Former Auckland executive who paid teen $1000 for sex, sentenced to 10 months home detention

Source: Radio New Zealand The executive has since left his job. (File photo) RNZ/Yiting Lin A former Auckland executive has been denied permanent name suppression, but still cannot be named after being convicted of paying a teenager $1000 for sex. The man was charged with receiving “commercial sexual services” from a person aged under 18. … Read more

Politics live: Christopher Luxon responds to poll result

Source: Radio New Zealand Finance minster Nicola Willis is joining Christopher Luxon at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference, with an update on the economy. But attention is likely to fall on the Prime Minister with questions about his leadership, the polls and Iran. Follow all the latest news with RNZ’s live blog. The prime minister … Read more

Iran conflict sparks freight chaos: New Zealand faces soaring costs and months‑long delays

Source: Radio New Zealand Freight was being disrupted due to the conflict in Iran. (File photo) Bryan Crump A freight company is warning New Zealand faces sharply higher freight prices, rising living costs, and months‑long delivery delays as the impact of the Iran conflict spreads through global supply chains. Rocket Freight said local road transport … Read more

OPPO Announces Global Launch of Find N6 on March 17th, Redefining Foldables with Zero-Feel Crease Engineered for Lasting Flatness

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, today announced the global launch of its latest foldable flagship, OPPO Find N6. Set to debut on March 17, 2026, in its new Binhai Bay Campus, China, Find N6 is designed to completely transform … Read more

Fine handed down after acquisition of wood shavings company lessened competition

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King The High Court has penalised two companies $420,000 over an acquisition that substantially lessened competition in the wood shavings market. The Commerce Commission filed proceedings against Alderson Logistics and associated company Supa Shavings, over the acquisition of ABS Carriers in 2022. Pre-acquisition, ABS and Supa Shavings were … Read more

Senior first responder facing child exploitation charges continues to keep name a secret

Source: Radio New Zealand The man appeared via audio-visual-link at the Christchurch District Court on Monday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A senior first responder facing child exploitation charges has elected to have a judge-alone trial. The man, whose name and occupation are suppressed, has pleaded not guilty to five charges relating to the possession and … Read more

Asia Coach Group Partners with Award-Winning Trainer Ling Sia to Launch “Micro-Capital Growth PLUS” Programme, Advancing Practical Financial Education

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – Asia Coach Group Limited announced the launch of “Micro-Capital Growth PLUS,” a new financial literacy programme developed in collaboration with Ling Sia, one of the company’s lead trainers recently named among Hong Kong’s Top 10 Business Trainers. The programme is … Read more

Politics live: Christopher Luxon faces grilling after disastrous week

Source: Radio New Zealand Finance minster Nicola Willis is joining Christopher Luxon at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference, with an update on the economy. But attention is likely to fall on the Prime Minister with questions about his leadership, the polls and Iran. Follow all the latest news with RNZ’s live blog. The prime minister … Read more

Iran conflict: Request for Australian help shows the changing nature of warfare

Source: Radio New Zealand Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli center coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks. AFP / JACK GUEZ The Gulf states’ calls for Australian military assistance shows the changing nature of weaponry, and warfare leaders on both sides of the Tasman are … Read more

Politics live: Christopher Luxon faces pressure after polling woes

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is holding his weekly post Cabinet media conference to face questions about his leadership, the polls and Iran. Watch it live here from 4pm: Follow all the latest news with RNZ’s live blog. The prime minister is facing disastrous poll numbers, while also dealing with global issues, … Read more

If you drink, don’t drive. It’s a decision that can save a life

Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police remind motorists that drink driving is never worth the risk. If you’re heading out to enjoy an event, a gathering, or a night with friends, plan a sober ride home for your safety, and for everyone else on the road. Over the weekend, several well‑attended events were held across … Read more

Woman summonsed following fatal dog attack, March 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police have today summonsed a 35-year-old woman in relation to the death of four-year-old Timothy Rolleston, following a dog attack in Katakati in March 2025. The woman faces a charge of owning a dog that causes death to a person. She is due … Read more

Asian and New Zealand share markets tumble

Source: Radio New Zealand NZX sign RNZ / Angus Dreaver New Zealand and Asian share markets have tumbled as concerns mount about over the war in the Middle East and its impact on the world economy. The benchmark NZX 50 fell 3 percent in mid-Monday afternoon trading, while across the Tasman, the ASX 200 fell … Read more

Zac Lomax switches codes, signs with Western Force

Source: Radio New Zealand Lomax played three tests for the Kangaroos. photosport Australian superstar Zac Lomax is switching codes. Lomax is leaving the NRL to join the Western Force with an eye on next year’s Rugby World Cup. The move ends weeks of speculation surrounding his playing future, after he became one of the first … Read more

Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming’s expenses revealed

Source: Radio New Zealand Former top cop Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii A night’s accommodation at a Wellington hotel a five-minute walk from Police National Headquarters and an excess baggage payment are among a series of expenses by disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Last week, the Independent Police Conduct Authority released a … Read more

Appointment of the Aged Care Commissioner

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello has today announced Ms Erin James’ appointment as Aged Care Commissioner.  The Aged Care Commissioner sits within the Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner, and advocates for quality health and disability services, and ensures the health system responds to the needs of older people. … Read more

Employment Legislation – Expect protests the PSA warns employers pushing 90-day fire at will trials

Source: PSA Date: 3:09PM 09/03/2026 Employers trying to insert 90-day “fire at will” clauses into new collective agreements will face protests outside their workplaces, the PSA says. “We need to resist 90-day trials whenever employers attempt to use them. We will hold rallies and keep opposing them. “Employers are on notice about the damage 90-day trials cause … Read more

Appeal for information following burglary, Dannevirke

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Tararua Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Carey Williamson:  Manawatū Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Dannevirke last week. On Friday 6 March, around 11.40pm, Police were called with a report that a burglary was in progress at a store on High Street. Officers responded immediately, however … Read more

1win Arranges Private Charter Flights for VIP Clients Leaving the UAE Amid Aviation Disruptions

Source: Media Outreach DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – As aviation disruptions continue in the Gulf region following reports of a drone strike near Dubai International Airport, global company 1win has organized a private evacuation operation for its VIP clients currently in the United Arab Emirates. “Safety first,” the Owner … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders win a ‘turning point’ for Blues

Source: Radio New Zealand Blues winger Caleb Clarke scores a second half try during the Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Crusaders at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand. Photosport Prior to the weekend, an uncomfortable question had started to form in the Blues camp. An increasingly one-sided rivalry against the Crusaders had the Blues begin … Read more

Diabetic patient dies in Waikato Hospital stairwell after urgently needed food delayed

Source: Radio New Zealand Waikato Hospital. RNZ / Simon Rogers A diabetic patient collapsed and died in a Waikato Hospital stairwell after a delay getting urgently needed food. The 79-year-old had a head injury and no pulse when he was found unconscious and alone by a passing nightshift doctor. It was more than an hour … Read more

Navy faces potential fine after Akaroa Harbour oil spill

Source: Radio New Zealand Oil spill from HMNZS Te Kaha is contained on Akaroa Harbour. Facebook/Environment Canterbury Canterbury Regional Council is yet to decide if there will be any penalties for the Royal New Zealand Navy after a ship spilled hundreds of litres of oil in Akaroa Harbour. About 200 to 300 litres of lubricating … Read more

How hot is too hot for football in the Pacific?

Source: Radio New Zealand . PHOTOSPORT Medical experts are warning sporting organisations need to do more to manage the risks of heat illness in football, after recent tournaments in the Pacific were played in extreme conditions. During a recent World Cup qualifier, three Samoan players were struck down by heatstroke in temperatures nearing 40C, while … Read more

Tech Innovator Acquires Nexxus Building Trivium to Oversee Asset Management

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – In a vote of confidence in Hong Kong’s vibrant and enduring business environment, Nexxus Building, a landmark Grade‑A commercial property in Central’s prestigious CBD, has been acquired by a leading figure in the technology sector. Trivium Asset Management (“Trivium”), an … Read more

HOFA Announces the Second Edition of the Digital Art Awards, in Collaboration with Exhibition Partner PhillipsX in Hong Kong, proudly backed by Lightyear

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – Celebrating a new generation of digital artists working across generative systems, AI, immersive media and experimental formats, with winners selected by a panel of leading experts and exhibited at Phillips’ Asia headquarters in the West Kowloon Cultural District during Hong … Read more

From PolyU Research to Geneva Global Debut: GOOD Vision oka³y! ™ Redefines Precision in Freeform Orthokeratology

Source: Media Outreach GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – GOOD Vision Technologies Co., Limited, a pioneer in ophthalmic optics and diagnostics, today announced the global debut of oka³y! , a first-of-its-kind “3A” Freeform Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) solution. Unveiled at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, the technology solves the … Read more

The four stages of the mental load explained

Source: Radio New Zealand If you’re responsible for the mental load in your home and feel that burden isn’t understood, supported or recognised, this article is for you. Because the mental load is invisible and constant cognitive and emotional labour involved in managing a household or family life, it can be hard to quantify. All … Read more