Country Life: Pick and be merry – harvest time under a big sky

Source: Radio New Zealand Harvest time at Big Sky Wines begins or ends with friends and neighbours in the vineyard helping to bring in the first grapes of the season. Husband-and-wife team Kath Jacobs and Jeremy Corban started out 21 years ago, growing mainly Pinot Noir on six hectares in Te Muna Valley near Martinborough, … Read more

Country Life: How line dancing found a home in the city

Source: Radio New Zealand Dancers Caitlin Martin (left) and Tennille Arthur help the class stay on beat as Nigel Mooney (centre) announces the moves. RNZ/Anisha Satya Line dancing was once a thumbs-in-belts, fringed boots affair, but it has found a second home in New Zealand’s cities in the last decade. Linedance Christchurch co-founder Nigel Mooney … Read more

NZ-AU: The Middle East: Impact of the U.S.–Israel War on Iran and Challenges for U.S. Expats

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Dubai, UAE, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Expat US Tax has released an analysis examining how recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East are affecting Americans living and traveling across the region. The review focuses on practical issues that U.S. expats may encounter, including travel disruptions, embassy advisories, and day-to-day logistical … Read more

The caretaker: Chris Greenacre on his fourth go-round as Phoenix interim coach

Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Greenacre during his current Wellington Phoenix head coach duties. AAP Image/Matt Turner / Photosport Taking over a struggling team mid-season is one of football’s toughest gigs. Chris Greenacre has now done it four times for the Wellington Phoenix. The club turned to the experienced coach again last month after Giancarlo … Read more

Oscars 2026: How to watch all the nominees

Source: Radio New Zealand The 2026 Oscars are days away, meaning there’s limited time to cram the nominated films before you find out who has won. For most nominees it’s not too late, with many available on streaming services, to rent or still showing on the big screen. The only question is: where can you … Read more

Green Party warns of ‘perfect storm’ as ferry breakdowns disrupt travel and freight

Source: Radio New Zealand The Green Party is warning that New Zealand is facing a “perfect storm” of transport disruption after the latest ferry breakdowns and cancellations left travellers stranded and freight operators scrambling to move goods between the North and South Islands. The Interislander’s Kaiārahi has been out of service since Tuesday night because … Read more

Stories from the ‘invisible unemployed’

Source: Radio New Zealand A number of people have shared their struggles of being among the “invisible unemployed”. RNZ “We are stuck,” an out-of work stroke survivor says. On Friday RNZ reported on the “invisible unemployed”: people who have too much to qualify for a benefit, but not enough to make ends meet. The story … Read more

Graduates in a battle over job wars

Source: Radio New Zealand With youth unemployment three times higher than the overall unemployment rate, university graduates are struggling to find entry level work. 123RF Three years minimum to set them up for a better career – and then new graduates discover there’s nothing out there for them, thanks to our soaring jobless numbers Dubbed … Read more

NZ-AU: Innovative Aluminium And Glass Expands Custom Aluminium Window and Door Installation Services in Sydney

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Villawood, NSW, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovative Aluminium And Glass announces the expansion of its custom fabrication and installation services for aluminium windows and doors across the Sydney metropolitan area. Based in Villawood, the company manufactures and supplies a variety of glass and aluminium solutions for residential and commercial properties. All … Read more

ACE ROBOTICS Open-Sources Real-Time Generative World Model Kairos 3.0-4B

Source: Media Outreach A native world model built from the ground up for embodied intelligence, Kairos 3.0-4B delivers exceptional physics-consistent deep understanding and cross-embodiment generalization, enabling a single “brain” to drive robots of multiple form factors. Kairos 3.0-4B leverages a unified “multi-modal understanding-generation-prediction” architecture for physical-level deep understanding, long-horizon dynamic interaction, precise action control, and … Read more

International migration: January 2026 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand International migration: January 2026 – information release 13 March 2026 International migration statistics give the latest outcomes-based measure of migration, which includes estimates of migrants entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Annual migration Provisional estimates for the January 2026 year compared with the January 2025 year were: migrant arrivals: 137,500 (± … Read more

International travel: January 2026 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand International travel: January 2026 – information release 13 March 2026 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Overseas visitor arrivals were 385,400 in January 2026, an increase of 15,200 from … Read more

OPPO and Google Partner to Redefine Productivity for Foldable Devices with Next-Gen AI Stylus Experience

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, is deepening its collaboration with Google Cloud to reimagine AI-powered productivity on its upcoming Find N6 foldable flagship with the new OPPO AI Pen. Kai Tang, President of Software Engineering at OPPO, said: “OPPO’s … Read more

Warriors overpower Raiders to continue winning start

Source: Radio New Zealand Ali Leiataua of the Warriors heads for the line in the round two match against the Raiders at Go Media Stadium. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Second-rower Leka Halasima and winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scored a try double each, as NZ Warriors overpowered Canberra Raiders 40-6 at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium. The contest was locked … Read more

NRL: Warriors v Raiders

Source: Radio New Zealand Ali Leiataua of the Warriors heads for the line in the round two match against the Raiders at Go Media Stadium. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Second-rower Leka Halasima and winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scored a try double each, as NZ Warriors overpowered Canberra Raiders 38-6 at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium. The contest was locked … Read more

“Created for Ease”: ECOVACS Brand Campaign Honors Caregivers Across the APAC Region

Source: Media Outreach For the past 20 years, ECOVACS has been driven by a fearless spirit of innovation to solve complex challenges and continuously advance the user experience. The pioneering intelligent technologies in the ECOVACS DEEBOT robotic vacuums and WINBOT robotic window cleaners, such as the OMNI Station, OZMO ROLLER technology, and PowerBoost technology have … Read more

Hurricanes close out third win after early scare against Western Force

Source: Radio New Zealand Hurricanes half back Cam Roigard kicks ahead during the Super Rugby Pacific game against the Western Force. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz After an error-ridden first 40, a disjointed looking Hurricanes side went to the sheds trailing the Force 8-5 at McLean Park. Cue the cavalry. Bolstered by their bench, the Hurricanes … Read more

Child seriously hurt after being hit by car at McDonald’s

Source: Radio New Zealand The child was taken to the hospital in a serious condition Supplied / St John A child has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Invercargill. Police said emergency services were called to the McDonald’s on Dee Street at 7 pm. The child was taken to the hospital … Read more

GrabForGood Fund Increases Commitment to US$3.2 Million for 2026 to Education and Community Resilience Programmes across Southeast Asia

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – Grab, a leading super app in Southeast Asia, today announced a US$3.2 million commitment for 2026 from the GrabForGood Fund, an endowment dedicated to supporting its partners and the community-at-large. This latest allocation will fund programmes across Southeast Asia to support the … Read more

Minister visits EIT Tairāwhiti to see workforce training and innovation

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 7 minutes ago Minister for Vocational Education Penny Simmonds visited EIT’s Tairāwhiti campus today to see how the newly independent institute is helping build the region’s future workforce. During the visit, the Minister, along with East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick, toured several facilities including the Drone Research Lab, Electrical Lab, … Read more

Hong Kong Exporters’ Association Leads Greater Bay Area Technology Companies to “Go Global” at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – The Hong Kong Innovation and Invention (HKII), one of the flagship projects organised by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association (HKEA), leads 48 inventions from the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area(GBA) to showcase at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (IEIG), … Read more

Person hit by truck in Mauku, nea Pukekohe

Source: Radio New Zealand A person has been hit by a truck on Titi Road. Google Maps A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck in Mauku, west of Pukekohe. Police say he died at the scene. The crash happened at 3.22pm on Titi Road. The Serious Crash Unit and Commercial Vehicle Safety … Read more

APAS Debuts at The Battery Show Asia Showcasing Eight Innovative Battery Technology Solutions

Source: Media Outreach Hosting New Energy Summit to Connect Global Experts Insights on New Energy Landscape HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS), under the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC),made its debut at The Battery Show Asia held from 10 to 12 … Read more

WOLF Strengthens Expansion Plans into APAC

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – WOLF, the heritage luxury brand renowned for its precision watch winding technology and expertly handcrafted watch and jewellery boxes and travel cases, announces a significant strengthening of its presence across the Asian market. This expansion marks a pivotal moment in … Read more

Driving more efficiently could help save fuel as prices spike

Source: Radio New Zealand The war in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up fuel prices. RNZ / Dan Cook An energy sustainability expert thinks driving more efficiently could help the country get ahead of any future petrol shortages. The war in the Middle East and the closure … Read more

First rubber road laid in New Zealand is made from recycled tyres

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s first full rubber road has been laid in Glentunnel, in the Selwyn district. RNZ / Tim Brown New Zealand’s first full rubber road has been laid in Glentunnel, in the Selwyn district. The local council is trialling three rubber surfaces on Glentunnel Domain Road with the possibility of rubber-based … Read more

TV Anime “Attack on Titan” × Nijigen no Mori Collaboration Event March 14 – December 13, 2026

Source: Media Outreach HYOGO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – Nijigen no Mori Inc. (Head Office: Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture; President: Hiroshige Sadamatsu) will host a limited-time collaboration event based on the TV anime Attack on Titan at the Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park anime theme park “Nijigen no Mori.” The event … Read more