Finance Minister Nicola Willis says economic impact from Middle East war isn’t clear

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the economic impact of the war in the Middle East still isn’t clear. Energy prices have spiked because of supply concerns, while financial markets have been spooked by the conflict. The shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital channel for … Read more

Rhenus continues its expansion plans by opening a brand new warehouse in Paranaque, Philippines

Source: Media Outreach This new addition reflects the company’s dedication to supporting the growing demands for logistics and warehousing services in the country The warehouse is a part of strategic growth plans to significantly expand its warehousing footprint and service offering in the country MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – … Read more

Commissioner of Inland Revenue latest scam target

Source: Radio New Zealand Inland Revenue say digital platforms use sophisticated algorithms to push content to people based on their search history. 123rf Commissioner Peter Mersi was used as part of a scam inviting people to a webinar on crypto tax changes 123rf Even the Commissioner of Inland Revenue cannot avoid being a target for … Read more

Government legalises debts for survivors of sexual violence and abuse in state care

Source: Green Party The Government today passed legislation entrenching nearly 40,000 people, including many sexual abuse and abuse in state care survivors in debt.   Pushing survivors of sexual abuse, survivors of abuse in care and injured people into debt is cruel and inhumane,” said Green Party spokesperson for social development Ricardo Menéndez March.   “The Government … Read more

Football Ferns v American Samoa – FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Source: Radio New Zealand American Samoa’s Aaliyah Tu’ua and New Zealand’s Hannah Blake. Joshua Devenie / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns overcame their biggest test, so far, of the Oceania World Cup qualifiers when they defeated American Samoa 3-0 in the Solomon Islands on Thursday. In a battle between the top two sides in Group A, … Read more

Climate News – Monthly Climate Summary: February 2026

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand February dominated by a historic storm mid-month February will be remembered for the “Valentine’s Storm” – a low-pressure system originating in the subtropics which deepened dramatically as it stalled near and to the east of the country in the middle of the month. Another low-pressure system with more limited impacts opened … Read more

Select Committee calls for online platform transparency and accountability – Amnesty International

Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand The Education and Workforce Select Committee has reported back on its inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online saying the current law is not adequate. It makes a range of recommendations including: Strengthen liability for online harm, e.g. for platform design, such as use of algorithms and infinite … Read more

HortPlus announces key appointments to senior leadership team

Source: HortPlus New Zealand agritech company HortPlus has today announced key appointments to its senior leadership team as it positions itself for growth and international expansion. Director Mike Barley has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Cody Ellingham has been named Chief Strategy Officer and Bailey Jewell has taken up the position of Chief Technology Officer. … Read more

OPPO and MediaTek Showcase On-Device AI Innovations at MWC 2026

Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – OPPO and MediaTek showcased new on-device AI advancements at MediaTek’s “AI for Life” keynote during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. Jason Liao, President of the OPPO Research Institute, highlighted how deep collaboration between the two companies is accelerating AI deployment on … Read more

Ngāti Pāoa Treaty settlement comes into effect

Source: Auckland Council After 15 years in motion, the Ngāti Pāoa Treaty settlement came into effect yesterday, marking a significant milestone for the Auckland iwi and for Tāmaki Makaurau as a whole. The settlement includes a Crown apology, cultural recognition measures, financial redress of $23.5 million, and the return of a number of culturally significant … Read more

Nowhere immune from earthquakes, not even Northland

Source: Radio New Zealand All five quakes were centred under Kerikeri Inlet at a depth of around 5km. Supplied / Hauraki Gulf Weather Experts say a series of tremors around Kerikeri this week are a reminder that nowhere in New Zealand – even the country’s most seismically stable region – is immune from earthquakes. Five … Read more

Most orchards pass health and safety checks, but chemicals and machinery risks remain

Source: Radio New Zealand Worksafe said hazardous chemicals management was the most significant area of concern, followed by machinery safety issues and working in and around vehicles. 123rf WorkSafe is mostly content with the health and safety of hundreds of orchards it visited late last year, but warns some farmers are still making risky decisions … Read more

Alcohol Healthwatch ‘horrified’ after Steinlager beer mislabelled

Source: Radio New Zealand More than 2500 cases have been recalled. Supplied / MPI Alcohol Healthwatch’s Executive Director has said he was “horrified” after thousands of Steinlager beer bottles were mislabelled as alcohol free. Andrew Galloway said he would like to see a strong regulatory response after the incident. Food Safety New Zealand Deputy Director … Read more

Bill to modernise census passes first reading

Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to support a more efficient census and provide timelier data for New Zealand has passed its first reading today, Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith say. “The Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill will move New Zealand from the traditional five-yearly, survey-led census to a more … Read more

Hamish Mitchell-Wood jailed for distributing photos, videos showing sexual exploitation of children

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Warning: Contains content about sexual offending against children. A Dunedin man has been jailed for distributing photos and videos showing the sexual exploitation of young children. Hamish Mitchell-Wood was sentenced to two years and nine months’ jail when he appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Thursday … Read more

Prudential Study Finds Financial Wellbeing Tapers with Age Across Asia

Source: Media Outreach Respondents aged 18-35 record the highest score at 59.8 out of 100, falling to 57.7 among those aged 50-60 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Financial confidence and preparedness are highest among younger adults in Asia and decrease in later life stages, according to new research … Read more

Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith says he ‘may have grunted’ at TVNZ chair

Source: Radio New Zealand Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith confirmed on Thursday the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the police minister expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story about gang numbers. RNZ / Mark Papalii Broadcasting minister Paul Goldsmith says he “may have grunted” at TVNZ’s board chair after Andrew Barclay raised a crime story … Read more

Two men charged following Ōtāhuhu assault

Source: New Zealand Police Two men have been charged over an assault in Ōtāhuhu on 27 February. Police is aware of footage circulating on social media this week, showing the incident occurring on Great South Road. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, of Counties Manukau West CIB, says enquiries began after a Police unit passed an … Read more

Update: Fatal fire, Ōtāhuhu

Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a fatal fire overnight in Ōtāhuhu. Emergency services responded to the fire at a garage at a house on Tamaki Avenue, at around 9pm on 4 March. Sadly, one person was located deceased inside the property. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, Counties Manukau … Read more

High Court recognises Ruapuke Island Marine Title again after revised legal tests

Source: Radio New Zealand Ruapuke Island whānau at the High Court in April 2025. Supplied/Ruapuke whānau Whānau from Ruapuke Island near Bluff have, again, won customary marine title (CMT) over the waters surrounding Te Ara a Kiwa/Foveaux Strait – the first claimants to do so under stricter rules. In a judgement released on 26 February, … Read more

NZ spy agency put US far-right group Proud Boys on terrorist list despite not meeting threshold

Source: Radio New Zealand Yellow smoke fills the air as an American flag is raised at the start of a Proud Boys rally at Delta Park in Portland, Oregon on September 26, 2020. AFP / Maranie R Staab New Zealand’s spy agency did not believe the US far-right group Proud Boys met the threshold to … Read more

Winter Paralympics 2026: When does it start, how to watch and who is competing

Source: Radio New Zealand Paralympian skier Adam Hall during practice at the Skicenter Rienz – Toblach, South Tyrol Italy on Friday 27 February 2026. Photosport / Jeff Crowe The Winter Paralympics kick off in Milano Cortina on Saturday (NZT) and all eyes will be on Kiwis Adam Hall and Corey Peters. Hall and Peters are … Read more

About 5500 Waikato Health New Zealand staff not paid overnight due to glitch

Source: Radio New Zealand Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) is scrambling to pay about 5500 staff in Waikato after a payment glitch. RNZ / Peter de Graaf One of the thousands of North Island health workers who were not paid overnight has been dipping into her son’s bank account while she has just … Read more

Fire Safety – Fire permits suspended ahead of hot weekend in Queenstown Lakes District

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Hot and windy weather has raised the fire risk in the Queenstown Lakes District to extreme, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to suspend all fire permits in its Lakes Zone for the next three days. District Commander Craig Gold says that any outdoor fire would cause an unacceptable risk … Read more

Moa Point wastewater plant replacement equipment not yet ordered, Wellington Water says

Source: Radio New Zealand A blockage in the plant’s outfall pipe led to a backflow of sewage into the plant, shutting it down and forcing the closure of beaches along the city’s South Coast as up to 70 million litres of untreated sewage was sent into the sea each day. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens Wellington … Read more

Local News – Full steam ahead for Porirua streamside planting programme

Source: Porirua City Council More than 100,000 plants will go in the ground in Porirua this year as the city’s streamside planting programme to restore Te Awarua o Porirua Harbour shows no sign of slowing down. The streamside planting programme, which launched in 2022, is a transformational project to create thriving habitats and improve the water … Read more

Toitū launches national campaign: Climate Action = Smart Business

Source: Toitū Envirocare Toitū Envirocare has launched a new national campaign built on a clear and commercial premise: Climate Action = Smart Business. Aimed squarely at CEOs, directors and senior decision-makers, the campaign makes a direct case to New Zealand organisations that credible climate action is a driver of resilience, efficiency, market access and long-term … Read more