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Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Health Minister David Seymour. RNZ / Mark Papalii Medicinal cannabis exporters are able to move New Zealand product overseas faster with export license processing times reducing by almost four days. The average time it took to get an export licence had been 10 working days but since the start of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Bunnings Warehouse has switched on facial recognition technology in two of its Waikato stores with others set to follow in a phased introduction of the system. The Hamilton South and Te Rapa stores are the first to trial the technology with further assessment of the system due to take place … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand About 3000 eels rescued from dried-out coastal Manawatū lake Hundreds of dead eels remain on the muddy lake bed Call for investigation into what’s happened at Pukepuke Lagoon Iwi volunteers are desperately working to save as many eels as they can from a dried-up lake bed in coastal Manawatū. After rain … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) MELBOURNE, Australia, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CLINUVEL’s innovative photomedicine and vitiligo programs featured extensively at the recent American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting, the world’s largest gathering of dermatology professionals. Through the Company’s bespoke Pavilion of Photomedicine and conference sessions across five days, the development and commercialisation of CLINUVEL’s … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – The Work Project (TWP) has announced the opening of a new floor at Parkview Square Singapore, expanding its luxury coworking and meeting room offerings to one of the city’s most iconic Art Deco-inspired landmarks at the Bugis fringe of the CBD. The … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa As Sudan’s gruelling conflict enters its fourth year, a record number of people have now been displaced by the world’s worst humanitarian and displacement crisis, accelerating hunger and suffering. More than 30 million people – over half the population – in Sudan urgently need humanitarian support. Nearly 14 million people have been forced … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Earlier State Highway 6 was closed in both directions near the Todd Bush Road intersection in the Nelson-Tasman region, but one lane has now reopened. NZTA One lane of State Highway 6 north of Nelson has reopened after a crash closed the main route between Nelson and Blenheim or Picton on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a public brawl in Kopeopeo, Whakatāne this afternoon. At around 12.30pm, Police were called to the intersection of James and King Street with reports that a fight had broken out involving several people. Officers responded immediately, however the majority of the group had already fled … Read more
Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has welcomed today’s Tax Policy Statement from Tax Justice Aotearoa, calling it a timely and important contribution to what must be an honest national conversation about taxation heading into an election year. The CTU says Aotearoa’s tax system is fundamentally out of balance. … Read more
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 15, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika will not return to Super Ruby in 2027. Photosport The Moana Pasifika dream is dead. After five years in Super Rugby, the franchise confirmed on Wednesday it had made the “difficult and heartbreaking decision” to disband at the end of the 2026 season due to financial pressures and structural … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BENGALURU, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – THE COLLECTIVE, the hospitality-led luxury flexible workspace brand by JustCo, announces the opening of its newest centre at Helios Business Park this April. This marks its second location in India, following the successful launch of THE COLLECTIVE at DLF Cyberpark, Gurugram, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of older people in work is projected to be 477,800 by 2074 (file image). 123rf Older New Zealanders are contributing to a structural economic shift through increased work, tax, and spending, according to a new economic study. The report from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research found population … Read more
Source: Media Outreach First-ever joint campaign for credit card unlocks enhanced digital investment solutions and exclusive lifestyle privileges for clients HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – As part of its strategy to lead in digital wealth, Citi is leveraging fintech to enhance its client value proposition. Citi is committed … Read more
Source: Media Outreach VinoBuzz closed angel round at US$10M valuation, gained 1,000+ registered users in two weeks of beta, and redefines wine discovery with 10‑second matching, 1‑minute event planning, and hour‑delivery of over 4,000 wines. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – VinoBuzz, the Hong Kong’s first AI‑agent and marketplace … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Madi Thomas is relishing her first season in the ANZ Premiership. Supplied Two broken arms brutally ended Madi Thomas’ dream of attending last year’s Netball World Youth Cup, but within weeks she was offered her first ANZ Premiership contract. Thomas made her ANZ Premiership debut over the weekend for Te Wānanga … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – Singapore’s growing pickleball movement took centre stage last weekend as ACUVUE RALLIES 2026 introduced the country’s first competitive pickleball court within a shopping mall, transforming Plaza Singapura’s atrium into a vibrant, accessible sporting space. Organised by RALLIES and sponsored by ACUVUE, the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Just beyond South Korea’s famed Hangang River, where visitors specifically stop for steaming hot convenience‑store ramen, the scent of flat whites and freshly baked mince pies drifts from a small inner‑suburb shop. A logo illustration of a finger heart (popularised by K-pop idols) holding a fern in one hand and a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 6 is closed in both directions near the Todd Bush Road intersection in the Nelson-Tasman region. NZTA The main route between Nelson and Blenheim or Picton is closed north of Nelson due to a crash. State Highway 6 is closed in both directions near the Todd Bush Road intersection … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – On 1 April,Brother announced the upcoming availability of the MFC-J3960DW and MFC-J3660DW — two new A3 colour inkjet multifunction printers designed not only to handle the demanding workflows of interior designers, architecture firms, and contractors across key Asian markets, but … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has today announced Tony Balfour as the new Chair of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission Board. “Tony Balfour will join the New Zealand Lotteries Commission Board on 1 May, following the retirement of Mark Todd on 30 April,” says Ms van Velden. “Mr Balfour brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) 15 April 2026 – Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) has today released its Tax Policy Statement setting out a mix of proposals that together could rebalance our tax system so that it delivers for ordinary New Zealanders. “Our policy statement shows that a tax system that works for everyone in Aotearoa … Read more
Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa Zero Waste Aotearoa is calling on the New Zealand government to explicitly reject the export of New Zealand’s waste to Fiji. A massive incinerator has been proposed for Fiji by Australian company TNG ltd. It would be built in the Sawesi beachside area, a pristine coastline which is the ancestral arrival … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) – Te Pūtea Matua 15 April 2026 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) – Te Pūtea Matua has opened consultation on an exposure draft of a Bill that amends the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010 (IPSA). “We’re seeking technical feedback on the Bill to help ensure the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Seven months after the discovery of a body in a bag found in Gulf Harbour, Police revealed the identity of the victim. She was Shulai Wang, 70, of China. Supplied / Police * This article’s headline has been updated to remove the reference to murder. The four are accused of kidnapping … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A woman who allegedly burgled a Manurewa laundromat repeatedly will face court today. On eight separate occasions between 26 March and 13 April, the offender and several associates allegedly burgled a Jellicoe Road laundromat. Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager, Inspector MinHo Lee, says the offending followed the same pattern. “During … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is calling for Gisborne District Council to urgently repair Tiniroto Road between Gisborne and Wairoa, warning its deteriorating condition is creating serious safety risks and costs for freight operators and other road users. Transporting New Zealand Membership Manager Lindsay Calvi-Freeman says members have … Read more