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Source: Radio New Zealand Scott O’Donnell was appointed to the KiwiRail board with a conflict of interest management plan that included seven mitigations. Otago Daily Times / Laura Smith Scott O’Donnell would have been paid tens of thousands of dollars to be on KiwiRail’s board. But he missed large chunks of its meetings and quit … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has blamed leaks about his leadership on a “small handful of dissatisfied MPs” and says he will address the matter with his caucus at a meeting tomorrow. In a round of interviews with morning media on Monday, Luxon insisted there was “no risk” of him standing down … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Shelly Beach is in the Kaipara Harbour. (File photo) The search for a man missing from a North Auckland beach is continuing. Police were called to Shelly Beach, in the Kaipara Harbour, on Sunday afternoon, after a man failed to return from the water. On Monday, the man was yet to … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 April 2026 After the surprise discovery of a western brown kiwi in the Pureora Forest Park’s Waipapa Block in March, DOC has echoed the Save The Kiwi call to action encouraging human Kiwis to report the signs of their feathered namesakes. The message to report kiwi comes during Conservation … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hurricanes celebrate a try against the Chiefs. DJ Mills The Hurricanes insist Saturday’s 22-17 golden point loss to the Chiefs hasn’t dented their confidence. The two teams are now tied at the top of the Super Rugby standings on 31 points, though the Chiefs have played one more match. “It was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents on Wellington’s south coast are relieved no one was hurt. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) was called to a large slip in Vancouver Street in the suburb of Kingston at 8.13am on Monday, after heavy rain. A FENZ spokesperson said all residents have been accounted for and those who were cut … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fifteen years ago, Anna Kilpatrick’s life was turned upside down when her children’s father suffered a stroke at the age of 38. “It blew a hole right through everything”, Kilpatrick told RNZ’s Sunday Morning. “I ended up being the sole provider for the children and myself. Anna Kilpatrick’s book, Not Needing New, is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Durston – Hamilton City Area Investigations Manager: Police have arrested and charged two youth in relation to an aggravated robbery in Frankton, Hamilton, last night. At around 7.30pm, Police were called to a premises on Commerce Street after four people had entered, brandishing weapons, and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Alan Permane, Team Principal of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. RUDY CAREZZEVOLI / AFP Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane believes New Zealand driver Liam Lawson is overcoming one of the issues that plagued his start in Formula 1. Lawson and the rest of the grid have enjoyed some time off following … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The BleeqUp Ranger debuts locally, featuring Sony 16MP imaging, open-ear audio, and optional ZEISS optics for the ultimate outdoor experience. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – BleeqUp, the innovator in AI-powered sports technology, today announced the official launch of the BleeqUp Ranger in Singapore. Following its global debut … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Security cameras have assisted in the lock up of four alleged burglars across Auckland overnight. At about 1.30am, Police were contacted by a Greenlane homeowner after his CCTV alerted him to a possible intruder. Senior Sergeant Bronwyn Matthews, Auckland City East, says the victim wasn’t at home at the time. He … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking feedback on and input into draft content for an approved code of practice (ACOP) for residential construction. ACOPs are a recognised, practical way for businesses and workers to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and its regulations. The draft ACOP clarifies the … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking feedback on and input into draft content for two approved codes of practice (ACOP) for agriculture. ACOPs are a recognised, practical way for businesses and workers to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and its regulations. The draft ACOPs cover: safe farm … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Vogeltown resident Janis McLauchlan woke at 4 this morning to a river outside her window. She lives with her husband Jimmy on Balfour Street, and her son lives in the house at the back of the property. Torrential rain has brought flooding and landslips to the region. Emergency vehicles are out … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in Stokes Valley on Saturday. Mark Papalii/RNZ Torrential rain over the weekend caused flooding and damage to parts of the lower North Island including Wellington, Ōhura and Porirua. A Orange Heavy Rain Warning remained in place for The Tararua Range, Wairarapa and Tararua District south of Woodville, along with Wellington … Read more
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) After a thorough recruitment process, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Toatelegese as Chief Digital Officer to its Executive Leadership Team. Aaron will lead the Digital Transformation & Technology group. Aaron is an experienced senior technology and operations leader with over 30 years’ … Read more
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission It is one year since the Mental Health Bill was returned to Parliament for its second reading, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on the Government to ensure this is passed into law this year. On 17 April 2025, the Health Select Committee handed the Bill … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been alerted to more than 150 weather-related events in Wellington this morning. The callouts relate to flooding, flooding into properties and landslides across Vogeltown, Mornington, Newtown, Berhampore, Kingston, Island Bay and surrounding areas. Fire and Emergency’s Regional Coordination Centre has also been stood up … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC) will be considering at its upcoming meeting in 14 and 15 May 2026. Applications Duloxetine hydrochloride for various conditions The Committee will discuss an application for duloxetine hydrochloride to be funded with no restrictions, to use for a range of conditions including in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Resident Jane Loughnan said she woke to “water everywhere”. Supplied A woman on Wright Street in the Wellington suburb of Mount Cook saw half a dozen cars floating when she looked outside her window. Jane Loughnan said she woke up around 4.30am, and saw “water everywhere”. “There was water down the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police outside the Avenue Road East property in Hastings, on Sunday. RNZ / Anusha Bradley Two children and a woman have died following an incident at a property in Hastings, RNZ understands. A man is in hospital in relation to the incident. A homicide investigation was launched after emergency services were … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Commercial coffee growing in Aotearoa is still an emerging industry, but work is underway to expand in Northland. In 2020, RNZ spoke to New Zealand’s only commercial coffee plantation, Ikraus Coffee. Fast forward to late last year, the New Zealand Coffee Producers Association has held its first inaugural conference and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Diggers working at the burnt-out Bromley wastewater treatment plant. Christchurch City Council Christchurch’s mayor is rejecting locals’ claims his council only acted on the stench from the fire-damaged Bromley wastewater treatment plant after it affected the whole city. The pong had plagued eastern suburbs since a fire at the plant in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Marsden Point. RNZ / Peter de Graaf The government has made a deal to store additional diesel at Marsden Point. Channel Infrastructure was contracted to increase diesel storage capacity by 93 million litres, which was the equivalent of about nine additional days of diesel demand. Chief executive Rob Buchanan said work … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Inspector Martin James: A homicide investigation is ongoing following the deaths of three people in Hastings yesterday. Emergency services were called to a residential property on Avenue Road East at around 6am yesterday. One person was located deceased and two people subsequently passed away after being … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Life Flight Westpac Rescue Helicopter searching in the Paekākāriki Hill area on 28 January 2026. Samuel Rillstone A new system to fix gaps and get search-and-rescue helicopters and planes to emergencies faster was tested late last year and sped up rescues. This is revealed in newly released papers, which also … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has approved funding for a new railway overbridge in Whanganui East, with the project expected to cost $2.7 million, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “A replacement Wakefield Street bridge in Whanganui will be built to modern standards, restoring a key local connection and allowing heavier vehicles … Read more