Bluebridge cancels Connemara sailing again, but says it will be back Wednesday

Source: Radio New Zealand The Connemara was scheduled to depart Wellington at 8.30pm, but it has now canned the service (file photo). RNZ / Bill Hickman Bluebridge have once again cancelled a scheduled Connemara sailing not far ahead of its departure, but it says the ship’s fault is fixed and it will back in service … Read more

Cystic fibrosis medicines Trikafta and Alyftrek to be funded for all children

Source: Radio New Zealand Cystic Fibrosis NZ Pharmac has announced it will fund cystic fibrosis medicines Trikafta and Alyftrek for children of all ages from Wednesday. It’s currently only funded for those aged six and older. Pharmac consulted on the change in January, and feedback was positive. Parents told RNZ the drug would be life-changing, … Read more

PHANCY Announces 2025 Annual Results Revenue Exceeds RMB 7 Billion as Company Turns Profitable

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (“Phancy” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 6682.HK), a leading Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) company, today announced its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Reporting Period”). In 2025, Phancy reported total revenue of … Read more

DBS Hong Kong Second Season of Exclusive Gala “DBS ARTable 2026”, Exploring the Evolving Dialogue between Art, Culinary and Wealth

Source: Media Outreach A discerning client engagement with a refined exclusive four-hand dining experience crafted by acclaimed “Culinary Class Wars Season 2” Chefs HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“DBS Hong Kong”) today unveiled DBS ARTable 2026, marking the return of its signature exclusive … Read more

Global Material Handling Pioneer Jungheinrich Reinforces Long-Term Commitment in Korea with KOREA MAT 2026 Debut and Anton Brand Launch

Source: Media Outreach SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Jungheinrich, a global leader in electric material handling solutions, announced today, its participation in KOREA MAT 2026 from 31 March to 3 April 2026, where it will debut its expanded portfolio and introduce AntOn by Jungheinrich to the Korean market … Read more

Greens deny former sex worker’s background was a factor in candidate decision

Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the Fired Up Stilettos group at a 2023 protest at Parliament. Fired Up Stilettos / Supplied The Green Party says its decision not to select a former sex worker as a candidate has nothing to do with her background. Sex worker advocacy group Fired Up Stilettos’ chairperson Bianca Beebe … Read more

Māori radio network says funding cuts threaten the survivability of iwi radio stations

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori o Aotearoa chairperson Peter-Lucas Jones. Supplied The national Māori radio network, Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori o Aotearoa, is considering litigation over a potential loss of government funding which it says threatens the survivability of iwi radio stations. Chairperson Peter-Lucas Jones (Ngāti … Read more

Education – Open Polytechnic to lead future of Tai Poutini on the West Coast

Source: Open Polytechnic Open Polytechnic of New Zealand (OPNZ) has today confirmed it will take responsibility for Tai Poutini Polytechnic from 1 January 2027, securing the future of vocational education and training on the West Coast. Chief Executive Sharon Cooke said the transition marks an important step in ensuring continued access to tertiary education for learners, … Read more

Elevating Modern Aesthetics: ARTĒ Madrid Partners with X Pay to Unveil the All-New SIERRA Collection

Source: Media Outreach Empowering Gen Z and the Next Generation to Define Their Radiance with Passion, Artistry, and Flexible Payment Autonomy HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – ARTĒ Madrid, the Spanish jewelry house whose name literally translates to “Art” has long been synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship fueled by love … Read more

UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Returns to Galaxy Macau in May with A Stellar Line-up Featuring Song Yadong vs Deiveson Figueiredo

Source: Media Outreach Priority Tickets for “Galaxy Ultimate” WeChat Members on Exclusive Pre-Sale April 14 Public Sale on April 17 MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Galaxy Macau is thrilled to announce the hottest tickets for UFC’s highly anticipated return to Macau – featuring three back-to-back events, UFC FIGHT NIGHT® … Read more

PSA – MBIE backs down at last minute over unlawful flexible work policy

Source: PSA The PSA has won a last minute backdown from MBIE which has conceded its Flexible Work Policy, restricting working from home, was a breach of the collective agreement. The concession means tomorrow’s two-day hearing before the Employment Relations Authority will now not go ahead and a consent determination will be issued by the Authority. … Read more

Culture – The RNZRSA’s Poppy is changing for good

Source: RNZRSA   New Zealanders will notice something a little different when they donate during this year’s Poppy Appeal; the RNZRSA is introducing a new sustainable poppy.   For more than 50 years, the familiar red plastic-based poppy has been worn proudly by New Zealanders to honour the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Now … Read more

Health – Deepening inequities in the mental health system call for action

Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Following the release of the Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Regulatory Report today, Te Hiringa Mahara is renewing its call for improvements to address concerning trends for Māori and Pacific peoples. The report shows Māori are 6.6 times, and Pacific peoples are 1.7 … Read more

Property Market – From boom to balance: NZ’s housing market six years on from lockdown – QV

Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Six years on from the March 2020 lockdown, the story of New Zealand’s housing market has come full circle – from boom and gloom to a far more balanced and nuanced chapter today. Our latest QV House Price Index, out now, shows national home values are now 21.6% higher than they … Read more

Fiscal responsibility and disclosure beefed up

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation preventing future governments from concealing the extent of fiscal risks in government accounts passed through its final stages in Parliament today. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Public Finance Amendment Act requires economic and fiscal updates prepared by the Treasury to include a statement of specific fiscal risks.  “When I … Read more

Kaitāia timber mills may close with loss of hundreds of jobs

Source: Radio New Zealand Juken New Zealand’s Northland Mill, on Whangatane Drive on the northern fringe of Kaitāia. Peter de Graaf One of Kaitāia’s biggest employers could be shut down with the loss of hundreds of jobs if a buyer can’t be found by the mills’ Japanese owners. Juken New Zealand owns two timber mills … Read more

Disaster warning overhaul at risk, documents show

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone As Northland recovers from another storm, officials in Wellington are trying to fix the disaster warning and communications systems that have failed repeatedly for two decades. The systems came up short in Cyclone Gabrielle when people did not get alerts in time and rescuers often had to … Read more

Wanted man arrested in Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Inspector Craig Scott, Christchurch Police:  Police have arrested a wanted man following a series of events involving a stolen vehicle across the Kaiapoi and Belfast areas today. The stolen vehicle was first identified travelling in the Kaiapoi area this morning, before later being sighted in Belfast. Upon … Read more

Injury leads former electrician back to EIT for new creative career path

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 3 hours ago A traumatic brain injury that ended a 22-year career as an electrician led Dean Hepburn back to study at EIT, where he is now completing a Master of Professional Creative Practice. The 42-year-old previously worked across domestic and commercial electrical projects and operated his own business, Redshift … Read more

PERSOL Introduces Unified Regional Outsourcing Brand to Boost Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence in Malaysia

Source: Media Outreach PERSOL Outsourcing will deliver tailored end-to-end solutions for today’s evolving business landscape KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – PERSOL, Asia Pacific’s leading HR solutions provider, today announced the official launch of PERSOL Outsourcing. This strategic rebranding brings together the collective strengths of P-Serv and EVO, creating … Read more

PERSOL Unveils Unified Regional Outsourcing Brand to Drive Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach PERSOL Outsourcing will deliver tailored end-to-end solutions for today’s evolving business landscape SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – PERSOL, Asia Pacific’s leading HR solutions provider, today announced the official launch of PERSOL Outsourcing. This strategic rebranding brings together the collective strengths of P-Serv and EVO, creating a unified, … Read more

Update: Ruatiti double homicide – Central District

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey, Field Crime Manager CIB Central District Police continue to make steady progress in the investigation into the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole, who were found deceased at a rural property on Murumuru Road on Sunday 13 December 2025. While there are aspects of … Read more

Neuroscientist returns to New Zealand to lead EIT Health and Sport Science

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 1 day ago A New Zealand-born neuroscientist who spent a decade leading research in the United Kingdom has returned home to take up a new role as EIT’s Head of School for Health and Sport Science. Dr Shelley Duncan, who grew up in Auckland and began her career as a … Read more

Medallic recognition for NZDF personnel supporting Ukraine

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will award the New Zealand Special Service Medal (Support to Ukraine) to recognise Defence personnel who have deployed in support of Ukraine’s self-defence, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. “Nearly 1,000 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel have served in Europe and the United Kingdom supporting Ukraine’s self-defence following … Read more

David Tamihere’s double-murder convictions quashed

Source: Radio New Zealand David Tamihere in 2018. RNZ David Tamihere has had his convictions quashed, 36 years after he was found guilty of murdering two Swedish backpackers in the Coromandel. In a decision released on Tuesday, the Supreme Court has directed a retrial but says it is up to the Crown to decide whether … Read more

Maharlika Consortium Breaks Ground for PHP 2 Billlion Microgrid Investment Powering 12,000 Philippine Homes

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – The Maharlika Consortium, through its Special Purpose Companies Archipelago Renewables Corporation (ARC) and ARC II, in partnership with lead developers WEnergy Global and CleanGrid Partners, announced that it has officially broken ground for its ambitious project, commencing construction on a total … Read more

Major works completed at SH2 Devil’s Elbow

Source: New Zealand Government The completion of repair work at Devil’s Elbow on State Highway 2 (SH2) marks the end of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery work in the Napier to Wairoa corridor, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “The 4-kilometre SH2 road rebuild is complete, with final asphalting now finished,” Mr Bishop says.  “This is a huge … Read more