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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 21 April 2026 The pilot Connected Conservation programme, funded in partnership with One NZ, will see around 50 smart sensors installed in toilets, huts, and wastewater systems across some of New Zealand’s most remote tracks. The pilot will also trial the use of smart traps and trail cameras, to remotely … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash Police are increasing patrols in central Nelson to crack down on late-night underage drinking and antisocial behaviour. Senior Sergeant Byron Reid said officers had observed an increase in large groups of young people gathering in the city over recent weekends. Reid was concerned that young people were being given alcohol … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Wellington District Prevention Manager, Inspector Fleur de Bes: Search teams have today found the body of a man during the search for Philip Sutton in Karori. Formal identification procedures are yet to be carried out but we believe the body is that of Mr Sutton and have notified his … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Inna, who has been reported missing from Waiheke Island. Inna, 61, was last seen at around 9am on Friday 17 April boarding a bus to Matiatia. Police believe Inna may be in the Mt Albert or wider West Auckland areas. She is described … Read more
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation The UK is drawing a line under smoking for future generations – a world-leading ambition New Zealand should not have scrapped three years ago, a leading lung health charity says. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is praising the UK for moving forward with legislation to create a smokefree generation, signalling … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government High country farmers will soon be able to maximise their land use, unlocking economic opportunities and supporting job creation across regional New Zealand, Land Information Minister Mike Butterick says. The Crown Land Legislation Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament today. Mike Butterick says the Government has listened to the rural … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 April 2026 Western South Island Operations Director Owen Kilgour says Coasters appreciate the place we live in and are doing their bit to look after it. “We’re seeing the impact various groups and initiatives have on our plants, species, and special places and we want to say thank you … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is celebrating a Court of Appeal decision to protect public land in the Wharekirauponga Forest from being ‘gifted’ to mining companies. “This Court of Appeal decision upholds the principle that public land belongs to New Zealanders and our wildlife,” says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. The decision relates to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police search for missing Wellington man Philip Sutton. RNZ / Mark Papalii A body has been found during the search for Wellington man Philip Sutton, who disappeared when floodwaters surged through his home. Search teams, including the dive squad and a dog unit had been searching for Sutton who disappeared from … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The new ingredient list for peanut M&Ms includes a product that contains gluten, meaning the candy-covered chocolates are off the menu for coeliacs. “This allergen labelling change has been made due to product sourcing changes and the inclusion of gluten-containing ingredients in the updated recipe,” Mars New Zealand wrote in a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 15 April 2026 The Procurement policy provides high-level principles that guide procurement at The Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora (“the Ministry”) to ensure compliance with the Government Procurement Charter, the Government Procurement Principles, and the Government Procurement Rules. The way we buy goods and services at the Ministry … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested three people following a shooting incident in Huntly earlier this month. Three men, aged 20, 25 and 27 are due to appear in Hamilton District Court today facing the following charges: Participation in an organised criminal group Dangerous act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm using a … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is condemning the proposal to build a ‘coal-to-fertiliser’ factory in Southland through the Fast Track process, saying it will worsen climate change, further contaminate drinking water, and destabilise food system resilience in Aotearoa. Greenpeace agriculture spokesperson Will Appelbe says, “This year, New Zealand communities have been hit repeatedly with deadly floods and storms, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest government data accurate to midday Sunday shows 51.2 days of petrol, 41.6 days of diesel, and 47.4 of jet fuel. RNZ / Unsplash New Zealand’s fuel stocks have dipped across the board according to the latest update, but the government says levels are stable and sufficient. The latest government … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Gandakan Kebaikan transforms nationwide kindness into real homes, delivering meaningful and lasting impact. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2026 – Tropicana Twister’s ‘Gandakan Kebaikan’ campaign has reached a defining milestone with the completion and handover of homes to families in need, marking a tangible outcome of a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The site of the crash. X / NZ Transport Agency The main inland route between Nelson and Christchurch is closed after a truck crash on Wednesday morning. Emergency services were called about 9am to the single-vehicle crash near Dellows Bluff on State Highway 6, south of Murchison. Police said the driver … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Xero CEO Sir Rod Drury. (File photo) RNZ / Diego Opatowski The 2026 New Zealander of the year and founder of Xero, Sir Rod Drury, has denied claims of misconduct against a former staffer after it was revealed a police complaint had been laid. The complaint alleged misconduct when former … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police An attempted aquatic escape ended in arrest for a suspect in Whangārei overnight. At around 3.40am, Northland Police were called to a report of disorder on Rathbone Street. A group of men were allegedly intoxicated and damaging property, Whangārei Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Dave Wilkinson says. “A member of the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The prime minister has unleashed on his coalition partner Winston Peters, saying he was the person who put Dame Jacinda Ardern in charge of the country. In an interview with Newstalk ZB’s The Country, Christopher Luxon shot back at Peters, who earlier told RNZ he should have … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MPs Gen Bennett (Labour), and Lan Pham (Green) at a Select Committee. VNP / Phil Smith The Green Party has confirmed its candidate list for the election, with some current MPs bumped up slightly compared to an earlier draft. That initial list was put together by delegates, to then be voted … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. File photo. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government says it is shifting oversight of infrastructure projects from Treasury to the independent Infrastructure Commission. It’s part of several changes to the investment management system, which informs how the government selects infrastructure projects. Finance Minister Nicola Willis said they’re … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand There’s a responsibility for the nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders who own a pet to make sure their companion animals are well looked after. But how far can you go without stretching the budget? Focusing on the two most popular pets – cats and dogs – Christchurch vet Elora Saha offers … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Some central Auckland businesses fear they will go under before the long-awaited and long-delayed City Rail Link [CRL] opens. The $5.5 billion project connects Waitematā Station with a redeveloped Maungawhau Station and two new underground stations, Te Waihorotiu and Karang-a-Hape, and will carry up to 54,000 passengers an hour. But by … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Nelson Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Byron Reid: Nelson Police will have an increased presence around the city centre following multiple incidents of concerning youth behaviour. Over the past few weekends, Police have seen a concerning increase in large groups of young teenagers involved in disorders, alcohol consumption, and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2026 – As universities adapt to hybrid learning and evolving workforce expectations, student relationships are increasingly being treated not as incidental, but as a designed part of the education journey. Across higher education, there is growing recognition that peer interaction, collaboration, and shared experiences … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Poppies at Auckland War Memorial Museum, 2024. RNZ/Marika Khabazi The government is launching a new online visual storytelling website to help children learn about Anzac history. Featuring photographs, maps, timelines and minigames, Anzac Stories was created by Archives New Zealand and the National Library from their collections. It highlights the experiences … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooded Ruamahanga River, taken from hillside at Morisons Bush looking down on the South Wairarapa. Pockets of native bush and windbreaks are now islands among flooded paddocks. Mike Laven River levels have been dropping in Tararua District since an emergency mobile alert was issued over the threat from the Wainui River, … Read more