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Source: Radio New Zealand PSA National secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Public Service Association says a faulty fire alarm system at a Dunedin hospital is an unacceptable risk to staff and patients. The union says the alarm system at Helensburgh House, which caters to people with intellectual disabilities and mental illness, was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A render of the new sawmill from Niagara. SUPPLIED Southland-based Niagara Sawmilling Company has begun a $115 million expansion of its timber processing operations, marking the largest growth phase in the company’s 91‑year history. The investment includes construction of a new state‑of‑the‑art sawmill at Niagara’s Kennington site, on the outskirts of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, released its latest figures at the 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair). In the first quarter of this year, emerging markets across Asia, Africa, and Latin America accounted for 73% … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – Ann Chin Popiah will launch a special pop-up experience at Toa Payoh Hub in mid-May 2026, expanding its presence into the heartlands through a limited-time concept that blends heritage food preservation with modern retail activation. The pop-up will be located at a … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The digital stationery platform builds a richer ecosystem for users, creators, and brand partners, combining beloved character IP with technology that makes better products faster. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – Webudding, a digital stationery platform connecting users, creators, and brand partners worldwide, is raising the standard for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – HGC Global Communications(“HGC” or the “Group”), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, today announced the launch of its new brand –HGC Mobile, which offers mobile telecommunications services#. This initiative provides customers with a comprehensive … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Q4 Operating Income Sets New Fourth-Quarter Record, Surging 42%, Accelerating Full-Year Growth METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – Jollibee Foods Corporation (PSE: JFC), also known as Jollibee Group and one of the fastest-growing and largest Asian food service companies in the world, today reported strong full-year … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party are calling on the Government to immediately activate the Civil Defence Payment across the Wellington region, after a regional state of emergency was declared this afternoon. “A state of emergency has now been declared across the region. The Civil Defence Payment exists for exactly this situation,” says Green Party MP for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister says comments from Shane Jones warning of a “butter chicken tsunami” coming to New Zealand after the signing of the free trade agreement with India are unhelpful – but stopped short of saying whether he thought they were racist. New Zealand First does not support the India FTA, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The large-scale physical search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton has concluded for the day. Search and Rescue teams have spent hours at Philip’s Karori South Road residence, clearing the property and nearby areas, says Wellington District Prevention Manager Inspector Fleur de Bes. “They have operated in challenging conditions but unfortunately … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The woman and two young children who died lived at the property. RNZ / Anusha Bradley A man considered a “person of interest” in relation to the deaths of his wife, baby and toddler is unconscious in hospital. A homicide investigation, dubbed Operation Train, is under way after emergency services were … Read more
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 20, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Radio New Zealand Relief teachers will get an increase to their transport allowances, as part of the government’s response to the fuel crisis. It follows a similar move to increase mileage rates for home and community support workers, announced earlier this month. Transport allowance mileage rates for relief teachers will be increased for 12 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh in their second one day international at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. It’s the second of three ODI matches, followed by three T20I series matches, taking place during the Black Caps tour of Bangladesh. First ball is at 5pm … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A new poll showing National sitting on just 30 percent, and the coalition unable to govern, has set the stage for a crucial week in Christopher Luxon’s primeministership. This result is National’s worst in the1News-Verian poll since Luxon became leader in November 2021. Labour is up five points on 37 percent, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ngātiwai Trust Board Chairman Aperahama Kerepeti-Edwards. RNZ / Mark Papalii A Northland iwi leader says some form of ongoing support is needed in order for marae to continue responding effectively to severe weather events. The Government says it won’t set up another dedicated fund to reimburse marae for their work leading … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Awanui Primary School went into lockdown. Google Maps Armed police were called to the Northland township of Awanui after reports that a person had a gun. A police spokesperson said police arrived about 1.45pm and local schools and childcare centres were shut down as a precaution. A firearm was not found … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been busy responding to weather related callouts across Wellington today. Since 3am, Fire and Emergency has received around 200 calls relating to the weather in the Wellington region. This is for incidents including flooding, flooding in properties and landslides. Te Upoko Region Manager … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Pakuranga Bakery manager Pho Bok with a tray full of lo’i hossi pies. RNZ Ross McNaughton Just three months after they were pulled from the pie warmers, Pakuranga Bakery’s horse meat pies are available again and proving just as popular as ever. The pies, inspired by lo’i hossi, a Tongan horse … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – Brother proudly announces the launch of its new flagship 10-needle commercial automatic embroidery machine, the PR1060W. As the latest addition to the PR series, this machine combines high-efficiency multi-needle embroidery, intelligent positioning, and advanced matrix copying technology. It delivers a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A new poll showing National sitting on just 30 percent, and the coalition unable to govern, has set the stage for a crucial week in Christopher Luxon’s primeministership. This result is National’s worst in the1News-Verian poll since Luxon became leader in November 2021. Labour is up five points on 37 percent, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding at Island Bay Bowling Club on Monday. RNZ / Anya Fielding People living in flood-prone areas of the greater Wellington region should leave their homes for the next 24 hours. Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) public information manager Liam Hyslop said the advice applied to people living in parts … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand People making money from crypto assets should be thinking about their tax obligations, IR says. Supplied Inland Revenue (IR) has sent its first batch of letters to people who would normally have their tax assessed automatically, and who Inland Revenue are aware have traded crypto assets. The tax department said it … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Enjoy ₱200 OFF during the launch period, plus stackable platform vouchers and limited-edition freebies. MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – CUKTECH, a pioneer in high-performance charging solutions, has officially announced the local debut of its annual flagship: the CUKTECH 10 Ultra Charger. This powerhouse is engineered specifically … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The flooding at the Island Bay bowling club. RNZ / Anya Fielding Many parts of Wellington have started the week under water, after heavy rain hit the North Island for the second consecutive weekend. The capital’s southern suburbs have been were hit the hardest by the storm on Monday. Here are … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A homicide investigation was launched, after the death of three people in Hastings. RNZ / Anusha Bradley A coroner has granted an order prohibiting publishing the names of a mother and her baby and toddler killed following an incident at a property in Hastings. A homicide investigation was launched after emergency … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – As digital lending continues to grow in Singapore, borrowers are placing greater emphasis on both convenience and the security of their personal information. Lending Bee® has responded to these evolving expectations by strengthening its digital capabilities alongside its cybersecurity and data protection … Read more