NRL: NZ Warriors star Erin Clark extends contract through 2029

Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors celebrate Erin Clark’s try against Canberra Raiders. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NZ Warriors lock Erin Clark has extended his stay at the club until the end of 2029. Clark, 28, began his career at Mt Smart, making one appearance for the club in 2017, before heading across the Tasman, eventually landing at … Read more

New Zealand’s fuel stocks drop but remain stable

Source: Radio New Zealand Fuel supplies in New Zealand have dropped by three or four days across each type, but remain stable, according to the latest government update. One small shipment has also been delayed. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said that was because of congestion and delays at Singapore’s port because … Read more

Man linked to religious group pleads not guilty to rape, strangulation and sexual assault charges

Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch District Court. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man linked to a religious organisation has pleaded not guilty to more than a dozen sexual charges. The 45-year-old – who has interim name suppression – is accused of rape, strangulation and sexual assault, and is connected to a church with a presence … Read more

Teenager arrested after aggravated robberies, police say

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A teenager has been arrested after businesses were robbed by armed assailants in Christchurch. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Luke Vaughan said two stores were targeted on 6 April. “On Monday 6 April police were called to two aggravated robberies of commercial businesses – one around 8.10pm on … Read more

Asian Agri Distributes 30,000 Litres of Premium Cooking Oil Across Three Provinces in Sumatra Ahead of Eid

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – Ahead of Eid al-Fitr, demand for staple goods typically rises. To help communities access essential items at more affordable prices during Ramadan, Asian Agri organised its annual Affordable Premium Cooking Oil Bazaar from 2 to 17 March 2026 in three provinces across … Read more

Report shows economic contribution of seniors

Source: New Zealand Government The latest Business of Ageing report shows older people are increasing their contribution to New Zealand’s economy through paid work, running businesses, taxes, spending, and unpaid care, Seniors Minister Casey Costello said today. “Everyone with parents and grandparents knows about the incredible contribution of our seniors,” Ms Costello says. “This report … Read more

Emergency hub for Rolleston scrapped over funding issues

Source: Radio New Zealand Councillors voted on Wednesday to scrap the planned Helpet Block site and use the land for other – yet to be determined – purposes. SUPPLIED / LDR A planned emergency services hub in central Rolleston in Canterbury has been scrapped. Selwyn District Council had been working with police, Fire and Emergency, … Read more

L’Occitane en Provence Announces the Return of Its Iconic Amande Sublime Collection, Redefining Daily Shower as a Conscious Ritual

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – In a world that rarely slows down, a shower remains one of the few uninterrupted pauses in the day, a moment that belongs entirely to the self. With the return of its iconic Amande Sublime collection, L’Occitane en Provence reimagines … Read more

Expanded role for pharmacists announced

Source: Radio New Zealand Community pharmacists will be able to directly provide some common funded medicines for children, under a new Health New Zealand proposal. The proposal would mean pharmacists were able to assess a patient, provide a consultation, and supply a treatment, similar to a General Practitioner visit. Health minister Simeon Brown said the … Read more

Arrest made following aggravated robberies, Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Luke Vaughan, Christchurch CIB:  Police have arrested and charged a young person in relation to two aggravated robberies last week in Christchurch. On Monday 6 April Police were called to two aggravated robberies of commercial businesses, one around 8.10pm on Briggs Road, Shirley, and another … Read more

Expanded role for community pharmacists

Source: New Zealand Government From June, it will be easier and more affordable for parents to get treatment for their children for a range of common health conditions, with expanded services proposed to be delivered through community pharmacies, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister David Seymour say. “We know many New Zealanders are facing … Read more

Watch live: Expanded role for pharmacists announced

Source: Radio New Zealand Community pharmacists will be able to directly provide some common funded medicines for children, under a new Health New Zealand proposal. The proposal would mean pharmacists were able to assess a patient, provide a consultation, and supply a treatment, similar to a General Practitioner visit. Health minister Simeon Brown said the … Read more

Offender in the doghouse after vehicle theft

Source: New Zealand Police A man who stole a vehicle with a dog inside and drove dangerously across Auckland will now face court.  Police were called to Lincoln Street, Ponsonby at around 1pm on Wednesday after a dog walker’s vehicle was stolen. Inside was Otis, the Border Collie. Auckland City East Area Response Manager, Senior … Read more

Auckland Curling Club finally gets a dedicated rink

Source: Radio New Zealand Lorne DePape and Liz Matthews, founding members of Auckland Curling Club, at the opening of the city’s first curling rink. Supplied / Oscar Cao After 30 years of dreaming, Lorne DePape, founding member of the Auckland Curling Club, is finally seeing his wish become reality. “The fact we’ve now got a … Read more

Xero launches review over misconduct allegations about co-founder, former CEO Sir Rod Drury

Source: Radio New Zealand Former Xero CEO Sir Rod Drury. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Accounting software giant Xero has launched a review into its handling of historical misconduct allegations about former CEO and 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Sir Rod Drury. Sir Rod founded Xero in 2006 and was its chief executive until … Read more

New Zealand monk missing from remote Scottish monastery may have had ‘long term hypothermia’, founder says

Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Evans, 24, is missing from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. SCOTLAND POLICE / SUPPLIED The founder of monastery on a remote Scottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared said it was believed he had been suffering from “long term hypothermia”. Justin Evans, 24 and originally from Christchurch, was last seen … Read more

Prime poodle Anton makes history

Source: Radio New Zealand Statuesque black standard poodle Anton has made history at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. The four-year-old dog, with hair worthy of a glam rocker, won back-to-back best in show prizes, making him the second dog to ever do so at the annual show’s 203-year history. It was a 4am start for … Read more

WNBA breakthrough for Charlisse Leger-Walker hailed as Māori, Pasifika visibility moment

Source: Radio New Zealand Charlisse Leger-Walker (L) of UCLA poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (R) after being selected with the 18th pick in the second round by the Connecticut Sun during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. Getty Images / Angelina Katsanis Charlisse Leger-Walker’s historic … Read more

SIM Global Education’s guide to navigating the first 30 days of university life

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – The first 30 days of university can shape everything that follows, from academic confidence and friendships to a student’s overall sense of belonging. Recognising this pivotal transition, SIM Global Education (SIM GE) has introduced a “First 30 Days” guide designed to help … Read more

Fonterra’s Mainland Group sale lifts Pāmu Farming’s dividends to Crown by $10m

Source: Radio New Zealand Kara Tait Photography The largest pastoral farmer in Aotearoa, Pāmu Farming, is sending $10 million in special dividends back to its owner the Crown, after the historic sale of Fonterra’s consumer brands business. Shareholders received their capital repayment from the dairy co-operative’s Mainland Group divestment this week, including $9.5 million for … Read more

Lisa Carrington pregnant, still aiming to compete at LA Olympics

Source: Radio New Zealand Gold medalist Lisa Carrington of New Zealand. Iain McGregor / www.photosport.nz The country’s most successful Olympian, Dame Lisa Carrington, is pregnant with her first child. However, in making the announcement on social media on Wednesday Carrington said the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 remained her goal. “This is some of the … Read more

Kiwibank hit by online outage

Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwibank Kiwibank says some customers are having problem accessing its app an internet banking. “We’re working to restore services, and we apologise for the inconvenience.” It said cards and ATMs were still working. Customers on social media complained about the interruption. One said she was trying to transfer money to pay … Read more

Honey exporter Comvita moves to recapitalise business with $30m of new shares

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Honey exporter Comvita is taking steps to recapitalise the business, with an offer of up to $30 million of new shares at 65 cents each. “The capital raise and refinancing package mark a significant milestone for Comvita as we continue to execute against our strategic plan,” chair Bridget Coates said. … Read more

Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell standing as New Zealand First candidate

Source: Radio New Zealand Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell will stand as a New Zealand First candidate at this year’s election. Taine Randell Getty Images / Sandra Mu Randell played 51 tests for the All Blacks between 1997 and 2002, captaining the side 22 times. He also had a lengthy career with Otago and … Read more

Ryman Healthcare’s fourth quarter sales up 10 percent on last year

Source: Radio New Zealand The Middle East conflict hadn’t affected Ryman Healthcare’s broader business to date, its chief executive said. Supplied Ryman Healthcare’s fourth quarter sales are down 23 percent on the third quarter, but up 10 percent on the year earlier. The retirement village operator’s total sales for the three months ended March totalled … Read more

The Boys actor Karl Urban on thrilling final season

Source: Radio New Zealand As The Boys enters its fifth and final season, Karl Urban says the stakes have never been higher. Playing the gravel‑voiced, vengeance‑fuelled Billy Butcher, Urban says his character has “turned himself into the very thing that he despises the most” in his mission to destroy corrupt superheroes. “The sort of really … Read more

Security breach at Auckland Airport leads to major delays

Source: Radio New Zealand Major delays were reported on Wednesday morning with long queues in the domestic terminal RNZ Long queues at Auckland Airport are starting to clear after a security breach caused major delays. Wait times to go through security checks had been up to about an hour on Wednesday morning, with queues building … Read more