Energy Transitions – Support transition before we’re gone: Latest gas report calls for Govt assistance

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Source: BusinessNZ A new report is calling on all political parties to support a transition away from gas for commercial and industrial users, in the face of significant gas price increases and rapidly declining domestic production. The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) today released  The need for Government assistance in the gas transition, which recommends Government explore concessionary … Read more

High Court Decision – PSNA says High Court Superfund decision a victory for Palestinian rights

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   The High Court in Auckland has found policies of the NZ Superfund are ‘unreasonable and unlawful’ and fail to properly address human rights issues, when the Fund considers excluding companies from its portfolio of investments.   The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa issued judicial review proceedings against the Superfund … Read more

Hurricanes keen to keep Chiefs star quiet in top of the table clash

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Source: Radio New Zealand Ruben Love of the Hurricanes and Quinn Tupaea of the Chiefs battle for the ball. Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz The Hurricanes plan to take the wind out of the sails of storming Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea. After dispatching the Blues 42-19 in Wellington, the Super Rugby leaders head to Hamilton for … Read more

61-year-old facing charges over anti-Indian graffiti in Auckland

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Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Papatoetoe man has been arrested over violent, anti-Indian graffiti that was found in Auckland. The message, which incited violence against the Indian community, was first spotted on Saturday near Papatoetoe Central School. Another piece of graffiti with the same message was found inside a public toilet in Royal Oak. … Read more

Are these New Zealand’s toughest housing markets?

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Source: Radio New Zealand Te Awamutu. Waipā District Council New data shows buyers are cautious around the country, but sellers in a number of suburbs face a particular struggle to sell. Cotality data shows that sellers in Kihikihi, Waipa, are waiting a median 50.5 days to sell their properties, up from a one-year average of … Read more

New appointments for Health New Zealand Board

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Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced a new Chair and members for the Board of Health New Zealand, reinforcing its focus on delivering for patients. Mark Darrow has been appointed Chair for a three-year term, commencing 1 May 2026. “Mr Darrow is an experienced board chair and director with a … Read more

Remote Bridge to Nowhere gets a ‘facelift’

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 April 2026 At nearly 90 years old, heritage icon the Bridge to Nowhere owes its enduring stature to a regular beauty regime, with a recent ‘facelift’ the latest treatment. Department of Conservation Project Lead Michael Christie says it’s ironic the bridge has become such a popular destination with visitors. … Read more

Watch: Fijian Drua head coach reacts to Moana Pasifika’s demise

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Source: Radio New Zealand Fijian Drua’s outgoing head coach Glen Jackson says the demise of Moana Pasifika is “devastating” news. “It’s called Super Rugby Pacific for a reason,” Jackson said in response to RNZ Pacific’s question during his weekly press conference with reporters on Wednesday. “Both Moana and the Drua have brought a different aspect … Read more

SH73 Candy’s Bend resilience project getting underway

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Source: New Zealand Government   A major resilience project on State Highway 73 (SH73) at Candys Bend between Christchurch and the West Coast is getting underway to repair a damaged retaining wall, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “State Highway 73 (SH73) between Christchurch and the West Coast is relied upon for freight, tourism, business connections … Read more

Marlborough moves ferry solution forward

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Source: New Zealand Government The Marlborough District Council has today started its consultation programme to fund Port Marlborough’s $110 million capped contribution to revenue-earning port assets in Picton, Rail Minister Winston Peters welcomed today. “New Zealanders want two new ferries that serve road, rail and passengers long into the future with resilient infrastructure backing them … Read more

SH2 roundabout boosts road safety in Eastern Bay of Plenty

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Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed completion of a new roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road near Ōpōtiki, making this key corridor significantly safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight. “There were nine crashes at the intersection of SH2/Wainui Road between 2014 and 2023, three of them were injury crashes, one … Read more

University Research – AI chatbot targets online safety and support for seniors – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Researchers are designing chatbots to help make life online safer and more welcoming for seniors. New research, co-authored by Dr Jade Brooks (University of Auckland), led by Dr Yenni Tim (University of New South Wales) with Delen Zeng (Beijing Jiaotong University) and Joshua Huynh (AMP Limited), explores how properly designed … Read more

Govt Cuts – Workers betrayed as MBIE breaks promise that automation won’t cost their jobs – PSA

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Source: PSA Loyal, long-serving workers at MBIE’s Tenancy Bond Services are feeling betrayed by plans to axe their entire team, despite being promised at the start of the automation project that there would be no job losses. MBIE is proposing to disestablish 28 permanent roles with two new permanent roles created resulting in a net loss … Read more

Advocacy – University of Canterbury (UC) Prohibits Arabic Cultural Wear at Graduation Ceremonies

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Source: Students for Justice in Palestine Canterbury (SJP) At the University of Canterbury (UC) Graduation on 15/04/2026, UC Security ordered a student to remove a keffiyeh* from under their graduation regalia before they would be allowed to attend their ceremony. The mandate came from the Head of Security, who told the student that the cultural … Read more

Asia-Pacific countries to meet in Jakarta to discuss security concerns related to nuclear weapons

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Source: International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) Geneva 15 April 2026 – Government officials representing more than 20 nuclear-weapon-free nations in Asia and the Pacific will meet in Jakarta on Friday, 17 April 2026, to discuss the urgent need to eliminate nuclear weapons. The one-day conference will be funded by Austria and co-hosted with Indonesia, … Read more

Regional Data Release: New Zealand Health Survey

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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 16 April 2026 The New Zealand Health Survey (Health Survey) provides information about the health and wellbeing of adults and children in New Zealand. These data tables present key health indicators from all years of the continuous Health Survey, using a three-year rolling average. Statistics are updated … Read more

Man arrested over Papatoetoe graffiti

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man over offensive graffiti located outside a Papatoetoe school last weekend. Enquiries have been ongoing throughout the week.  Inspector Dave Christoffersen, Counties Manukau West Area Commander, says a local man has been arrested this morning. “Given the threatening nature of the graffiti, our team has been making … Read more

Northcote’s new community hub awarded Green Star Design rating

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Source: Auckland Council Great news for Northcote! The new community hub has been awarded a 6-Star Green Star Design rating and As-Built v1.1 Certified Design Rating – the highest possible Green Star rating representing world leadership in sustainable building practices. Green Star, operated by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC), is Australasia’s leading voluntary … Read more

Chiefs assistant Roger Randle heading to Munster

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Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs assistant coach Roger Randle. Clay Cross Long serving chiefs assistant coach Roger Randle will leave the club after the Super Rugby season to join his former boss Clayton McMillan at Munster. Former All Blacks wing Randle, who has been a coach at the Hamilton based franchise since 2018, will link … Read more

Investment strengthens resilience for two Tākitimu marae

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Source: New Zealand Government Two Hawke’s Bay marae damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle will be rebuilt in safer locations following a $27.6 million Government investment, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. Through the Whenua Māori and Marae Pathway, the Government has approved $11.54 million for Petāne Marae and $16.06 million for Tangoio Marae to relocate and rebuild after both sites were severely affected by flooding in 2023. “Marae play a vital role in supporting whānau and communities, particularly during emergencies,” Mr Potaka says. “During Cyclone Gabrielle and other severe weather events we saw marae step up to provide shelter, food and care for whānau and the wider community. “This investment provides certainty for … Read more

Moana Pasifika CEO keeps hope of last-minute lifeline to save side

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Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika players after a game. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz There might be life in Moana Pasifika yet. After five years in Super Rugby, the franchise confirmed on Wednesday it had made the “difficult and heartbreaking decision” to disband at the end of the 2026 season due to financial pressures and … Read more

How white should your teeth actually be?

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Source: Radio New Zealand You don’t have to look far to find seemingly perfect white smiles — especially if you spend time on social media. It may have you second-guessing the appearance of your own teeth in the bathroom mirror. But there are many variations of what is considered “natural” white. How our teeth appear … Read more

Fuel crisis ‘no longer a short-term situation’ for airlines

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Source: Radio New Zealand The fuel price crisis “is no longer a short-term situation” for airlines while the government is promising to hold oil companies accountable. The Board of Airline Representatives chief executive Cath O’Brien told Morning Report that New Zealand does not have a supply problem, it has a price problem as uncertainty in … Read more

Black Ferns stick with same side as they seek to get one back over Canada

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Source: Radio New Zealand Black Ferns players celebrate a try. www.photosport.nz Coach Whitney Hansen has named an unchanged team to take on Canada in Kansas City on Saturday with prop Tanya Kalounivale on the bench after being cleared to play. There are no personnel or positional changes to the side that defeated United States 48-15 … Read more

Auckland cricket and rugby moving out of Auckland’s Eden Park stadium a ‘win-win’, trust says

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Source: Radio New Zealand A general view of Auckland’s Eden Park. (File photo) Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Auckland Cricket and Auckland Rugby will be moving out of Auckland’s Eden Park stadium in what the chairperson of the stadium calls a “win-win” situation. Auckland Cricket announced it would move into a $10 million development at Colin … Read more

Kiwi founded shoe company Allbirds pivots to AI

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Source: Radio New Zealand Allbirds founder Tim Brown. (File photo) Supplied The New Zealand founded but US based footwear company Allbirds is to make a surprising pivot from shoes into AI computing. The Nasdaq listed company once valued at over (US)$4 billion announced this month it was selling its intellectual property and other assets to … Read more

Regulator prepares for more investment in unlisted assets

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Source: Radio New Zealand KiwiSaver funds are likely to invest more money in private assets over the coming years. RNZ / Quin Tauetau KiwiSaver funds are likely to invest more money in private assets over the coming years, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) says. It has released a new report which looks at how the … Read more