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Source: World Vision World Vision New Zealand welcomes the historic first reading of a Modern Slavery Bill in parliament today which will help to strengthen the country’s response to slavery and exploitation, while improving transparency for consumers, investors, and businesses. The Bill passed its first reading with 112 votes in favour, demonstrating strong cross-party support. World … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A pup using its mum, Hipi, as a pillow. Shaun McConkey / NZ Sea Lion Trust An Otago colony of sea lions has hit a major milestone after a successful breeding season which saw the birth of 38 pups. For the first time in more than a century the Otago Pakake/sea … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new Chair and trustees for the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Hone McGregor has been appointed as Chair, and Frances Valintine, Brahma Sharma, and Kenneth Leong join the Board of Trustees. “Hone McGregor has extensive governance experience and as the current co-chair has a strong … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The bill was championed by between National’s Greg Fleming and Labour’s Camilla Belich. Samuel Rillstone / RNZ A bill tackling modern slavery has passed its first reading with bipartisan support, marking a first for Parliament. The bill uses a new rule introduced in the 2020 term, Standing Order 288, which allows … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The baby was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious unexplained injuries. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The mother of a five-month-old baby on life support after suffering serious unexplained injuries including a brain bleed says she’s “angry, confused” and desperate for answers. She says the baby, who RNZ has chosen not to … Read more
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for April 29, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Media Outreach Rhenus Group acquires remaining 49 percent of LBH Group, achieving full ownership Partnership further strengthens global maritime and port logistics network LBH continues operating under its renowned brand while maintaining its recognized service quality SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Rhenus Group announced the successful closing of the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A farmer with a farm fuel tank. SUPPLIED/LEVNO Australasian bosses across agriculture, aviation and freight sectors are in the ear of their government officials in dealing with the chaotic global supply chain. The government announced on Tuesday it secured an initial agreement with Z Energy to procure an additional 90 million … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied New Zealand’s wool industry is looking to spin a sustainable future backed by farming from its farmers and industry. Wool-producing farmers paid a wool levy for many years that helped promote the sector, build markets and fund research and development. But dissatisfied sheep farmers voted to disestablish the governing New … Read more
Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Today, international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand TUMI introduces “Mediterranean Escape,” its Spring 2026 seasonal campaign and collection inspired by the warmth, rhythm, and sensorial richness of the Mediterranean coast. Bringing expressive new colors, prints, and textures across TUMI’s most … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand One person has been seriously injured. Supplied / Ken Cox Firefighters have extinguished a fire that tore through a Timaru industrial premises this morning. One person was seriously injured and taken to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter. Fire and Emergency was called to the fire in High Street shortly before 9am on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party candidate for Māngere Michel Mulipola. Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ The Greens are defending their candidate for Māngere, saying now he has been selected he will be expected to meet different standards of behaviour. Michel Mulipola was recently confirmed as the Green Party candidate for the South Auckland seat of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand National MP Grant McCallum accepts a petition from ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler to ban bottom trawling. Giles Dexter Ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler has handed his bottom trawling ban petition over to Parliament, with a National MP hinting the party will take a policy on bottom trawling to the election. The petition … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Everlee Wihongi has been in US detention since the start of April. Supplied A New Zealand woman who is being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the US will spend another six weeks in a detention facility awaiting her next hearing with a judge. Everlee Wihongi was taken into ICE … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman. Aotearoa Media Collective Mike Hosking says TVNZ threatened legal action against NZME if it was to publish a story about its political editor allegedly using a homophobic slur. On Tuesday, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she shut down an event in her office last year after … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is pleased to announce BK8 News as the Presenting Partner of the prestigious BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026. Through this partnership, BK8 News will support the tournament in its role as Presenting Partner, contributing to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Superannuation Fund STAKEHOLDER UPDATE APRIL 2026 – NZ Super Fund well positioned in volatile markets. The NZ Super Fund is well positioned in the current volatile market conditions with investment strategies performing as expected. As at 31 March, Fund value stood at $86.6 billion and the Fund had returned 11.9 percent over … Read more
Source: World Vision Kiwi sports and music stars are calling on the nation’s youth to switch off their screens for this year’s World Vision 40 Hour Challenge to tackle severe hunger in the Pacific. Rugby players Caleb Clarke and Wallace Sititi, singer-songwriter Paige Tapara, and climate advocate Brianna Fruean are fronting this year’s campaign to raise funds for children in Solomon Islands facing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Analysis by a media outlet, published today, finding health care staff shortages were contributing factors in the deaths of 11 babies is a national and avoidable tragedy, NZNO says. The analysis by Stuff into the deaths which date back to 2016 also found staffing issues were identified in a further five cases in … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand The fragile, temporary ceasefires, between the United States and Iran, and between Israel and Lebanon, must be replaced by an enduring, sustained, and comprehensive regional ceasefire that covers all countries affected by this conflict, to avoid further catastrophic civilian suffering and pave the way for justice, respect for international … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand The Auckland High Court has upheld the initial guilty finding and sentence of former Port of Auckland Chief Executive, Tony Gibson, after stevedore, Pala’amo Kalati, was killed at the port in August 2020 by a falling container. “Our thoughts continue to go out to Mr Kalati’s family and friends, as well … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand Vessels can discharge oily water that causes harm to the oceans and rivers we depend on for our livelihoods and wellbeing. New Zealand’s latest state of the environment report – Our environment 2025 – outlines how our marine and freshwater environments are being affected by pollution, climate change, and resource depletion. So, please … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand For more than two decades, the Port and Harbour Marine Safety Code (the Code) has been a cornerstone of safe navigation in Aotearoa’s busy commercial ports and harbours. What began as a commitment to consistency has matured into a strong partnership among Maritime NZ, port operators, and regional councils – one … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ is preparing to launch an online application process for seafarer licensing. We’ve developed this new service through extensive engagement with the sector. Over the past few years, people across the maritime community have shared valuable feedback on our notifications, certification, and licensing processes. This feedback has guided improvements that … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand We will soon consult on Regulatory Amendment Package (RAP) 3, a package of proposed changes to the Maritime Rules and related policy. The proposals aim to improve safety, support the maritime workforce, and make the rules clearer and easier to use. Alongside the proposed rule changes, we are also seeking early … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ New insights from the World Energy Council show New Zealand’s energy sector is entering a more complex and constrained phase, with supply and demand now emerging as the country’s top energy concern. The World Energy Issues Monitor is a global snapshot of the key challenges and uncertainties shaping the energy sector. The 2026 report … Read more
Source: PSA A National MP has used tax cuts from 637 days ago to justify cutting workers’ pay in 2026 – a startling admission about how the National Party really treats essential workers. At this morning’s Education and Workforce Select Committee hearing on the Employment Leave Bill, National’s Carl Bates accused the PSA of having “significantly … Read more