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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Marika Khabazi Two people have been seriously injured in a house fire in Christchurch. Firefighters were called to a fire in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui on Friday evening. Fire and Emergency said the house on Bournemouth Crescent was well ablaze when crews arrived. It said the fire had since been … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Campaign highlights wellness, culture and meaningful travel across the Kingdom featuring international creators including British singer-songwriter Henry Moodie. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites travellers worldwide to rediscover balance through the global Healing Journey Thailand campaign, guided by the communication … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The seven-year long Sheep of the Future project started off with a flock of Romneys and the fifth generation in the programme is ready for mating. Jess Burges Photography Climate change, increasing costs, fussier consumers and changing rules have researchers and breeders working hard to develop a sheep that will not … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 21 seconds ago Fifty-seven graduates crossed the stage at the War Memorial Theatre in Gisborne today, in the first EIT Tairāwhiti graduation since the polytechnic re-established itself as a standalone institution. The ceremony brought together graduates, whānau and community leaders from across the region to celebrate academic achievement and the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington Students Association president Aidan Donoghue displays empty boxes at the association’s foodbank. SUPPLIED Student association leaders warn more students are struggling to make ends meet and rising prices will make the problem worse. Victoria University’s student association says its food bank shelves are being cleaned out every … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2026 – CREGIS, a leading Hong Kong-based digital asset infrastructure provider, recently announced that its privatized deployment solution, CREGIS Nexus, has officially been honored with the “Excellent Brand of Enterprise Digital Asset Infrastructure” award. The award was presented by Mr. Joseph Chan … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Nobel Laureate affirms Hong Kong’s strengths in attracting global high-calibre talent, contributing to the country’s drive to become a high-technology hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2026 -The Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Bill Birch says 1979 was a very similar crisis to what was happening now, but current conditions were “a wee bit different”. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Former minister Sir Bill Birch is the first to say he copped criticism over the carless days of the late 1970s and early 80s. … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 March 2026 Tēnā tātou, kua tae mai te rongo, kua tau te toki o Aitua ki runga i tētehi tangata i a ia ka hikoi ki runga i Pouākai he kura tangihia, he maimai aroha ki a ia me tana whānau tonu. Taranaki iwi has declared a rahui on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour. RNZ / Niva Chittock The Christchurch City Council has received a please-explain over sewage being discharged into the ocean around Banks Peninsula. The Canterbury Regional Council issued the abatement notice on Friday following a recent series of unconsented sewage discharges into Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour and Akaroa Harbour. Christchurch … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Hurricanes take on the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium. A blockbuster derby awaits as the competition leaders head under the roof in Dunedin to meet the Highlanders. The game will see a plethora of mouth-watering matchups including Jordie Barrett against Timoci Tavatavanawai, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Paul C Schrader Slipper Island, an exclusive chunk of land off the Coromandel Coast is up for grabs. It is estimated that it could sell for more than $10 million. It is one of fewer than two dozen private islands in Aotearoa. Slipper Island is a short boat ride … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jackson Ford and Tyson Frizell will face off, when the Warriors take on the Knights. Photosport/RNZ NRL: Newcastle Knights v NZ Warriors Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 21 March McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle Live blog updates on RNZ website Analysis: For just the fourth time in club history, NZ Warriors have a chance … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone “The silence is deafening.” That’s the word from newly reinstated Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi who said she was yet to speak with her party’s leadership team following months of internal ructions and a bitter High Court battle. In a wide-ranging interview with Mata … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand White Ferns take series lead with six wicket win in Auckland. Some big-htting by the middle order has given the White Ferns a lead in the T20 series against South Africa courtesy of a six wicket win in game three in Auckland. Chasing 150 for victory, White Ferns number four batter … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man has been found guilty of sexually violating a teenager at his Canterbury bach over 30 years ago. The victim, who was aged about 18 at the time of the offending, told the Christchurch District Court he was so intoxicated when he was assaulted he thought … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Du Val co-founder Kenyon Clarke. kenyonclarke.com Forensic accountants are continuing to find “areas of concern” as they look into the accounts of the failed Du Val Group. Statutory managers have released their latest six-month report into the group of about 70 entities that collapsed in 2024 owing more than $300 million … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Joel Lam made his Moana Pasifika debut last weekend against the Blues. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Former Crusader Joel Lam is expecting plenty of banter as Moana Pasifika get set to meet his old side. Lam has been handed halfback duties for Moana in Saturday night’s round five clash, his first … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dame Kerry Prendergast had her licence returned last week, with a remaining 60 demerits on it. 123RF A former Wellington mayor has admitted to having her driving licence suspended after getting caught speeding five times. Dame Kerry Prendergast told Nick Mills, the host of Wellington Mornings on Newstalk ZB live on … Read more
Source: Ki tua o Matariki Alcohol Law Changes Risk Pushing Harm Further Into Everyday Life Ki Tua o Matariki (KToM) is warning that proposed changes to alcohol laws could increase harm for whānau Māori by making alcohol more visible, more accessible, and more normalised in everyday spaces. The Government has announced reforms aimed at reducing barriers … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders are really starting to feel the pinch from the United States and Israel’s attacks as fuel prices get close to $4/litre at the pump. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Analysis – An unexpected address from the Prime Minister in Wellington this week spoke volumes about the economic crisis the government … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Town of Waitangi on Chatham Island. Vk2cz / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) Chatham Island council is meeting this afternoon to try and come up with a way to soften the blow as diesel prices jump a dollar a litre for the isolated community. Meanwhile, in Waiheke Island, petrol prices are sitting [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/590158/foodstuff-s-petrol-stations-continue-to-offer-discounts-despite-stores-running-dry … Read more
Source: Auckland Council In Auckland, we’ve seen how natural hazards like flooding, coastal erosion and landslides can impact people, homes and businesses. We’re also seeing more Aucklanders interested in knowing about their flood risk including when they’re looking to purchase property or move into a new rental property. This includes checking the flood hazard maps … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cook Islands PM Mark Brown and New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters held an informal discussion at Peters’ private residence in Auckland on Friday, 20 March 2026 Supplied / Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters has met “informally” with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown at Peters’ home in Auckland. Four … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2026 – PFIS Group, a Swiss-rooted wealth structuring advisory firm, today announced a comprehensive rebranding to Alpina Legacy. This strategic transformation marks a significant milestone in the firm’s history, aligning its corporate identity with its profound Swiss heritage and its core mission … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Heath Jones, Hastings Criminal Investigation Branch Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone else affected by a group of people fighting at a local Hastings pub, to come forward. The fight occurred between 1.30 and 2am on Sunday 8 March. Police received reports of a brawl … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The catastrophic failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant may have been caused by air trapped in the pipes, a report has revealed. The Wellington plant failed last month, flooding the facility and sending millions of litres of raw sewage into the sea each day. Wellington City Council on Friday … Read more