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Source: Radio New Zealand AFP Artificial intelligence could soon be used to screen for breast cancer in the public system. Experts say using AI as a second set of eyes for mammograms could make better use of our radiologists – as long as its trained on the right data. Typically, the tool works by assessing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde The inflationary effects of higher oil prices is already being felt in the construction sector. The industry is still licking its wounds after a lengthy downturn and while recent economic growth numbers suggest there is a gentle recovery underway in residential, commercial construction has yet to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Jones (front) descends from the top of a 27-metre-high fuel tank at Marsden Point. RNZ / Peter de Graaf The minister responsible for fuel security says he has received proposals from import terminals to open up more diesel capacity, but any recommission of tanks would be a while off. Associate … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand McCain Foods has announced it will close its Hastings processing plant. Roberto Machado Noa Industry groups and local government leaders are calling for the resurrection of a Buy Kiwi Made campaign as alarms sound over new job losses and factory closures. McCain Foods announced on Tuesday it would close its Hastings … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Thirty suburbs increased in value by more than 3 percent, many of which were in Otago. 123RF Karitane, in Dunedin, and Blackball in Grey District experienced house value increases of 6 percent in the three months to March, while Little Wanganui, in Buller, dropped by the same amount. It’s a mixed … Read more
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for March 25, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for March 25, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Radio New Zealand Tiaki Wai is replacing Wellington Water and inheriting the region’s assets – managing and providing drinking water, wastewater, and piped stormwater services from July. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellingtonians will face “really steep” increases in their water bills over the next decade as its new water entity tries to fix old, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP / ROBERT MICHAEL Rising fuel prices appear to be keeping some travellers off the roads in the main centres. Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub helped RNZ compile NZ Transport Authority data showing traffic at sites throughout the country. It shows Auckland’s light vehicle traffic numbers are down 2.2 percent and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Gerard Rushton and his wife Claire hold a picture of their daughter, Courtenay, who died of meningitis in 2014, at 16 years old. Mike Clare / clickmedia.nz / supplied A grieving dad renews his call for free meningitis vaccines as cases hit NZ students, and a deadly UK outbreak grows. A … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A MarineTraffic map showing ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz . AFP / JONATHAN RAA A law professor says if New Zealand was asked to support ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a combat deployment is unlikely. But Professor Alexander Gillespie said a joint statement between 19 countries … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Maungakiekie MP Greg Fleming. RNZ / Felix Walton A new diabetes roadmap hopes to slow the disease’s progression and decrease the number of amputations. The government’s roadmap would be released publicly, but not for a number of weeks while its details were finalised. Maungakiekie MP Greg Fleming announced the plan on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A dancer performing at the event. RNZ / Lillian Hanly Iranian New Zealanders gathered at Parliament on Tuesday night to celebrate Nowruz, or Iranian new year, while grappling with a “mix” of feelings due to the ongoing conflict. Those in attendance told RNZ they hoped a new year would bring new … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ understands both involve senior staff. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Two senior Corrections staff are under investigation including one who faces an allegation of sexual harassment. The other person has been suspended following multiple allegations of bullying and harassment. Corrections said the two cases, which both involve staff at Mt … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Erik Witsoe MetService says an “impactful” weather event is heading for the upper North Island this afternoon, with Northland likely to be upgraded to a red weather warning as it develops. An orange heavy rain warning was in place for Northland from 4pm Wednesday and for Great Barrier Island … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Columba College in Dunedin. RNZ Documents show staff at Dunedin’s Columba College complained to education officials multiple times accusing the school’s board of bullying and interfering in the day to day running of the school. In response, the college would later say the Ministry of Education’s apparent concerns were “not made … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin City councillor Benedict Ong. Supplied The Dunedin City Council will consider sanctioning first-term councillor Benedict Ong for breaching its code of conduct after publicly criticising a staff member. Ong last month sent an email complaining about the staff member’s performance to the council’s chief executive and two local journalists. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nadia White wakes up at 4am to make bacon and egg butties for the regular truckies loggers, shearers, boaties and fishers passing through Martinborough. “We can’t do anything until we have the magic brown juice and once that magical juice is running through our veins and then, then we’re just into … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand John Beckenridge, left, and Mike Zhou-Beckenridge. SUPPLIED John Beckenridge killed himself and his 11-year-old stepson in a vengeful act against his estranged wife, a coroner has ruled. Coroner Marcus Elliot said the Queenstown man was angry, self-righteous and vengeful when he drove his car off a cliff in the Catlins in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – The fourth edition of the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong (WGHK) Summit concluded today (March 24) under the theme “Building Lasting Legacies”, bringing together over 400 influential top family office decision-makers, next-generation successors, industry leaders and pioneers from around … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – As healthcare systems worldwide accelerate digital transformation, international buyers and healthcare providers are increasingly seeking reliable partners capable of delivering innovative medical technologies, integrated digital solutions, and resilient supply chains. In recent years, Taiwan has emerged as an important hub for … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Southland leads regional GDP increase in year to March 2025 – news story 24 March 2026 Southland had the largest increase in regional gross domestic product (GDP) in the year ended March 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Nominal or ‘current price’ GDP is not adjusted for price effects. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach ANTIPOLO CITY, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – Green Xentro has launched the initial phase of a 2,500-unit fleet of fully electric (BEV) taxis in Rizal province, under a strategic partnership with the global mobility platform Green GSM. This marks one of the largest BEV taxi rollouts in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Driving “Attract In” and “Go Global”, Accelerating Hong Kong’s Greentech Ecosystem Development HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today hosted the “Green is Action: GreenTech Hub 1st Anniversary Showcase” at InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong, highlighting the achievements of … Read more
Source: Cotality Property values in more than half of New Zealand suburbs have stabilised or risen in the past three months, suggesting the country’s housing market is gradually finding its footing after several subdued years. The latest update of Cotality’s Mapping the Market interactive tool, which provides suburb-level property insights across the country, shows 56% … Read more
Source: PSA Pike River family members Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse will join other speakers at a rally opposing the Government’s proposed changes to health and safety laws being held at Parliament tomorrow (Wednesday 25 March). The two campaigners will join workers who are opposed to the Bill at the rally, after they have submitted to … Read more
Spurce: Te Awa Lakes Te Awa Lakes has welcomed Government’s use of the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020 (IFF) to unlock 1500 houses in northern Hamilton’s largest greenfield development. The IFF transaction, facilitated by National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited (NIFF), will provide $50 million of funding toward delivery of bulk infrastructure such as … Read more