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Source: New Zealand Police A stolen vehicle spotted travelling at speed through Papakura last night caught the eye of Police. At about 11.45pm, officers noticed a Subaru travelling an excessive speed on Beach Road towards Chichester Drive. Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says a Police Camera Operator became aware of the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Infometrics said the increase in prices between January and February was the sharpest in two-and-a-half years. Unsplash/ Jakub Żerdzicki ‘Patient’ house buyers and sellers are prepared to negotiate or wait for the right price for their properties, the Real Estate Institute says. The institute’s February data shows national median sale prices … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has weighed in on the resignation of the Fonterra CEO, saying his departure was expected after the sale of “iconic Kiwi dairy brands” to a foreign owned company. “CEO Miles Hurrell has resigned and will leave once his bonuses … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – Professional credit management firms CollectForU Expert and Debt Hunter today jointly released a comprehensive industry observation report regarding the financial health of local enterprises. The report indicates that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong are currently facing significant … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood of the New Zealand All Whites. © Bildbyrån Photo Agency 2025 © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has been unable to call on a number of key players for World Cup warmup games at home against Finland and Chile later this month. Missing through injury … Read more
Source: NZSA NZSA 2026 CompleteMS Programme – Do you have a completed draft of your manuscript that’s ready to take to the next level? Poetry, fiction, short fiction, non-fiction… Apply now for the NZSA Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa CompleteMS Manuscript Assessment Programme: https://authors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=905a5275ec5c023659502ec21&id=ef6ef93ca8&e=466373ae7c The NZSA CompleteMS assessment programme is open for applications until 28 May 2026. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Caitlin Clark of USA shoots against the New Zealand Tall Ferns at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament between New Zealand in Puerto Rico. EDGARDO MEDINA / AFP The scoreline might not suggest it but Tall Ferns captain Tayla Dalton felt her side played some of their best basketball against … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police is seeking information on the whereabouts of Nigel Edwards who is wanted to arrest. The 41-year-old man is wanted in connection with a firearms incident in Papakura on 8 March 2026. Police have made a number of enquiries to locate Edwards in the past week. Edwards is actively avoiding Police, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins will attend the third annual Australia and New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ANZMIN) in Canberra this week. “The ANZMIN is a critical opportunity to engage with Australia – our closest friend and only formal ally – to set the strategic direction and confirm our shared approaches to foreign policy, security, and defence,” … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays. 123rf Wellington commuters are facing kilometres of bumper-to-bumper traffic after two crashes within half-an-hour on State Highway 2. Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays heading into the city following a two-car collision just before the Ngauranga off-ramp and one after the … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 12 minutes ago Four years ago, Ami Hokianga set out to complete her Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at EIT Tairāwhiti as a commitment to herself, her tamariki, and her future. This week, she will fulfil that commitment, graduating with honours and taking the stage as this year’s Valedictorian. EIT … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Nick Monro Drivers are being urged not to panic-buy fuel as motorists worry about rising prices. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nicola Willis stands by her government’s decision to stop the electric car rebate scheme, as she looks at how the government could respond to rising prices. Petrol stations … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Infometric’s data shows supplier costs rose 2.3 percent in February compared with a year ago. 123rf Shoppers are being told to brace themselves for higher prices at the checkout as the conflict in the Middle East drives up the cost of freight and fuel. New Infometric’s data shows supplier costs … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Gift cards commonly expire after 12 months, leaving shoppers out of pocket. Andrey Popov / 123RF Retailers want changes to new gift card expiry rules, saying certain aspects will cause compliance headaches and put debt pressure on businesses. From Monday, all gift cards sold or given out with a purchase will … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Once, the only nut butter on the supermarket shelf was peanut butter. Now you can also buy almond, cashew, hazelnut and macadamia nut butters, or blends. So which is the healthiest nut butter to spread on your toast? Peanut butter, banana and honey – a popular combo on top of your … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell. Supplied/LikeMinds Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell has announced he is leaving the dairy co-op after 25 years. Appointed the chief executive officer in 2018, he was tasked with leading a reset of the business to turn around Fonterra’s financial performance and rebuild farmers’ trust. Hurrell said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand squash player Paul Coll. PAUL ELLIS / AFP Greymouth squash player Paul Coll battled his way to a second Australian Open title with victory over Welshman Joel Makin in the final in Brisbane. World number two Coll and Makin fought out a 44-minute opening game with the Kiwi number … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer NZ has warned it could be harder for some people to access key health information. Unsplash / Getty Images GS1 New Zealand, the body behind the barcode standards used by retailers worldwide, says digital labelling will give people more information about products. The government has announced a trial of digital … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. A child died and four other people received minor to moderate injuries. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A child has died following a three vehicle crash in East Tāmaki. Emergency services were called to the scene on Smales Road at the intersection with Te Irirangi Drive just after 8pm … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mahjong venues told RNZ that they are entertainment venues and that they are not breaking any laws. AFP / Hauke-Christian Dittrich / dpa Picture-Alliance Two mothers say their teenagers were part of a group of four who went missing for a week, and spent nights gambling at mahjong venues in Auckland. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand While many women find breastfeeding an enjoyable bonding experience, some will have an involuntary and overwhelming urge to remove their child from the breast. Intense negative feelings during breastfeeding can be caused by breastfeeding aversion response (BAR). Women describe BAR as a “skin-crawling” feeling or like “fingernails on a chalkboard”, as … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol has tipped over the $3 a litre mark in some areas. RNZ / Dan Cook The CEO of one of New Zealand’s largest independent fuel suppliers says there is no need for people to panic-buy fuel as motorists worry about rising prices. Petrol stations across the country are seeing a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A child has died following a three vehicle crash in East Tāmaki last night. Emergency services responded to the scene on Smales Road at the intersection with Te Irirangi Drive just after 8pm, where the child was located in a critical condition and CPR was commenced. The child was transported to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Paralympian skier Adam Hall. © Jeff Crowe / Photosport 2026 www.photosport.nz Wānaka skier Adam Hall has finished second in the slalom on the final day of the Winter Paralympics in Italy. The 38-year-old improved from fourth after the first run to the silver medal position thanks to an impressive second run … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps player Bevon Jacobs. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black Caps admit they didn’t adjust quick enough to the wicket as they suffered a 7 wicket loss to South Africa in the opening T20 international. After deciding to bat first New Zealand were bowled out for just 91 in the 15th over … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Leonard Hewgill was a resident at a 40-bedroom unit offering specialist dementia care. A 99-year-old dementia patient died after being assaulted in his rest home bedroom by another resident suffering from dementia, a coroner has found. Leonard Ralph Hewgill suffered a head injury in the attack at the Ryman Healthcare-run Hilda … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The government introduced a traffic light system in 2024 and expanded it last year. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Just 21 people have received non-financial benefit sanctions since the new traffic light scheme took effect. That is despite the government at the time describing them as a “very fair and reasonable” way … Read more