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Source: Radio New Zealand Fisheries Minister Shane Jones was initially unapologetic about the plan, but after advice from his leader and the Prime Minister, the controversial clause is gone. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone There has been a U-turn on the most controversial part of the sweeping new Fisheries Bill, but keeping undersized catches wasn’t the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Buller’s Jamie Cleine will run for election for NZ First, the party has announced. RNZ / Nate McKinnon New Zealand First has revealed former Buller mayor Jamie Cleine will stand for the party in the West Coast-Tasman electorate, in November’s general election. Cleine lost the mayoralty in the October local elections … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Bigger investors are looking for businesses that would be managed by someone else and return an annual profit of a least a million dollars. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Demand for businesses to buy remains high, with ABC Business Sales seeing a 28 percent increase in sales over the past year to a record … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rising cost of living is forcing many to withdrawal from KiwiSaver early. LDR / Alka Prasad Some KiwiSaver members are waiting months for their hardship withdrawal applications to be processed, as providers struggle with the volume. Withdrawals from the scheme for financial hardship reasons have increased significantly in recent years. In … Read more
Source: ASB 51% of New Zealanders surveyed plan to increase KiwiSaver contributions, with 19% already contributing 3.5% or more 52% of Kiwi are supportive of the upcoming changes 1 in 4 New Zealanders aged 18-24 unaware of any changes to KiwiSaver New ASB research shows most Kiwi support upcoming increases to KiwiSaver contribution rates, with many already contributing more or planning to increase their … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 March 2026 – The China-Singapore Youth Dialogue concluded in Singapore on March 25, bringing together young participants to exchange ideas on technology, culture and sustainability under the theme “Building Tomorrow: Youth Voices United.” A total of 12 youth panelists from China and Singapore participate in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Expansion strengthens access to fast, reliable device repair services across Jurong, Yishun, Tampines and Chinatown as demand for urgent technical support rises SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 March 2026 – Citri Mobile has expanded its Singapore repair network with stronger support in Jurong and Yishun, responding to rising demand for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand About 250 people are at an overnight vigil at Wellington’s St Paul Cathedral to protest the government’s plan to introduce move-on orders. RNZ / Russell Palmer Dozens of people are hunkering down overnight at Wellington’s St Paul Cathedral to protest move-on orders. About 250 people and 50 volunteers are at the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Western Sydney Wanderers celebrate a goal against Wellington Phoenix. photosport Wellington Phoenix have been stunned 1-0 at home by the lowly Western Sydney Wanderers to end their hopes of winning the women’s A-League minor premiership. The listless defeat at Porirua Park on Sunday also leaves doubt over whether coach Bev Priestman’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The front is expected to bring “wet and windy weather whizzing through” some places, MetService said, but could also affect areas outside the yellow watch zone. Supplied/ MetService After last week’s battering more bad weather on the way and the Far North council is warning people to be extremely careful as … Read more
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for March 29, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters has announced new NZ First plans to help expand mining earnings in New Zealand, to curb the Department of Conservation, and to invest in the regions (file photo). RNZ/Paris Ibell New Zealand First says ahead of expansions in the mining industry it wants more efficient approvals, to rein in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih RNZ / Phil Pennington There are fears procurers of transport services may begin to hit back at the increased cost of moving goods, Transporting New Zealand says. Fuel prices have sky-rocketed in recent weeks, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Transporting … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Richards photosport Wānaka skier Ben Richards has clinched the overall men’s crown on the Freeride World Tour after securing victory in the finals in Switzerland. The 26-year-old leap-frogged tour leader Toby Rafford of the United States with a 96-point run on the Bec des Rosses face in Verbier, executing a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says increased rates of influenza virus can increase the amount of heart attacks because it can inflame and injure the heart muscle directly. CHRISTOPH BURGSTEDT/SCIENCE PHOT The annual flu vaccine – which becomes available this coming week in NZ – can reduce risk of heart attacks, an … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The fault on the Connemara ferry is taking longer to fix than expected. RNZ / Bill Hickman More Bluebridge ferry sailings have been cancelled after a fault on one of its ships. The technical fault on the Connemara means tonight’s Wellington to Picton 8.30pm service will not happen. Services tomorrow are … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Iran war has affected the global supply of a range of raw ingredients. 123RF Pharmac is closely monitoring potential medicine supply risks arising from Iran war. This follows international reports that the UK is weeks away from medicine shortages if the conflict continues. The Iran war has affected the global … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Israel Adesanya insists retirement is not close, despite his latest defeat. Photosport Kiwi mixed martial arts star Israel Adesanya has suffered a fourth straight UFC defeat, raising further questions over when he’ll call time on his decorated career. The 36-year-old was beaten by rising American middleweight Joe Pyfer in the headline … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says increased rates of influenza virus can increase the amount of heart attacks because it can inflame and injure the heart muscle directly. CHRISTOPH BURGSTEDT/SCIENCE PHOT The annual flu vaccine – which becomes available this coming week in NZ – can reduce risk of heart attacks, an … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The annual Whangamatā Beach Hop attracted tens of thousands to the seaside town. RNZ/Yiting Lin Police say they arrested considerably more people at Whangamatā’s Beach Hop car event than in recent years. Tens of thousands of people flocked to the event at the seaside town on the Coromandel Penninsula, but police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Superannuitants, working families, students and beneficiaries are among the New Zealanders who will receive additional support from 1 April, as conflict in the Middle East continues to impact Kiwi wallets, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “The global fuel-price surge is hitting hard at home, causing a cost-of-living headache for many New … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand In Coromandel, flooding has closed stretches of the key State Highway 25. RNZ / Yiting Lin Most roads in the Thames-Coromandel district have reopened after Friday’s heavy rain. The region was under an orange heavy rain and wind warning as a severe subtropical storm lashed the North Island. State Highway 25 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are disappointed with the behaviour of some casual spectators at Beach Hop in Whangamatā this weekend. Police made a number of arrests and infringements were also issued. Eastern Waikato Area Commander, Inspector Mike Henwood said tens of thousands of people flocked to Whangamatā this weekend for the annual Beach Hop … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Navajo Stirling of the light heavyweight division. www.photosport.nz New Zealand mixed martial artist Navajo Stirling has made it four wins from four in the UFC with victory over a Brazilian light-heavyweight opponent in Seattle. Stirling beat Bruno Lopes by technical knockout in the second round to extend his unbeaten record as … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Morrie Chandler at the 55th Halberg Awards in 2018. David Rowland / Photosport Long-serving motorsport administrator Morrie Chandler has died aged 85. A former president of Motorsport New Zealand for more than 20 years, Chandler held a range of national and international posts, including a stint as vice president of the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand is currently at phase one and the government has said for now there is sufficient supply and no need for stockpiling. Nick Monro Regulatory feedback is being called for as the government looks to tackle global fuel uncertainty. The government laid out its response plan to the rising fuel … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Callum McCowatt’s Danish Superliga side are struggling and he’s happy for the reprieve of national team duty. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The All Whites have more players than ever chasing their dreams overseas and, for some, the national team can be a solace when club football is a struggle. The countdown … Read more