Willis reveals how bad inflation could get as petrol surges past $3

Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis is downplaying the economic risks New Zealand faces in the wake of the war in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. She warned on Monday of potential “acute cost of living pressures” ahead, but said fuel excise tax would not be cut, partly … Read more

Services recovery hits brick wall

Source: Radio New Zealand The services sector recovery has come to an abrupt halt after only two months in expansion. 123RF Services sector slumps into contraction All five sub-indices retreat Negative comments stay elevated BNZ says PSI “a real disappointment”. New Zealand’s services sector recovery has come to an abrupt halt after only two months … Read more

SIM Global Education Highlights Holistic Student Life Experience Beyond the Classroom

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – The university experience today extends beyond academic programmes and classroom learning. Increasingly, students and parents are paying closer attention to the broader environment that supports a student’s development, including well-being resources, opportunities to build community and access to career preparation. Higher education … Read more

Update: Men charged in relation to murder of Bill Maangi

Source: New Zealand Police Gisborne Police have charged two men in relation to the murder of Bill Maangi late last year. Mr Maangi died in hospital after being shot in the early hours of 29 September 2025, at an address on Ormond Road. Between 9 December and 11 December 2025, Police arrested four people in … Read more

College hooper to Super Rugby: Tevita Latu’s long road to Moana Pasifika

Source: Radio New Zealand Tevita Latu took a roundabout route to Super Rugby. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Moana Pasifika midfielder Tevita Latu has taken one of the more unusual routes to Super Rugby. A duel-sporting star in high school, Latu was not short on offers upon leaving Pakuranga College. With both rugby and basketball career … Read more

IRD issues warning over employers failing to pass on tax deductions

Source: Radio New Zealand The department has issued a “revenue alert” which are are issued when there are significant or tax issues. Supplied Employers are being warned that they could be sent to prison if they take tax from their employees’ pay and do not send it to Inland Revenue. The department has issued a … Read more

Outdoor Activities – Map reveals hundreds of DOC public access easements

Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission Hundreds of public access easements held in the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) internal property records are now visible to the public for the first time, marking a significant step forward for public access transparency. The milestone follows an ongoing collaboration, working together to translate historic legal records … Read more

Mass resignations rock Solomon Islands government

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Ten Solomon Island Cabinet ministers have tendered their resignation in an apparent coalition breakdown. RNZ Pacific understands that Deputy Prime Minister Frederick Kologeto and every member of the Peoples First Party (PFP) are among them. Others include Finance Minister Harry Kuma, Justice Minister Clezy Rore and Health … Read more

Fuel crisis: Which foods will rise in price fastest, and when?

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Food prices are likely to rise if war in the Middle East keeps pressure on oil prices – but some types of food may be more affected than others. Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan looked at which sectors might be most exposed by comparing the proportion of their costs devoted … Read more

Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza winner reveals his secrets

Source: Radio New Zealand Kaitāia man Harley Ra with the snapper than earned him more than $30,000. Supplied The winner of the $30,000 top prize in this year’s Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza says the secret is pilchard bait and his dad’s fishing rigs. Harley Ra, who was raised in Kaitāia but works in Perth, … Read more

Energy – Major solar array to power Toyota NZ’s logistics hub

Source: Toyota • Surplus energy will support local power needs• Panels set to last up to 30 years• Payback expected in just over five years Toyota New Zealand has installed one of the largest rooftop solar systems in New Zealand on top of its 35,000m2 warehouse and National Customer Centre in Palmerston North. At almost … Read more

Oscar 2026 live: The full winners list

Source: Radio New Zealand The 98th Academy Awards are set to roll out Monday (NZ time) in the heart of Hollywood, with funnyman Conan O’Brien on tap to host the proceedings for the second year in a row. The leadup to this year’s edition of the Oscars has been anything but standard, with disdain for … Read more

Layer of regulation on telcos believed to have ‘done the job’ and could be lifted

Source: Radio New Zealand The Commerce Commission has passed on its recommendation to the Minister for Media and Communications for consideration. boscorelli Rules keeping a lid on the cost of calls and text messages between mobile providers’ networks could soon be scrapped. Regulation introduced in 2010 sought to control what telcos could charge one another … Read more

Universities – Video helps parents of fussy eaters – UoA

Source: University of Auckland – UoA Parents are better equipped to teach picky eaters how to eat healthily, thanks to a video developed by University of Auckland researchers. A short evidence-based video helps parents of fussy eaters steer their kids towards healthy eating, new research shows. The video, which includes a story, the acronym HEART … Read more

World Vision – This World Water Day: Clean Water Is More Than Survival – It’s a Pathway to Women’s Empowerment

Source: World Vision This World Water Day, World Vision New Zealand is putting the spotlight on the global water crisis as a quarter of the world’s population still cannot access safe drinking water. More than 2 billion people globally lack access to safe drinking water, with women and girls bearing the greatest burden. In some communities, … Read more

Economy – Tariff ripples: Modelling the effects of US trade policy on the New Zealand economy

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 16 March 2026 – The RBNZ has published an Analytical Note exploring the implications of changes in US tariff policy for the New Zealand economy. What this paper is aboutOn 2 April 2025, the US government announced its intention to significantly increase tariffs on imported goods. In this Note, … Read more

Social Investment Agency deputy resigns while under bullying, harassment investigation

Source: Radio New Zealand Kylie Reiri, pictured in 2017, quit as Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency last month. (RNZ / Teresa Cowie ) The Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency has resigned while under investigation in relation to allegations of bullying and harassment. Social Investment Agency (SIA) Deputy Chief Executive … Read more

Dolphin necropsy inconclusive, not thought to be fishing related

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 March 2026 The juvenile dolphin was reported to DOC by a member of the public on Thursday 26 February and taken to Massey University for a necropsy to try and understand what happened to it. The dolphin was gifted the name Māui Pōtiki from mana whenua, derived from the … Read more

Black Ferns Sevens win New York title to wrap up World Series victory

Source: Radio New Zealand Kelsey Teneti of New Zealand scores a try. RICHARD WAINWRIGHT The Black Ferns Sevens have wrapped up the World Series title for another year after beating Australia 22-21 in a thrilling final of the inaugural New York round. They won five of the six rounds this season with their victory in … Read more

Stolen car recovered, man to face charges

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

Buyers and sellers ‘patient’ as house prices lift, REINZ says

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

Winston Peters slams departing Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell

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

CollectForU Expert and Debt Hunter Jointly Report Critical Credit Risk Management Gaps Among Hong Kong SMEs

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

Key players missing for All White World Cup warmup games

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

Arts Grants – Do you have a completed draft of your manuscript that’s ready to take to the next level?

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

“No fangirling” as Tall Ferns well beaten by star-studded USA team

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

Police seeking Nigel Byrd Edwards

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