Home-based care only cheaper because carers cover costs, Aged Care Association says

Source: Radio New Zealand The Aged Care Association says the government has promoted care in the home as the more compassionate and cost-effective option for older people – but workers are covering hidden costs. 123RF Aged care advocates say the fuel crisis has exposed a longstanding problem, with home-based care only cheaper on paper because … Read more

Western Springs Bowl given green light by Auckland Council

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland councillors have finally decided what to do with Western Springs Stadium after years of debate. Supplied / Auckland Council Plans to build a Hollywood Bowl-inspired structure for live music events at Western Spring Stadium have been given the green light by Auckland Council. The stadium would also continue to be … Read more

Police search for missing shotgun connected to double homicide of Ruatiti couple

Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Trina Cole were found dead at a rural property in Ruatiti last December. SUPPLIED A semi-automatic shotgun remains missing from the property of Brendon and Trina Cole who were found dead at their Ruatiti home last December. The bodies of 56-year-old Brendon Leigh Cole and 54-year-old Trina Michelle Cole … Read more

Fuel worries: St John assured its supply for ambulances will be prioritised

Source: Radio New Zealand “We don’t have reason to think our services will be compromised,” says Hato Hone St John. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson St John’s ambulance service has been guaranteed fuel supplies if there are shortages. New Zealand is under phase one of the government’s national fuel plan because of supply constraints caused … Read more

Major meat firm Silver Fern Farms halts Middle East exports; returns to profit

Source: Radio New Zealand Silver Fern Farms attributed the turnaround to strong international red meat demand, tight cost controls and deferred investment into projects like factory automation. RNZ / Nate McKinnon One of New Zealand’s largest red meat companies is back in the black after a few years of financial losses. But Silver Ferns Farms … Read more

Politics and Environment – Empty promises from National-led govt as ‘ocean exploitation bill’ voted through – Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is slamming the decision by the coalition government today to vote through the Fisheries Amendment Bill, in the wake of mass public outcry against the legislation. The controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill, which blocks public access to cameras on boats footage and incentivises the most destructive form of fishing, bottom trawling, passed its first … Read more

Innocent pups drown after disturbing footage found

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Cam MacKinnon – Area Response Manager Whakatane Police have acted swiftly to locate the males responsible for allegedly mistreating puppies at the Whakatane River last night. Just before 6pm on Monday 30 March, members of the public contacted Police after watching a video of two males … Read more

Prime Minister expected to announce Cabinet reshuffle this week

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to announce a Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday. He would need to reallocate the portfolios held by Judith Collins, who was set to become president of the Law Commission in the middle of the year. Collins … Read more

NZ-AU: Paladin Acknowledges Judicial Review Application of EIS Approval

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (Paladin or the Company) has been notified that the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has applied for a judicial review in the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench, to challenge the 19 February 2026 decision (Decision) of the Saskatchewan Minister of … Read more

Celebrating Cigna Healthcare Singapore’s 15 years of connected, world-class healthcare

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Cigna Healthcare Singapore is proud to celebrate its 15th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its journey to the forefront of global health insurance providers, supporting businesses, brokers, clients, and members in Singapore. “As we mark 15 years of supporting organisations with … Read more

Court sentencing brings reminder of firearms safety

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Ian Foster: Police acknowledge the sentencing handed down today in the High Court at Hamilton to Joshua Hargreaves, for the murder of his brother Jack Hargreaves in July last year. One of the firearms used in the murder belonged to their flatmate, who was sentenced on … Read more

Fisheries Bill sacrifices the future of fishing for corporate profits

Source: Green Party The Green Party is warning that the Government’s complete rewrite of the Fisheries Act will privatise one of our largest public assets and push fish stocks closer to wipe out. “The Fisheries Amendment Bill signs away insane industry power over our oceans and fisheries at the expense of regular New Zealanders and the environment that sustains us,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick.  “New Zealanders pushed back … Read more

Luxon’s Government actively neglects Māori news broadcasting

Source: Green Party The Green Party has condemned the funding cut which has lead to the loss of the National Māori Radio news service. The news service will air for the last time tonight.  “After years of harsh cuts to Māori broadcasting under Luxon’s Government, the Green Party is calling on Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka to stand up for Māori news broadcasting,” says Green Party … Read more

NZ and trade partners working together on trade disruptions

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced a new joint statement on keeping supply chains open with fellow Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership members Costa Rica, Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Rwanda, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.  “As we face the risk of further … Read more

Six charged following Karaka cannabis bust

Source: New Zealand Police Six people have been arrested and charged after Police busted a cannabis growing operation in Karaka yesterday. At about 7pm Police executed a search warrant at an address in Karaka, which had previously been used for cannabis cultivation. During the search of the Manuwai Lane property Police uncovered an indoor grow … Read more

Nicola Willis rules out reduction in road user charges for diesel users

Source: Radio New Zealand “I have deep sympathy for diesel users because diesel is the fuel globally that has been most disrupted by the Middle East conflict,” the Finance Minister says. Samuel Rillstone/RNZ Nicola Willis has ruled out reducing the cost of road user charges to give some reprieve to diesel users. The price of … Read more

Bluebridge cancels Connemara sailing again, but says it will be back Wednesday

Source: Radio New Zealand The Connemara was scheduled to depart Wellington at 8.30pm, but it has now canned the service (file photo). RNZ / Bill Hickman Bluebridge have once again cancelled a scheduled Connemara sailing not far ahead of its departure, but it says the ship’s fault is fixed and it will back in service … Read more

Cystic fibrosis medicines Trikafta and Alyftrek to be funded for all children

Source: Radio New Zealand Cystic Fibrosis NZ Pharmac has announced it will fund cystic fibrosis medicines Trikafta and Alyftrek for children of all ages from Wednesday. It’s currently only funded for those aged six and older. Pharmac consulted on the change in January, and feedback was positive. Parents told RNZ the drug would be life-changing, … Read more

PHANCY Announces 2025 Annual Results Revenue Exceeds RMB 7 Billion as Company Turns Profitable

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (“Phancy” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 6682.HK), a leading Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) company, today announced its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Reporting Period”). In 2025, Phancy reported total revenue of … Read more

DBS Hong Kong Second Season of Exclusive Gala “DBS ARTable 2026”, Exploring the Evolving Dialogue between Art, Culinary and Wealth

Source: Media Outreach A discerning client engagement with a refined exclusive four-hand dining experience crafted by acclaimed “Culinary Class Wars Season 2” Chefs HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“DBS Hong Kong”) today unveiled DBS ARTable 2026, marking the return of its signature exclusive … Read more

Global Material Handling Pioneer Jungheinrich Reinforces Long-Term Commitment in Korea with KOREA MAT 2026 Debut and Anton Brand Launch

Source: Media Outreach SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Jungheinrich, a global leader in electric material handling solutions, announced today, its participation in KOREA MAT 2026 from 31 March to 3 April 2026, where it will debut its expanded portfolio and introduce AntOn by Jungheinrich to the Korean market … Read more

Greens deny former sex worker’s background was a factor in candidate decision

Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the Fired Up Stilettos group at a 2023 protest at Parliament. Fired Up Stilettos / Supplied The Green Party says its decision not to select a former sex worker as a candidate has nothing to do with her background. Sex worker advocacy group Fired Up Stilettos’ chairperson Bianca Beebe … Read more

Māori radio network says funding cuts threaten the survivability of iwi radio stations

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori o Aotearoa chairperson Peter-Lucas Jones. Supplied The national Māori radio network, Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori o Aotearoa, is considering litigation over a potential loss of government funding which it says threatens the survivability of iwi radio stations. Chairperson Peter-Lucas Jones (Ngāti … Read more

Education – Open Polytechnic to lead future of Tai Poutini on the West Coast

Source: Open Polytechnic Open Polytechnic of New Zealand (OPNZ) has today confirmed it will take responsibility for Tai Poutini Polytechnic from 1 January 2027, securing the future of vocational education and training on the West Coast. Chief Executive Sharon Cooke said the transition marks an important step in ensuring continued access to tertiary education for learners, … Read more

Elevating Modern Aesthetics: ARTĒ Madrid Partners with X Pay to Unveil the All-New SIERRA Collection

Source: Media Outreach Empowering Gen Z and the Next Generation to Define Their Radiance with Passion, Artistry, and Flexible Payment Autonomy HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – ARTĒ Madrid, the Spanish jewelry house whose name literally translates to “Art” has long been synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship fueled by love … Read more

UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Returns to Galaxy Macau in May with A Stellar Line-up Featuring Song Yadong vs Deiveson Figueiredo

Source: Media Outreach Priority Tickets for “Galaxy Ultimate” WeChat Members on Exclusive Pre-Sale April 14 Public Sale on April 17 MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Galaxy Macau is thrilled to announce the hottest tickets for UFC’s highly anticipated return to Macau – featuring three back-to-back events, UFC FIGHT NIGHT® … Read more

PSA – MBIE backs down at last minute over unlawful flexible work policy

Source: PSA The PSA has won a last minute backdown from MBIE which has conceded its Flexible Work Policy, restricting working from home, was a breach of the collective agreement. The concession means tomorrow’s two-day hearing before the Employment Relations Authority will now not go ahead and a consent determination will be issued by the Authority. … Read more