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Source: Radio New Zealand Out of work New Zealanders are having to rely on their partners as their welfare system. 123RF Out of work New Zealanders who say they have worked hard and paid taxes all their life are forced to rely on their partners as their welfare system. RNZ has been reporting on the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A dentist provides dental care to a girl. AFP/ Thibaut Durand/ Hans Lucas A government-led cap on dental school admissions are contributing to workforce shortages for clinics around the country, an oral health expert says. The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) said clinics were going several months short-staffed after it surveyed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New data estimates 185,000 New Zealanders experienced Long Covid symptoms in the 12 months ending July last year. FANATIC STUDIO / SCIENCE PHOTO L The government should be keeping tabs on the lingering and “deeply concerning” effects of Long Covid around the country, a health support group says. Newly released data … Read more
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Residential property values have remained virtually flat over summer. Our latest Quotable Value (QV) House Price Index shows the average residential home value increased nationally by just 0.2% in the three months to the end of February 2026, with the national average now sitting at $909,139. That figure is 0.4% lower … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Error notification: Food price index (FPI) for January 2026 – news story 17 March 2026 Stats NZ has corrected the January 2026 food price index (FPI) after the discovery of an error. Food price data is published each month in the selected price indexes release. Stats NZ previously stated food prices were … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Annual food prices increase 4.5 percent – news story 17 March 2026 Food prices increased 4.5 percent in the 12 months to February 2026, following a 4.2 percent rise in the 12 months to January 2026, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Higher prices for the meat, poultry, and fish … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The award-winning luxury resort is set to bring the ultimate expression of summer to Macau, delighting guests with world-class attractions and thrilling experiences. MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – Galaxy Macau, the world-class luxury resort, is proud announces the reopening of the iconic Grand Resort Deck on … Read more
Source: Mindful Money, Barry Coates KiwiSaver investors increasingly exposed to companies linked to human rights abuses New analysis shows KiwiSaver investments in companies linked to human rights concerns have surged, despite human rights violations remaining the top ethical priority for New Zealand investors. KiwiSaver investments in companies identified as contributing to human rights harms have … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams. Tim Kildeborg Jensen / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP Global popstar Robbie Williams will play Christchurch’s new stadium later this year. Williams will be one of the first international acts at the One New Zealand Stadium when he brings his BRITPOP World Tour to the city on 28 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Kelly. Andrew Cornaga The Black Caps have levelled their T20 series against South Africa with a dominant win in the second match in Hamilton on Tuesday. New Zealand won by 68 runs after bowling the Proteas out inside 16 overs. After being sent into bat, New Zealand posted 175/6 in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – In the spirit of Ramadan, a time when communities come together to share blessings and strengthen bonds of compassion, 7-Eleven Malaysia contributed RM27,888 to the Persatuan Kebajikan Kakitangan Masjid Negara Kuala Lumpur to support the mosque’s Ramadan moreh programme for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – The much-anticipated Quality Building Award 2026 (QBA 2026) today officially announces its finalist list! A total of 35 outstanding project teams have successfully advanced to the final presentation stage. They will present their remarkable achievements to the judging panel this … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – Wind power and photovoltaic energy are reshaping China’s energy landscape. As of March 2025, the combined installed capacity of wind and solar power nationwide has exceeded 1.48 billion kilowatts, surpassing thermal power in terms of total installed capacity in history. However, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Global pop superstar Robbie Williams is bringing his BRITPOP world tour to New Zealand this November, thanks to support from the Government’s $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package. Tonight Williams has confirmed two New Zealand shows, opening at Eden Park, Auckland on 24 November before becoming one of the first … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Environment Canterbury says the Canterbury Regional Coastal Environment Plan covers the entire coastline from the Kaikōura district in the north to the Waitaki River in the south. The Kaikōura coast is pictured. David Hill / North Canterbury News Canterbury’s regional council says it is continuing to address coastal protection rules, but … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The defence lawyers say the staff were using legal restraint to keep themselves and the teens safe in a high risk situation. File photo. RNZ Seven Oranga Tamariki workers are accused of bashing two teens – or failing to stop them being bashed – in a tiny phone room at an … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Food prices have gone up 4.5 percent in the year to February. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A humble spag bol dinner may no longer be an option for people on a tight budget, with the price of mince rising to its highest level since records began. Food prices have gone up … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the Black Caps take on South Africa for their second of five T20 matches. New Zealand lost by seven wickets to the visitors in the first T20 at Mt Maunganui on Sunday. The Black Caps were only able to post a total of 91 after … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett has been named among the Warriors reserves against Newcastle. Brett Costello NRL: Newcastle Knights v NZ Warriors Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 21 March MacDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle Live blog updates on RNZ website NZ Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett moves a step closer to his NRL return, when his team visit … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government [Joint Statement delivered at the Australia – New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations, Canberra 17 March 2026] At approximately 4:30am on the 25th of April 1915, the first ANZAC landing at Gallipoli forged a bond unlike any other; changing the Australian and New Zealand relationship forever. Since then, Australians and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The payment for those who have to drive for treatment is only 34 cents a kilometre and has strict criteria. File photo. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Cancer comes with a high price at the best of times, but it is getting more costly for hundreds of patients as fuel prices rise. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Public Service Association is calling on the government to offer targeted financial support to home support workers. Many of country’s 23,000 home support workers are earning minimum wage and travel is reimbursed at only 63.5c per kilometre, the union for public servants said. Home support workers provide assistance to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Parents feel the effect of Ministry of Education-funded school bus route reviews One mother’s petrol bill jumps from $120 a week to $300 a week now her son can’t catch a bus Ministry says reviews are routine, to make sure transport funding is fair and efficient Officials back down from … Read more
Source: AFS Intercultural Programmes New Zealand Three exceptional New Zealand students are preparing for a journey of remembrance and discovery as they depart next month for the Gallipoli Peninsula. Awarded the AFS Gallipoli Youth Award 2026, Tim Kirke (Timaru),Takikawa Rangi (Te Puia Springs), and Lexie Knight (Tauranga) will travel to Türkiye from 7- 27 April to … Read more
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora says proposed reforms to alcohol laws risk taking Aotearoa backwards in efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm. The Government has announced changes aimed at reducing regulatory barriers and making it easier for businesses to obtain alcohol licences. Ministers say the reforms reflect a belief that adults should be trusted to … Read more
Source: ChildFund New Zealand When oil prices surge, most people think about petrol. Few think about water. The volatility in oil prices since the war in the Middle East does not stop at fuel pumps. It flows through to transport, infrastructure and essential services, especially in some of the poorest countries. “Water systems run on energy. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Government’s announcement today of 378 extra staff to help hospitals cope with winter demand is a drop in the ocean of what patients need, NZNO says. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO Chief Executive Paul Goulter says every extra staff member is helpful. “However, our hospitals are in crisis and barely keeping … Read more