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Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec has celebrated the achievements of over 350 ākonga (learners) who graduated this week at a vibrant ceremony at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. The event brought together graduates from Te Wānanga Māori, Health, Pacific Health and Social Practice, filling the Arena with proud whānau, friends and kaimahi (staff) as … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for April to June 2026 is attached. Highlights: There is an elevated chance of heavy rain events/flooding during April. Otherwise rainfall totals are equally likely to be normal or above normal across the North Island and near or below normal in the South Island. … Read more
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the re-appointment of Hon Simeon Brown as Minister for Energy and acknowledges the significant contribution of the outgoing Minister, Hon Simon Watts. Chief Executive John Carnegie said the incoming Minister takes on the portfolio at a critical time. “Over the past year, the context has shifted. The Prime … Read more
Source: Electricity Retailers’ and Generators’ Association of New Zealand (ERGANZ) The Electricity Retailers’ and Generators’ Association of New Zealand (ERGANZ) congratulates Minister Simeon Brown on his return to the role of Minister for Energy. ERGANZ Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy says in an increasingly complex domestic and global environment, energy policy will continue to play a vital role … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific’s first and only global newswire, has appointed Ms Kitty Lee as Managing Partner, Greater China. This is a newly created role designed to accelerate the company’s growth in Mainland China and Greater China. As the first … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – MAXHUB Singapore, a leading provider of collaborative and audio visual communication technologies, is redefining the way organisations and institutions connect, present, and collaborate. With a strong focus on intuitive, interactive, and high-performance solutions, MAXHUB empowers both educational institutions and corporate organisations to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Two people were found dead in Hamilton East. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller Two people have been found dead at a property in Hamilton East. Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler said the deaths were under police investigation and at this stage being treated as “unexplained”. Ambler said police were notified about … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The man is due to appear in court again in June. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A Wellington businessman who had pleaded not guilty to posting harmful digital communications has had his name suppression continued. The 57-year-old man appeared in Wellington District Court last month charged with making a Facebook post that … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – ShopBack, the leading shopping and Cashback platform in Asia-Pacific, is pleased to announce that ShopBack Play is rapidly breaking the barriers between online shopping and gaming, making earning rewards effortless and fun for everyone.By seamlessly bridging mobile games with cash … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate Interactive”), a Singapore-based technology consultant, has launched CloudBox by Activate Interactive (“Cloudbox”), its first major proprietary enterprise cloud platform designed to simplify, secure, and accelerate cloud adoption for enterprises and government agencies in Singapore and the region. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler, Field Crime Manager: Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Hamilton East this evening. Police were notified around 4pm after two people were found deceased at an address on York Street. Enquiries into what exactly has occurred at the address are ongoing, however … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Diggers working at the burnt-out Bromley wastewater treatment plant. Christchurch City Council supplied pictures and video of work to remove rot from inside its filters on 10 June 2022. Christchurch City Council Christchurch city councillors has voted to add more air to sewage ponds at its troubled Bromley treatment plant to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Lee Kum Kee Sauce (“Lee Kum Kee”), a global leader in sauces and condiments, proudly served as the Official Sauce and Condiment Partner for the prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony in Hong Kong, China. The event marked … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau New data from the country’s biggest bank shows the impact of the start of the fuel price rise on New Zealanders’ spending. Card spending at fuel stations jumped almost 30 percent in March, or 20.6 percent when seasonally adjusted. Chief economist Sharon Zollner said, using Ministry of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Herbert Vongpusanachai takes on the role of Senior Vice President for Commercial for the region, effective April 1, 2026 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has appointed Herbert Vongpusanachai as Senior Vice President, Commercial for Asia Pacific, effective April … Read more
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 2, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Radio New Zealand Greyhound dogs racing on a sand track. (File photo) 123rf Racing Minister Winston Peters is welcoming the passing of legislation which will end greyhound racing in August. The Racing Industry Amendment passed its third and final reading with “overwhelming” cross-party support, Peters said. “This action wasn’t taken lightly, but independent reviews … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Rule changes freeing up high country farmers to make the most of their land will unlock economic opportunities, support job creation and strengthen regional economies, Land Information Minister Chris Penk and South Island Minister James Meager say. “Farmers in the high country make a significant contribution to New Zealand’s primary industries, but they’re telling us they want … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s priority is keeping schools open, students in classrooms and continuing to raise achievement as the country navigates fuel supply challenges, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “The lockdowns during the pandemic were incredibly damaging to student engagement. We are committed to doing everything we can to not repeat that experience … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Christie. Supplied Māori All Black and Highlander Shane Christie has been diagnosed with a brain disease likely to be connected with repeated head knocks by a pathologist at the University of Auckland’s brain bank. Dr Clinton Turner found the former Tasman Mako captain had “high stage” chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kylie Reiri resigned in February. (RNZ / Teresa Cowie ) The Social Investment Agency has commissioned an independent external review of its procurement practices for contracts over $100,000. The announcement follows the resignation of Social Investment Agency (SIA) deputy chief executive Kylie Reiri in February while under investigation in relation to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Co-operative Bank self-reported the breaches under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. Supplied/Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has been penalised nearly $2.5 million by the High Court for overcharging its customers. It comes after the bank admitted to the breaches last year after reaching a settlement with the Commerce … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New model brings advanced agentic coding and refined reasoning to real-world deployment HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Alibaba has released Qwen3.6-Plus, the latest iteration of its flagship series of large language models, delivering a significant advancement in agentic coding, as well as multimodal perception and reasoning. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – As the foodservice industry continues to expand and consumer awareness of health rises, water safety has become a critical concern. Water quality directly affects food flavour, equipment performance and food safety, while also driving demand beyond basic drinking water toward scenario-based, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New Report Finds Serious, Actionable Attacks Rose More Than 20% as SMBs Face Growing Threat from Increasingly Precise, AI-Enabled Adversaries SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – SonicWall today announced the release of the 2026 SonicWall Cyber Protect Report, marking a landmark reframing from traditional threat reporting in favor … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appointed Heather Simpson as Deputy Chair of Antarctica New Zealand. “Heather Simpson has extensive governance experience and as a current board member, a strong understanding of the strategic importance of Antarctica for New Zealand,” Mr Peters says. “Ms Simpson’s elevation to Deputy Chair recognises her contribution to date and she will support the Chair and Board in guiding the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister, Winston Peters has welcomed the passing of legislation to end greyhound racing saying it is a decisive step reflecting the clear will of New Zealanders and delivers certainty for animal welfare, industry participants, and the public. “The Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment has passed its third … Read more