Here’s why some people may have to pay back fuel support

Source: Radio New Zealand Offering fuel support via the Working for Families system may mean some people end up having to pay it back. RNZ / Unsplash There are concerns that offering fuel support via the Working for Families system may mean some people end up having to pay it back. The government announced on … Read more

NRL: NZ Warriors ease stars Luke Metcalf, Mitch Barnett back from long injury

Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett and Luke Metcalf have both returned from season-ending knee injuries. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Wests Tigers Kickoff 8pm, Friday, 27 March Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website As his squad returns to full fitness, NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has taken a pragmatic … Read more

Fee-free vs fee hikes: The growing divide in kids’ sport

Source: Radio New Zealand According to NZ Football’s 2024 annual report, the organisation invested $8.4 million in women’s football development through a legacy fund from hosting the World Cup. Andrew Cornaga A growing divide is emerging in junior sport. As some clubs experiment with ways to reduce barriers for young players, others say rising costs … Read more

Corrections ends Pūwhakamua prisoner reintegration contract after ‘serious sexual allegations’

Source: Radio New Zealand Billy Macfarlane stands outside Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility, a SERCO run high security men’s prison located at Wiri, in Auckland. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Corrections has terminated its contract with a prisoner reintegration service run by a former drug lord following what it described as “serious sexual allegations”. RNZ can … Read more

Over 100 kākāpō chicks hatch in record-breaking breeding season

Source: Radio New Zealand Kākāpō chicks Tīwhiri-A3 & Tīwhiri-A4 in the nest with their mother, March 2026. Maddy Whittaker / DOC Follow Kākāpō Files on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Kākāpō are one of the rarest birds in New Zealand, with an adult population of just 235 individuals. Auckland Zoo … Read more

Prison ‘an unsuitable place’ for Alexander Nicholls-Braddock, who died by suicide – coroner

Source: Radio New Zealand Coroner Alexandra Cunninghame. KAI SCHWOERER / POOL Corrections failed to properly monitor a man with ADHD and addiction problems who died by suicide in Christchurch Men’s Prison, a coroner has ruled. Alexander Nicholls-Braddock, who was 29, was found dead in his cell on 19 March 2021, just over five weeks after … Read more

Tertiary Education Commission warns of government funding shortfall for domestic enrolments

Source: Radio New Zealand The Tertiary Education Commission has warned it will not have enough government funding to cover all domestic enrolments next year. RNZ / Richard Tindiller The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has warned it will not have enough government funding to cover all domestic enrolments next year – the third consecutive year funding … Read more

What’s happened to the price of gold?

Source: Radio New Zealand Gold prices have slipped in recent days. 123RF Gold prices have slipped in recent days, but there are predictions that it might not last. Precious metals have had a record-breaking run amid fears about inflation and the US dollar. But the price of gold is down just under 15 percent over … Read more

Felix Y. Manalo Foundation: How Education-Focused Humanitarian Programs Break Cycles Of Poverty

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – ACCESS Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Poverty is possibly the most significant limiting factor in terms of access to learning, healthcare, and economic mobility. In less-advantaged communities, education-centered humanitarian programs are necessary to address these constraints. The Felix Y. Manalo Foundation operates at the forefront of these initiatives … Read more

Live: Heavy rain lashes upper North Island

Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency is urging residents in storm-affected areas to be ready to evacuate if necessary, following a night of heavy rain. A red weather warning remains in place for Northland east of Kaikohe from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei, with the worst of the downpours expected to hit on Thursday afternoon. … Read more

Specialist rescue crews deployed to Northland and Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand Max Thompson is staying at Mokau marae near Ōakura. RNZ / Nick Monro Specialist rescue teams are being deployed to Northland as the region hunkers down for the worst of the severe weather. A red weather warning is in place, with the worst of the downpours expected to hit on Thursday … Read more

ASMALLWORLD Introduces New Marriott Bonvoy® Benefit for Members

Source: Media Outreach ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 25 March 2026 – ASMALLWORLD expands its offering with a new Marriott Bonvoy reward expanding its curated portfolio of premium travel benefits and loyalty rewards available across the ASMALLWORLD travel ecosystem. ASMALLWORLD members can now enjoy access to Marriott Bonvoy points as part of their membership … Read more

Tintri and Platform9 Announce Joint Solution for containerized and hypervisor-based workloads.

Source: Media Outreach New all-in-one platform to help businesses develop and deploy at scale with maximum ROI CHATSWORTH, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Tintri, the innovator in workload-aware, AI-powered data management, and Platform9, the leader in simplifying enterprise private clouds, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a bundled AI-ready … Read more

Tintri and Integration Plumbers Announce Groundbreaking Open-Source Integration to Unify Storage and IT Observability

Source: Media Outreach Delivering unprecedented full-stack visibility, the new OpenTelemetry-based solution eliminates storage silos, accelerates troubleshooting, and empowers IT teams with a seamless, vendor-agnostic monitoring pipeline. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Tintri, innovator of the industry’s only workload-aware, AI-powered data management platform for virtualized and containerized workloads, today announced … Read more

NZ-AU: Innovation Beverage Group Ltd. Announces Acquisition of Controlling Interest in BlockFuel Energy Inc. and Execution of Amended Merger Agreement

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) IBG Acquires 51% stake in BlockFuel Energy as business combination nears completion Once complete, the combined entity will become a rising oil producer and power generation company with near-term production and scalable growth strategy SYDNEY, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovation Beverage Group Ltd (“IBG” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: IBG), an … Read more

Strong Growth Prospects For European in Singapore’s Food Evolution

Source: Media Outreach European Beef continues to grow in popularity in Singapore and is becoming one of the most sought-after products among consumers in the Asian country SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – In November 2025, Singapore adjusted its food security strategy, moving away from its “30 by 30” self-sufficiency target. … Read more

Specialist rescue crews deployed to storm-battered regions

Source: Radio New Zealand Two people are guided across dangerous floodwaters in Tasman on Friday 11 July, 2025, by members from Fire and Emergency NZ’s specialist water response teams from Christchurch and Nelson, using long poles to test what lies under the water. Supplied/ Fire and Emergency NZ Specialist rescue teams are being deployed to … Read more

Approaching.ai Brings in Top Scientists to Capture AI’s Inference Boom

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Approaching.ai has announced the appointment of two leading figures in computer science to accelerate its growth in high-efficiency AI infrastructure. Academician Wei-Min Zheng has joined as Chief Scientific Advisor, and Professor Yongwei Wu has been appointed Chief Scientist. This move strengthens … Read more

Lincoln University to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs

Source: Radio New Zealand Lincoln University. Lincoln University Lincoln University has confirmed plans to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs, as the union raises concerns about the speed and impact of the changes. The university informed staff today it was calling for early retirements and voluntary redundancies, before beginning formal processes in the middle of this … Read more

Former Interislander ferry expected to dock in Port Nelson after months at anchor

Source: Radio New Zealand The former Interislander ferry is now flagged in the Caribbean nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Supplied / Jason Grimmett Former Interislander ferry Aratere is expected to arrive in Port Nelson later this week for the first time in nearly four months. RNZ understands the ship, which has since been renamed … Read more

DITP Hosts Thai Night Hong Kong 2026 to Strengthen Thailand’s Entertainment Industry Networks with Global Partners

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, successfully hosted “Thai Night Hong Kong 2026” on 18 March 2026 at the Ballroom, JW Marriott Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. The … Read more

Ananda Launches Relocation Platform, Positioning Thailand as Asia’s Preferred Base for Global Living

Source: Media Outreach ‘One-Stop-Service’ Platform for Families and Investors Seeking Stability and Opportunity throughout Southeast Asia BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – In response to growing geopolitical uncertainty, Ananda Development, a publicly listed Thai company and leading developer of urban residences including the landmark Porsche Design Tower Bangkok, today announced … Read more

Save the Children Hong Kong’s “Heart to Heart Parent-Child Programme” Helps Parents Build Warmth and Boundaries for Children

Source: Media Outreach From Authority to Companion: The Positive Parenting Journey of First-time Parents HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – For many families in Hong Kong, parenting can feel like a constant tug‑of‑war between time, stress and emotions. The Heart to Heart Parent‑Child Programme of Save the Children Hong … Read more

Natural Diamonds Dazzle on The Red Carpet at The 98th Academy Awards

Source: Media Outreach Today’s biggest stars express individuality and confidence with natural diamonds LOS ANGELES, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – The 98th annual Academy Awards took place March 15th at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, effectively ending awards season with an unforgettable evening. The most notable actors in … Read more

TrendAI™ Secures the OpenClaw-Driven AI Era

Source: Media Outreach Introducing new security solution designed for the rapidly emerging era of agentic AI HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – TrendAI , the enterprise AI security leader, today introduced TrendAI Agentic Governance Gateway, a new security solution engineered to give organizations visibility and control over autonomous agent … Read more

SenseTime Group Reports Record High Revenue of Over RMB 5 billion in 2025; Second Half EBITDA Turns Positive

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – SenseTime (the “Company”; Stock Code: 0020) announced its annual results for 2025. For the full year, total revenue rose 33% year-on-year to more than RMB 5 billion, reaching a new record high and marking the fastest growth in three years. … Read more

FOMO Pay Launches FOMO AI Soundbox, an AI-Powered Business Partner for Singapore Merchants to Enhance Business Intelligence

Source: Media Outreach FOMO Pay launches FOMO AI Soundbox, Singapore’s first compact payment device to consolidate cards, PayNow, e-wallets, and stablecoins into a single point of acceptance with real-time audio confirmation. FOMO Pay also announces an AI-powered merchant intelligence layer in development, enabling merchants to gain insights from their transactions. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire … Read more