NZ Warriors name unchanged line-up against Canberra Raiders

Source: Radio New Zealand Second-rower Marata Niukore is the only addition to the Warriors squad against Canberra. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has named a largely unchanged line-up to meet Canberra Raiders at Go Media Stadium on Friday. The same 19 that dressed for last week’s 42-18 win over Sydney Roosters will front … Read more

Flight prices on the rise – and could take off again

Source: Radio New Zealand The price of jet fuel has been fluctuating wildly since the conflict in the Middle East broke out. File photo. 123rf.com The price of flying has already gone up – and could take off again if the conflict in the Middle East continues. Air New Zealand raised its fares this morning, … Read more

Nebius expands into Asia-Pacific region to support rapid global growth

Source: Media Outreach Leading AI cloud company to build out presence in Asia-Pacific to tap region’s growth potential Names John Haarer as General Manager for Asia-Pacific and Japan to drive commercial expansion Company is on hypergrowth trajectory following 479% revenue growth in 2025 and contract wins with hundreds of customers, from AI natives to large … Read more

Hong Kong Design Centre Welcomes the 2026-27 Budget Fostering Cultural and Creative Industries, Strengthening International and Greater Bay Area Connectivity and attracting tourists

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2026 – Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) welcomes the 2026-27 Budget announced by the Financial Secretary which sets out, inter alia, the Government’s commitment to drive the development of Hong Kong’s cultural and creative industries, reinforcing the city’s position as a global … Read more

More than 1600 fines issued to Queenstown freedom campers since new rules

Source: Radio New Zealand Queenstown Lakes District Council introduced new freedom camping rules in December, restricting campers to designated sites. Supplied Freedom campers are falling foul of new Queenstown Lakes District Council rules, with about 18 people per day stung with $400 fines. Campers in self-contained vehicles were restricted to 141 designated spaces across 15 … Read more

Lessons from the Covid-19 response inquiry

Source: Radio New Zealand Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern and former Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins heading to a post-Cabinet conference. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pandemic on Tuesday afternoon released its second report, sparked by public disquiet that its first report did not dig deep enough. The … Read more

Awfully Chocolate Launches Annual Sale 2026 featuring First-Time Special Offers

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 MARCH 2026 – Held once a year, the brand’s biggest sale features site wide and store wide privileges across all outlets and online. The Awfully Chocolate 2026 Annual Sale runs online from 23 to 25 March and in stores from 26 to 29 March, offering … Read more

MCKL Students Organise Mega Sports Carnival ’26 to Support MND Malaysia

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2026 – A group of A-Level students from Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) will be hosting the Mega Sports Carnival ’26 on 28 March 2026 at the MCKL, Kuala Lumpur campus, in collaboration with MND Malaysia (Motor Neurone Disease Malaysia). This event … Read more

Warning for employers skimping on sick leave as Covid wave hits

Source: Radio New Zealand Collective immunity to Covid-19 is waning. AFP Under-pressure employers taking a hard line on sick leave are being warned to take care with the rules. There have been reports this week that the country’s collective immunity to Covid-19 is waning. Wastewater analysis from PHF Science shows that the number of cases … Read more

MetService to keep public informed during times of tsunami risk

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Robert Smith The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says MetService will step beyond weather services to keep the public informed during times of Tsunami risk. MetService would now include NEMA tsunami warning banners on its website. NEMA director Civil Defence Emergency Management, John Price said the move would help … Read more

Tax Reform – Govt pushing ahead with Bill to end transparency on how much tax the wealthy actually pay

Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 10 March 2026, 3 pm – The repeal of a provision that allowed Inland Revenue (IRD) to conduct its research into the tax paid by high net worth individuals in 2023 is being criticised as a ‘blow to tax transparency’ by Tax Justice Aotearoa and the Better Taxes for a Better … Read more

‘A little short of a disaster’: Little Penguins mauled by dogs at Piha

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Council says dog owners must be aware of the rules and read the signs at West Coast beaches to keep Kororā safe. RNZ/Jessica Hopkins Lying on the rocks and left to die, with puncture wounds, exposed bones, and sometimes missing limbs. According to conservationists, that is the state Little Penguins/Kororā … Read more

Taranaki man jailed for killing friend who looked upon him as an older brother

Source: Radio New Zealand Rakai Jacob Thompson. RNZ / Robin Martin The family of a Taranaki teenager killed by a friend – who he looked upon as an older brother – says they have lost a loving son, protective brother and cherished moko. Rakai Jacob Thompson was jailed for five years for the manslaughter of … Read more

Kiwi artists to take the stage at global music festival with cultural diplomacy support

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage “I’m excited to see the announcement that New Zealand’s music industry and talent will be well-represented at a major international music showcase this year,” says Secretary for Culture and Heritage Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae. “Strengthening New Zealand’s global cultural presence is a key part of the government’s Cultural Diplomacy International Programme (CDIP), … Read more

BusinessNZ – Employment Bill brings long-sought clarity at last

Source: BusinessNZ Business New Zealand welcomes the introduction of the Employment Leave Bill to Parliament this week, which is set to replace the Holidays Act – a source of significant confusion and costs for employers in the past. Employment Relations Policy Manager Paul MacKay says the shift to an hours-based accrual system for both annual and … Read more

Tsunami warnings when you need them, where you need them: NEMA and MetService join forces

Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)   When a tsunami could be on the way, warnings need to reach as many people as possible. A new initiative from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and MetService will ensure more New Zealanders are informed the moment a warning is issued. MetService.com will now display an automated … Read more

Business Canterbury – Holidays Act Replacement a Relief for Business

Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury welcomes the introduction of the Employment Leave Bill to Parliament – a long‑awaited and much‑needed replacement for the Holidays Act, which has been overly complex and unclear for decades. Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, “The business community will be relieved to see progress on legislation that has been under formal … Read more

Consumer Issues – Thousands call for government-led clarity over flight rights

Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ delivered a petition to parliament today, signed by more than 10,500 New Zealanders, calling on the government to require airlines to tell passengers their rights when flights are delayed or cancelled. The petition asks associate minister of transport, James Meager, to use existing powers in the Civil Aviation Act (CAA) … Read more

Health – GenPro welcomes steps to support GP training but warns workforce crisis needs broader action

Source: GenPro GenPro Chair Angus Chambers has welcomed changes to how first-year GP trainees are employed, saying any measure that encourages more doctors into general practice is positive. “Access to a family doctor is the biggest challenge facing general practice and therefore our patients. Many practices across New Zealand are struggling to recruit doctors, and … Read more

Public criticism of staff by Dunedin City councillor serious breach of code of conduct

Source: Radio New Zealand Benedict Ong complained about the staff member to the council’s chief executive and two journalists. Supplied A Dunedin City councillor was in serious breach of the council’s code of conduct when he publicly criticised a staff member, an independent investigator has found. Benedict Ong sent an email complaining about the staff … Read more

Appeal for information following burglary, Mackenzie

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a burglary in Middle Valley, Mackenzie are appealing for information from the public. On Sunday 8 March, Police received a report of a theft from a church on Middle Valley Road, which occurred sometime between 19 February and 4 March. Stolen from the church was a large brass Eagle … Read more

Jevon McSkimming asked to pay back taxpayer-funded hotel nights with Ms Z

Source: Radio New Zealand Jevon McSkimming was sentenced in December to nine months of home detention. RNZ/Samuel Rillstone Police Commissioner Richard Chambers asked disgraced former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming for a “swift reimbursement” of funds used to pay for up to 10 stays at hotels in Wellington during an affair. Chambers wrote to McSkimming last … Read more

Have you seen Neriah?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding 10-year-old Neriah, who has been reported missing from the Ōtāhuhu area. Neriah was last see yesterday at about 7.30am on Church Street, Ōtāhuhu. He is described as about 133cms tall with brown eyes and black hair and was wearing a blue singlet with … Read more

Rugby: Crusaders teammates trade punches as tensions spill over at training

Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders’ forward Kershawl Sykes-Martin is one of the players reported to have been involved in the dust-up in training. Joe Allison Days after a significant loss to the Blues, tensions rose at Crusaders training on Tuesday with reports of punches thrown. Stuff is reporting prop Kershawl Sykes-Martin and lock Will Tucker … Read more

National Party politicians rule out leadership bid

Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford has often been tipped as a possible leadership contender. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Education Minister Erica Stanford has been damning in her assessment of last week’s disastrous poll result for National, calling it a “bad week” for the party and for the caucus. Speculation has been swirling … Read more

Move-on orders ‘not welcome here’, Wellington leaders say

Source: Radio New Zealand The move-on powers announced in February will mean police can move on rough sleepers or people displaying disorderly behaviour as young as 14-years-old. RNZ / Richard Tindiller The Wellington region’s mayors, as well as iwi, church and social support agency leaders, say the government’s proposed move-on orders are not welcome in … Read more

Police acknowledge sentencing of Keith Wicks-Cairns

Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Keith Wicks-Cairns in the High Court at Dunedin today. Wicks-Cairns was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of seven years and three months. Detective Sergeant Reece Munro says this is a positive outcome for the victims and our community. “We are … Read more