Person taken to hospital after sea lion bite on Dunedin’s Brighton beach

Source: Radio New Zealand The St John spokesperson said the animal was no longer at the scene. AFP / Biosphoto / Minden Pictures / Colin Monteath / Hedgehog House A person was been taken to hospital after being bitten by a sea lion at Dunedin’s Brighton beach on Friday afternoon. A Hato Hone St John … Read more

UK-led Hormuz talks demand ‘immediate’ reopening of Hormuz

Source: Radio New Zealand By Peter Hutchison and Helen Rowe, AFP with aditional reporting from RNZ A Marine Traffic map showing ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz. AFP / JONATHAN RAA New Zealand High Commissioner to the UK, Hamish Cooper, has attended a meeting discussing joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In … Read more

Arrest made in relation to Wainuiomata death

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard, Wellington District Crime Manager: A young person has been arrested in relation to the death of a man in Wainuiomata yesterday. Police were called to Wainuiomata Road about 9am after a report of the man having been found unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the … Read more

Taiwan Returns to ADEX Singapore Dive Expo 2026 to Showcase World-Class Dive Destinations

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2026 – As the global dive tourism market continues to grow, Taiwan is actively seizing new opportunities in this dynamic sector. Building on the strong success of its 2025 participation which captivated audiences with the island’s world-class dive sites,the Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) is … Read more

Two arrested after kidnapping, robbery in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand Two women have been charged after a kidnapping and aggravated robbery. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police have arrested and charged two women after a kidnapping and aggravated robbery in Botany earlier this week. Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Batey said on Tuesday, a woman was allegedly kidnapped in her own vehicle from … Read more

Green SM Signs IDR 600 Billion Investment Loan Agreement With BCA

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2026 – Green SM Indonesia and Bank Central Asia (BCA) today announced the signing of a five-year investment loan agreement with a total value of IDR 600 billion, marking the formalization of a long-term financial partnership between the two parties. Mr. Denny Haryanto … Read more

Arrests made following kidnapping and aggravated robbery, Botany

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Batey, Officer in Charge Counties Manukau East CIB:  Police have arrested and charged two people following a kidnapping and aggravated robbery in Botany earlier this week. On Tuesday 31 March, a woman was allegedly kidnapped in her own vehicle from outside a shopping centre on … Read more

Kids Unplugged struck a nerve at our dinner table

Source: Radio New Zealand It didn’t take long to see evidence that Kids Unplugged had gotten into the brain of my seven-year-old son. The new RNZ web series promotes life outside – mountain biking, sailing, wild kai foraging, etc – away from devices. It’s hosted by the Steel brothers – Malachi (15), Judah (12) and … Read more

COTODAMA Launches Cotodama Speaker / Box Model in MOON WHITE

Source: Media Outreach Available Now in North America, Europe, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2026 – COTODAMA, the brand at the intersection of sight and sound, today announced the global launch of Cotodama Speaker / Box Model in MOON WHITE. Priced at … Read more

Report outlines damage to Moa Point sewage treatment plant

Source: Radio New Zealand Signs on Wellington’s South Coast about the wastewater spill. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The flooding of the Moa Point sewage treatment plant damaged its ”heart and nervous system”, Wellington Water says. The catastrophic failure of the plant led to the significant, months-long discharge of untreated wastewater off Wellington’s South Coast. In … Read more

Is fuel support going to the right places?

Source: Radio New Zealand Fuel prices had been rising fast in recent weeks. (File photo) AFP / ROBERT MICHAEL Essential workers in some parts of the country face much higher fuel bills than in others, new data shows – and it has raised questions about how support should be targeted. Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub … Read more

AsiaTokenFund Group Partners with 1MAX.com to Launch Curated Crypto Trading Platform

Source: Media Outreach TORTOLA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2026 – AsiaTokenFund Group today announced a strategic partnership with 1MAX.com to jointly venture and launch a next-generation curated cryptocurrency trading platform designed to simplify digital asset investing while reducing risk exposure for users. Built for both new and experienced traders … Read more

Primary teachers’ union NZEI says still gains in new deal, despite same salary settings

Source: Radio New Zealand The union had hoped to negotiate a payment to acknowledge the extra work involved in implementing the new curriculum but was unsuccesful. 123RF The primary teachers’ union says there have been gains in the deal its members accepted following drawn out bargaining, despite the salary settings being the same as an … Read more

Three arrested after armed police attend incident in Petone

Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Police closed off two roads in Petone as part of their response to reports of a person with a possible firearm being seen in a street. Three people have now been taken into custody, a police spokesperson said. … Read more

Crash closes section of SH1 near Ashburton

Source: Radio New Zealand A crash has closed a section of SH1. Screenshot/Google Maps A crash has closed a section of State Highway One in mid-Canterbury. New Zealand Transport Agency said the crash happened near the intersection with Chertsey Kyle Road, between Ashburton and Rakaia. The highway is closed between the intersections with Elizabeth Avenue … Read more

Three arrested on Good Friday in Petone

Source: New Zealand Police Police responding to reports of a possible firearm sighted on East Street in Petone have taken three people into custody. Emergency services were called around 7.20am to the Lower Hutt suburb, and armed police were quickly deployed as a matter of precaution. Roads from East Street to Waione Street were closed … Read more

Police car rammed as two flee police pursuit in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand Police have arrested two people after an incident in St Lukes, Auckland. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police have arrested a person in Auckland after they rammed a police car and attempted to flee. Inspector Keki Wilson said shortly before 10am on Good Friday police noticed a vehicle near Victor Street and … Read more

Ronald Hills had ‘three drinks’ before he fatally crashed into a speeding motorcyclist in Hamilton

Source: Radio New Zealand Ronald Kelvin David Hills, 63, was sentenced to 11 months and two weeks of home detention. NZME / Belinda Feek A man who fatally crashed into a speeding motorcyclist had three drinks at the pub after a “busy day selling items” before he got behind the wheel. Ronald Kelvin David Hills’ … Read more

Burglary, Main South Road, Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer Canterbury Police: Police are investigating an aggravated burglary at a commercial premises on Main South Road, Christchurch overnight. At about 4.15am, offenders appear to have used a vehicle to enter a store, causing damage and taking a number of items. They have fled in … Read more

What should you say to your kids about the Easter Bunny?

Source: Radio New Zealand It’s one of those moments in the year when many parents wonder why they lie to their children about a magical rabbit that leaves Easter eggs in the garden. In our multicultural society, there are various approaches to the concepts of Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the tooth fairy. At a … Read more

Two in custody following St Lukes flee

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Keki Wilson: Shortly after 10am this morning two people in a vehicle came to the attention of Police due to the way their car was being driven near Victor Street and Great North Road. Police signalled for the vehicle to stop. The driver failed to do so … Read more

Kieran Foran’s coaching reign off to flying start with Manly win over Dolphins

Source: Radio New Zealand Kieran Foran, while playing for the Kiwis in 2025. Photosport Former Kiwis rugby league international Kieran Foran’s off to a flying start as an NRL interim head coach, leading Manly to a big win in his first game in charge. Foran, who only took over from the sacked Anthony Seibold six … Read more

Armed police at scene of incident in Petone

Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Police are asking the public to keep away from the East Street area in Petone as officers respond to an incident. Armed officers were among those who were attending, a police spokesperson said on Friday. The area is … Read more

As the Iran war continues, what else might New Zealand face shortages of besides fuel?

Source: Radio New Zealand Much more than just oil may be affected by price rises or even shortages if the Iran war continues to escalate. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Explainer – As the war between Iran and the United States and Israel enters its second month, New Zealand is feeling the pinch at the petrol … Read more

Man charged with murder after two bodies found in Hamilton

Source: Radio New Zealand Two people were found dead at a property on York Street on Thursday afternoon. RNZ / Patrice Allen Police investigating two deaths in Hamilton have arrested a 34-year-old man. Two people were found dead at a property on York Street on Thursday afternoon. Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler, Field Crime Manager, said … Read more

One dies after car veers off road in Central Otago

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Tom Kitchin One person has died following a crash on Moa Flat Road, Ettrick, in Central Otago. Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash around 11.20am on Thursday. A car had veered off the road and gone down the bank. One person was found deceased at the scene. … Read more