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Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister, Winston Peters has welcomed proposed plans to rehome greyhounds, as the transition away from greyhound racing continues. “The intention was always to support the industry as it transitions away from greyhound racing,” says Mr Peters. “There has been a campaign of misinformation about greyhounds and owners being left to … Read more
Source: Auckland Council A new top-of-the-line karting facility at Colin Dale Park in the city’s south is open for Aucklanders to use thanks to support from Auckland Council. In late February, Councillor Ali Filipaina and council staff were among those who marked the new facility at Wiri with a blessing of Sir Colin Giltrap Raceway … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nat Hurst , head coach of the Tall Ferns. www.photosport.nz The Tall Ferns have lost their second successive match at their World Cup qualifying tournament, going down 74-51 to a classy Italy combination. As coach Natalie Hurst noted, it was an improvement on their opening 99-50 defeat to sixth-ranked Spain on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A second case of meningococcal disease has been reported in the Dunedin student community, Health New Zealand says. On Tuesday, the University of Otago confirmed a case of the disease within its student community. National Public Health Service medical officer of health Dr John Eastwood said close … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Nadine Staples, Whanganui CIB: Police have arrested and charged three people in relation to an aggravated robbery in Castlecliff, Whanganui. On Wednesday 4 March, around 6.10pm, Police were called with a report of an aggravated robbery that had occurred at a premises on Polson Street. It is alleged … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police were out in numbers Wednesday night mitigating a gang gathering in the Rotorua area, as well as making a number of great arrests on unrelated matters. A large group of gang members began gathering in Rotorua on Wednesday, but they weren’t Police’s only focus of the night, officers made seven … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of incoming Solicitor-General Anna Adams as King’s Counsel. The rank of King’s Counsel recognises outstanding contributions to the legal profession and to law, across a wide variety of practice areas. “It is appropriate that the Solicitor-General as the junior Law Officer of the Crown, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – i-Sprint Corporation today announced the successful completion of a management buy-out (MBO) of all its operating companies, and marks a pivotal milestone as the company celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. The transaction was led by the company’s existing management team in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Theo Cowley gets a cuddle from Mr Pip Suz Crowley Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at Taranaki Base Hospital. Pip, and more recent arrival Pablo, are a common sight at the hospital – but staff have been told the animals are not … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A second case of meningococcal disease has been reported in the Dunedin student community, Health New Zealand says. On Tuesday, the University of Otago confirmed a case of the disease within its student community. National Public Health Service medical officer of health Dr John Eastwood said close … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland is entering a period of significant opportunity as regional partners, iwi, and industry leaders work together to strengthen Taitokerau’s economic future, the chair of the Joint Regional Economic Development Committee says. Speaking today (subs: Friday 13 March) in Kerikeri at an event held by Ngāti Hine to mark the start of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Newsaktuell – 13 March 2026 – The cooperation partnership is ready for the next round: Following the successful premiere of the RECHARGE Wind Power Summit 2025 powered by WindEnergy Hamburg at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg last November, the RECHARGE Wind Power Summit 2026 Asia-Pacific powered by WindEnergy Hamburg … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Pip the cat at Taranaki Base Hospital. Robin Martin / RNZ Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at Taranaki Base Hospital. Pip, and more recent arrival Pablo, are a common sight at the hospital – but staff have been told the animals are … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Hawke’s Bay Police investigating unlawful interference with vehicles in Clive are appealing for information to assist enquiries. Detective Gabrielle Parsons says Police are investigating damage involving parked vehicles over the past week on Ferry Road, Tucker Lane, Allens Lane, Sutton Avenue and State Highway 51. “The damage has mainly been done … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The latest data from Oranga Tamariki has shown significant improvement in performance against vital targets, leading to safer children and communities. Minister for Children Karen Chhour has refocused Oranga Tamariki on what matters most, the care and protection of children. This commonsense approach is bearing fruit, with Oranga Tamariki making strong … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police on the lookout for a stolen vehicle ended up locating not just the vehicle they were on the hunt for, but another luxury vehicle valued at more than $100,000. At about 11.40pm, a unit was conducting patrols in the Flat Bush area looking for a Mercedes Benz, which had been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Monro / RNZ Extra demand on Gull’s discount day has left some of its petrol stations running low on fuel. Gull said 3 percent of its sites had not been able to meet the extra demand from customers when it cut prices on its regular Thursday promotion. Commenters online said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened on State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass. Google Maps A fourth person has died following a crash last month between a car and a campervan on State Highway 1, south of Blenheim. Two people died at the scene, near Redwood Pass, and another died in hospital soon after … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ferzil Babu, who went missing while on a fishing trip at The Gap, Taiharuru on 1 May, 2024. GiveaLittle Human remains located on Coppermine Island (Mauipane), east of Whangārei have been identified as belonging to a person who went missing in May 2024. He had been fishing at The Gap – … Read more
Source: GasNZ Despite the diminishing supplies of natural gas in New Zealand, there is no shortage of LPG, GasNZ says. Chief executive Jeffrey Clarke says most of the news about declining ‘gas’ production in New Zealand is actually about ‘natural gas’, and is not relevant to ‘LPG gas’ users. “LPG supplies are not declining like … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Eliza McCartney has won selection for the world indoor athletics champs in Poland. David Rowland/Photosport Eliza McCartney’s impressive pole vault at the New Zealand athletics championships last weekend has won her a place at the world indoor champs in Poland. McCartney was in a three-way battle with Imogen Ayris and Olivia … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Richard Tindiller A long-serving Wellington firefighter can chalk up another first after a callout to a toddler with a tambourine stuck on his neck. The Johnsonville crew was called to the incident at a daycare centre around 10.20am on Friday. Watch commander John Devereux said the child – thought … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Selwyn mayor Lydia Glddon. ANNA SAREGNT / RNZ Canterbury’s Selwyn District Council is mulling staff cuts and a recruitment freeze as councillors examine ways to keep this year’s rates rise down. Councillors agreed on Wednesday to consult the public on an average rates increase of 5.4 per cent, with options of … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation On the Chatham Islands, 800 kilometres east of mainland Aotearoa, New Zealand, a group of locals are mobilising to protect hundreds of endangered species, including eight types of albatross. Chatham Islands albatross/toroa/popo. Photo by Dave Boyle. Taking action for all living beings The Chatham Islands Landscape Restoration Trust has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rough sleepers in New Plymouth. RNZ / Robin Martin Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has batted away warnings from his officials that the government’s proposed ‘move-on orders’ could put vulnerable people at risk and pile hundreds more cases on the courts each year. The powers announced in February would allow police to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn to New Zealand. It is the first high-level visit to New Zealand by a Cambodian Minister since 2019 and signals a deepening of the New Zealand-Cambodia relationship. “Cambodia is a steadfast … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ross McNaughton ACT MP Cameron Luxton is a self confessed good, keen fisherman. Asked about his biggest snapper, he recounts catching a 23-pounder (10.4kg) from a kayak. “I tell you what, when I flipped that into the boat, I was bloody stoked.” He seems to be angling for a few fishing … Read more