Forget L&P – Paeroa is the ‘antique capital of New Zealand’

Source: Radio New Zealand In 1993, Vivien Leonard decided Paeroa was the Antique Town of New Zealand. Ke-Xin Li/RNZ A train carriage turned house, racks of clown costumes, tools from decades past, plates and teacup-lined walls. These are the reminders of history you can find in Paeroa. With a population of 4600, the town markets … Read more

South Asians most targeted by racial abuse, police hate crime data reveals

Source: Radio New Zealand Bus driver Rajnish Trehan was attacked by a passenger on the number 18 bus in the Auckland suburb of Avondale on Saturday, 7 September, 2024. Supplied It has been one and a half years since Auckland bus driver Rajnish Trehan was told by a violent and angry passenger he was a … Read more

The lure of private (and pricey) education

Source: Radio New Zealand Independent or private schools grew roughly five times faster than public schools between 2020 and 2025. File photo. Supplied Parents are not being put off by the tens of thousands it can cost to send their kids to private schools. Government data shows that private, or independent, schools are growing at … Read more

GrabOne relaunches under new owners

Source: Radio New Zealand Global Retail Marketplace, which bought GrabOne in 2021, went into liquidation last October. Screenshot Wellington business Paradigm Group has bought the GrabOne brand and assets. It relaunches on Tuesday, offering vouchers for discounts at local businesses. Global Retail Marketplace, which bought GrabOne in 2021, went into liquidation last October. At the … Read more

Goal-hungry Football Ferns coast into OFC qualifying semi-finals

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Milly Clegg (L) and Solomon Islands’ Teisika Rotoava contest possession. photosport The Football Ferns have notched another landslide win at the second round of World Cup Oceania qualifying in Honiara to ensure they’ll line up in the semi-finals on home soil. Striker Hannah Blake scored a hat-trick as New … Read more

Community forms in remains of Christchurch red zone

Source: Radio New Zealand Florence Waaka (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu) with John Aramakatu, who has spent the past few months sleeping in the boot of his car in Christchurch’s red zone. Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ At Bexley’s Wetlands Grove, three dogs in a caravan bark enthusiastically, shoving their heads through an open window, jostling to … Read more

Conflict in Iran shows ‘risk’ of government’s plan to import LNG as back-up to Taranaki facility

Source: Radio New Zealand A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026. SAHAR AL ATTAR / AFP A spike in the price of LNG because of conflict in Iran shows how risky the government’s plan … Read more

Beneficiaries responding to traffic light system, government says

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau The government says a new survey shows its traffic light system for those on a job seeker benefit is working as planned. In August 2024, the coalition set up a traffic light system – alongside sanctions – for beneficiaries who don’t meet their obligations. Social Development and … Read more

Two before the courts after supermarket catch in Queenstown

Source: New Zealand Police A pitstop to curb a chocolate craving led to the arrest of two wanted shoplifters in Queenstown. On Tuesday 24 February an officer stopping in at a supermarket in Frankton noticed two men matching the description of offenders from a previous shoplifting incident. Upon enquiries, the officer located further evidence indicating … Read more

Traffic light system proves results

Source: New Zealand Government An evaluation has found MSD clients are more on top of their job search responsibilities under the Government’s traffic light system, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says.  “90 per cent of clients surveyed as part of the Ministry of Social Development’s latest evaluation said they found the traffic light … Read more

Naval officers charged over HMNZS Manawanui sinking ‘unprecedented’

Source: Radio New Zealand The Navy ship sank in October 2024 off the coast of Samoa after hitting a reef. Supplied / Profile Boats A retired law professor who’s sat on military court panels believes the charges laid in relation to the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui are unprecedented. The Navy ship sank in October … Read more

Duo biking around the world say NZ drivers are the most aggro

Source: Radio New Zealand A British father and son cycling around the globe to achieve a double world record say drivers in New Zealand are the worst they have encountered across 24 countries. Joshua, 23, and George Kohler, 57, have cycled thousands of kilometres along Europe’s cycleways, through the mountain corridors of the ancient Silk … Read more

How supercritical geothermal energy could change our future

Source: Radio New Zealand Rotokawa Geothermal Power Station. Mercury With geothermal energy exploration underway and torrefied wood pellets already in use, New Zealand could look to turn away from fossil fuels It’s already used to rear fish, grow flowers and to lure tourists, but a site near Taupō is the world-leading next step in geothermal … Read more

MWC 2026 | China Telecom President Liu Guiqing Delivers Keynote Speech

Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2026 – On March 2 local time, the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026) opened in Barcelona, Spain. China Telecom President Liu Guiqing attended the Congress and delivered a keynote speech entitled “The Transformation of a Large Telco to a Key Promoter in … Read more

Live: Trump says ‘big wave’ in Iran is yet to come as conflict widens

Source: Radio New Zealand [liveblog ]https://rnz.liveblog.pro/lb-rnz/blogs/69a55551b6f113bca370435e/index.html Follow the latest with our live blog above US President Donald Trump is warning what he is describing as ‘a big wave’ is still to come in the war with Iran. Speaking to CNN, Trump said the US hasn’t even begun to hit the Iranian regime hard yet. Missile … Read more

Personal loan arrears hit 10-year high as people struggle to meet repayment obligations

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumers’ appetite to spend is growing but many are still struggling to meet their loan repayment obligations. Data from credit reporting firm Centrix shows consumer credit demand is up 8.3 percent compared to a year ago, driven in large part by mortgage holders shopping around for a better deal and … Read more

Echo Technology expands footprint, acquires new company

Source: Radio New Zealand Echo chief executive Patrick Moynahan, right. Supplied. The country’s biggest e-waste recycling company is expanding its footprint. Echo Technology is acquiring BMS, a specialist in secure data storage disposal and the refurbishment and resale of end‑of‑life IT equipment. The acquisition price was not disclosed. BMS, founded by Stephen Westcott‑Jones, focuses on … Read more

Wellington council releases first triennium plan in almost a decade

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s mayor says making building cheaper through a one-stop shop for consents and fixing the failed Moa Point plant will be part of a three-year council plan. On Tuesday morning, the council released a triennium plan for the first time in nearly a decade. It outlined a range of policy ideas … Read more

Previously unknown faultlines discovered in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Dozens of previously unknown faultlines have been discovered under Auckland – and new work is set to find out if they are likely to cause quakes. Scientists will soon start to dig trenches across some of the lines to see if they are active. So far the discovery has not … Read more

Only lunar eclipse of 2026 taking place tonight

Source: Radio New Zealand A montage of pictures shows the phases of the Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse as it is seen in Depok City, West Java province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Aditya Irawan / NurPhoto via AFP A total lunar eclipse is taking place tonight – and New Zealand has the “best seat … Read more

US-Israeli strikes on Iran could last ‘weeks’, 48 Iranian leaders and 3 US soldiers killed

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above Israel and the US have begun a fresh waves of strikes on Iran, with Israel saying it is continuing large-scale strikes against targets across Tehran. The US military says it has sunk nine Iranian warships and is “going after the rest” in attacks … Read more

Compax MVNE continues to support Airalo’s eSIM platform

Source: Media Outreach VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Newsaktuall – 2 March 2026 – Compax, a leading solution provider in the MVNO and telco space, will continue to support Airalo, the world’s first and largest eSIM platform. Airalo and Compax have extended their partnership for another five years, ensuring Airalo continues to run on the powerful Compax … Read more

Many happy returns as Kai Tak Sports Park celebrates first anniversary

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) celebrated its milestone first anniversary on Sunday (1 March), successfully hosting nearly 50 major events and delivering over 120 international and local sports and entertainment days since its grand opening. KTSP has established … Read more

Green SM Named “Best EV Carpooling App” In the Asia-Pacific Region

Source: Media Outreach Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – GreenSM has been honored at the Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2025 with the title of “Best EV Carpooling App.” The annual awards program, organized by global digital intelligence firm Sensor Tower, recognizes mobile applications demonstrating outstanding performance across the … Read more

Employment indicators: January 2026 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: January 2026 – information release 2 March 2026 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the January 2026 month (compared with the December 2025 month) were: all industries – up 0.2 percent (4,217 jobs) to … Read more

Club 666 to Debut as Singapore’s First Micro Club, Featuring Capsule rooms for an Intimate, Curated Nightlife Experience

Source: Media Outreach A discreet, reservation-led space in TPI Building designed for intimate experiences, elevated service, and a new kind of all-in-one entertainment destination SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – Singapore’s nightlife is about to get a new kind of pulse. One that beats smaller, sharper, and far more intentional. Opening … Read more

Police looking for victim of alleged aggravated robbery

Source: Radio New Zealand The incident happened at Ellerslie Train Station (file image). RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police have made the arrests, but now they are trying to find the victim after an aggravated robbery in Auckland. They say a group of six people allegedly threatened a woman at Ellerslie Train Station on Monday afternoon … Read more