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Source: New Zealand Government Legislation which strengthens trespass laws to make them more effective and practical for businesses has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “This government is committed to fixing the basics in law and order, and building a future where all New Zealanders can feel safe in their communities. One basic … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The panel which inquired into alleged conduct by Judge Ema Aitken has found her removal is not justified, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The Judicial Conduct Panel has found that Judge Aitken’s actions were a serious breach of comity. Comity requires each branch of Government – the Executive, the Judiciary and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene on Malone Road on 9 April. RNZ Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead outside an address in the Lower Hutt suburb of Waterloo on Thursday. The police said they were called to Malone Road at 8.30am after the man was found … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand E-bikes are one way commuters are getting around. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller Electric mobility devices like e-scooters and e-bikes are proving popular as more people look to beat anxiety over fuel supply questions. As petrol prices conitnue to rise, TradeMe data shows searches for e-scooters had jumped 68 percent … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / DOM THOMAS The Public Service Association (PSA) says further job cuts at Te Puni Kōkiri the Ministry of Māori Development would gut the Crown’s ability to meet Te Tiriti obligations. The PSA said staff had recently received a change proposal which would cut 45 roles and establish 18 to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Deputy Chief Executive Kylie Reiri resigned in February. (File photo) (RNZ / Teresa Cowie ) The Social Investment Agency is examining how it handles conflicts of interest as part of a review into millions of dollars of contracts awarded. RNZ earlier revealed the agency had commissioned an independent external review of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – With warmer conditions expected in the coming weeks, Singapore’s heat and humidity could contribute to increased fatigue and reduced mental clarity among urbanites balancing long commutes and high-pressure work. Despite the sweltering weather, Singaporeans’ passion for an active lifestyle remains strong—from post-work … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Oceania Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament has been thrown into sudden disruption, with key semi-final matches in Hamilton rescheduled due to the looming threat of Cyclone Vaianu. Tournament organisers have brought Sunday’s fixtures forward by 24 hours as severe weather warnings blanket the North Island, with heavy rain and damaging … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Hutt Valley Field Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was located unresponsive in Lower Hutt yesterday. At 8.15am, Police were called to Malone Road, Waterloo, after a man was reported to be lying on the ground outside an address. Upon … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Government to ensure emergency housing is available to all people experiencing homelessness this weekend as Cyclone Vaianu approaches the North Island. “Luxon is telling everyone to stock up and prepare to stick out this storm at home. What does that mean for the people he … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand People are often surprised when Renata Herrera Rojas, a fifth-year university student flatting in Dunedin, says she eats just as well as she did at her home – even though she uses some canned food. But many students struggle: a 2024 University of Auckland survey found 45 percent of 347 students, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding near Kerikeri in March 2026. RNZ/Tim Collins Northland farmers are still grappling with the fallout of last month’s flooding as they prepare for an incoming cyclone. Cyclone Vaianu is forecast by MetService to reach Northland late on Saturday night then spread across the rest of the island. Rural Support Te … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A map of the Bell Block/The Links area water zone that has been under a precautionary boil water notice. New Plymouth District Council A boil water notice for Bell Block and The Links near New Plymouth has been lifted. The advisory was put in place on Thursday following a positive test … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123rf Manufacturing activity eases marginally to 53.2 from 54.8 in February – above 50 is expansion All five sub-indexes positive, growth slows in production, new order, and deliveries Firms may have moved to cushion Middle East conflict impact by stockpiling, building up inventory Sharp lift in negative comments about … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A late-night burglary attempt in New Plymouth ended with three young adults and one youth in custody after being caught by Police for unlawfully being in not just one, but two, buildings. Around 12.30am on Tuesday 7 April Police were called to an abandoned building on Powderham Street following reports people … Read more
Source: PSA A major new survey of health professionals has confirmed what the PSA has been saying for more than a year: the Government’s reckless cuts to digital services are destroying confidence in the health system’s ability to deliver safe, modern care. The Korero Mai report from Health Informatics NZ, based on conversations with more than 200 … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes New Zealand’s first City Deal as a long-overdue step toward unlocking economic growth, through better coordinated infrastructure planning and delivery. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the agreement for Auckland signals a shift toward more constructive collaboration between central and local government. “Developing world-class cities requires long-term thinking, coordinated investment, and a … Read more
Source: Media Outreach PHU THO, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Approved by the Phu Tho People’s Committee, a joint venture between Vinh Phuc International Services and Industrial Zone Joint Stock Company (VISIZ) and SHINEC joint Stock Company officially broke ground on the Phuc Yen Industrial Park (Phuc Yen IP) infrastructure … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 10 April 2026 Free online learning to help agricultural businesses and workers safely use and manage hazardous substances at work. We’ve developed free online learning modules to help agricultural businesses and workers understand how to safely use and manage hazardous substances. The modules explain the responsibilities businesses and workers have to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tanith Wirihana Te Waitohioterangi wearing his rei mako. Supplied / Tanith Wirihana Te Waitohioterangi A Māori researcher says being forced to remove his rei mako (traditional shark tooth earrings) at the New Zealand border felt like “a stripping of mana”. Tanith Wirihana Te Waitohioterangi (Rongowhakaata, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Te Whānau a Kai, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The warrant targeted a Headhunters gang pad in West Auckland (file photo). RNZ / John Edens Stolen vehicles, drugs, ammunition and a rifle have been confiscated from gang pads in West Auckland, police said on Friday. A search warrant was carried out at the West Headhunters pad on View Road on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Weather warnings ahead of Cyclone Vaianu. MetService MetService has issued a raft of weather warnings for the North Island as Cyclone Vaianu approaches the country. The cyclone is expected to move across the North Island on Sunday. Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for Gisborne north of Tolaga Bay, Auckland, … Read more
Source: Auckland Council There’s no doubt that pets bring many Aucklanders a lot of joy. But if you and your family received a new pet recently, there are all kinds of new responsibilities. Whether a cat, a dog or something more exotic, follow this handy how-to guide on responsible pet ownership to help your furry, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, Spain’s Pedro Almodovar and Russia’s Andrey Zvyagintsev will be among 21 directors vying for the coveted Palme d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival next month, organisers said. Festival director Thierry Fremaux revealed a list of films in the main competition, including three from Japan and three … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu will likely move across the Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty before hitting the rest of the North Island, according to MetService. All of the North Island is under a heavy rain and wind watch due to the cyclone – and MetService says it will have potentially life-threatening impacts. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora’s attempt to cut costs by requiring health care assistants to carry out cohort patient watches is harming vulnerable patients and staff, NZNO says. Patient watches involve trained and experienced health care assistants monitoring patients deemed a threat to themselves or others. They often have confusion, delirium or dementia. … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa In response to the publication today of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) preliminary data on Official Development Assistance (ODA) for 2025, Oxfam Aotearoa’s Advocacy and Policy Lead Nick Henry said: “This report shows New Zealand aid fell by 12.8% in 2025. This is a huge problem for our Pacific neighbours who … Read more