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Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin City councillor Benedict Ong. Supplied The Dunedin City Council will consider sanctioning first-term councillor Benedict Ong for breaching its code of conduct after publicly criticising a staff member. Ong last month sent an email complaining about the staff member’s performance to the council’s chief executive and two local journalists. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nadia White wakes up at 4am to make bacon and egg butties for the regular truckies loggers, shearers, boaties and fishers passing through Martinborough. “We can’t do anything until we have the magic brown juice and once that magical juice is running through our veins and then, then we’re just into … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand John Beckenridge, left, and Mike Zhou-Beckenridge. SUPPLIED John Beckenridge killed himself and his 11-year-old stepson in a vengeful act against his estranged wife, a coroner has ruled. Coroner Marcus Elliot said the Queenstown man was angry, self-righteous and vengeful when he drove his car off a cliff in the Catlins in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – The fourth edition of the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong (WGHK) Summit concluded today (March 24) under the theme “Building Lasting Legacies”, bringing together over 400 influential top family office decision-makers, next-generation successors, industry leaders and pioneers from around … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – As healthcare systems worldwide accelerate digital transformation, international buyers and healthcare providers are increasingly seeking reliable partners capable of delivering innovative medical technologies, integrated digital solutions, and resilient supply chains. In recent years, Taiwan has emerged as an important hub for … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Southland leads regional GDP increase in year to March 2025 – news story 24 March 2026 Southland had the largest increase in regional gross domestic product (GDP) in the year ended March 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Nominal or ‘current price’ GDP is not adjusted for price effects. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach ANTIPOLO CITY, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – Green Xentro has launched the initial phase of a 2,500-unit fleet of fully electric (BEV) taxis in Rizal province, under a strategic partnership with the global mobility platform Green GSM. This marks one of the largest BEV taxi rollouts in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Driving “Attract In” and “Go Global”, Accelerating Hong Kong’s Greentech Ecosystem Development HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today hosted the “Green is Action: GreenTech Hub 1st Anniversary Showcase” at InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong, highlighting the achievements of … Read more
Source: Cotality Property values in more than half of New Zealand suburbs have stabilised or risen in the past three months, suggesting the country’s housing market is gradually finding its footing after several subdued years. The latest update of Cotality’s Mapping the Market interactive tool, which provides suburb-level property insights across the country, shows 56% … Read more
Source: PSA Pike River family members Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse will join other speakers at a rally opposing the Government’s proposed changes to health and safety laws being held at Parliament tomorrow (Wednesday 25 March). The two campaigners will join workers who are opposed to the Bill at the rally, after they have submitted to … Read more
Spurce: Te Awa Lakes Te Awa Lakes has welcomed Government’s use of the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020 (IFF) to unlock 1500 houses in northern Hamilton’s largest greenfield development. The IFF transaction, facilitated by National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited (NIFF), will provide $50 million of funding toward delivery of bulk infrastructure such as … Read more
Source: PSA Workers feel no joy in Workplace Relations Minister Brooke Van Velden resigning from Parliament at this year’s election – her tenure marks the end of one of the most destructive tenures in the history of New Zealand workplace relations. “It is hard to think of an individual who has done more damage to workers … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand A new first response unit in Benneydale will enhance emergency medical response for the local community and surrounding area, providing faster treatment in critical situations and protecting more lives. Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer firefighters in Benneydale, 35 kilometres southeast of Te Kuiti, have been trained as first responders … Read more
Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – In Indonesia, where motorbikes have long dominated daily mobility, transitioning to a car has traditionally been seen as a major leap, one associated with higher costs, lifestyle adjustments, and urban constraints. However, the arrival of the VinFast VF 3 is rapidly … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The museum’s collection was a labour of love for Geoffrey Ernst, who died in 2023. Supplied / Emma Faire Hundreds of pieces of New Zealand history are set to be sold next month, as exhibits from the Tirau Museum go up for auction in the Waikato town. The collection was a … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – In a fast‑paced city where pressure and information overload are part of daily life, the definition of health has expanded beyond the absence of illness. For many Hongkongers, health now encompasses sleep quality, emotional balance, appearance confidence, and a sense … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Canterbury outperformed the rest of the country in nearly every measure, including employment, retail spending, housing activity, and population growth. 123rf.com Christchurch locals say the city is prospering and heading in the right direction, on the back of an ASB report finding Canterbury is the best place to be in the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford is welcoming the conclusion of negotiations to renew both the Support Staff in Schools and the Kaiārahi i te Reo and Therapists’ Collective Agreements. A 23 March ballot with members of the NZEI Te Riu Roa and E Tū returned a majority vote to ratify the two collective agreements, benefiting around … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A still image from the video from Earth Sciences’ Whakatāne camera, about one minute after the eruption occurred. Earth Sciences NZ There has been a small eruption at Whakaari-White Island, with a plume of ash briefly visible. Earth Sciences New Zealand said the volcano erupted at 5.35pm, with “a single slug … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand SUPPLIED The Warehouse has been fined more than $200,000 for selling a toy that was a choking risk for children under three. The Commerce Commission said the “Roo Crew Take-Apart Vehicle Toys” were potentially dangerous because they contained multiple small parts and had failed several safety tests. It said the District … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – Following the success of its inaugural event, MyRepublic today announced the return of Card Con 2, Singapore’s premier trading card convention dedicated to celebrating the rapidly growing world of Trading Card Games (TCGs), collectibles, and geek culture. Card Con 2 by MyRepublic … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Food is the one thing people can cut back on when the car runs low on fuel, say aid agencies. AFP / ROBERT MICHAEL The government’s support package for those struggling with the cost of fuel is simply not enough, an advocate for beneficiaries says, warning it could push people towards … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf is helped off the field against Brisbane Broncos last June. Tertius Pickard/www.photosport.nz NZ Warriors star Luke Metcalf has been named for an early return to action, when his team take on Wests Tigers at Go Media Stadium on Friday night. Metcalf, 27, suffered a season-ending knee injury last June … Read more
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for March 24, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Radio New Zealand Tana Umaga was left ‘a little bit speechless’ after the announcement. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Dave Rennie has assembled his crew to rebuild the All Blacks empire. Neil Barnes, Tana Umaga and Mike Blair have been named alongside incumbent Jason Ryan as Rennie’s coaching team. After a period marked by inconsistency … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Screenshot / Earthquaketrack A tsunami was not expected after a deep 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the Tonga islands on Tuesday, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre. “There is no tsunami threat because the earthquake is located too deep inside the earth,” PTWC said. The quake was at a depth … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – The Apexmind Summit 2026 was grandly held in Hong Kong today. The summit brought together leading global strategists, scholars, and business and policy leaders to engage in high-level dialog on how strategic opportunities are reshaping the competitive landscape. During the … Read more