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Source: Radio New Zealand Air NZ has cancelled 19 flights because of ash. RNZ / Tracy Neal Air New Zealand has cancelled 19 flights due to an ash cloud coming from Whakaari/White Island in the Bay of Plenty. GeoNet’s volcanic alert says there is moderate to heightened volcanic unrest on the island. It’s the second … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Reports of illegal activity will be followed up by police RNZ / Marika Khabazi A visible police presence can be expected across Rotorua on Friday and Saturday as a gang tangi travels to Ōpotiki. A large number of gang members and associates are expected to be in town for the tangi, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Some beaches have been off limits for swimming since the Moa Point treatment plant failed on 4 February. Kate Pereyra/RNZ The government will publicly release the findings of an independent inquiry into the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant “as soon as possible”. Millions of litres of raw sewage continued to enter … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is committed to building the resilience of New Zealand’s coastal shipping network, through six critical investments to deliver a more productive economy and ensure essential supplies can reach communities in times of crisis. Associate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed $400,000 towards a national digital platform to improve supply … Read more
Source: World Vision Fifteen years since civil war erupted in Syria (March 15, 2011), and more than a year since the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian children are once again trapped in a crisis of conflict and displacement. In the past month as conflict across the Middle East has erupted, more than 70,000 Syrians have … Read more
Source: The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation John Williamson will Chair The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation for a further two years to October 2028, Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced today. Ms Willis said Mr Williamson’s reappointment reflected his strong leadership and would maintain stability and continuity at the Guardians, manager of the $90 billion … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied Disabled people and their carers are welcoming a government back-track on funding for support services, but say the past two years have been deeply traumatic and won’t be forgotten. The Government has wound back controversial cuts to disability support services it made in 2024. Two years ago Whaikaha Ministry of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is off to the Pacific this week. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The prime minister has announced he will visit Samoa and Tonga later this week, for what will be the government’s first comprehensive engagements with two new leaders. Christopher Luxon will bring with him a delegation of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rakiura a female kākāpō is being livestreamed from her nest. SCREENSHOT A Department of Conservation (DoC) livestream of a nesting Kākāpo on a remote island off the coast of the South Island, has attracted international attention. Through a hidden camera, viewers can watch Rakiura as she raises her chick, who looks … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Makala Woods (middle) celebrates her goal with Brooke Nunn (left) and Lucia de Leon. www.photosport.nz English forward Brooke Nunn and American striker Makala Woods have become the first import players to re-sign with the Wellington Phoenix in the five year history of the women’s team. The Phoenix women are having their … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Patrice Allen Air New Zealand is warning 44,000 passengers will be affected by cancellations over the coming months – so what are your rights if you’re one of them? Air New Zealand chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar told Morning Report between now and the end of April, early May the … Read more
Source: PHARMAC A simple change in how ambulance medicines are funded is set to create more consistent emergency care. Pharmac is proposing changes to the Pharmaceutical Schedule to support the Government’s decision to shift responsibility for funding ambulance medicines from Health New Zealand and ACC to Pharmac. With Pharmac already funding community and hospital medicines, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A Rural Training Hub to grow the frontline rural health workforce will be established in the Wairoa District, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today. “This second Rural Training Hub shows the Government’s commitment to fixing the basics and building the future for the one in five New Zealanders who live … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will shift responsibility for funding ambulance medicines from Health New Zealand (HNZ) and ACC to Pharmac because it will improve medicine procurement processes, and save the health system money, Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown say. Consultation is now open on proposed changes to support the … Read more
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Office of the Ombudsman has published its half-yearly data on Official Information Act (OIA) and Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) complaints. The data covers the number of complaints received under each Act from 1 July to 31 December 2025 as well as the number of complaints completed … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomes the successful ratification of the collective employment agreement with Fire and Emergency Commanders Association (FECA) covering operational firefighting management, District Commanders and Assistant District Commanders, and senior specialist positions. The collective employment agreement was ratified by FECA members on 2 March 2026, following 14 … Read more
Source: Cotality Housing affordability across New Zealand has improved to its most favourable level in almost a decade, as lower property values, rising wages and easing mortgage rates continue to reduce pressure on buyers. The latest Cotality NZ Housing Affordability Report for Q4 2025 shows the national value-to-income ratio fell to 7.2, the lowest level … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kalyn Ponga said he was “immensely proud” of his Māori heritage. Chris Hyde Newcastle Knights fullback and Queensland Origin rep Kalyn Ponga says he is “immensely proud” of his Māori heritage, as he switches rugby league allegiances from Australia to New Zealand. The International Rugby League Board (IRL) has confirmed it … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rival halves Tanah Boyd and Ethan Strange will square off, when the Warriors face the Raiders. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Canberra Raiders Kickoff 8pm, Friday, 13 March Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website Canberra Raiders will arrive at Mt Smart this week with an even bigger … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Patrice Allen Air New Zealand is warning 44,000 passengers will be affected by cancellations over the coming months – so what are your rights if you’re one of them? Air New Zealand chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar told Morning Report between now and the end of April, early May the … Read more
Source: Greenpeace As petrol prices climb to around $3 a litre, Greenpeace is pointing to a series of Government decisions that have left Kiwis hit harder by the oil price spike. “The Luxon Government has spent the last two years dismantling policies that were helping wean New Zealanders off expensive imported oil,” says Gen Toop, Senior … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council A report to Porirua City Council’s Te Puna Kōrero Committee has highlighted Council’s commitment to the city’s younger residents. Council has had “tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of the city” as a strategic priority since 2018, and in 2024 adopted a refreshed Tamariki and Rangatahi Strategy. Last week’s report outlined … Read more
Source: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission Schools and financial education providers now have access to new Financial Education Implementation Guides, giving them practical support to plan and deliver high-quality financial education as it becomes compulsory in the curriculum. With 70% of New Zealanders agreeing school is a good place for young people … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man will face court today following a firearms incident at a Morningside property last week. Whangārei CIB have been investigating the isolated incident which allegedly occurred on 3 March. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer says the following day, it was reported to Police a firearm had been allegedly discharged at … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government John Williamson has been reappointed as Chair of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation Board, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The Board manages the investment of government contributions to the NZ Super Fund and administers the Elevate NZ Venture Capital Fund. John Williamson’s reappointment – for a further two years from … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 12 March 2026 – Last year the Council of Financial Regulators (CoFR) consulted the public on whether New Zealanders should have the right to access a basic transaction account if they want one. 50 submissions were received and 22 community groups, financial institutions, fintechs, and support services were directly … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Nicky Cooney, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander: Police will have a visible presence across Rotorua tomorrow and Saturday as a gang tangi travels from Rotorua to Ōpōtiki. A large number of gang members and associates are expected to be in town for the tangi from many parts … Read more