps up a three-day urgent inquiry into the matter. The inquiry, which was brought by Ngāti … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF New Zealand’s annual greenhouse gas emissions have slightly fallen, the latest data shows. Numbers from the Greenhouse Gas Inventory, the country’s official record of emissions from human activities, shows the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other gases being produced dropped 0.1 percent between 2023 and 2024. Once forests and … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand has published an updated suite of guidance to help businesses and workers safely manage and work with asbestos. The new guidance has been developed in close collaboration with the asbestos industry and introduces targeted resources for specific needs, including asbestos surveyors, removalists, assessors, tradespeople, and general businesses. WorkSafe’s … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Trend Micro’s enterprise business accelerates its transformation as AI security category leader HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2026 – TrendAI , the enterprise AI security leader from Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), today announced a strategic engagement with Anthropic, embedding Claude models across its platform … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 17 April 2026 – EQS Asia today shared how its EQS Newswire service helps companies send corporate news to media and key audiences in other countries. As more companies grow into overseas markets, their communications teams need to work with different media, audiences, and channels … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging people to be wary of unsolicited tree trimmers or gardeners, after a Masterton man was charged an exorbitant amount for shoddy work. Wairarapa Area Commander Inspector Nick Thom says it’s a semi-regular problem, and generally people don’t realise what they’re going to pay until after the work’s done. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man has landed himself a court date after he was caught fishing in a protected marine reserve overnight. Earlier this week, the Police Maritime Unit received reports of a man late-night fishing at the Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve. The reserve on Auckland’s North Shore covers 980 hectares of coastal habitats. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A ‘Repay the Risk’ campaign sticker inside the Dunedin Central Police Station. Supplied Police pay bargaining campaign stickers have been put up inside the Dunedin Central police station, despite the district’s top cop telling staff not to. It comes after the Police Association told members it was “extremely concerned” a police … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash Fuel prices surge in March on Middle East conflict Food prices ease 0.6 in March on month before Annual food inflation lowest in a year Consumer spending inflated by fuel costs Other partial inflation indicators show modest rises in power/gas, accommodation Full inflation numbers for March quarter due … Read more
Source: Government House The Governor-General, Her Excellency Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, will represent the people of New Zealand at this year’s Anzac Day commemorations in Gallipoli. Dame Cindy and His Excellency Dr Richard Davies will travel to Türkiye on 19 April and return to New Zealand on 26 April. On 24 April, Their … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is now scaling back its response to a gas leak near Kaiteriteri’s beachfront. Fire and Emergency was alerted to the leak at 6.50am. Assistant District Commander Chris Best said one crew remains at the scene to ensure gas is completely dispersed. “They’re expected to leave … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 April 2026 – Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2026 1st quarter review of the ixCrypto Index Series. The constituent changes will be implemented on the effective date of 24th April 2026 (Friday). The results of the constituent review and exchange review are … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Two kea have been killed by lead poisoning. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Lead poisoning has killed two kea in Southern Westland in recent weeks, and led to four others being hospitalised, the Department of Conservation says. DoC was asking for people’s help to protect the endangered birds by removing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan was last seen on Monday 13 April, and has not been seen or heard from since, they say. NZ Police Police say they are urgently appealing for sightings of Nathan from Motueka, who has reported missing by his family. Nathan was last seen on Monday 13 April, and had not … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, one person died at the scene on Friday. Passengers were on the bus at the time, but no other injuries were reported. Drivers were warned earlier in the day to expect long … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rural families are worried about how the school run will hit them financially. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Rural families are concerned about how the rising price of fuel will affect the new school term. School children are currently on holiday but term two starts on Monday. Rural Women chief executive Sandra … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A fast-tracked renewable energy project on the West Coast will strengthen regional electricity supply and improve resilience, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones say. In August 2025, Westpower Limited lodged a substantive application to build and operate a 23MW hydro scheme in the Waitaha Valley, about 38km … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Paris Ibell Firefighters have isolated the gas leak at a restaurant in Kaiteriteri that caused a nearby campground to be evacuated on Friday morning. Emergency services were called to the leak at 6.50am, and the main road was closed while they attended the scene. Fire and Emergency said surrounding buildings were … Read more