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Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Hospital. (File photo) Last remaining doctors at Palmerston North Hospital gastroenterology department to leave Concerns expressed about post code lottery for patient care Health NZ says it’s filling gaps at the department using staff from around the country, and recruiting new specialists Doctors at a regional hospital are warning … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Everybody’s Theatre in Ōpunake, with trust chair Kim Gatenby under the awning. RNZ / Robin Martin When Everybody’s Theatre in Ōpunake put out an emergency call after its projector broke down, it appears “everyone” wanted to help out. With a repair bill of $18,000, the coastal Taranaki cinema faced months out … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A new whare for whānau and residents has opened at Barnardos’ Christchurch care residence. Te Poutama Ārahi Rangatahi offers therapeutic care for up to eight boys aged between 12 and 17 who are in state care. But now residents and their families will have a place to meet, learn and heal … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf returned from his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament against Tigers. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Cronulla Sharks Kickoff 4pm, Sunday, 5 April Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney Live blog updates on RNZ website NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has stuck with an unchanged starting line-up to face Cronulla Sharks in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Torty the tortoise sits next to a story about her at Te Papa. TE PAPA / SUPPLIED A grand old dame who survived World War I and emigrated from Europe to New Zealand with a Kiwi solider has made a surprise visit to Te Papa to see an exhibition which tells … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) held its first Annual Ceremony in Shanghai on 29 March, bringing together over 150 members and partners from China and Singapore. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in ISCA’s internationalisation efforts, recognising long-serving members, honouring … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ had a $315m discrepancy between forecast and actual capital spending in the first quarter of 2025-26. RNZ / Samantha Gee Health New Zealand (HNZ) is struggling to build new hospital projects, partly because staffing cuts have slowed down procurement activities, according to a newly-released report. HNZ is headed into … Read more
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for March 31, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Radio New Zealand Retail is more concerned about the exchange rate than other sectors, ANZ’s chief economist says. RNZ Business confidence has dived as firms continue to digest the implications of the war in Iran, mirroring last week’s consumer confidence survey. The ANZ Bank’s monthly business survey shows confidence fell 26-points in March to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The puppies were taken out of a pillowcase and thrown into the Whakatāne River. File photo. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Two young men allegedly filmed themselves drowning young puppies in the Whakatāne River and posted the video to social media last night. A 19-year-old man has been charged with cruelty to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Indah, an Asian fishing cat at Hamilton Zoo, was euthanised at the age of 13. HAMILTON ZOO / SUPPLIED Hamilton Zoo has announced the death of one of its Asian fishing cats, Indah. Indah was 13-years-old and had been living with arthritis for some time prior to being euthanised on Tuesday … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Aged Care Association says the government has promoted care in the home as the more compassionate and cost-effective option for older people – but workers are covering hidden costs. 123RF Aged care advocates say the fuel crisis has exposed a longstanding problem, with home-based care only cheaper on paper because … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland councillors have finally decided what to do with Western Springs Stadium after years of debate. Supplied / Auckland Council Plans to build a Hollywood Bowl-inspired structure for live music events at Western Spring Stadium have been given the green light by Auckland Council. The stadium would also continue to be … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Trina Cole were found dead at a rural property in Ruatiti last December. SUPPLIED A semi-automatic shotgun remains missing from the property of Brendon and Trina Cole who were found dead at their Ruatiti home last December. The bodies of 56-year-old Brendon Leigh Cole and 54-year-old Trina Michelle Cole … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand “We don’t have reason to think our services will be compromised,” says Hato Hone St John. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson St John’s ambulance service has been guaranteed fuel supplies if there are shortages. New Zealand is under phase one of the government’s national fuel plan because of supply constraints caused … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Silver Fern Farms attributed the turnaround to strong international red meat demand, tight cost controls and deferred investment into projects like factory automation. RNZ / Nate McKinnon One of New Zealand’s largest red meat companies is back in the black after a few years of financial losses. But Silver Ferns Farms … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is slamming the decision by the coalition government today to vote through the Fisheries Amendment Bill, in the wake of mass public outcry against the legislation. The controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill, which blocks public access to cameras on boats footage and incentivises the most destructive form of fishing, bottom trawling, passed its first … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Cam MacKinnon – Area Response Manager Whakatane Police have acted swiftly to locate the males responsible for allegedly mistreating puppies at the Whakatane River last night. Just before 6pm on Monday 30 March, members of the public contacted Police after watching a video of two males … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to announce a Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday. He would need to reallocate the portfolios held by Judith Collins, who was set to become president of the Law Commission in the middle of the year. Collins … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (Paladin or the Company) has been notified that the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has applied for a judicial review in the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench, to challenge the 19 February 2026 decision (Decision) of the Saskatchewan Minister of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Cigna Healthcare Singapore is proud to celebrate its 15th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its journey to the forefront of global health insurance providers, supporting businesses, brokers, clients, and members in Singapore. “As we mark 15 years of supporting organisations with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Ian Foster: Police acknowledge the sentencing handed down today in the High Court at Hamilton to Joshua Hargreaves, for the murder of his brother Jack Hargreaves in July last year. One of the firearms used in the murder belonged to their flatmate, who was sentenced on … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is warning that the Government’s complete rewrite of the Fisheries Act will privatise one of our largest public assets and push fish stocks closer to wipe out. “The Fisheries Amendment Bill signs away insane industry power over our oceans and fisheries at the expense of regular New Zealanders and the environment that sustains us,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “New Zealanders pushed back … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party has condemned the funding cut which has lead to the loss of the National Māori Radio news service. The news service will air for the last time tonight. “After years of harsh cuts to Māori broadcasting under Luxon’s Government, the Green Party is calling on Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka to stand up for Māori news broadcasting,” says Green Party … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced a new joint statement on keeping supply chains open with fellow Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership members Costa Rica, Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Rwanda, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and Uruguay. “As we face the risk of further … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Six people have been arrested and charged after Police busted a cannabis growing operation in Karaka yesterday. At about 7pm Police executed a search warrant at an address in Karaka, which had previously been used for cannabis cultivation. During the search of the Manuwai Lane property Police uncovered an indoor grow … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand “I have deep sympathy for diesel users because diesel is the fuel globally that has been most disrupted by the Middle East conflict,” the Finance Minister says. Samuel Rillstone/RNZ Nicola Willis has ruled out reducing the cost of road user charges to give some reprieve to diesel users. The price of … Read more