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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited (“Lanson Place”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Louis Chang as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Prior to joining Lanson Place, Louis served as the Owners’ Representative for New World Development Company, overseeing a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Motueka’s Parklands School kapa haka team Ngā Mātātupu perform at Kia Hūkere te Hoe. Te Tauihu o te Waka a Maui Māori Cultural Council Thousands of people gathered in Blenheim for Kia Hūkere te Hoe this week, the biggest kapa haka event ever held in Marlborough. It was a celebration of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Resources Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government is pushing on with negotiating a critical minerals deal with the United States, but says risks must be “carefully considered”. A just-released Cabinet paper revealed Resources Minister Shane Jones recommended continuing work drafting a bilateral agreement. It was revealed in February … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of the stolen items found by police. Supplied/police Police have arrested two people after over $100,000 of kiwifruit pollen was stolen from a commercial property in Kerikeri. On 7 April, the robbery at the property on State Highway 10 was reported to Northland police. While police investigations are ongoing, Detective … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – AS Watson Group has been ranked No. 14 globally in the 2026 NRF Top 50 Global Retailers List1. The recognition places AS Watson among the world’s top 15 retailers and reinforces its position as one of the leading international retail … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown RNZ / Marika Khabazi Auckland mayor Wayne Brown referred to an RNZ staff member of Indian descent as “a Muslim terrorist” and commented on his beard as the man escorted him into the building for an interview. Brown said the comments were a “fumbled attempt at humour”. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chantelle Williams. RNZ/Luka Forman Job site Seek has seen a big jump in the number casual roles listed on its website, as an economist says uncertain economic times are making businesses reluctant to hire full time staff. In theory, casual contracts offer flexibility for employers and employees, and work is available … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand After 134 years the classrooms and playing fields of a Manawatū school fell quiet. Linton Country School closed for good in early 2023 after the roll dwindled to zero. Now, the Ministry of Education has put the old school grounds up for sale. Tenders are open until 6 May for the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF One commerce teacher backs a possible investment programme for students and says demand for investment education is growing. ACT leader David Seymour has floated the idea of giving every year 11 student $500 to invest. It would be supervised as part of a programme to raise financial literacy and encourage … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A child on a bike was hit by a car on Torphin Crescent in Tokoroa. Google Maps A 43-year-old man has been arrested after a young child on a bike was hit by a car which then sped off. Police said the child was struck on Torphin Crescent in Tokoroa about … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Broadcasting Standards Authority has not upheld a complaint under the balance and accuracy standards about two RNZ National news bulletins reporting on comments by Magma Healthcare Director Dr Simon Snook about the increase of abortions in 2024. In both broadcasts, Dr Snook attributed the increase in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Nelson Bays Area Commander, Acting Inspector Adam Ramsay: Tasman Police continue to search for missing Motueka man, 52-year-old Nathan Green. On Monday 13 April, Nathan left his home address on foot. He was later seen on a trail camera on the morning of Tuesday 14 April before then … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police An investigation into the theft of kiwifruit pollen has resulted in two arrests, the recovery of stolen property, and the seizure of a firearm. On 7 April, Northland Police received a report of burglary at a commercial property on State Highway 10, Kerikeri. Over $100,000 worth of pollen and several tools … Read more
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 24, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has cancelled his regular weekly interviews with TVNZ’s Breakfast programme while also lodging a complaint about the conduct of its press gallery team. Luxon’s office notifed the broadcaster of the decision on Friday afternoon. In a statement, a spokesperson for the PM said … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested one person while investigating a hit and run of a child in Tokoroa on Wednesday 22 April. A 43-year-old man will appear in the Tokoroa District Court on 30 April facing driving charges. The incident occurred on Torphin Crescent around 6.30pm, where a vehicle struck a young child … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The first Super Rugby Pacific match kicks off at Christchurch’s new Te Kaha One New Zealand Stadium on Friday night, when the Crusaders take on NSW Waratahs. Rugby fans have poured into the city for the opening of the new $683 million stadium, with five Super Rugby games to be played … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The man appeared in the Christchurch District Court via audio-visual link and has again been remanded on bail. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A senior first responder accused of possessing child exploitation material will stand trial later this year. The man, whose name and occupation are suppressed, pleaded not guilty earlier this … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Lundy before the verdict. RNZ / Sharon Lundy Convicted murderer Mark Lundy is continuing to do well after his release from prison almost a year ago, the Parole Board says. As a result his lawyer has asked for an indication of when he could be released from his electronic monitoring. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Hundreds of Canterbury teens at risk of disengaging from education are among the first to benefit from a new Government initiative to double the value of investment for both recipients and the taxpayer, Youth and South Island Minister James Meager says. Christchurch-based Te Ora Hou Ōtautahi has received $750,000 from taxpayers … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Five-time Olympian Luuka Jones-Yaxley, pictured with director of photography/cinematographer Lawrence Sher, left, and film director Baltasar Kormákur (right) was a stunt double for Charlize Theron in white water kayaking scenes in the Netiflix film Apex. supplied For the first time in two decades, Olympic paddler Luuka Jones-Yaxley was still. One moment … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Netball New Zealand interim chief executive Jane Patterson (right) and Silver Ferns Head Coach Dame Noeline Taurua during the press conference at Mount Albert Grammar, Auckland. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Dame Noeline Taurua’s second media appearance since being stood-down, then reinstated, as Silver Ferns coach was vastly different to her first. It’s been … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Finance Nicola Willis today met with Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers in Brisbane for the annual Australia-New Zealand Treasurer and Finance Minister dialogue. The meeting comes as governments across the region respond to fuel supply disruption and price pressures caused by conflict in the Middle East, and included discussion on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Has Eden Park been usurped as New Zealand’s national stadium? Photosport It’s been officially declared our national stadium. The home of countless historic New Zealand sporting moments. From two Rugby World Cup wins, to New Zealand’s first ever cricket test victory, the home of the flour bomb test, to the Black … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand In a post on social media, Simeon Brown said TVNZ staff followed Smith into a corridor where media interviews were not permitted without express permission. RNZ / Mark Papalii National has lodged a complaint with TVNZ, claiming members of its Press Gallery team broke Parliament’s rules in their pursuit of an … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Adam Pompey has lost his midfield spot, after serving a two-week suspension. Jeremy Ng/www.photosport.nz For most of the past three seasons, Adam Pompey has been an indispensable part of the NZ Warriors line-up. Sport has a saying, the best ability is availability, and the 100-game veteran has been that for the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The rail system is being rebuilt to the benefit of the national economy with a new maintenance hub in Christchurch and a full fleet of replacement locomotives for the entire South Island, Rail Minister Winston Peters says. “The South Island has hauled goods from the hinterland to coastal ports since the … Read more