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Source: Radio New Zealand A long-promised project to shift Stewart Island to solar power could be underway within months and operational by Christmas, officials say. Rakiura’s 480 residents currently rely entirely on diesel for power generation, and are bracing for a steep rise in prices due to the conflict in the Middle East. Southland Mayor … Read more
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 9, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 9, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Motorcyclists are putting their bike registrations on hold in protest at what they say are unfair increases to ACC levies. Levies are paid as past of registration. From July this year, motorbikes would be classified into three sizes depending on their size. Large diesel motorcycles, over 750cc, would be charged … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nighttime. A dim and dingy car park. Woefully inadequate fluorescent lights flicker and buzz overhead. Two men stand in half-shadow. One is barely visible, his face almost entirely swallowed by darkness. His voice is low and gravelly: “The list is longer than anyone can imagine. It involves the entire US intelligence … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Foodstuffs North Island has introduced the first battery electric truck and trailer unit to its long-haul fleet. Supplied / Foodstuffs North Island A total lack of public charging infrastructure, high upfront costs and strict weight regulations are behind sluggish uptake of EVs in New Zealand’s heavy fleet, operators and advocates say. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kids who exercise — running or otherwise — have a reduced risk of childhood obesity, improved heart health, better mental health and a greater chance of being active in adulthood, says Hunter Bennett, a senior lecturer in sport science at Adelaide University. While there is no hard and fast rule about … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Do-it-yourself retail shareholders are holding on to their shares. Supplied/123rf Do-it-yourself retail shareholders are holding on to their shares, despite price volatility associated with the war in Iran. The Sharesies Index, which ranks overall investor confidence on a scale from zero to 100, hit a four-year high of 64 points in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The predicted path of Cyclone Vaianu. The cone of uncertainty as it heads south is still quite large. Zoom Earth MetService staff will be casting their eyes over the latest weather models on Thursday to try to get a clearer picture of what path Cyclone Vaianu could carve. At the moment … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly 40 percent of public-sector physiotherapists want to leave their jobs, according to a new study. 123RF Nearly 40 percent of public-sector physiotherapists want to leave their jobs, according to a new study out of Otago University. Published in the New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, the study provides what the authors … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Donna Wilkins took the Tactix to a maiden title in her first year as an ANZ Premiership head coach. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz Donna Wilkins barely had time to celebrate. The Tactix coach had just guided her side to a long-awaited ANZ Premiership title to when the reality of what … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Katie Kitching has been playing for Sunderland Women since 2022. MI NEWS Football Fern Katie Kitching is prepared for a “huge change” at her club side Sunderland Women which came to fruition while she is on international duty in New Zealand. This week an agreement was reached with multi-club ownership organisation … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – By bringing together leading AI engines and editing capabilities, WeryAI centers on “complete creative production on a single platform,” helping creators, designers, and marketing teams eliminate tool switching and improve the efficiency of visual content production. Following the official launch of the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A person has been rescued from their car after the road beneath them washed out. Screenshot / Google Maps A person has been rescued from their car after the road beneath them washed out near Rotorua. Emergency services were called to the rural area of Ngapouri Road at about 10pm on … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 08 April 2026 Tairawhiti Operations Manager Matt Tong says despite dedicated patrols of the area last week by the ground culling team, DOC staff have had no further sign of the dogs. “Because it’s the roar, we know people will be out naturing in the area and we really want … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Household labour force survey estimated working-age population: March 2026 quarter – information release 8 April 2026 The household labour force survey estimated working-age population table shows the population benchmarks used to produce household labour force survey estimates for the upcoming labour market statistics release. Visit our website to read the full … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A flood-damaged van and debris piled up at the Cooks’ property by the 26 March storm. Supplied Two weeks to the day after floodwaters swept through Anaru Cook’s property south of Kaitāia, he’s on top of his house strapping the roof down ahead of an approaching cyclone. It’s yet another sign … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A family begins the enormous task of shovelling silt off their Whirinaki property after last month’s storm. Supplied / FNDC Two weeks to the day after floodwaters swept through Anaru Cook’s property south of Kaitāia, he’s on top of his house strapping the roof down ahead of an approaching cyclone. It’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell said “Corrections is not a housing agency” and was not responsible for prisoners’ housing needs after they’re released. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Corrections does not know how many people leave prison with nowhere to live or a reintegration plan, an Auditor-General’s report has revealed. That information was … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – On March 31, 2026, China Mobile hosted the 2026 China Mobile Digital Empowerment Cooperation Conference for Chinese Enterprises Going Global in Beijing. The conference focused on the needs for digital and intelligent development of Chinese enterprises going global, jointly exploring new … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Targets Over 30% Profit from Non-Residential Businesses by 2030Strong Backlog Supports 2026 Revenue Target of THB 25.5 Billion BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – SC has announced its first major rebrand in 20 years, repositioning the brand as “Beyond Residential”. The company is moving forward with the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are investigating an ‘unexplained death’ in Christchurch. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police are investigating a sudden death in Christchurch. Officers were called to a Main North Road property in Papanui at about 2.40pm. A person was in a critical condition but died at the scene. Police said the public may … Read more
Source: Save the Children Communities across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea are currently facing the threat of Tropical Cyclone Maila, which has been upgraded to a category 5 system, while children and families in Fiji assess the damage left behind by Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. Save the Children staff across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister was co-directed by Auckland-based filmmaker Michelle Walshe and American Lindsay Utz. Supplied / Rialto A documentary about former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been nominated for two Emmy awards. The production, Prime Minister, looks at how the world’s then-youngest female head of government balanced motherhood with leadership, and navigated … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Previously, Air Chathams was paying about $500,000 a month in fuel costs, but that number had doubled to over $1 Million. Supplied Air Chathams is cutting a significant number of flights from several North Island routes, which have become unsustainable after the cost of jet fuel has more than doubled. The … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Fresh Laundry Ranked #37 Among the Fastest Growing Companies in Singapore by The Straits Times 2026 Compiled by The Straits Times and global research firm Statista, the annual Singapore business growth ranking evaluates companies based on revenue growth performance across a defined assessment period. Fresh Laundry’s placement among the high-growth companies in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Those who spoke to RNZ painted a grim picture of life on the outside after leaving prison. RNZ/Calvin Samuel The coroner’s office says 14 people died in suspected suicides, after their release from prison over the past three years. Parolees have described being thrown into the outside world without support and … Read more