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Source: Radio New Zealand Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is pushing on with conservation reforms it says cut red tape and enable fees for foreign tourists visiting New Zealand’s premium natural areas. The opposition warns it opens up 60 percent of the conservation estate to sale, and changes how current … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The International Departures entrance at Auckland Airport. RNZ / Yiting Lin Do we really have a ‘brain drain’ and is it a problem? New research from Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures, has argued gaps in the data and too-simplistic analysis could be limiting New Zealanders’ understanding of migration trends. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The stranded ute in the Waimakariri River. Supplied / Coastguard NZ Rescuers were told to hold back for more than an hour from saving a man and his dogs in the middle of a flooded Canterbury river unless something “catastrophic” happened, an emergency call log shows. The man got stuck in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Figures show the cost of living crisis is not being felt equally across New Zealand. Quin Tauetau Soaring petrol prices could be deepening the cost-of-living divide between urban and rural communities, with new data suggesting households in parts of rural New Zealand are spending nearly a quarter of their total discretionary … Read more
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 13, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 13, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand will avoid slipping into recession, but faces a difficult year, Westpac says. RNZ / Michelle Tiang New Zealand will avoid slipping into recession, but faces a difficult year of weak growth, rising unemployment and higher interest rates as global energy prices surge, according to Westpac’s latest Economic Overview. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Butland is one of three New Zealanders that will line up in the World Surf League event in Raglan this week. PhotoCPL / Supplied / Surfing NZ This time last year Taranaki surfer Tom Butland could not walk – now he is preparing to take on the best in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues won the 2024, and 2025 Aupiki finals. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Blues women want to build a dynasty. The franchise has dominated the early years of Aupiki, winning back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025, and they have no intention of relinquishing their crown. Blues captain Maia Roos said they welcome … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Everlee Wihongi was detained by ICE when re-entering the US on a Green Card a month ago. Supplied The lawyer of a New Zealander held by the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) believes she was transferred from the state of California to Arizona because the state takes a harsher … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Proposed changes to climate legislation are an attack on the rule of law, the Environmental Defence Society says. The government announced on Tuesday it would amend climate law to prevent companies from being sued over damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions. But Environmental … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A swab used to test for HPV. Angus Dreaver A new study has put the cost of vaccine preventable cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) at more than $130 million in four years. One of the study’s authors says HPV vaccine rates are far too low, and they need to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of people aged under 17 in KiwiSaver has halved in the past decade. Unsplash KiwiSaver providers say kids are missing out on a chance to have time to supercharge their returns. The number of people aged under 17 in KiwiSaver has halved in the past decade. In June 2015, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo opens today at The Venetian Macao, bringing together global leaders across gaming, entertainment, and integrated resorts as digital innovation continues to reshape the industry’s next phase of growth. Taking place from May 12-14, 2026, … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Ready-mixed concrete: March 2026 quarter – information release 12 May 2026 Ready-mixed concrete statistics provide an indicator of construction activity. Key facts In the March 2026 quarter, the actual volume of ready-mixed concrete produced was 869,652 cubic metres, up 1.8 percent compared with the March 2025 quarter. In the year ended March … Read more
Source: Media Outreach World-First Innovations Showcase Hong Kong’s Thriving Life and Health Tech Ecosystem from Bench to Bedside HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) joined alongside 38 Park companies in the two flagship events of the 5th International Healthcare Week — … Read more
Source: Media Outreach With the inclusion principle integrated into main innovation projects, Ant International now links 2 bn user accounts with 150 mn merchants through multi-layered partnerships, provides global account services to 1.6 mn SMEs, and helps over 30 mn underserved businesses and individuals access quality credit. As its global payment, global account and embedded … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – ANGEL, a global water purification brand, successfully participated in World of Coffee Bangkok as a Gold Sponsor, strengthening its presence in the global coffee industry through professional coffee water solutions and commercial drinking water systems. During the exhibition, ANGEL provided RO … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A medical condition affecting more than 170 million women worldwide has been renamed after researchers led a global process over 14 years to correct a misunderstanding. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – a hormonal and metabolic condition which can affect fertility, weight, skin, hair, mental health and long-term risk of diabetes and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SANTIAGO, CHILE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, participated in the Chile Fintech Forum 2026 as Platinum sponsor and introduced X-Net in Latin America for the first time. X-Net is a globally unified B2B cross-border settlement network and risk management … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Becker chrisbecker, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons The organiser of an Auckland push bike ride that ended with arrests and infringement notices handed out says the police presence was excessive, with more officers in attendance than riders at one point. BikeLife’s Kimami Ngaluafe said he plans to meet with police this … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jake Osborne / DOC Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts There are 235 adult kākāpō alive today – each of them has a name, a detailed family tree, a backstory, and a high-tech transmitter that logs their activity. It’s fun and it … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The annual report identifies vulnerable applications and critically out-of-date operating systems as top concerns for organizations. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Jamf, the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, today released its annual Security 360 Report, separated into analyses for mobile and macOS … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BDC intends to further deploy HVO-powered energy solutions across its data centres in Asia Pacific and beyond SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre provider, and EcoCeres, a global leader in the innovation and commercialisation of renewable fuels and green … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Xero chief executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy. Supplied/Xero The chief executive of accounting software company Xero says it does not tolerate sexual harassment or misconduct in the workplace. It comes amid allegations of misconduct and inappropriate behaviour from multiple women against its founder Sir Rod Drury. Former Xero staffer Ally Naylor first … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A court martial continued on Tuesday at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A Navy officer accused of threatening to kill an Afghan interpreter in 2013 has denied making any threat. A court martial continued on Tuesday at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. The court … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The shark bell at the St Clair esplanade has rung out several times in recent weeks. RNZ / Tess Brunton Dunedin surfers and swimmers are being urged not to be complacent about the shark bell, which has been sounded multiple times in recent weeks. The bell was installed at the St … Read more