Warbirds Over Wānaka organisers confident withdrawal of modern military planes won’t dent visitor numbers

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Source: Radio New Zealand Warbirds Over Wānaka organisers said both Easter weekend days were sold out. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Warbirds Over Wānaka organisers are confident the withdrawal of modern military planes will not make a big dent in visitor numbers, with both Easter weekend days sold out for the biennial air show. … Read more

Anglican Bishop urged to intervene in Auckland sportsground ownership stoush

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Source: Radio New Zealand Point Chevalier Bowls Club president Simon Munro. RNZ / Jessica Hopkins The Anglican Bishop of Auckland is being urged to intervene in a messy dispute over the ownership of a central Auckland sports ground. The Hallyburton Johnstone Sports Club has hosted lawn bowls, tennis, and croquet at its Point Chevalier site … Read more

CPA Australia Survey: Practical AI adoption and easier financing drive Taiwan SME confidence to a five year high

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Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – More than half of Taiwan’s small businesses recorded growth in 2025, while confidence heading into 2026 climbed to its highest level since 2020, according to the Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey 2025–26 conducted by global professional accounting body CPA Australia. The survey … Read more

Ferry cancellations: Students left stranded after rowing regatta

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Connemara has been out of action for nine days. File photo. RNZ/Anthony Phelps Finding replacement flights for a group of students whose ferry sailing was cancelled after they competed at the Maadi Rowing regatta added nearly $500 to the cost of each child’s trip. It has been nine days since … Read more

Health – AI, medical ethics and the future of surgery on the agenda as major surgical conference heads to Perth

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Source: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) The southern hemisphere’s largest multidisciplinary surgical meeting will return in 2026 when the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) brings its 94th Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from Thursday 30 April to Sunday 3 May. Surgeons, Trainees, researchers and healthcare leaders from … Read more

Changhong and Grundig Announce Strategic Partnership

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Source: Media Outreach NUREMBERG, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – Changhong, a leading Chinese home appliance brand, has announced a strategic partnership with European brand Grundig. Under the agreement, Changhong will obtain brand license for Grundig across multiple core product categories and key regional markets, and will be responsible for the … Read more

Together with Poppy Delevingne, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Archie Madekwe De Beers celebrates Diamonds, Art, and Love at Maison Assouline

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Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – Poppy Delevingne, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Archie Madekwe attended De Beers’ reception held at Maison Assouline, a destination for culture, in celebration of the newly launched book, A Diamond Is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926 – 2026. De Beers … Read more

Changan and CAOA Strengthen Long-Term Commitment to Brazil with New R$ 5 Billion Investment Cycle and Breakthrough Flex-Fuel Technology

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Source: Media Outreach ANÁPOLIS, BRAZIL – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – Changan Automobile and CAOA today marked a new chapter for Brazil’s automotive industry with the inauguration of a highly automated production line in Anápolis and the roll-off of the first Brazilmade CHANGAN UNIT. The ceremony, attended by President Luiz Inácio Lula … Read more

David Tamihere’s last attempt to clear his name to be decided tomorrow

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Source: Radio New Zealand David Tamihere in 2017. RNZ The Supreme Court will tomorrow release its decision on David Tamihere’s last attempt to clear his name, 36 years after his double murder conviction. Tamihere was found guilty in 1990 of murdering Swedish tourists Urban Höglin, 23, and Heidi Paakkonen, 21, in the Coromandel in a … Read more

Police arrest one of NZ’s ‘most prolific’ dark web drug sellers

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Source: Radio New Zealand A 35-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were arrested, police say. 123RF One of New Zealand’s most prolific sellers of illegal drugs on the dark web has been arrested, police say. A “concoction of drugs” alongside $55,000 in cash was seized during a search warrant at a rural property in north … Read more

South Auckland’s large-scale fruit fly eradication operation wraps up

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Source: Radio New Zealand An Oriental fruit fly on a piece of fruit. Supplied / Biosecurity NZ Biosecurity officers are wrapping up a large-scale fruit fly eradication operation in South Auckland. Fruit and vegetables can move freely in and out of Papatoetoe for the first time since February as of Monday. Restrictions were put in … Read more

Transporting New Zealand endorses road user rule changes

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is endorsing a number of proposals in the NZ Transport Agency’s recent lane use consultation as being common sense changes, some of which reflect common practice. The proposals include permitting children up to 12 years of age to ride bicycles on footpaths, allowing e-scooters to … Read more

Police looking for man ‘approaching’ young children in Wellington

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the information provided in the report was being assessed and enquiries were ongoing. 123rf.com Police are looking for a man who has been reportedly approaching young children over the last month in Wellington. Reassurance patrols have been placed near the corner of Mt Albert Road and Volga Street, where … Read more

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted in Papatoetoe

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Source: Auckland Council Biosecurity New Zealand has announced today that it has lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe with no further fruit flies found in the area. Dr Imogen Bassett, Head of Natural Environment Specialist Services, welcomes this news and acknowledges the efforts of the community to keep this unwanted … Read more

Watch: PM Christopher Luxon gives updates on fuel response plan

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s fuel stocks remain strong, says the prime minister, but Cabinet has today discussed the option of pursuing further commercial opportunities to add to current supplies. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is giving an update on the national fuel plan during an post-Cabinet media conference along side Finance Minister Nicola Willis … Read more

Workplace safety law changes out of step with global good practice, select committee told

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Source: Radio New Zealand The new Bill is being championed by Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Workplace safety law changes risk bringing in a two-tier system – one for small businesses, the other for large – according to a business leaders’ forum. A parliamentary select committee is … Read more

Māori housing provider warns proposed move-on powers could push vulnerable away from help

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Source: Radio New Zealand Census data between 2018 and 2023 period showed a 37 percent increase of people living without shelter in Aotearoa New Zealand. Nick Monro A kaupapa Māori housing and support provider is warning proposed move-on powers could push vulnerable whānau further away from help, rather than addressing the root causes of homelessness. … Read more

Polyfest: Māori performances outgrow Manukau Sports Bowl

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Source: Radio New Zealand ASB Poyfest Festival Directors – Seiuli Terri Leo Mauu & Tracey Watkinson. Supplied/ASB Polyfest ASB Polyfest, the largest Pasifika secondary school festival, is into its second week and for the first time it has been split in two, with this week dedicated to Māori performance. Now in its 51st year, the … Read more

Watch: PM Christopher Luxon on the latest in the fuel crisis

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is giving an update on the national fuel plan during an post-Cabinet media conference along side Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones. The briefing after the weekly cabinet meeting follows the latest data released from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) … Read more

Small businesses still confident about investing, says specialist lender

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Source: Radio New Zealand Overall borrowing for small businesses was still robust towards the end of the financial year. File photo. 123 RF Small businesses are still borrowing and investing, despite the Middle East conflict affecting the economy, according to a specialist lender. Prospa says loan demand flattened slightly in March as rising fuel prices … Read more

New Zealand loses 41,000 jobs in two years as government offers no plan

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Source: NZCTU New Zealand has 41,465 fewer filled jobs compared with two years ago, with Stats NZ data confirming a sustained decline in employment that the Government has failed to address, says NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey. “This data shows what so many people are already feeling. Life is hard for those looking … Read more

Watermaxx Introduces The Tri-Temp Lunox Water Purifier

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – Watermaxx has launched the Ioncares Lunox, a tri-temperature water purifier designed for both home and office use in Singapore. The hot and cold water dispenser delivers ambient, cold, and hot water on demand, and comes equipped with a four-stage filtration system and … Read more

Investigation shines light on dark web drug operation

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Source: New Zealand Police A Police investigation has swooped in on allegedly one of New Zealand’s most prolific sellers of illegal drugs on the dark web. Operation Laver sees a continued focus by the National Organised Crime Group at putting pressure on drug importers and suppliers operating on the dark web. Detective Senior Sergeant Reece … Read more

POND’S Elevates Urassaya “Yaya” Sperbund To Global Brand Ambassador

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Source: Media Outreach A defining partnership uniting POND’S legacy of innovation with one of Asia’s most iconic talents, known for turning imagination into reality. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – POND’S SKIN INSTITUTE, the iconic global beauty brand with 180 years of skincare innovation, is proud to announce Thai actress and … Read more

Wildberries sees surging demand for Asian food, health products on its marketplace

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Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, reports a 40% increase of food sales from Asian countries on its online marketplace in 2025, with individual product categories continuing to show rapid growth in 2026. This dynamic reflects rising demand for Asian … Read more

Local markets provide cheaper options as people have to choose between fuel or food

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Source: Radio New Zealand Vegetable stalls at Otara markets. RNZ/Luka Forman With the war in Iran pushing up the cost of everyday goods, some New Zealanders are having to choose between putting fuel in their car or putting good quality food on the table. Some are choosing to buy cheaper meat or fruit and veges, … Read more