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Source: New Zealand Police Police discovered drugs and firearms following search warrants in and around Gore and Riversdale. Over the past two days Eastern Southland Police targeted drug suppliers. Operation Nightforce was assisted by extra staff from the District and a drug detection dog from Te Waipounamu. Senior Sergeant Gary Iddenten from Southern Police says … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A former director at Marsden Point says the country has aligned itself with “MAGA US States” in its pursuit of fossil fuels and rejection of renewable energy sources. David Keat, who was the refining manager at Marsden Point, told Morning Report the hydrocarbons supply chain was particularly vulnerable to geopolitical upheaval, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man faces serious charges after an alleged attack on an Auckland woman at the weekend. Operation Moller commenced on Sunday, after a member of the public located the woman injured and distressed in the remote Cornwallis area just after 7am. Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie, from Waitematā CIB, says the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Air NZ is cutting flights due to the price of jet fuel. (File photo) RNZ/ Mark Papalii Nelson’s mayor says Air New Zealand’s cancellations of flights throughout the country will have a negative impact on the region’s tourism industry, which is only just recovering. Air New Zealand is set to cancel … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox who is ranked No 44 in the world. photosport Auckland golfer Ryan Fox was a late withdrawal from the Players Championship in Florida. Fox pulled out of the unofficial fifth major just before the opening round because of illness. He was replaced in the 123-man field by … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Finn Allen of New Zealand batting at the T20 World Cup, 2026. www.photosport.nz Black Caps opener Finn Allen has received the top price for a New Zealand player in the men’s auction for The Hundred cricket competition in Britain. Allen, who had the top strike rate at the recent T20 World … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Drooling can be embarrassing, especially if you’re waking up to a newly minted lover beside you. But if you’re sleeping alone or next to a seasoned partner who isn’t disturbed by bodily functions, experts say it’s not a big deal — unless it’s a frequent occurrence. “Everyone drools at one time … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Gisborne’s Eastland Port is celebrating the arrival of a container handler to move cargo at the port. supplied Growers in the Gisborne region have a long-awaited alternative to road transport to get their produce out of the region. The arrival of a new government-funded top lifter at Eastland Port is ramping … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Shibani Kashyap performs during Holi celebrations in Pukekohe, South Auckland, in February. Supplied A letter obtained by RNZ shows the Consulate General of India in Auckland supported visa applications for more than two dozen people as part of an “cultural delegation” that attended a Holi event in Auckland last month. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Car dealers say it’s the final push for some people to buy electric vehicles. AFP With fuel prices nudging xxx add price in AM car dealers say it’s the final push for some people to buy electric vehicles. War between the US, Israel and Iran has created significant disruptions to the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A policewoman stands guard outside the Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand on 21 March, 2019. Sanka Vidanagama / NurPhoto via AFP As Muslims in Christchurch prepare to mark seven years since 51 people were murdered while worshipping at two mosques in the city, there are fears hate is again on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand There are already 750,000 New Zealanders living in a flood-risk area. RNZ Nick Brown has a real thing about lowered kerbs. Where the average person might see a nice, smooth vehicle entrance to a driveway, Brown – head of intelligence for Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters team – sees a flood risk. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau While the surging number of beneficiaries is plain to see, there is a struggling layer of people who feel out of sight: the “invisible unemployed”. They have too much to qualify for a benefit, but not enough to make ends meet. Paul, 58, who lives in Upper … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ knew cutting data and digital staff would increase risks to patient care and hospital resilience. Unsplash / RNZ Health NZ knew cutting data and digital staff would increase risks to patient care and hospital resilience, and require one-off investment to mitigate, according to a newly released internal document. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand When Wellington-based sex worker G is with a client, her use of condoms is akin to how an ER doctor might use latex gloves. Most sex workers, like G, who asked to be referred to by her first initial, know a thing or two about STI prevention. STIs are a major … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Experts say in this environment, it’s near impossible to predict where the prices will land. RNZ / Dan Cook It doesn’t matter where we get our oil from – in a globally connected world, New Zealand is at the mercy of wildly fluctuating prices as long as the Iran conflict continues … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Wattie’s factory in Christchurch. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Big names like Heinz Wattie’s closing their doors are high-profile reminders of the pressure many businesses are under, one economist says. Heinz Wattie’s announced this week it was planning to close some of its manufacturing operations. The company said about 350 jobs … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand With both the Seattle Opera and the Music Center in Los Angeles announcing they launched discount codes like “TIMOTHEE” and “CHALAMET” for their upcoming fine arts performances, an undeniable question is begging to be answered: How in the world did we get here? Between Timothée Chalamet’s now totally out-of-control “balletgate,” drama … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Against the clock, reigning champion Tim Garrick stays calm under pressure. supplied Tim Garrick could win his third New Zealand Speed Fencing Championship at the Rural Games in Palmerston North this weekend. The Gisborne fencing contractor competes in the lesser-known sport of speed fencing which he likens to its higher-profile cousin, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will bring up 150 games for the Warriors this week. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Canberra Raiders Kickoff 8pm, Friday, 13 March Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ The rollercoaster rugby league ride of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck may be nearing an end – or not – … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tensions have reached boiling point between the Blues and Moana ahead of their clash at Eden Park on Sunday afternoon. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz It’s rivalry round, and shots have been fired before kick off. The weekend sees a trio of rivalries, two traditional grudge matches, and one burgeoning beef. Moana … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Five years after Who’s Eating NZ, this series revisits where our food goes but this time through the lens of Kiwi breakfast, lunch and dinner staples. We track how much of what we produce is eaten here, and who has a seat at our global table during meal times. Today, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Kaiārahi has been out of service because of an intermittent technical fault. Interislander KiwiRail hopes to have a stricken Interislander ferry back in service by the end of the weekend. The Kaiārahi has been out of service since an intermittent technical fault recurred on Tuesday night when the vessel was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Some countries, such as Vietnam and Thailand, have urged people to work from home to save fuel. 123RF Government is being asked to let the public sector work from home where possible in the face of rising fuel prices – and some private employers are considering what support could be offered. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Vietnam Airlines officially marked its entry into the Dutch market today with a high-profile promotion event at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, announcing the much-anticipated launch of nonstop flights between Hanoi and Amsterdam. Beginning June 16, 2026, Vietnam Airlines will operate three weekly … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Business employment data: December 2025 quarter – information release 12 March 2026 Business employment data includes filled jobs and gross earnings, with breakdowns by industry, sex, age, region, and territorial authority area, using a combination of data from two different Inland Revenue sources: the employer monthly schedule (EMS) and payday filing. Both … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Business financial data: December 2025 quarter – information release 12 March 2026 Business financial data provides sales, purchases, salaries and wages, and operating profit estimates for most market industries in New Zealand, and information on stocks for selected industries. This collection uses a combination of survey, tax, and other administrative data. Key … Read more