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Source: Radio New Zealand New All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga says the player eligibility conversation is one that needs to happen. Photosport The elephant in the room at NZ Rugby has grown so large and loud, it simply can’t be ignored any longer. International player eligibility. Historically a strong stance has been taken by … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s self-described “fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo-acapella-rap-funk-comedy-folk duo” Flight of the Conchords sold out their first shows in eight years in minutes this week, sparking a frenzy among fans. Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement formed the musical comedy act in 1998, soaring to worldwide fame off the back of their … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand NZME commissioned a review of workplace safety in February. RNZ NZME says its workplace review has identified “two specific issues” still to be addressed in the coming weeks. The NZME board of directors commissioned the review in February, after three senior managers were terminated last year. One of them was former … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – Kenanga Investors Berhad (“Kenanga Investors“) has swept four accolades at the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards 2026 (“the Awards“). Xav Feng, Asia Pacific Research director, LSEG Lipper, Christopher Kok, Head of Equities, Kenanga Investors Berhad, Lee Sook Yee, Chief Investment Officer, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Research by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Foundations for Growth: How infrastructure can increase productivity, spotlights the role of infrastructure in driving productivity and economic growth. “Productivity is essential to lifting our living standards. It’s about being able to get more value out of the time we spend working, while sustaining … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Commissioning reflects Japan manufacturers’ shift to site-level renewables under long-term PPAs amid tighter group decarbonisation expectations and unstable energy costs. TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – JTEKT Corporation, global manufacturer of automotive and industrial components and core member of the Toyota Group, today announced the commissioning of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – La Mirabelle, the final waterfront phase of the LOHAS Park residential development in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, has generated HK$4.6 billion in sales for the whole project over the first two weeks of its launch, with 522 units sold … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill passed its first reading in Parliament last week and is now open for submissions at the Justice Select Committee, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. “The Bill will cut red tape to support economic growth across the hospitality and events … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A Police dog unit was hot on the scent of four young males this morning in Miramar, which saw them taken into custody within an hour. Police were called shortly after 2:10am to reports of multiple alarm activations minutes earlier at a store on Tauhinu Road. Officers were on scene within … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chambers said last week police did not handle the documentary properly and the process was under review. RNZ / Supplied / Police The police commissioner told the producer of a documentary on the hunt for Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips he would love to catch up, just before he began the top … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lower Hutt residents have reported that a section of Malone Road is closed. Supplied Lower Hutt residents say a section of Malone Road is blocked off and there’s a police presence in the area. They have told RNZ they heard sirens from about 8.30am on Thursday morning, and saw a number … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Additional equity support from existing shareholders underscores confidence in ESR’s strategy and execution momentum Capital to fund growth initiatives across ESR’s logistics real estate and data centres platforms in APAC Builds on US$2 billion of net proceeds from portfolio simplification and capital recycling SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService has put the entire North Island under a wind warning on Sunday, with some places also under a heavy rain watch. The agency says it’s likely that watches will be upgraded to a warning level in some areas. MetService Authorities across the North Island are preparing for a potentially life-threatening … Read more
Source: Greenpeace A new report on New Zealand’s fresh water from the Ministry for Environment has been released, revealing that its quality and safety has been worsening. The report outlines that between 2019 and 2024, 45 percent of groundwater monitoring sites had E. coli levels above legal limits for New Zealand drinking water on at least … Read more
Source: Cotality New Zealand residential construction costs recorded a further lift in the March quarter, with annual growth accelerating as signs of a recovery in the country’s building activity boost industry momentum. The latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) shows residential building costs increased by 1.0% in the three months to March. The quarterly result … Read more
Source: Cotality – Commentary by Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson As widely expected, the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee held the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25% today. Even though Governor Breman’s speech from 24th March certainly wasn’t intended to pre-empt today’s OCR call, that’s effectively what it did, given that the content was … Read more
Source: Auckland Council As the North Island prepares for the impact of Cyclone Vaianu, Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) has activated its Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) to Alert Mode ‘Orange’ to coordinate support and manage any preparations. Adam Maggs, AEM General Manager, emphasises the messages coming from MetService, the government and its agencies, and is advising … Read more
Source: Save the Children Reports that the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire will be a welcome relief for families in the region, who have suffered five weeks of bombing, displacement and terror. However, a ceasefire is still urgently needed in Lebanon and the wider region. In the hours since the ceasefire … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police have said a post mortem had been completed and the death was referred to the Coroner. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police have confirmed an unexplained death at a Christchurch property was not suspicious. Emergency services were called to a Main North Road property in Papanui shortly after 2:30pm on Wednesday … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The loss was equivalent to about 63,000 colonies. (File photo) Apiculture New Zealand It’s estimated that almost 13 percent of the country’s almost half a million bee colonies were lost last winter – equivalent to about 63,000 colonies. That’s according to the annual Colony Loss Survey by researchers at the Bioeconomy … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A map of the Bell Block/The Links area water zone that is under a precautionary boil water notice. New Plymouth District Council A boil water notice has been issued for the Bell Block and The Links areas of New Plymouth. The advisory follows a water sample near New Plymouth Airport testing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel prices had been costing Wellington’s public transport provider, Metlink, an extra $130,000 per week. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Wellington’s public transport authority is warning passengers could face service cuts or costlier fares due to soaring diesel prices, and is calling for government intervention. And Local Government New Zealand says diesel … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (Jardines) has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, which outlines the Group’s approach to sustainability, progress towards its objectives and 2025 performance. The report can be found at sustainability.jardines.com/2025/. Jardines embeds sustainability within its value creation strategy … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 9 April 2026 Summary This approval allows certain organisations and individuals under regulation 5 of the Health (Needles and Syringes) Regulations 1998 to distribute needles and syringes. Approved organisations include places that are designated as specified places under section 24A(7)(b) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Liu Chen Voting has closed in the closely watched Papatoetoe local body election, with preliminary results expected later today. Final results are expected to be confirmed on Friday once special votes have been counted. The new election was triggered after a District Court ruling in December voided the 2025 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues team players celebrate with the Super Rugby Aupiki trophy, 2025. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Super Rugby Aupiki squads have been named for the fifth season which starts on 23 June. There are 118 players named across the four teams with 33 debut players for the 2026 season – six in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hayden Paddon is back on the World Rally Championship circuit. Supplied / Hayden Paddon New Zealand driver Hayden Paddon is feeling much more comfortable heading into the Croatia rally than he did in the opening round in Monte Carlo. The Croatia rally, which starts today, is Paddon’s second start on the … Read more