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Source: Radio New Zealand ASB has re-written its economic forecasts. (File photo) 123RF ASB rewrites forecasts because of Middle East conflict Slashes 2026 growth forecast to 1.3 pct from 2.9 pct Raises inflation forecast to 4.2 pct mid year, before gradually easing Duration of conflict will dictate severity of economic shock RBNZ faces growth-prices dilemma … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The war in Iran continues to unsettle global financial markets, including New Zealand’s NZX top 50 index. Quin Tauetau The war in Iran continues to unsettle global financial markets, including New Zealand’s NZX top 50 index, which fell 1.4 percent on Monday. Amova Asset management’s global asset team had been briefing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites Eli Just and Kosta Barbarouses. www.photosport.nz If the All Whites did not have bigger challenges on the horizon a history making win over Chile might have been more than a footnote in the broader plan. Wanting a statement victory on home soil during a send-off ahead of the Football … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Leslie Raymond Parr killed his mother in 2024, more than two decades after killing his partner Fiona Maulolo in 1997. Supplied Nurses caring for a killer at a forensic inpatient unit mistakenly believed he was there for “respite” as his notes were not accessible to them, a review into his care … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Great Barrier Island care worker Kerris Adlam. Supplied Care workers’ unions are taking legal action against Health NZ, with carers in remote areas saying the price of petrol is so high they are losing money visiting their more remote clients. The Public Service Association (PSA) and E tū have jointly filed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Bluebridge ferry the Connemara berthing at Picton wharf, helped by a tug, after earlier hitting the wharf while attempting to berth. RNZ/Anthony Phelps Maritime NZ has detained Bluebridge’s Connemara at its Wellington berth after more than a week of cancelled crossings. It has been 10 days since a technical fault forced … Read more
Source: ASB Economic outlook has been upended again, with ASB economists expecting a prolonged period of higher oil prices through much of 2026 following the Middle East conflict and disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. ASB Economists have lowered their 2026 annual GDP growth forecast by 1.6 percentage points, with higher fuel costs expected to … Read more
Source: PSA The Public Service Association and E tū have today filed legal action in the Employment Relations Authority alleging Health NZ is breached the Wages Protection Act 1983 by unlawfully requiring home support workers to provide their own cars and pay associated costs when travelling to and between clients’ homes all over New Zealand. The … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 -The Hong Kong Public Relations Professionals’ Association (PRPA) successfully hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) Dinner. Following the kick off of the Association’s 30th anniversary, this year marks the Association’s official entry into a new chapter. The dinner brought together numerous … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Funding initiatives under the Forest Conservation Certificate to support sustainable forestry and biodiversity protection SINGAPORE & MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced a partnership with the Malaysia Forest Fund (MFF), an agency under the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Shatin), St. Paul’s College, Tai Po Old Market Public School Crowned Champions with St. Paul’s Convent School Named Most Active Participant HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – Samsung ‘Solve for Tomorrow,’ a global inter-school technology competition operating in 68 countries, … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: February 2026 – information release 30 March 2026 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the February 2026 month (compared with the January 2026 month) were: all industries – up 0.3 percent (7,146 jobs) to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Luganville town in Santo, Sanma Province (File photo). Supplied/Lily Lui No tsunami warning has been issued after a magnitude 7.3 quake in Vanuatu. The US Geological Service said the quake hit 35 kilometres northeast of Luganville, off the island of Sanma, about 9.45pm on Monday. It was 115 kilometres deep. The … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – Mental health in Hong Kong has reached a critical “red light” status. According to last year’s “The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong” survey1, the average scores for depression and anxiety among Hong Kong residents reached 7.27 and 5.9, respectively—marking … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand All White Eli Just, left, celebrates his goal against Chile. www.photosport.nz The All Whites upset a 10-man Chile 4-1 to score a historic victory in their final home game before the Football World Cup. A goal from Kosta Barbarouses on the half hour mark, a second from Eli Just 10 minutes … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – Machining, involving the precise cutting and shaping of materials, is a key manufacturing process. As industries increasingly adopt the use of high-performance materials with high strength and hardness, traditional machining methods often fall short in delivering the required precision. A … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cedric Fauntleroy A Waikato business owner who hosts dental tours to Vietnam says people are saving up to tens-of-thousands of dollars by getting their work done offshore. It comes as calls grow louder for oral care to be integrated into New Zealand’s public healthcare system. More than 1000 New Zealanders took … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Artist’s impression of the $15m Ngāmotu Marae. Supplied / Boon Design / LDR A new marae under construction in New Plymouth – a city that hasn’t had a functioning marae for about 150 years – represents a homecoming for mana whenua. Ngāti Te Whiti hapū is building the $15 million Ngāmotu … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cedric Fauntleroy A Waikato business owner who hosts dental tours to Vietnam says people are saving up to tens-of-thousands of dollars by getting their work done offshore. It comes as calls grow louder for oral care to be integrated into New Zealand’s public healthcare system. More than 1000 New Zealanders took … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand About nine police cars were seen near Helensburgh Rd in Dunedin. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller A man is in custody after a major police response in Dunedin. Police said they were told of a person acting erratically on Helensburgh St in the suburb of Wakari at 6pm. A home … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand has ended Oriental fruit fly operations and lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe. The move, which comes after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly in the area, signals the end of 5 weeks of intensive … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Go back, not forward on 5 April. 123rf Enjoy your evening walks while you can – daylight saving will soon come to an end for another year, which means we all get an extra hour of sleep. But when do the clocks switch over? Why do we observe daylight saving? And … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong and Shanghai, the Company manages a portfolio of over 3.5 million square meters of retail, office, residential, and hotel properties across Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland. The Company’s diverse portfolio in Hong Kong includes … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand After years of living a nomadic life, unencumbered by possessions, New Zealanders Miriam Lancewood and her husband Peter Raine now have a permanent base in a remote eastern European village. Eight years’ ago, Raine was diagnosed with kidney failure after becoming severely dehydrated in Australia. Despite doctors saying he would recover … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand About nine police cars were seen near Helensburgh Rd in Dunedin. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller A large police presence is being reported in Dunedin. A worker at the intersection of Helensburgh and Taieri Rds said there were multiple police cars and ambulances in the area shortly after 7pm on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand There was just over 25.3 days worth of jet fuel in the country. (File photo) 123RF The aviation sector is urgently calling for a specific crisis plan around fuel for flying. The latest gauge of the country’s fuel supplies shows just over 25.3 days worth of jet fuel in the country, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach A collaborative initiative bringing together NGOs, youth and academic partners to deliver community solutions Leveraging AI and youth perspectives to address social issues HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – The Hongkong Land Foundation (the “Foundation”), formerly known as Hongkong Land HOME FUND, has launched its “AI … Read more