Papanui unexplained death deemed not suspicious

Source: Radio New Zealand Police have said a post mortem had been completed and the death was referred to the Coroner. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police have confirmed an unexplained death at a Christchurch property was not suspicious. Emergency services were called to a Main North Road property in Papanui shortly after 2:30pm on Wednesday … Read more

Almost 13 percent of country’s bee colonies lost last Winter

Source: Radio New Zealand The loss was equivalent to about 63,000 colonies. (File photo) Apiculture New Zealand It’s estimated that almost 13 percent of the country’s almost half a million bee colonies were lost last winter – equivalent to about 63,000 colonies. That’s according to the annual Colony Loss Survey by researchers at the Bioeconomy … Read more

Boil water notice issued for Bell Block and Links areas of New Plymouth

Source: Radio New Zealand A map of the Bell Block/The Links area water zone that is under a precautionary boil water notice. New Plymouth District Council A boil water notice has been issued for the Bell Block and The Links areas of New Plymouth. The advisory follows a water sample near New Plymouth Airport testing … Read more

Wellington Metlink faces major diesel spikes, calling on the government for fare discounts

Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel prices had been costing Wellington’s public transport provider, Metlink, an extra $130,000 per week. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Wellington’s public transport authority is warning passengers could face service cuts or costlier fares due to soaring diesel prices, and is calling for government intervention. And Local Government New Zealand says diesel … Read more

Jardine Matheson Holdings publishes Sustainability Report 2025, supporting TSR through long-term resilience and sustainability improvements

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (Jardines) has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, which outlines the Group’s approach to sustainability, progress towards its objectives and 2025 performance. The report can be found at sustainability.jardines.com/2025/. Jardines embeds sustainability within its value creation strategy … Read more

Approval of Organisations, Agencies or Bodies and of Authorised Representatives for the purpose of the Health (Needles and Syringes) Regulations 1998

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 9 April 2026 Summary This approval allows certain organisations and individuals under regulation 5 of the Health (Needles and Syringes) Regulations 1998 to distribute needles and syringes. Approved organisations include places that are designated as specified places under section 24A(7)(b) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. … Read more

Papatoetoe in spotlight as voting in local body election closes

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Liu Chen Voting has closed in the closely watched Papatoetoe local body election, with preliminary results expected later today. Final results are expected to be confirmed on Friday once special votes have been counted. The new election was triggered after a District Court ruling in December voided the 2025 … Read more

33 debut players named in Super Rugby Aupiki squads

Source: Radio New Zealand Blues team players celebrate with the Super Rugby Aupiki trophy, 2025. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Super Rugby Aupiki squads have been named for the fifth season which starts on 23 June. There are 118 players named across the four teams with 33 debut players for the 2026 season – six in the … Read more

‘Hundred times more ready’: Hayden Paddon looking for World Rally points in Croatia

Source: Radio New Zealand Hayden Paddon is back on the World Rally Championship circuit. Supplied / Hayden Paddon New Zealand driver Hayden Paddon is feeling much more comfortable heading into the Croatia rally than he did in the opening round in Monte Carlo. The Croatia rally, which starts today, is Paddon’s second start on the … Read more

EV chargers to roll out faster under new rules

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has removed unnecessary consenting barriers to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, making it faster and easier to build chargers where New Zealanders need them, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says.  Amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities (NES-ETA) introduce new nationally consistent permitted activity standards for … Read more

New Manukau rehab centre for spinal injury patients

Source: New Zealand Government Construction of a long-awaited, purpose-built specialised rehabilitation centre will proceed at Manukau Health Park, significantly improving care for people with spinal cord injuries, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “I’m pleased to confirm that a new 30-bed facility will be delivered, providing the certainty the community has been waiting for following earlier … Read more

Auckland Council Libraries releases te reo Māori – English children’s book celebrating stories of Polynesia

Source: Auckland Council Tamariki and their whānau are invited on a literary journey across the Pacific with Rere Atu Ki Poronihia: Flight to Polynesia, a new bilingual children’s book published by Auckland Council Libraries and Oratia Books.   Launching on Saturday 11 April at 10:30am at Te Atatū Peninsula Library, the book continues the joyful spirit of its award-winning predecessor Rere Atu Taku Poi! Let My Poi Fly! while expanding into the … Read more

Pharmac update blood cancer decision due to patient feedback

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to fund two new combination therapies for people with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), a type of blood cancer.  “Improving access to cancer medication in New Zealand is important to cancer patients, and their families. That’s why it has been a focus of this … Read more

BAFTA racial slur was breach of BBC editorial standards: internal probe

Source: Radio New Zealand The finding follows a “fast-tracked” investigation ordered by former Director-General Tim Davie into the “serious mistake” that saw the racist slur aired during the event in late February. According to the investigation report, there was a “lack of clarity” among staff handling the broadcast, which was aired slightly later than the … Read more

Consumer reveals its ‘most unreliable’ vehicles

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Supplied/ Pixabay CC 0 Ford has topped the list of Consumer NZ’s least reliable cars in its latest survey. The survey of 5791 car owners asked people what faults they had experienced with their cars and how satisfied they were with the vehicles. Ford Escapes and Ford Focuses had … Read more

Wellington house sales delayed by backlog of council issued LIM property reports

Source: Radio New Zealand The current processing time for LIMs issued by Wellington City Council is 28 working days. RNZ / REECE BAKER House sales are being delayed by a backlog of property reports issued by Wellington City Council. The current average processing time for Land Information Memorandums (LIMs) is 28 working days – almost … Read more

Sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale arrives with eerie timing

Source: Radio New Zealand In the halls of Aunt Lydia’s premarital preparatory academy, young teens Agnes and Daisy will form a bond that will up-end their past, present and future. That’s the premise of the new television series The Testaments, based on Canadian author Margaret Atwood‘s novel of the same name, a sequel to The … Read more

Reserve Bank adamant inflation spike will be brought under control

Source: Radio New Zealand Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman. (File photo) RNZ / Supplied Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman is adamant the inflation spike caused by the Middle East conflict will be brought under control and back into the target zone, but says businesses and households need to play their part. The central bank has … Read more

Gas-focused new entrant good news for NZ’s petroleum sector

Source: New Zealand Government The sale of Matahio Energy’s New Zealand assets to independent oil and gas explorer and producer Sunda Energy is good news for New Zealand’s petroleum sector and a further signal of growing international interest in the opportunities on offer, says Resources Minister Shane Jones. The companies have today announced a sale and purchase … Read more

Ballet dancers ‘go wild’ for Predator Free 2050  

Source: NZ Department of Conservation We’re launching a new Predator Free 2050 and Always Be Naturing video – Predator Free 2050: Let Nature Go Wild – that features the Royal New Zealand Ballet dancing in native species costumes. Check out korimako twirls, kiwi leaps, spider spins, and learn more about this playful campaign… Finally, the … Read more

Pharmac to fund two new combination treatments, and widen access to another, for people with a type of blood cancer

Source: PHARMAC From 1 May 2026, people living with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) will be able to access two new funded treatment options, alongside wider access to another – changes that could mean fewer hospital visits and more time spent living their lives. The decision includes: funding venetoclax with ibrutinib and venetoclax with obinutuzumab as … Read more

All Whites captain Chris Wood returns to Nottingham Forest squad

Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood is available for Nottingham Forest’s next game tomorrow. It’s great news for All Whites fans too. Photosport All Whites striker Chris Wood has returned to the Nottingham Forest squad, ending a six-month injury lay-off. In what is a boost for [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/590364/chris-wood-closing-on-premier-league-return-for-nottingham-forest the All Whites ahead of their FIFA World … Read more

Explainer: What is a tropical cyclone and what do the categories mean?

Source: Radio New Zealand The track of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu as it moves south towards New Zealand. Screenshot / Zoom Earth Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is making its way south from Fiji and appears likely to impact New Zealand sometime on Sunday. It’s currently tracking as a category 2 storm with winds around 100km/h. What does … Read more

Plans for new basement venue at rebuilt historic St James Theatre

Source: Radio New Zealand The renovation of St James Theatre in February this year. RNZ / Marika Khabazi There are plans for a new basement venue at Auckland’s St James theatre after builders unearthed extra space during renovations. The heritage theatre which opened in 1928 has been closed since a fire in 2007. Work is … Read more

Post-mortem to be carried out as investigation into ‘unexplained’ Christchurch death continues

Source: Radio New Zealand Police were investigating the death. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon A post-mortem would be carried out on Thursday after an “unexplained” death at a Christchurch property. Police were called to house on Main North Rd in Papanui shortly after 2.30pm on Wednesday. A person was found in a critical condition, … Read more

Scooter thief rolls into court

Source: New Zealand Police An offender’s attempt to steal a scooter in Mt Wellington this morning has failed to gain momentum. Auckland City East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun says around 12.20am Police received a report of a man seen entering a property on Mount Wellington Highway. “This man approached a scooter … Read more

Appeal for information following assault, Hamilton East

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Constable Jordyn Paekau:  Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the man and vehicle pictured, following an assault in Hamilton East in February. On Tuesday 17 February around 5.40pm, Police were called to Clyde Street with a report that a person had been assaulted. The victim received moderate … Read more