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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: Radio New Zealand An ash cloud was seen over Whakaari White Island last week. Earth Sciences NZ The volcanic alert level for Whakaari White Island has been lowered, after no further ash since an eruption last week. But there is also a warning there could still be sudden and more explosive activity. A plume … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Police are speaking with two people after a diesel leak scare in the South Auckland suburb of Manurewa. Fire and Emergency discovered the leak was actually cable cooling fluid used to insulate power cables. Three crews were called to the scene on Great South Road in … Read more
Source: The Treasury The Treasury has published four analytical papers to support the Treasury’s 2025 Long-term Fiscal Statement (LTFS). These papers contribute to the evidence base underpinning public discussion of New Zealand’s long-term fiscal sustainability. An overlapping generations model to investigate the fiscal implications of New Zealand’s ageing population (WP 26/01): https://www.treasury.govt.nz/publications/wp/wp-26-01 (Andrew Binning, Murat Özbilgin and Christie … Read more
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Construction cost increases remain mostly modest, but a sharp rise in fuel prices is causing upward pressure in the short term. CostBuilder is New Zealand’s most comprehensive online subscription-based building cost platform. In its latest monthly update, more than 11,000 current material prices were applied to its extensive database of construction … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora must explain why its rolling out new uniforms for nurses and health care assistants nationwide at a time when patients are struggling to get the care they need because of short-staffing and under-resourcing, NZNO says. In an internal email seen by NZNO, Te Whatu Ora has told staff: … Read more
Source: Vanessa Bidois | Ngahuia Wade 29 Māehe | March 2026 – The national Māori radio network is contemplating litigation if the Crown follows through on drastic cost cuts to iwi stations. In an unprecedented move, Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori o Aotearoa has presented an ultimatum to the Government – engage and negotiate … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man allegedly caught breaking into the shop at a petrol station in Glen Eden will now face court. At about 2.30am, Police were notified of an alarm and fog cannon activation at a petrol station on West Coast Road. A Police camera operator was then able to track a shirtless … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s tourism industry is feeling the impacts of the Middle East conflict, with cost of living, to the cost of travel itself skyrocketing, Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s chief executive Rebecca Ingram says. Quin Tauetau New Zealand’s tourism industry is feeling the impacts of the Middle East conflict, with businesses experiencing “a … Read more
Source: Media Outreach A rare triple AWS Golden Jacket milestone reinforces G-AsiaPacific’s cloud expertise across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. SUBANG JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – G-AsiaPacific, a wholly owned subsidiary of K-One Technology Bhd, has announced that three of its employees have earned the AWS Golden Jacket, a rare … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Construction job are down 2.1 percent and manufacturing is down 1.6 percent. UnSplash/ Silvia Brazzoduro New Zealand had 1505 more filled jobs in February than same time a year earlier, Stats NZ data shows, but economists say that might be as good as it gets for a while. There were 2.35 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A fixed-wing aircraft is used to drop fertiliser on a field. New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association Rising fuel and fertiliser costs due to the war in Iran are hitting agricultural aviators are farmers during one of the busiest times of year for applying fertiliser. Autumn usually sees a flurry of fertiliser … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ava Rail Bridge Pedestrian footbridge was removed as part of KiwiRail’s work to replace ageing infrastructure on the rail bridge. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Metlink is expressing concern as an increasing number of people have been trespassing on Wellington’s train tracks. Police were called to Lower Hutt around 7.10am on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand There is currently no indication of fuel supply disruption, and fuel continues to flow normally into New Zealand. RNZ / Unsplash There has been an increase in total petrol and diesel stocks, while jet fuel levels remain normal, according to the latest fuel stocks update. Data released on Monday afternoon by … Read more