More scope for private sector to ease public healthcare woes, report says

Source: Radio New Zealand A new report is calling for more collaboration between the public and private health sectors. Unsplash / RNZ A new report from Westpac NZ is calling for more, and faster, collaboration between the public and private health sectors. The Future Role of Private Healthcare in New Zealand report found the public … Read more

NZ economy ‘on precipice’ as markets wobble, oil price rises

Source: Radio New Zealand Economist Shamubeel Eaqub said there would be a wider inflation effect for New Zealand, beyond the increase in petrol prices that has already begun. Screengrab / Facebook New Zealand’s economy is on a “precipice”, one economist says, as the country faces increasing pressure as a result of war in Iran. The … Read more

One in two large businesses successfully attacked by cybercriminals in last year

Source: Radio New Zealand Almost one in two large businesses were successfully attacked by cybercriminals in the last year. Unsplash / RNZ AI-empowered cybercriminals are attacking businesses at unprecedented speeds with more than 80 percent of phishing emails containing AI-generated content that is difficult to detect. Kordia’s 10th annual New Zealand Business Cyber Security Report … Read more

HKPC’s 2nd “New Productive Forces” Job Fair 2026 Successfully Concluded Over 2,000 Job Seekers Connecting with Over 10,000 I&T Positions

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – In response to the national 15th Five-Year Plan’s emphasis on developing new productive forces and positioning Hong Kong as an international hub for high-caliber talent, and in alignment with the talent development initiatives outlined in the 2026–27 Budget, the “New … Read more

HKPC Establishes New “Future Life & Health Tech Centre”

Source: Media Outreach Driving R&D Translation and Sector Collaboration; Elevating Hong Kong as a Global Life & Health Innovation Hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) today officially launched its new “Future Life & Health Tech Centre”, unveiling a suite of R&D achievements … Read more

WELEDA x Stella McCartney: Paris Fashion Week / Skin Food: 100 years of loving skin

Source: Media Outreach ARLESHEIM, SWITZERLAND – Newsaktuell – 9 March 2026 – During this season’s Paris Fashion Week, WELEDA is backstage at the Stella McCartney show ensuring radiant skin: make-up artists draw specifically on the trusted nurturing power of the WELEDA Skin Food range to prep and prime the runway models’ skin perfectly for make-up … Read more

Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair: Aisa’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

Esperanza Securities Marks a Major Milestone for Its Inaugural Entertainment STO – Charting New Model for Fans Economy and STO Investments

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – Esperanza Fintech (Securities) Limited (“Esperanza Securities“, or “Company“) today announced a major business milestone for its first SFC permitted tokenized investment (STO) project with entertainment industry asset. With the underlying concert successfully concluded last weekend, this marks the commencement of … Read more

China Telecom Concludes MWC 2026 with Outstanding Success

Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – From March 2 to 5, the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) was grandly held in Barcelona, Spain. China Telecom attended the Congress with two high-profile keynote speeches, an immersive interactive exhibition booth, and a Low-Altitude Economy Launch Event, presenting a panoramic … Read more

‘Sovereignty at stake’, Iranian diaspora says

Source: Radio New Zealand Women members of Iran’s Red Crescent society stand near smoke plumes from an ongoing fire following an overnight airstrike on the Shahran oil refinery in northwestern Tehran on March 8, 2026. AFP On 28 February, Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by joint US and Israel attacks on his … Read more

Leman murder trial: Closing arguments heard in High Court

Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Scott Rodger is on trial for murdering Richard Leman. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Crown prosecutors have been accused of being “underhanded and dishonest” by ignoring crucial evidence around the brutal killing of a Canterbury man, a High Court jury has heard. Michael Scott Rodger, 46, is accused of murdering Richard … Read more

Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson and Michelle Williams Wear Desert Diamonds on The Red Carpet at The 32nd Actors Awards

Source: Media Outreach Today’s biggest stars express individuality and confidence with natural diamonds LOS ANGELES, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – At this year’s The Actor Awards, the red carpet was illuminated with natural diamonds worn by some of the acting world’s most respected talents, with Desert diamonds taking center stage. … Read more

Government working ‘around the clock’ to help New Zealanders stranded in Middle East

Source: Radio New Zealand Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules prepares to leave for the Middle East on 7 March. Kaye Albyt New Zealanders in the Middle East should attempt to leave by road or commercial flights as soon as it is safe to do so, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) … Read more

‘Rockets and feathers’ effect: The phenomenon behind soaring gas prices

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook Do petrol prices rise faster when oil increases, than they fall when it drops? A number of motorists have got in touch with RNZ over the weekend, complaining that it appears that when the price of oil rises, petrol companies respond quickly with higher fuel prices. But … Read more

Schools bringing in counsellors to deal with harm caused by social media

Source: Radio New Zealand There are calls for a ban on social media for under 16’s in New Zealand. (File photo) NurPhoto via AFP Principals of two Auckland schools say they’ve had to hire counsellors specifically for dealing with the harm caused to children by social media. The principal of East Auckland’s Riverina Primary School, … Read more

Rugby: Injury-hit Black Ferns Sevens outlast Australia in Vancouver thriller

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s women’s team celebrate with the trophy after defeating Australia to win the HSBC SVNS Vancouver rugby sevens tournament. AFP / DON MACKINNON An injury-depleted Black Ferns Sevens side pulled off a hard fought victory over Australia in the Vancouver Sevens final on Monday. Reduced to just three players on … Read more

Airlines may look to cut flights as fuel prices soar, airline boss says

Source: Radio New Zealand Duane Emeny, chief operating officer of Air Chathams. Sharon Brettkelly Airlines may have to cut the number of flights as they grapple with the soaring price of aviation fuel, according to the boss of a New Zealand airline. The chief executive of Air Chathams says the rising cost of oil is … Read more

Kaikōura farmer fined $35k for failing to register hundreds of cattle

Source: Radio New Zealand Trevor Bolton, failed to track or register the movements of cattle on and off his farms. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon A Kaikōura dairy farmer has been fined $35,000 for failing to register hundreds of cattle or track their movements on and off his farms. Trevor Ronald Bolton, 59, was … Read more

An Artful Evolution: Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan Unveils Sustainability-led Refresh

Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – The multi-award-winning architecture ofFour Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan – an awe-inspiring, suspended rice bowl structure – remains as pioneering today as when it was unveiled 28 years ago. Now, the Forbes Five-Star resort draws on those cutting-edge foundations to reveal … Read more

Taihoro reborn: Team NZ launches upgraded AC75 ahead of America’s Cup defence

Source: Radio New Zealand Emirates Team New Zealand’s new AC75 sailing on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf James Somerset Team New Zealand’s boat Taihoro is officially out of the shed and ready to hit the water ahead of next year’s America’s Cup. The team relaunched their AC75 at their Wynyard Point base in Auckland on Monday, a … Read more

Luxon: Bad poll result ‘not a major focus’ for National

Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister continues to insist he has the backing of his party and colleagues, and that he has only discussed last week’s disastrous poll “in passing”. The Taypayers Union-Curia poll last week put National on 28.4 percent – its lowest result since he became leader. Speaking at his post-Cabinet media … Read more

Te Papa, botanical gardens added to measles locations of interest

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Papa was one of the locations visited by the tourist in February. CC4.0 A tourist who was in New Zealand while infected with measles visited Te Papa museum and the Wellington botanical gardens. On Sunday, Health New Zealand confirmed 13 other measles locations of interest linked to the traveller between … Read more

Advocacy – Government needs to close “back-door” method of restricting rights using proposed “move-on orders” – PSNA

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa   PSNA has written to Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith today requesting proposed ‘move-on’ laws will specifically continue to allow free speech and the right to protest under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.   The approach to government comes in the wake of last week’s attempt by Christchurch City Councillor, … Read more

Legislation – Employment Leave Bill a long-overdue step towards clarity – EMA

Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the Employment Leave Bill, which was introduced to Parliament today, marks a significant and long-overdue step towards fixing a Holidays Act that has frustrated employers and employees for more than a decade. Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy and Strategy at the EMA, says it is encouraging to … Read more

Tech – NEW INDUSTRY CODE COMBATS ONLINE SCAMMERS – Tech New Zealand

Source: Tech New Zealand MARCH 9, 2026 – In a significant milestone for consumer protection, Tech New Zealand has partnered with three of the world’s largest digital platforms to launch the New Zealand Online Scams Code (NZOSC): https://technewzealand.org.nz/the-code/online-scams-code/ Signed by founding signatories Google, Meta and TikTok, the Code entails 38 concrete commitments to combatting online scams, … Read more

‘What’s going on?’: Kiwi cricketer Brett Randell on the five-ball blitz that created history

Source: Radio New Zealand Central Stags paceman Brett Randell captured global headlines after becoming the first player to claim a triple hat-trick in the 254-year history of first class cricket. www.photosport.nz After taking his fifth wicket in five balls, a perplexed Brett Randell looked to his teammates for an explanation. “What was going on? I … Read more

Woman charged after dog kills 4-year-old

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver A woman has a been charged with owning a dog that caused death to a person, after the death of a child last year. Four-year-old Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan died after a dog attack in Katikati in March 2025. At the time of his death, spokesperson for Tuapiro … Read more