Save the Children deeply concerned for children and families in the Pacific as severe Tropical Cyclone Maila intensifies, the second cyclone to hit the region in days

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Source: Save the Children Communities across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea are currently facing the threat of Tropical Cyclone Maila, which has been upgraded to a category 5 system, while children and families in Fiji assess the damage left behind by Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.  Save the Children staff across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea … Read more

Ardern documentary ‘Prime Minister’ nominated for two Emmy Awards

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister was co-directed by Auckland-based filmmaker Michelle Walshe and American Lindsay Utz. Supplied / Rialto A documentary about former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been nominated for two Emmy awards. The production, Prime Minister, looks at how the world’s then-youngest female head of government balanced motherhood with leadership, and navigated … Read more

Air Chathams to cut flights from North Island routes after fuel cost doubles

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Source: Radio New Zealand Previously, Air Chathams was paying about $500,000 a month in fuel costs, but that number had doubled to over $1 Million. Supplied Air Chathams is cutting a significant number of flights from several North Island routes, which have become unsustainable after the cost of jet fuel has more than doubled. The … Read more

Fresh Laundry Ranked #37 Among the Fastest Growing Companies in Singapore by The Straits Times 2026

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Source: Media Outreach Fresh Laundry Ranked #37 Among the Fastest Growing Companies in Singapore by The Straits Times 2026 Compiled by The Straits Times and global research firm Statista, the annual Singapore business growth ranking evaluates companies based on revenue growth performance across a defined assessment period. Fresh Laundry’s placement among the high-growth companies in … Read more

More than a dozen released from prison dead by suspected suicide since 2023 – coroners

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Source: Radio New Zealand Those who spoke to RNZ painted a grim picture of life on the outside after leaving prison. RNZ/Calvin Samuel The coroner’s office says 14 people died in suspected suicides, after their release from prison over the past three years. Parolees have described being thrown into the outside world without support and … Read more

New Documentary Building Icons: The Global One From Discovery To Debut On April 10 In Southeast Asia

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – A new documentary Building Icons: The Global One explores the complexities of architecture and engineering, with the team behind The Global One – showcasing how one of Taiwan’s most earthquake-resistant residential complexes came to life. The documentary is set to premiere in … Read more

‘Why not us?’: NCAA superstar Charlisse Leger-Walker hopes historic title inspires next generation

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Source: Radio New Zealand Charlisse Leger-Walker (Te Whakatōhea) hopes her history-making NCAA championship run will inspire the next generation of rangatahi, and says she knows she won’t be the last from Aotearoa to reach the top. “A lot of the reason why I play basketball and want to continue playing it at a high level … Read more

Do you need domestic travel insurance with weather events and fuel crisis?

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Source: Radio New Zealand Last month Air New Zealand looked set to cancel around 1100 flights over fuel supply concerns. RNZ / Patrice Allen With skyrocketing fuel prices and war in the Middle East making making international travel increasingly unpredictable, many Kiwis are opting to travel closer to home these school holidays. But as we’ve … Read more

New circus skills class for over 60s ‘like play for adults’

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Source: Radio New Zealand If you ever dream of running off to the circus but worry you’ve left it too late – never fear. In Christchurch there is a now a circus skills class specifically for those aged over 60 on offer at the council’s new recreation and sports facility, Parakiore. The classes are offered … Read more

Wellington public transport gets contactless payments ahead of fare hikes in May

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Source: Radio New Zealand Passengers can save up to 20 percent by using cards or phones. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Wellingtonians will be able to use a credit or debit card, or mobile payment, for bus and train fares from Sunday 12th April. Metlink said passengers can save up to 20 percent by using their … Read more

Air Chathams looks to cut schedule in the face of soaring fuel prices

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Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied Listen live as Checkpoint talks to Air Chathams boss, Duane Emeny: A regional airline is looking to cut it’s schedule in the face of soaring fuel prices. It follows Air New Zealand’s decision to trim its flights further, in May and June. The national carrier revealed its fuel bill has … Read more

Storm News – Get ready for Cyclone Vaianu now – before it arrives – NEMA

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Source: National Emergency Management Agency More severe weather is moving towards Aotearoa New Zealand and people should take steps to get ready now, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says. Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is currently lying northwest of Fiji, and MetService modelling shows it heading towards New Zealand on Friday and Saturday. The cyclone is expected … Read more

Action needed on widespread drinking water problems

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Source: Green Party The Green Party says while it is relieved the cause of the recent ‘boil water’ notice in Auckland was easily addressed, more action is needed to deal with the regular and widespread contamination of drinking water elsewhere in the country. “New Zealanders should be able to turn on their tap and access … Read more

Hang Lung Ignites Spring with the Second Phase of “66 and beyond” Anniversary Celebration

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Source: Media Outreach Portfolio-wide Signature Experiences Connect Communities with Localized Creativity HONG KONG SAR and SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00101) (“Hang Lung” or the “Company”) today announced the second phase of its year-long “66 and beyond” anniversary celebrations, unveiling a series … Read more

VinFast Introduces Green Vehicle Rental Program In Indonesia And The Philippines, Supporting Greener Transport Services

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Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA/MANILA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – VinFast has announced the expansion of its electric vehicle access model for ride-hailing and transport service drivers in Indonesia and the Philippines, adding a rental option with a range of incentives. The program is designed to make it easier for drivers to … Read more

Climate News – A dry start to autumn for much of New Zealand

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Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand March was a mild and mostly settled month for Aotearoa New Zealand. However, the significant rain event in the upper North Island during the final week of the month led to states of emergency, mass evacuations, power outages, emergency rescues and widespread road closures from Northland to the Bay of Plenty. … Read more

Luxon, Willis caution economic effects will continue despite ceasefire

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has welcomed news of a ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran – but is warning New Zealanders of ongoing economic effects. Speaking to reporters after the Reserve Bank on Wednesday confirmed a decision to keep the official cash rate steady, Luxon said the news of a … Read more

Audit of Defence Force’s attempts to reduce abusive behaviours delayed

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Defence Force set up Operation Respect in 2016. NZDF / Supplied Release of the latest audit of the Defence Force’s decade-old attempts to reduce abusive behaviours has been pushed back. The NZDF set up Operation Respect in 2016 but a “code of silence” was still getting in the way … Read more

‘To score some more goals would be sick’ for Football Fern Kelli Brown

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Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Kelli Brown wants to keep scoring international goals. Photosport Aspiring bike mechanic, surfer and prolific goalscorer Football Fern Kelli Brown can’t wait for a Hamilton homecoming on Sunday during the Fifa World Cup Oceania Qualifiers semi-final. The Football Ferns play Fiji in their semi-final with the winner progressing to … Read more

John Campbell gears up for RNZ return: ‘I just believe in speaking truth to power’

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Source: Radio New Zealand John Campbell says he’s looking forward to his fourth stint at RNZ, as he prepares to join Ingrid Hipkiss on Morning Report next week. Campbell, who describes RNZ as “the soundtrack of my childhood”, says he’s grateful for the two‑year cadetship he received at the broadcaster in 1989 – when he … Read more

Oil prices fall, will petrol follow?

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Source: Radio New Zealand AA’s petrol price spokesperson said there would need to be a more sustained move to end the conflict before prices came down for New Zealand motorists. RNZ / Mark Papalii Oil prices have fallen sharply on news of a potential ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz – but … Read more

Dunedin motorway reopens after being blocked by digger

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Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin’s southern motorway was closed at Burnside after a digger fell off a truck. NZTA / Waka Kotahi The Southern Motorway at Burnside in Dunedin has reopened hours after it was blocked by a digger that fell off a truck. Police were called to the crash on SH1 south of Morningside … Read more

Fossil fuel companies on notice for price gouging

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Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on petrol companies to act quickly following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire that has caused the price of fuel to drop. “Fuel companies moved quickly to increase their prices at the start of the conflict. With prices falling off the back of the ceasefire, they need … Read more

Fossil fuel crisis response opportunity to rebalance tax system for fairer, more sustainable future

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Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 8 April 2026, 2:30 pm – New Zealand’s response to the fossil fuel crisis must provide immediate relief to communities and local businesses, and enable a recovery that is equitable and sustainable, building our resilience for future shocks. Some practical measures to rebalance our tax system would make a significant contribution … Read more

Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%

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Source: Radio New Zealand Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman. RNZ / Supplied The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged at 2.25 percent, as expected. The bank’s monetary policy committee says the Middle East conflict has increased inflation and affected economic growth. But it says interest rates will not be changed while there … Read more

Two arrested over diesel thefts as police note growing trend

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Two men are due in court on Wednesday after separate attempts to steal fuel as police say they are seeing an increase in diesel thefts. Officers were called about 4am today to a Christchurch address after a person reported seeing someone trying to siphon petrol from their … Read more