Should teachers give children lollies and chocolates for good behaviour?

Source: Radio New Zealand Some teachers give children lollies and chocolates for good behaviour. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Should teachers give children lollies and chocolates for good behaviour? Some do even though Health Ministry guidelines say schools should not serve sweets or chocolate at all. A teacher RNZ agreed not to name said rewarding children … Read more

Native speargrass survives Tongariro inferno virtually unscathed, report reveals

Source: Radio New Zealand Ecologist Jess Scrimgeour doing fauna assessments in the burnt area. Supplied / Department of Conservation A Department of Conservation (DOC) ecological report reveals that native plants are making a comeback in the blackened fire-charred areas of Tongariro National Park, but warns that invasive weeds and animal pests pose a risk to … Read more

Machete-wielding carjacker to be deported back to New Zealand

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ A man who threatened four drivers with a machete in Australia in a series of attempted carjackings will be deported back to New Zealand. John Suafai Semau held a 64-year-old man in a headlock while trying to flee an accident scene in Queensland in 2022 and steal his car, and … Read more

Demand for New Zealand cream surges in China

Source: Radio New Zealand Anchor Food whipping cream Global Anchor Food Professionals Brand Team A growing middle class enjoying products like cakes and iced-teas in China is seeing demand for New Zealand cream surge. Fonterra is building a new UHT cream factory at its Southland Edendale site – which when complete later this year will … Read more

Why the government backed away from breaking up supermarkets

Source: Radio New Zealand For most of 2025, the government talked tough on supermarkets, presenting itself as a consumer champion willing to use the toughest tools available to bring down food prices. If competition failed to improve, ministers said they were even prepared to consider the “nuclear option”- forcibly breaking up the companies that dominate … Read more

Former Social Investment boss Andrew Coster won’t comment on deputy Kylie Reiri’s resignation

Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Coster. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Social Investment Agency chief executive Andrew Coster is refusing to comment on the resignation of the deputy chief executive who quit while being investigated over allegations of bullying and harassment. Social Investment Agency (SIA) deputy chief executive Kylie Reiri left the job last month. … Read more

Daughter’s battle with IRD for late dad’s unclaimed money

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied A woman who is trying to claim $12,000 from Inland Revenue’s unclaimed money list says she has been frustrated by continuous hurdles. IR has a database of amounts of at least $100 that have been left untouched in banks, finance companies, investment funds or with someone such as a solicitor … Read more

‘Your partner is your welfare system’: Coupled up with not enough

Source: Radio New Zealand Out of work New Zealanders are having to rely on their partners as their welfare system. 123RF Out of work New Zealanders who say they have worked hard and paid taxes all their life are forced to rely on their partners as their welfare system. RNZ has been reporting on the … Read more

Dental Association blames workforce shortages on government’s dental school admission limit

Source: Radio New Zealand A dentist provides dental care to a girl. AFP/ Thibaut Durand/ Hans Lucas A government-led cap on dental school admissions are contributing to workforce shortages for clinics around the country, an oral health expert says. The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) said clinics were going several months short-staffed after it surveyed … Read more

Health support group calls for better government oversight of Long Covid effects

Source: Radio New Zealand New data estimates 185,000 New Zealanders experienced Long Covid symptoms in the 12 months ending July last year. FANATIC STUDIO / SCIENCE PHOTO L The government should be keeping tabs on the lingering and “deeply concerning” effects of Long Covid around the country, a health support group says. Newly released data … Read more

Property Market – Home values still holding steady for now – QV

Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Residential property values have remained virtually flat over summer. Our latest Quotable Value (QV) House Price Index shows the average residential home value increased nationally by just 0.2% in the three months to the end of February 2026, with the national average now sitting at $909,139. That figure is 0.4% lower … Read more

Error notification: Food price index (FPI) for January 2026 – Stats NZ news story

Source: Statistics New Zealand Error notification: Food price index (FPI) for January 2026 – news story 17 March 2026 Stats NZ has corrected the January 2026 food price index (FPI) after the discovery of an error. Food price data is published each month in the selected price indexes release. Stats NZ previously stated food prices were … Read more

Annual food prices increase 4.5 percent – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual food prices increase 4.5 percent – news story 17 March 2026 Food prices increased 4.5 percent in the 12 months to February 2026, following a 4.2 percent rise in the 12 months to January 2026, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Higher prices for the meat, poultry, and fish … Read more

Macau’s No.1 Water Attraction Reopens This April for a Fun-Packed Experiential Start to Summer at Galaxy Macau Grand Resort Deck

Source: Media Outreach The award-winning luxury resort is set to bring the ultimate expression of summer to Macau, delighting guests with world-class attractions and thrilling experiences. MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – Galaxy Macau, the world-class luxury resort, is proud announces the reopening of the iconic Grand Resort Deck on … Read more

From Gloriavale to KiwiSaver: human rights abuses in plain sight – Mindful Money

Source: Mindful Money, Barry Coates KiwiSaver investors increasingly exposed to companies linked to human rights abuses New analysis shows KiwiSaver investments in companies linked to human rights concerns have surged, despite human rights violations remaining the top ethical priority for New Zealand investors. KiwiSaver investments in companies identified as contributing to human rights harms have … Read more

Global popstar Robbie Williams announces New Zealand tour

Source: Radio New Zealand British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams. Tim Kildeborg Jensen / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP Global popstar Robbie Williams will play Christchurch’s new stadium later this year. Williams will be one of the first international acts at the One New Zealand Stadium when he brings his BRITPOP World Tour to the city on 28 … Read more

Black Caps thump South Africa to level T20 series in Hamilton

Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Kelly. Andrew Cornaga The Black Caps have levelled their T20 series against South Africa with a dominant win in the second match in Hamilton on Tuesday. New Zealand won by 68 runs after bowling the Proteas out inside 16 overs. After being sent into bat, New Zealand posted 175/6 in … Read more

7-Eleven Malaysia Contributes RM27,888 to Masjid Negara Congregants Throughout Ramadan

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – In the spirit of Ramadan, a time when communities come together to share blessings and strengthen bonds of compassion, 7-Eleven Malaysia contributed RM27,888 to the Persatuan Kebajikan Kakitangan Masjid Negara Kuala Lumpur to support the mosque’s Ramadan moreh programme for … Read more

Quality Building Award 2026 Finalists Announced

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – The much-anticipated Quality Building Award 2026 (QBA 2026) today officially announces its finalist list! A total of 35 outstanding project teams have successfully advanced to the final presentation stage. They will present their remarkable achievements to the judging panel this … Read more

Breaking through ‘last mile’ of green energy: CHN Energy’s solution for retired wind and solar equipment

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – Wind power and photovoltaic energy are reshaping China’s energy landscape. As of March 2025, the combined installed capacity of wind and solar power nationwide has exceeded 1.48 billion kilowatts, surpassing thermal power in terms of total installed capacity in history. However, … Read more

Rock NZ: Robbie Williams goes global for Kiwis

Source: New Zealand Government Global pop superstar Robbie Williams is bringing his BRITPOP world tour to New Zealand this November, thanks to support from the Government’s $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package. Tonight Williams has confirmed two New Zealand shows, opening at Eden Park, Auckland on 24 November before becoming one of the first … Read more

ECan says coastal protection a priority despite planning handbrake

Source: Radio New Zealand Environment Canterbury says the Canterbury Regional Coastal Environment Plan covers the entire coastline from the Kaikōura district in the north to the Waitaki River in the south. The Kaikōura coast is pictured. David Hill / North Canterbury News Canterbury’s regional council says it is continuing to address coastal protection rules, but … Read more

Seven Oranga Tamariki workers on trial for assaulting two teens at youth justice facility

Source: Radio New Zealand The defence lawyers say the staff were using legal restraint to keep themselves and the teens safe in a high risk situation. File photo. RNZ Seven Oranga Tamariki workers are accused of bashing two teens – or failing to stop them being bashed – in a tiny phone room at an … Read more

Shoppers struggle with rising costs of meat and veges

Source: Radio New Zealand Food prices have gone up 4.5 percent in the year to February. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A humble spag bol dinner may no longer be an option for people on a tight budget, with the price of mince rising to its highest level since records began. Food prices have gone up … Read more

Live: Black Caps v South Africa – second T20

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the Black Caps take on South Africa for their second of five T20 matches. New Zealand lost by seven wickets to the visitors in the first T20 at Mt Maunganui on Sunday. The Black Caps were only able to post a total of 91 after … Read more

NZ Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett nears return from injury against Newcastle Knights

Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett has been named among the Warriors reserves against Newcastle. Brett Costello NRL: Newcastle Knights v NZ Warriors Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 21 March MacDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle Live blog updates on RNZ website NZ Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett moves a step closer to his NRL return, when his team visit … Read more