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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has welcomed a new pathway to help New Zealand agri-chemical and veterinary medicine companies register products in both New Zealand and Australia, says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard. “The pilot lets manufacturers register agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines in both countries through a single process, removing unnecessary duplication. “Products … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 31 March 2026 At the Convention’s Conference of Parties (COP15) in Campo Grande, Brazil, Parties yesterday (NZ time) agreed to list flesh-footed shearwaters and 26 species of gadfly petrels under the Convention. DOC Principal Science Advisor and seabird specialist Graeme Taylor says New Zealand proposed the listing to increase global … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 31 March 2026 The hut sits at 1850 m and looks out over New Zealand’s highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook. It was opened by Sir Edmund Hillary in 2003. Department of Conservation contractors have just finished work on Mueller Hut putting in new windows and doors, replacing interior and exterior cladding … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Ferns celebrate a try to Braxton Sorensen-McGee (C). Photosport Teenage star Braxton Sorensen-McGee will chase glory in both sevens and fifteens after recommitting to New Zealand Rugby to the end of 2027. The 19-year-old’s primary focus will be with the Black Ferns Sevens, but the new deal gives her … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government How can lessons from the COVID Response help navigate fuel shortages? Thank you, Matthew, and thank you all for being here this morning. I’d like to speak plainly to you about the event affecting every part of business right now. I’d like to cast it through another lens we try not … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Manufacturers of agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines looking to enter or expand into the trans-Tasman market can now take part in an improved registration pathway pilot to get their products into the hands of customers in both countries. New Zealand Food Safety and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Labour’s Chris Hipkins has thrown his support behind the government’s moves to explore ‘tickets’ and temporary offshore fuel storage as the Iran conflict deepens. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones and Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Monday said there had been an “unsolicited proposal” … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ BNZ says its new home loan refinancing solution will make it easier to move banks without having to pay legal fees. Generally, a lawyer is required to move a home loan from one bank to another. But BNZ said its process would take care of the legal documentation and let … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A new custody training facility designed to replicate real-world policing environments has been officially opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) today. The purpose-built facility includes cells, CCTV systems, monitoring equipment and a custody van, allowing staff to train through realistic, end-to-end scenarios. The opening ceremony was attended by … Read more
Source: Privacy Commissioner 31 Mar 2026, 09:00 Agencies often associate the Privacy Act’s security requirements with technology controls that can protect personal information, such as IT systems and cyber-security protections. However, many notifiable privacy breaches result from failures in things like robust physical record-keeping practices, or building and maintaining staff capability and awareness through effective … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Commerce Commission believes the electricity price increase is justified. RNZ The Commerce Commission is warning households that the price of power is set to increase about 5 percent. Retailers have started notifying customers – citing maintenance and upgrades, higher wholesale prices, gas supply decline, and inflation. In February, Consumer NZ … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Water infrastructure at Mystery Creek near Hamilton is being upgraded with the help of a Regional Infrastructure Fund loan of $1.35 million, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson say. “The existing water infrastructure at Mystery Creek is more than 50 years old. It has reached … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand At an average price of $3.42 a litre for 91, it would cost an average household buying 43 litres of fuel a week nearly $150. RNZ / Unsplash It now costs a typical household $40 more to fill up their car than it did last week – and people in some … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Deputy Prime Minister is pointing to parts of the Covid-19 pandemic response the government will avoid in navigating potential fuel shortages, saying “our long-term future must not be eroded by short-term political theatrics”. David Seymour, who was highly critical of parts of the previous government’s pandemic response, spoke to the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaiārahi ferry. File photo. Supplied / Regan Ingley A search is underway for a person that went overboard from an Interislander ferry on the Cook Strait overnight. A KiwiRail spokesperson said the incident happened from its Kaiārahi ferry. Police said they were alerted to the incident about 2.20am on Tuesday. They … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Police are investigating a report of a hit-and-run in South Auckland on Tuesday. They were called to Johnstones Road in the suburb of Ōtara after a pedestrian was hit by a car around 5.30am. Upon arrival, police were not able to locate the victim – and witnesses at the scene … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Forest Owners Association said there was concern in the industry that it was not specifically noted in the national fuel plan. Nick Monro A forestry group wants the industry to be listed as critical in the government’s national fuel plan, saying it’s crucial to regional economies and supports other key … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand runner Sam Ruthe PHOTOSPORT Teen running star Sam Ruthe headlines a 12-strong New Zealand athletics team to contest the World Under-20 Championships later this year. Ruthe has been selected in his first international team and will contest the 1500 metres at the meeting in Eugene, Oregon in August. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Deputy Prime Minister is pointing to parts of the Covid-19 pandemic response the government will avoid in navigating potential fuel shortages, saying “our long-term future must not be eroded by short-term political theatrics”. David Seymour, who was highly critical of parts of the previous government’s pandemic response, spoke to the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Statement in the name of Tusha Penny, Assistant Commissioner Road Policing and District Support: We understand that the global fuel situation is causing people to feel nervous and some are concerned it could lead to an increase in fuel theft and related crime. Nationally, Police is watching closely for any trends … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand All Black Josh Lord www.photosport.nz Chiefs lock Josh Lord has a couple of big international events on his radar which helped in his decision to stay in New Zealand. Lord has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby, the Chiefs and Taranaki through to the end of 2029. The 25-year-old second … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Tonga’s Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua meet a drug sniffing dog during a police and transnational crime event in Nuku’alofa. The Pacific Detector Dog Programme is a recipient of NZ foreign aid. Ben Strang/ AFP Giving aid to shore up your strategic position in the world … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand bowler Will O’Rourke Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Canterbury pace bowler Will O’Rourke returns to the Black Caps’ white-ball set-up for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh but his aim is to be playing test cricket again. O’Rourke’s last game was for New Zealand against Zimbabwe in a test in Bulawayo in late … Read more
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Source: Radio New Zealand Waitomo fuel chief executive Simon Parham. Supplied / Waitomo Fuel industry leaders are welcoming the government’s moves to increase fuel capacity, but say while it will help with long-term concerns price spikes are a bigger worry. With the fuel crisis in its fifth week, the government is moving to shore up … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) Unsplash A new report suggests it might be possible for New Zealand’s economy to still grow and reduce emissions at the same time. Many have thought it can’t be done, but the Sustainable Business Council has been on a mission to prove otherwise. The membership organisation released research which … Read more