Aqount Technologies: Most SMEs Use Accounting Software But Still Lack Financial Clarity

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Source: Media Outreach Aqount Technologies launches Financial Clarity Check to help SMEs fix structural accounting issues masking true business performance. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 – Aqount Technologies, a specialist in comprehensive accounting and bookkeeping services, today announced the launch of Financial Clarity Check. This new, free tool is … Read more

Aotea/Great Barrier Island iwi meet with government amid overfishing concerns

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Source: Radio New Zealand Oceans and Fisheries under-secretary Jenny Marcroft has met with iwi and the local board on Aotea/Great Barrier Island. SUPPLIED The Oceans and Fisheries under-secretary has met with iwi and the local board on Aotea/Great Barrier Island. It is feared that overfishing has decimated the kōura population, and Ngāti Rehua – Ngātiwai … Read more

Waikato law professor concerned US ‘left-wing terror attacks’ on the rise after Washington shooting

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Source: Radio New Zealand An agent points his weapon after a gunman opened fire at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026. AFP / CHIP SOMODEVILLA A law professor is concerned that left wing terrorism is on the rise in the United States. On Saturday night a lone gunman opened fire at … Read more

Cricket: First full tour for four in White Ferns squad for England ODIs

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand White Ferns Nensi Patel (C) and Izzy Sharp (R) celebrate a wicket during the ODI series against South Africa. photosport Spin-bowling all-rounders Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel, and batters Emma McLeod and Izzy Sharp will make their first international tour after winning inclusion in the White Ferns squad for next … Read more

Five men in Taupō court for allegedly manufacturing meth and deliberate fire

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rob Dixon Five men are due before the court after a building police say was used to manufacture methamphetamine had been deliberately set on fire. The men, aged 28 to 73, are set to appear in Taupō District Court on Monday. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley said police got … Read more

Belly Bliss Launched by Kiwi Mum

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Source: Press Release Service Headline: Belly Bliss Launched by Kiwi Mum Belly Bliss is a New Zealand maternity comfort brand, launched in September 2025 by a local mum who struggled to find effective pregnancy comfort products during her own pregnancy. The debut range includes pregnancy pillows, support belts, and comfort accessories designed to help Kiwi … Read more

Bring ’em home safe: Keep focus on road safety to end the long weekend

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are reminding motorists travelling home today to remain alert and keep road safety top of mind. So far, two people have died on our roads this Anzac weekend. While that might seem like a low number on paper, that’s two families whose lives have been irreparably changed, says Inspector Peter … Read more

Five charged in relation to Taupō building fire

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley, Taupō Area Investigations Manager: Five people are before the courts after a building fire in Taupō on Sunday. At around 5.40am Police became aware of the fire, on Tauhara Road, which is believed to have been deliberately lit. Following initial enquiries, Police believe the … Read more

Auckland FC lost grip on A-League playoff bye

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Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Garruccio celebrates a goal against Auckland FC. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images Auckland FC have missed out on a first-round bye in the A-League playoffs, after a 2-2 draw with Sydney FC in their regular season finale. The Black Knights entered their final fixture in second place on the competition table, with … Read more

New research suggests pretend play can help mental health

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Source: Radio New Zealand Pretend play is a significant and often magical part of childhood. Children have huge imaginations and use these to turn rocks into spaceships, tables into forts or pens into fairies. They might pretend to be “mum” or to “cook dinner”. Or they may invent their own characters, worlds and concepts that … Read more

Indian free trade agreement due for formal signing in New Delhi

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Trade Minister Todd McClay will formally sign the free trade agreement with India in New Delhi about 9pm Monday (NZT). He has taken a delegation, including MPs from several parties, and more than 30 business representatives, and will also host a joint business summit with Indian Minister … Read more

Indian free trade agreement due for signing in New Delhi

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Trade Minister Todd McClay will formally sign the free trade agreement with India in New Delhi about 9pm Monday (NZT). He has taken a delegation, including MPs from several parties, and more than 30 business representatives, and will also host a joint business summit with Indian Minister … Read more

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon condemns shooting at gala attended by Donald Trump

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Source: Radio New Zealand One secret service agent was shot and hospitalised, but Donald Trump said the officer was “great shape”. AFP / ANDREW HARNIK Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has condemned the attack on the press gala attended by US President Donald Trump in Washington DC. Trump, first lady Melania Trump and other officials were … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Te Kaha’s roof traps heat, ‘quite humid’ say players

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Source: Radio New Zealand Jonah Lowe of the Highlanders tackles Tuna Tuitama of Moana Pasifika. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The roof at Te Kaha brought a bumper atmosphere inside the stadium during Super Rugby Pacific’s ‘Super Round’ – but it also brought the heat. The toughest conditions to play in this weekend no doubt occurred … Read more

Wellinton Water reports ‘Minor discharge’ of wastewater into Lyall Bay

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Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Water said its team had responded to a wastewater overflow on Lyall Parade. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens Wellington Water is addressing a minor discharge of wastewater into the sea at Wellington’s Lyall Bay on Sunday evening. The water services provider said its team had responded to an overflow on Lyall … Read more

Netball: Southern Steel best Northern Mystics behind Aliyah Dunn’s perfect shooting

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Source: Radio New Zealand Aliyah Dunn shoots 47/47 in win over the Mystics in Auckland. Photosport Southern Steel have notched up a solid win over Northern Mystics in their ANZ Premiership game in Auckland. The Steel won 57-46, their second win from three games this season, but it was far from comfortable in the first … Read more

Ōhura’s state of emergency lifts, but locals face long road to recovery

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Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding at the old garage in Ōhura’s town centre. Supplied/ Ross Perry Some Ōhura residents have “lost everything”, after floodwaters swept through the town a week ago, the district’s civil defence controller says. Flooding cut off the remote King Country settlement, forcing some locals to escape in chest-high waters in the … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific live: Chiefs v Fijian Drua

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Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs halfback Cortez Ratima celebrates his try against the Drua. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Super Rugby Pacific’s ‘Super Round’ has ended with a scoring spree between the Chiefs and Fijian Drua, as the rivals put on a thriller under the roof at Christchurch’s Te Kaha. Both sides played a high octane brand, with … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Coach Tana Umaga laments Moana Pasifika anxiety

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Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika halfback Jonathan Taumateine. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The sharks are circling. The carcass of Moana Pasifika is about to be picked clean by the other Super Rugby Pacific franchises and coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga is encouraging his players to secure their futures. “These guys have got to start looking,” … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pacific looking for another miracle

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Source: Radio New Zealand Miracle Faiʻilagi was a foundation member of Moana, and used his time there to elevate his game to become one of the country’s premier loose forwards. Supplied / Moana Pasifika Moana need another miracle. The side’s captain, inspirational leader, and encapsulation of what the franchise represents – Miracle Fai’ilagi, is walking … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific:

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Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika halfback Jonathan Taumateine. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The sharks are circling. The carcass of Moana Pasifika is about to be picked clean by the other Super Rugby Pacific franchises and coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga is encouraging his players to secure their futures. “These guys have got to start looking,” … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: ‘Bring Super Round to Dunedin’ – Highlanders

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Highlanders want to host next year’s Super Round at Forsyth Barr. Joe Allison With Christchurch humming for Super Round, the Highlanders have declared themselves the perfect hosts for its next edition. An indoor stadium, a proud rugby history, and a notoriously rowdy student population, the ingredients are all there. Coach … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders heap more misery on Moana Pasifika

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Source: Radio New Zealand Xavier Tito-Harris in action for the Highlanders against Moana Pasifika. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport The Highlanders have held off a spirited Moana Pasifika 27-17 in their first appearance at Christchurch’s Te Kaha Stadium. Both sides opted to play enterprising rugby under the roof, producing some pulsating moments across a highly competitive 80 minutes. … Read more

One seriously injured after alleged South Auckland assault

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police responded to a callout in Manurewa about 3pm Sunday. RNZ / REECE BAKER One person is in a serious condition after an alleged assault with a weapon in South Auckland. “Police were notified around 3.10pm of a person that had been dropped off to a premises on the corner of … Read more