Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed

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

Buyers eye electric vehicles as fuel prices soar

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

Muslims fear hate rising as seventh anniversary of Christchurch mosque attack approaches

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

What you can do to protect your home from flooding

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

‘The Invisible unemployed’: Too much for a benefit, not enough to make ends meet

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

Documents reveal Health NZ knew IT job cuts would risk patient care, hospital resilience

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

How Auckland sex workers are keeping their STI rates down

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

Uncertainty over the fuel that drives our economy

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

Wattie’s a big name reminder of pressure on NZ manufacturers

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

And best drama goes to… this year’s totally unhinged award season

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

Decorated East Coast fencing champion chases three-peat at Rural Games

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

NZ Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck eyes 150th game for NRL club

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

Super Rugby preview: Rivalry round, Love returns

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

Beef, lamb, onions and wine: Kiwi dinner time staples in huge demand offshore

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

KiwiRail hopes to have stricken Kaiārahi ferry sailing by next week after technical fault

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

Calls to let workers stay home to beat fuel prices

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

Vietnam Airlines Steps Up Market Promotion Efforts in Europe

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

Business employment data: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release

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

Business financial data: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release

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

Building New Zealand: Focus on the construction industry – Stats NZ news story

Source: Statistics New Zealand Building New Zealand: Focus on the construction industry – news story 12 March 2026 This article uses statistics drawn from several Stats NZ datasets to provide insights into the recent performance of New Zealand’s construction industry. What is the construction industry and why is it important? The construction industry comprises residential and … Read more

VinFast and the Rise of a New Gulf Lifestyle

Source: Media Outreach As Gulf cities hardwire sustainability into daily life, VinFast is shaping an electric lifestyle that feels like a smart, seamless routine, with its climate-ready design, long-term warranty confidence and software-driven convenience woven into everyday driving. DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Over the past five years, GCC … Read more

Regal Partners Completes Share Placement to Support Business Expansion in Southeast Asia

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Regal Partners Holdings Limited (“Regal Partners” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries as the “Group”, stock code: 1575.HK) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a placement of 560,000,000 new shares at a price of HK$0.05 per share, … Read more

The Caravel Group, International Maritime Institute (IMI), and Fleet Management Celebrate Significant Progress on the 1st Anniversary of Working Together as One to Train a New Generation of Future-Ready Seafarers

Source: Media Outreach A year of partnership between Caravel, IMI, and Fleet Management delivers strengthened training and expanded career pathways, broadening opportunities for global maritime professionals and providing much-needed talent for a rapidly transforming industry HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Today marks a significant milestone for the global … Read more

Wattie’s supplier fears for industry’s future after proposed closure of factories

Source: Radio New Zealand The Wattie’s factory in Christchurch. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Wattie’s growers and staff are reeling following the company’s announcement of the proposed closure of three factories in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. The move would see 350 workers made redundant, 220 suppliers affected, and the end of Wattie’s frozen vegetables, Gregg’s coffee … Read more

Co-founder of Copenhagen’s Noma steps down after abuse allegations

Source: Radio New Zealand The co-founder of Noma, several times crowned the best restaurant in the world, Danish chef Rene Redzepi said Thursday that he was stepping down, following reports of past abuse at his fabled restaurant. “After more than two decades of building and leading this restaurant, I’ve decided to step away,” Redzepi said in an … Read more

Bridge Data Centres Plans Major Investment with Global Partners to Strengthen Singapore’s Position as Asia Pacific’s Leading AI Hub

Source: Media Outreach Strategic Investment of S$3-5 billion in Singapore to advance AI-ready data centre developments, supporting over 2 GW of AI-ready capacity globally, and driving technological innovation with international ecosystem partners. First-mover advantage as one of Asia Pacific’s top three hyperscale data centre developers, with proven track record delivering large-scale campus developments in Malaysia, … Read more

Should Marsden Point refinery have been saved? Shane Jones and David Seymour can’t agree

Source: Radio New Zealand Currently the country has about 52 days worth of fuel supply either in country or en route. RNZ Shane Jones is continuing to make a case for why the Marsden Point refinery should have been saved, but his coalition partner David Seymour says the economics don’t stack up. The debate over … Read more