UK festival cancelled after headliner Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK

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Source: Radio New Zealand Organisers of a popular London music festival say it has been cancelled after the headliner, Kanye West, was blocked from traveling to the United Kingdom. The announcement that West, who is known as Ye, would headline the three-day Wireless Festival had sparked criticism from Jewish groups and politicians, who highlighted his … Read more

‘Not part of the puzzle’: Ameliaranne Ekenasio on Silver Ferns silence

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Source: Radio New Zealand Ameliaranne Ekenasio (left) and Dame Noeline Taurua after winning the Constellation Cup series, 2024. AAP / www.photosport.nz Former Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio says she has not had any contact with the national side’s management since making herself unavailable for selection last year. The 35-year-old revealed she has not spoken with … Read more

New Zealanders will understand government can’t support everyone during fuel crisis – Luxon

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the support offered so far was about protecting the the most vulnerable, without driving up inflation. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The prime minister is reluctant to say whether there will be any further support for New Zealanders during the fuel crisis, but believes New Zealanders will … Read more

The regions where rent is dropping fastest

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Renters across the country are being asked to pay less for their properties, Realestate.co.nz says, and some regions have had sharper drops than others. It said the average asking price for rental properties on the site was down 2 percent in March, to $632 a week. Auckland … Read more

Another Corrections deputy chief executive under scrutiny after staff raise concerns

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Source: Radio New Zealand Another deputy executive at Corrections is under scrutiny. RNZ / Blessen Tom Another deputy executive at Corrections is under scrutiny over their behaviour. The department is undertaking “preliminary inquiries” in relation to a message sent by a deputy chief executive to a staffer after they raised concerns about the “tone and … Read more

Teaching Council replaces vacant seats on governing body

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Source: Radio New Zealand Richard Tindiller The Teaching Council replaced three vacant seats on its governing body after warnings that failing to do so would break its own rules. Council chair David Ferguson told RNZ it made the decision after taking advice. But the Educational Institute Te Riu Roa said the council, which is the … Read more

Professional firefighters strike for one hour on Wednesday over stalled pay talks

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Source: Radio New Zealand Professional firefighters will strike for an hour on Wednesday morning over stalled pay talks. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Firefighters belonging to the Professional Firefighters Union are striking for an hour on Wednesday morning over their stalled pay talks. The strike would run from 7.30-8.30am. The union said it wanted Fire and … Read more

From Old Channel to New Garden: How Chaoyang’s “Sakura River” is Dazzling Spring

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2026 – As the spring breeze sweeps across the banks of the Beixiao River in Chaoyang District, a spectacle that has captured the heart of the entire city is unfolding. This is Beijing’s first-ever “Sakura River.” Spanning a 4.2-kilometer waterfront, nearly 6,000 cherry … Read more

Dwelling and household estimates: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Dwelling and household estimates: March 2026 quarter – information release 7 April 2026 National dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy formation, business decisions, and as ‘bottom lines’ in the calculation of market coverage rates. Key facts At 31 March 2026, the estimated number of: private … Read more

Galaxy Macau Celebrates Yamazato’s Debut in 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide with Refined Kaiseki Experience

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Source: Media Outreach Complementing an orchard-themed dreamy tea set by two master pâtissiers, a series of fascinating delicacies is presented by Galaxy Macau in April MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2026 -In celebration of its ascent to One Diamond status in China’s prestigious Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, Galaxy Macau’s Japanese fine‑dining … Read more

Crew member from NZ-flagged fishing vessel lost overboard

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Source: Radio New Zealand The crew member was not sighted after falling overboard. 123RF A crew member has been lost overboard from a New Zealand-flagged fishing vessel in the Southern Ocean. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission said the person was knocked overboard by a float late on Sunday night. It said the accident happened on … Read more

Fire and Emergency highlights change of strike timing and warns public to be vigilant

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Wednesday 8 April, between 7.30am and 8.30am.  This is a change from its previously scheduled strikes, which have occurred on Mondays and Fridays.  Future strikes are scheduled … Read more

Government’s newest ministers sworn in after cabinet reshuffle

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the swearing in ceremony for Mike Butterick and Cameron Brewer. Samuel Rillstone/RNZ The government’s new newest ministers have been sworn in at Government House in Wellington. Both first term National MPs, Cameron Brewer and Mike Butterick were made ministers outside of Cabinet. National’s Cameron Brewer being … Read more

What is a Woman? Private Member’s Bill will expose which MPs can define truth and biology

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Source: Family First New Zealand First has proposed a Definitions of Woman and Man Amendment Bill, a Private Member’s Bill drawn for debate in April 2026, aimed at formally defining “woman” as “an adult human biological female” and “man” as “an adult human biological male” within the Legislation Act 2019. Now we find out once … Read more

Person dead after car crashes into powerpole, house catches fire in Moutoa

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Source: Radio New Zealand A person died after crashing into a powerpole on the Foxton Shannon Road. The downed powerlines set fire to a house. Google Maps One person has died after crashing into a power pole just before 4pm in Moutoa. The crash happened on Foxton Shannon Road between Himatangi Block and Poplar South … Read more

NRL: Chanel Harris-Tavita back in NZ Warriors line-up against Melbourne Storm

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Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita scored a try double against Sydney Roosters in his only full game this season. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm Kickoff 9.30pm, Saturday, 11 April AAMI Stadium, Melbourne Live blog updates on RNZ website Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita will return to the NZ Warriors line-up to face Melbourne … Read more

Minister for Social Investment expects govt agencies to comply with procurement rules

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Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Social Investment Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Minister for Social Investment says her “enduring expectation” is that all government agencies comply with relevant procurement rules and policies. It comes after RNZ revealed the Social Investment Agency (SIA) was commissioning an independent external review of its procurement practices … Read more

Thailand’s OR Shifts Beyond Fuel as Southeast Asia’s EV Transition Gains Pace, Rolls Out 5-Year Investment Strategy

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Source: Media Outreach Strong earnings, expanding EV infrastructure and a growing digital user base reflect OR’s ongoing transformation from traditional fuel retail to integrated mobility and lifestyle services — with OR positioning itself as a scalable platform for regional partnership across Asia. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2026 – PTT Oil … Read more

E coli discovery causes well-known Auckland cafe to take the day off

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Source: Radio New Zealand Coffee machines heat water to 80-85 degrees, meaning they would need to be supplied with pre-boiled water. LUIS ROBAYO Hillsborough’s Hill House Cafe was forced to close its doors on Tuesday after a boil water notice was issued for the Auckland suburbs of Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak and Three Kings, … Read more

Boil water notice continues after Auckland E coli found

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Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Watercare A boil-water notice for thousands of Auckland homes is still in force after E. coli was found. The notice was put in place for parts of Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak and Three Kings on Monday after routine water sample testing showed traces of E coli. About 7500 … Read more

Opponents unhappy with controversial $18 million Hawke’s Bay dam project

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Source: Radio New Zealand The proposed site for the dam project. RNZ / YouTube A government funding loan of 18 million dollars for a controversial dam in Central Hawke’s Bay has its opponents vowing to halt the project yet again. The Tukituiki Water Security Project, formerly known as the Ruataniwha Dam, was scuppered in 2017 … Read more

‘It’s going to be 1975 again’: Diesel prices face sharp jump

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Motorists using diesel are being warned to expect to see its price lift over $4 a litre this week. Z has issued a national list price advisory for commercial customers, effective Tuesday, noting that diesel will lift 55c a litre. That would put the price at service … Read more

One person arrested after ‘serious assault’ in Nawton, Hamilton

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Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to the incident on Dominion Road in Nawton at about 3pm this afternoon. RNZ One person has been arrested following a what police are describing as a “serious assault” in Hamilton. Emergency services were called to the incident on Dominion Road in Nawton at about 3pm this … Read more

Former All Black flanker returns to Aotearoa

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Source: Radio New Zealand Frizell will return with the Highlanders in 2027 and will link back up with the Tasman Mako later this year. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Shannon Frizell is coming home. Frizell will return with the Highlanders for the 2027 Super Rugby season and the club has also confirmed he will link back up with … Read more