Government seeks information from police on rescue helicopter deployment after complaints

Source: Radio New Zealand The government is seeking advice about how rescue helicopters are being deployed. Samuel Rillstone The government is seeking advice from police about how rescue helicopters are being deployed. RNZ has reported on Fire and Emergency lines rescue teams who do cliff rescues, who are upset they must go through police to … Read more

Air Chathams announces $20 fuel surcharge on fares

Source: Radio New Zealand An Air Chathams plane. RNZ / Robin Martin Regional airline Air Chathams has announced it is introducing a $20 fuel surcharge on all flights due to increased aviation fuel prices. The announcement came a few hours after Air New Zealand raised its fare prices on Tuesday, adding it could be forced … Read more

Otago Peninsula officially declared possum free

Source: Radio New Zealand Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Group chairperson Hoani Langsbury is congratulating the community for reaching possum free, saying it would not have been possible without them. Supplied Otago Peninsula has been officially declared possum-free after years of hard mahi. The milestone was officially marked on Tuesday with more than 24,000 possums removed from … Read more

Immigration NZ investigated 146 allegations against staff in five years

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Immigration New Zealand says 47 staff members have faced disciplinary action in the last five years for breaching its integrity standards. It has investigated 146 allegations over the same period. INZ would not go into details, but said integrity matters could range from dishonesty and not declaring conflicts of interest, … Read more

Indian drag artist on embracing her past, fighting for her future

Source: Radio New Zealand Sunita Torrance (right), who goes by the stage name Coco Flash, and Daniel Lockett, also known as Erika Flash, hosted roughly 250 Rainbow Storytime events in New Zealand. Supplied Sunita Torrance grew up in the rural Taranaki town of Stratford feeling largely distant from her Indian heritage. The 46-year-old was born … Read more

Farmers fear double whammy of rising fuel and fertiliser costs from Middle East conflict

Source: Radio New Zealand Federated Farmers arable chair David Birkett. RNZ / Conan Young Farmers are getting nervous about the rising cost of fuel and fertiliser with the impact already being felt on farm. The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up the price of oil which has been reflected in the price at … Read more

KiwiSaver balances wobble: Is this time different?

Source: Radio New Zealand Markets have been volatile this week as they digest the impact of the war in the Middle East. RNZ Worried KiwiSaver members are asking: is this time different? Markets have been volatile this week as they digest the impact of the war in the Middle East. But some investors have been … Read more

Cyclists frustrated by drivers illegally parking on Auckland’s cycle lanes

Source: Radio New Zealand Two vehicles parked on the cycle lane on Orly Avenue near Māngere town centre. RNZ / Luka Forman A South Auckland man who was hit by a car while cycling believes drivers illegally parking on cycle lanes is a safety issue in the area. He said during busy periods some cycle … Read more

Christchurch Hospital staffing ‘like moving the deck chairs around on the Titanic’, worker says

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Christchurch Hospital is working on ways to manage an expected influx of patients sick with winter illnesses like Covid-19 and the flu, as the nurses’ union warns the emergency department is already bursting at the seams and understaffed. The Nurses Organisation said the hospital hit 108 percent … Read more

‘I’ve had some dark moments’: Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock opens up on cancer diagnosis

Source: Radio New Zealand Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock knew something was seriously wrong late last year when he had trouble catching a cricket ball. The cricketer-turned-coach started experiencing symptoms in October. It started with chronic fatigue, then came the random vomiting and loss of appetite. By December his balance and co-ordination went awry, his … Read more

Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into government’s removal of schools’ Treaty obligations

Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews The Waitangi Tribunal has granted urgency to an inquiry into the government’s decision to scrap school boards’ legal duty to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reset Te Mātaiaho, … Read more

Black Caps World Cup octet in, eight more out for South Africa series

Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram (L) and David Miller (R) with New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson at the T20 World Cup. AFP After nearly three months in the subcontinent, the Black Caps are finally headed home, albeit without the trophy they wanted, and staring down one last challenge before they part ways. … Read more

Court ruling ‘brought justice to Te Tai Tokerau voters’, Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says

Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. Anneke Smith / RNZ MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says Justice Radich “brought justice to Te Tai Tokerau voters” when he ruled her expulsion from Te Pāti Māori “unlawful”. It comes as a political commentator says the party might be looking to distance itself from the drama of last year, and … Read more

The world is eating our lunch: How our apples, seafood and avocados make millions

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. … Read more

Strong winds, heavy rain loom as tropical low nears New Zealand

Source: Radio New Zealand Rain forecast for 4pm Wednesday. MetService A weather alert has been issued as a tropical storm nears the north of the country. A tropical low is expected to lie north of New Zealand on Wednesday afternoon, bringing southeast gales and heavy rain to the north. MetService has issued a strong wind … Read more

Counsellors facing growing demand,shrinking workforce, funding pressures – industry body

Source: Radio New Zealand The Association of Counsellors says there is growing demand for counselling – alongside a shrinking workforce and funding pressures. MICROGEN IMAGES/SCIENCE PHOTO LI Counsellors say long wait lists and not enough publicly funded services are preventing people seeking the help they need. The Association of Counsellors said its Counselling Workforce Report … Read more

Vingroup Introduces Special Program to Support Customers Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2026 – Amid volatility in global fuel prices, Vingroup has announced the launch of a special “Trade Gas for Electric” program in Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The program offers an additional 3% discount on VinFast cars and 5% discount on VinFast … Read more

Singapore University of Social Sciences Expands Regional Footprint in China with Launch of Success Academy in Chongqing

Source: Media Outreach New Academy and Shenyang satellite office strengthen SUSS’ visibility and partnerships across Western and Northeast China. CHONGQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2026 – The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) today launched the SUSS Success Academy in Chongqing in collaboration with Raffles Young Academy (RYA) Pte Ltd and … Read more

CK Life Sciences Establishes Sequencio Therapeutics to Advance Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines Development

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2026 – CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc. (“CK Life Sciences” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 0775) today announced the establishment of Sequencio Therapeutics (“Sequencio”), a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to advancing the Company’s therapeutic cancer vaccine portfolio. The Third Pillar of a … Read more

Yi Yun Movers Rethinks Operations as Moving Industry Evolves

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2026 – Yi Yun Movers, a moving company in Singapore, is reassessing its operations as competition intensifies across the moving industry. With services often viewed as interchangeable and prices closely compared, operational efficiency, safety, and coordination are becoming key priorities. Competitive Landscape and Market … Read more

Government backtracks on live animal export plans

Source: Radio New Zealand Animal Welfare Minister Andrew Hoggard. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Green Party is welcoming news that the government has backtracked on plans to reinstate live animal exports. Animal Welfare Minister Andrew Hoggard told 1 News he could not get Cabinet agreement on overturning the ban, which formed part of coalition agreements … Read more

Immigration officials chase Indian cultural performers after visas expire

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied Immigration New Zealand says it is trying to contact nearly a dozen cultural performers from India who are believed to have remained in the country after their visas expired. The performers travelled to New Zealand last month as part of a group accompanying Bollywood singer Shibani Kashyap for Holi celebrations … Read more

Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair: Asia’s Key Trade Event for F&B

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged concurrently from 13 to 15 August 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs serve … Read more

Roland Berger strengthens its battery consulting business through the acquisition of Alexec Consulting

Source: Media Outreach MUNICH, GERMANY /WROCLAW, POLAND – Newsaktuell – 10 March 2026 – Roland Berger today announced the acquisition of Alexec Consulting, a consulting firm headquartered in Wroclaw, Poland. The firm specializes in operational and technical solutions for the global battery and electric vehicle sectors. The battery sector has become critical to the global … Read more

Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong Launches Health Moves Community Initiatives in Third Year of HYROX Partnership

Source: Media Outreach New programs aim to boost active living and community engagement across Hong Kong ahead of Cigna Healthcare HYROX Hong Kong 2026 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2026 – Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong today announced the third year of its partnership with the world‑renowned HYROX fitness competition, reflecting … Read more

Fuel supplies in NZ: ‘Unless things change there’ll be big challenges’

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson The government has warned the country’s oil deliveries are in doubt if the conflict in the Middle East rages on. The closure of the Straits of Hormuz and damage to infrastructure has triggered volatility, fuelling record oil prices. Prices hikes have stretched beyond the petrol pump, … Read more

Chatham Islands braces for energy shock

Source: Radio New Zealand The Chatham Islands. RNZ/ Matthew Theunissen The diesel-reliant Chatham Islands are bracing for an energy shock as petrol hits $4.50 per litre and may continue to rise. The Chatham’s relies heavily on diesel to power the island. Although the Point Durham wind farm that opened in November is now carrying a … Read more