G-AsiaPacific raises the bar with 3 AWS Golden Jackets

Source: Media Outreach A rare triple AWS Golden Jacket milestone reinforces G-AsiaPacific’s cloud expertise across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. SUBANG JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – G-AsiaPacific, a wholly owned subsidiary of K-One Technology Bhd, has announced that three of its employees have earned the AWS Golden Jacket, a rare … Read more

Almost 8000 construction, manufacturing jobs gone

Source: Radio New Zealand Construction job are down 2.1 percent and manufacturing is down 1.6 percent. UnSplash/ Silvia Brazzoduro New Zealand had 1505 more filled jobs in February than same time a year earlier, Stats NZ data shows, but economists say that might be as good as it gets for a while. There were 2.35 … Read more

Agricultural pilots increase farmer fees to cover rising fuel, fertiliser costs

Source: Radio New Zealand A fixed-wing aircraft is used to drop fertiliser on a field. New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association Rising fuel and fertiliser costs due to the war in Iran are hitting agricultural aviators are farmers during one of the busiest times of year for applying fertiliser. Autumn usually sees a flurry of fertiliser … Read more

Concerning amount of people walking across Wellington train tracks

Source: Radio New Zealand The Ava Rail Bridge Pedestrian footbridge was removed as part of KiwiRail’s work to replace ageing infrastructure on the rail bridge. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Metlink is expressing concern as an increasing number of people have been trespassing on Wellington’s train tracks. Police were called to Lower Hutt around 7.10am on … Read more

Latest figures show increase in national fuel stocks

Source: Radio New Zealand There is currently no indication of fuel supply disruption, and fuel continues to flow normally into New Zealand. RNZ / Unsplash There has been an increase in total petrol and diesel stocks, while jet fuel levels remain normal, according to the latest fuel stocks update. Data released on Monday afternoon by … Read more

Connemara cancellations will impact freight companies -Transport NZ

Source: Radio New Zealand This morning BlueBridge extended cancellations until at least Tuesday evening. RNZ / Bill Hickman It’s been nine days since sailings were halted aboard the embattled BlueBridge ferry, Connemara due to a technical fault. This morning, BlueBridge extended cancellations with the ferry no longer expected to resume services until at least Tuesday … Read more

Fuel crisis: Auckland mayor says government should promote public transport over driving

Source: Radio New Zealand Wayne Brown said getting people out of their cars would help reduce congestion in busy metropolitan centres like Auckland. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says those struggling with soaring petrol prices should be taking public transport, not getting an extra $50 a week. Almost 150,000 workers with children … Read more

Greens call for urgent inquiry into food factory closures

Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling for an urgent select committee inquiry into the closure of Heinz Watties, Greggs, and McCain food processing facilities. Green Party spokesperson for agriculture Steve Abel, a Member of the Primary Production Select Committee, has written to the Committee expressing serious concern at the closure of long-standing food … Read more

Fruit fly response a success

Source: New Zealand Government The latest Oriental fruit fly detection controls in Papatoetoe have been lifted from today thanks to a swift biosecurity response, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. “No further evidence of this pest has been found since the discovery of three male Oriental fruit flies in early March, which is welcome news.” “An … Read more

‘Stay in your lane’: Experts urge against following running influencer advice

Source: Radio New Zealand A woman checks in with her phone at various intervals along her 30-kilometre run route. As the video flashes back it shows her getting ready, putting on her running belt and shoes. On another account, a man speaks directly to the camera explaining what his next race will be. He’s training … Read more

Open secret: Illicit cigarettes readily available in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Black market cigarettes are being brazenly sold at heavily discounted prices in Auckland, undermining one of the biggest barriers to smoking – the cost. The illicit packets of cigarettes and bags of loose tobacco have none of the scary health warnings and carry no information about quitting. They are typically … Read more

Injured Fin Melville-Ives wins halfpipe World Cup series crown

Source: Radio New Zealand Finley Melville Ives. www.photosport.nz Fin Melville Ives has made history by winning the freeski halfpipe Crystal Globe, crowned men’s World Cup series champion as New Zealand celebrated a triumphant end to the season. Compatriot Luke Harrold won the final event in Switzerland on Monday morning (US time) to clinch his first … Read more

Small, medium businesses on high alert amid fuel crisis

Source: Radio New Zealand Six in 10 (61 percent) of those surveyed said fuel was critical or very important to their ability to operate. Quin Tauetau Small and medium-sized businesses (SME) are on high alert as global tensions put pressure on fuel prices and supply. A pulse survey by MYOB of more than 230 SME … Read more

Advocacy group calls for prioritisation of food security amid fuel crisis

Source: Radio New Zealand It comes as food processors Watties and McCain plan to close some of their plants. Unsplash / Eduardo Soares There is currently no requirement for supermarkets to keep locally produced food on the shelves, with an advocacy group calling for change before it’s too late. Eat New Zealand has renewed calls … Read more

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor Christine Fletcher promises probe into unruly Mt Albert party

Source: Radio New Zealand Christine Fletcher was contacted by fearful local residents. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A councillor for the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert is asking the council’s chief executive to investigate after an out-of-control party of teens left several injured. Teenagers ran for their lives, when trouble broke out on Phyllis Street on … Read more

Exceptional students named in 2026 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships and Awards

Source: New Zealand Government Fourteen outstanding students from across the country have been named recipients of the 2026 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships and Awards,” Education Minister and Ngarimu Board Chair Erica Stanford says. “The Awards honour the legacy of the 28th (Māori) Battalion and support the next generation of Māori leaders. … Read more

Phoenix women ‘gutted’ after home loss

Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok of the Wellington Phoenix reacts. Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz Phoenix women’s coach Bev Priestman was left bitterly disappointed after finishing their home regular season with an upset loss. The Phoenix were beaten 1-0 by lowly Western Sydney in Porirua which ended their hopes of winning the minor premiership and … Read more

Auckland power cable ‘possibly’ intentionally damaged, causes diesel leak

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Fire and Emergency have discovered that it is a power cable – not a fuel pipe – which has caused a diesel leak in South Auckland on Monday. Three crews have been at the scene on Great South Road in the suburb of Manurewa since 6.30am … Read more

Kiwi caught on camera a Pureora milestone

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  30 March 2026 Department of Conservation’s Maniapoto Operations Manager Graham Kimber says the bird was filmed by a trail camera set up as part of a non-toxic trial to test a new sausage bait being developed to control introduced predators. A time stamp on the footage shows the bird was … Read more

Workplaces must store petrol safely

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 30 March 2026 As fuel prices rise, WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding businesses that petrol is extremely hazardous, and improper petrol storage puts workers, property and the public at serious risk. Petrol vapours can ignite from heat, sparks, static, running engines or electrical equipment. Workplaces must only store what they can … Read more

All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams out for Super Rugby season with serious back infection

Source: Radio New Zealand Tamaiti Williams celebrates during the All Blacks v Argentina. Blake Armstrong/ActionPress The Crusaders will be without All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams for the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season as he receives treatment for a serious infection. Williams is currently in hospital after being diagnosed with discitis – an infection … Read more

Auckland FC to play Tottenham Hotspur at Eden Park

Source: Radio New Zealand Tottenham Hotspur F.C. logo JAKUB PORZYCKI / AFP English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur will play in Auckland FC in a mid-year friendly. The London giants will take on the A-League side at Eden Park on 26 July. It is the first time a top-level English club has played in New … Read more

Media Advisory: Opening of the new custody training facility at Royal New Zealand Police College

Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the official opening of the new custody training facility at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC). The new custody training facility is equipped with all the features of a real custody unit including cells, CCTV cameras, monitors and a custody van to enable staff to run … Read more

Fuel crisis: ‘Business as usual’, Luxon says but some industries are struggling

Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon said he was leaving it to fuel importers and distributors to organise how to allocate fuel. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Prime Minister says there will be “some form of disruption to fuel at some point in time”, but for now it’s “business as usual”. Speaking to Morning Report … Read more

Emergency services respond to sabotaged fuel pipe at Auckland petrol station

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Police say they are making enquiries into reports that a fuel pipe outside a petrol station in South Auckland has been sabotaged. Fire and Emergency NZ and police were called to Great South Road before 7am this morning after reports a fuel pipe was leaking. Workers … Read more

One person dead following crash in Christchurch’s Belfast

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has died after a crash in Belfast, Christchurch last week. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on Main North Road just after 1.30pm on Thursday. Five people were transported to hospital by ambulance with injuries ranging from moderate to serious, police said. One person … Read more

New Zealand scores a premier football line up

Source: New Zealand Government Football fans will get the chance to see global stars in action at home this year, as New Zealand confirms the ‘International Football Festival,’ with support from the Government’s $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package. Today’s opening announcement around the tour showcases Tottenham Hotspur taking on Auckland FC on Sunday … Read more