Airlines may look to cut flights as fuel prices soar, airline boss says

Source: Radio New Zealand Duane Emeny, chief operating officer of Air Chathams. Sharon Brettkelly Airlines may have to cut the number of flights as they grapple with the soaring price of aviation fuel, according to the boss of a New Zealand airline. The chief executive of Air Chathams says the rising cost of oil is … Read more

Kaikōura farmer fined $35k for failing to register hundreds of cattle

Source: Radio New Zealand Trevor Bolton, failed to track or register the movements of cattle on and off his farms. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon A Kaikōura dairy farmer has been fined $35,000 for failing to register hundreds of cattle or track their movements on and off his farms. Trevor Ronald Bolton, 59, was … Read more

An Artful Evolution: Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan Unveils Sustainability-led Refresh

Source: Media Outreach BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – The multi-award-winning architecture ofFour Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan – an awe-inspiring, suspended rice bowl structure – remains as pioneering today as when it was unveiled 28 years ago. Now, the Forbes Five-Star resort draws on those cutting-edge foundations to reveal … Read more

Taihoro reborn: Team NZ launches upgraded AC75 ahead of America’s Cup defence

Source: Radio New Zealand Emirates Team New Zealand’s new AC75 sailing on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf James Somerset Team New Zealand’s boat Taihoro is officially out of the shed and ready to hit the water ahead of next year’s America’s Cup. The team relaunched their AC75 at their Wynyard Point base in Auckland on Monday, a … Read more

Luxon: Bad poll result ‘not a major focus’ for National

Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister continues to insist he has the backing of his party and colleagues, and that he has only discussed last week’s disastrous poll “in passing”. The Taypayers Union-Curia poll last week put National on 28.4 percent – its lowest result since he became leader. Speaking at his post-Cabinet media … Read more

Te Papa, botanical gardens added to measles locations of interest

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Papa was one of the locations visited by the tourist in February. CC4.0 A tourist who was in New Zealand while infected with measles visited Te Papa museum and the Wellington botanical gardens. On Sunday, Health New Zealand confirmed 13 other measles locations of interest linked to the traveller between … Read more

Advocacy – Government needs to close “back-door” method of restricting rights using proposed “move-on orders” – PSNA

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa   PSNA has written to Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith today requesting proposed ‘move-on’ laws will specifically continue to allow free speech and the right to protest under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.   The approach to government comes in the wake of last week’s attempt by Christchurch City Councillor, … Read more

Legislation – Employment Leave Bill a long-overdue step towards clarity – EMA

Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the Employment Leave Bill, which was introduced to Parliament today, marks a significant and long-overdue step towards fixing a Holidays Act that has frustrated employers and employees for more than a decade. Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy and Strategy at the EMA, says it is encouraging to … Read more

Tech – NEW INDUSTRY CODE COMBATS ONLINE SCAMMERS – Tech New Zealand

Source: Tech New Zealand MARCH 9, 2026 – In a significant milestone for consumer protection, Tech New Zealand has partnered with three of the world’s largest digital platforms to launch the New Zealand Online Scams Code (NZOSC): https://technewzealand.org.nz/the-code/online-scams-code/ Signed by founding signatories Google, Meta and TikTok, the Code entails 38 concrete commitments to combatting online scams, … Read more

‘What’s going on?’: Kiwi cricketer Brett Randell on the five-ball blitz that created history

Source: Radio New Zealand Central Stags paceman Brett Randell captured global headlines after becoming the first player to claim a triple hat-trick in the 254-year history of first class cricket. www.photosport.nz After taking his fifth wicket in five balls, a perplexed Brett Randell looked to his teammates for an explanation. “What was going on? I … Read more

Woman charged after dog kills 4-year-old

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver A woman has a been charged with owning a dog that caused death to a person, after the death of a child last year. Four-year-old Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan died after a dog attack in Katikati in March 2025. At the time of his death, spokesperson for Tuapiro … Read more

Former Auckland executive who paid teen $1000 for sex, sentenced to 10 months home detention

Source: Radio New Zealand The executive has since left his job. (File photo) RNZ/Yiting Lin A former Auckland executive has been denied permanent name suppression, but still cannot be named after being convicted of paying a teenager $1000 for sex. The man was charged with receiving “commercial sexual services” from a person aged under 18. … Read more

Politics live: Christopher Luxon responds to poll result

Source: Radio New Zealand Finance minster Nicola Willis is joining Christopher Luxon at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference, with an update on the economy. But attention is likely to fall on the Prime Minister with questions about his leadership, the polls and Iran. Follow all the latest news with RNZ’s live blog. The prime minister … Read more

Iran conflict sparks freight chaos: New Zealand faces soaring costs and months‑long delays

Source: Radio New Zealand Freight was being disrupted due to the conflict in Iran. (File photo) Bryan Crump A freight company is warning New Zealand faces sharply higher freight prices, rising living costs, and months‑long delivery delays as the impact of the Iran conflict spreads through global supply chains. Rocket Freight said local road transport … Read more

OPPO Announces Global Launch of Find N6 on March 17th, Redefining Foldables with Zero-Feel Crease Engineered for Lasting Flatness

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, today announced the global launch of its latest foldable flagship, OPPO Find N6. Set to debut on March 17, 2026, in its new Binhai Bay Campus, China, Find N6 is designed to completely transform … Read more

Fine handed down after acquisition of wood shavings company lessened competition

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King The High Court has penalised two companies $420,000 over an acquisition that substantially lessened competition in the wood shavings market. The Commerce Commission filed proceedings against Alderson Logistics and associated company Supa Shavings, over the acquisition of ABS Carriers in 2022. Pre-acquisition, ABS and Supa Shavings were … Read more

Senior first responder facing child exploitation charges continues to keep name a secret

Source: Radio New Zealand The man appeared via audio-visual-link at the Christchurch District Court on Monday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A senior first responder facing child exploitation charges has elected to have a judge-alone trial. The man, whose name and occupation are suppressed, has pleaded not guilty to five charges relating to the possession and … Read more

Asia Coach Group Partners with Award-Winning Trainer Ling Sia to Launch “Micro-Capital Growth PLUS” Programme, Advancing Practical Financial Education

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – Asia Coach Group Limited announced the launch of “Micro-Capital Growth PLUS,” a new financial literacy programme developed in collaboration with Ling Sia, one of the company’s lead trainers recently named among Hong Kong’s Top 10 Business Trainers. The programme is … Read more

Politics live: Christopher Luxon faces grilling after disastrous week

Source: Radio New Zealand Finance minster Nicola Willis is joining Christopher Luxon at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference, with an update on the economy. But attention is likely to fall on the Prime Minister with questions about his leadership, the polls and Iran. Follow all the latest news with RNZ’s live blog. The prime minister … Read more

Iran conflict: Request for Australian help shows the changing nature of warfare

Source: Radio New Zealand Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli center coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks. AFP / JACK GUEZ The Gulf states’ calls for Australian military assistance shows the changing nature of weaponry, and warfare leaders on both sides of the Tasman are … Read more

Politics live: Christopher Luxon faces pressure after polling woes

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is holding his weekly post Cabinet media conference to face questions about his leadership, the polls and Iran. Watch it live here from 4pm: Follow all the latest news with RNZ’s live blog. The prime minister is facing disastrous poll numbers, while also dealing with global issues, … Read more

If you drink, don’t drive. It’s a decision that can save a life

Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police remind motorists that drink driving is never worth the risk. If you’re heading out to enjoy an event, a gathering, or a night with friends, plan a sober ride home for your safety, and for everyone else on the road. Over the weekend, several well‑attended events were held across … Read more

Woman summonsed following fatal dog attack, March 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police have today summonsed a 35-year-old woman in relation to the death of four-year-old Timothy Rolleston, following a dog attack in Katakati in March 2025. The woman faces a charge of owning a dog that causes death to a person. She is due … Read more

Asian and New Zealand share markets tumble

Source: Radio New Zealand NZX sign RNZ / Angus Dreaver New Zealand and Asian share markets have tumbled as concerns mount about over the war in the Middle East and its impact on the world economy. The benchmark NZX 50 fell 3 percent in mid-Monday afternoon trading, while across the Tasman, the ASX 200 fell … Read more

Zac Lomax switches codes, signs with Western Force

Source: Radio New Zealand Lomax played three tests for the Kangaroos. photosport Australian superstar Zac Lomax is switching codes. Lomax is leaving the NRL to join the Western Force with an eye on next year’s Rugby World Cup. The move ends weeks of speculation surrounding his playing future, after he became one of the first … Read more

Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming’s expenses revealed

Source: Radio New Zealand Former top cop Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii A night’s accommodation at a Wellington hotel a five-minute walk from Police National Headquarters and an excess baggage payment are among a series of expenses by disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Last week, the Independent Police Conduct Authority released a … Read more

Appointment of the Aged Care Commissioner

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello has today announced Ms Erin James’ appointment as Aged Care Commissioner.  The Aged Care Commissioner sits within the Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner, and advocates for quality health and disability services, and ensures the health system responds to the needs of older people. … Read more