Watch: NZ woman’s brazen meth-smuggling attempt discovered at Sydney border

Source: Radio New Zealand A New Zealander is one of two women facing an Australian court after an alleged attempt to import 38 kilograms of methamphetamine by hiding it under some towels in suitcases. In December, an Australian and the New Zealander, both aged 35, were stopped for a targeted bag exam by Sydney border … Read more

Second Oranga Tamariki boot camp will see youth stay four months instead of three

Source: Radio New Zealand Oranga Tamariki’s second boot camp will have 10 teenagers volunteering to live at Palmerston North’s youth justice facility. 123RF Oranga Tamariki’s second boot camp that begins on Monday next week will be longer in the lock-up phase and have more staff but still have only pilot status. The second military-style academy … Read more

Kurahaupō waka goes on display at Masterton’s Aratoi Museum

Source: Radio New Zealand [brightcove] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6390401519112 For the first time in several years the modern Kurahaupō waka has gone on public display after being moved overland from Levin to Aratoi Museum in Masterton. The waka was built and launched to celebrate 150 years of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1990 and while it was not … Read more

NZ travel agents helping clients escape Middle East conflict

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Travel agents are helping their New Zealand clients get out of the Middle East. It has been almost a week since the US and Israel began bombing Iran, which is carrying out retaliatory strikes on US bases and embassies. Most commercial flights are not operating, with much of the region’s … Read more

How do you know if your beach is okay to swim at?

Source: Radio New Zealand After a couple of days of rough weather and some heavy rain, beaches all around Wellington’s south coast and in the inner harbour have been slapped with an unsuitable for swimming status. The problem isn’t confined to the capital. Many Auckland’s beaches are often unswimmable after rain, and Christchurch is looking … Read more

House seriously damaged in overnight fire in Southland

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A home is seriously damaged after a fire in Southland overnight. Fire and Emergency says the property in Mataura, near Gore, was well alight by the time crews arrived at about 9.15pm on Thursday. A spokesperson says nobody was home, but the house suffered extensive damage and … Read more

Why do some of us remember dreams and others say they ‘don’t dream’?

Source: Radio New Zealand Some mornings, you wake up and the dream is right there. Clear and vivid. You might still feel the emotion in your chest, and it can take a few minutes to remember where you are and what was real. Other mornings, you open your eyes and there is nothing. Just a … Read more

What to know about the war in Iran

Source: Radio New Zealand A man makes his way through debris littering a street following airstrikes in central Tehran, on March 4, 2026. AFP A look at the history, the players, and the early stages of global fallout from the war in Iran Acclaimed New Zealand foreign correspondent Anna Fifield was on the ground in … Read more

Why travel insurance might not help right now

Source: Radio New Zealand Travellers are being warned to check what they are actually covered for by insurance. RNZ Travellers are being warned to check what they are actually covered for by insurance if they cancel travel plans due to the conflict in the Middle East. Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens said people … Read more

Huawei Highlights Digital Inclusion and Conservation Tech as AI Use Accelerates

Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Huawei gathered partners, policymakers and international media in Barcelona on March 1 and 2, ahead of Mobile World Congress, to discuss narrowing connectivity and digital skills gaps as artificial intelligence spreads through sectors including healthcare, finance and public services. About 80 … Read more

How has Country Calendar lasted 60 years on NZ TV?

Source: Radio New Zealand Taking the gravel road less travelled is one of the great joys of New Zealand’s longest running TV show, Country Calendar. The iconic show, which has arguably the country’s most recognisable theme tune, celebrates its 60th birthday this weekend. Host and director Dan Henry says Country Calendar has covered just about … Read more

Reverse mortgage or retirement village: Which will give you the retirement you want?

Source: Radio New Zealand Jo Murphy says she very much regrets moving into a retirement village as early as she did. She said she sold her freehold home at least 15 years too soon. “It was a neat little brick home on a nice quiet side road in Waikanae… the garden and the drive took … Read more

Several top Kiwi netballers undecided on Silver Ferns future

Source: Radio New Zealand From top-left clockwise, Te Paea Selby-Rickit, Jane Watson, Whitney Souness, Gina Crampton. Photosport Several top Kiwi netballers preparing to play in Australia’s Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) league are still undecided about whether they will make themselves available for the Silver Ferns ahead of the sport’s biggest events. Nine current and former … Read more

‘Record speaks for itself’: Blues battle mental block against Crusaders

Source: Radio New Zealand Blues coach Vern Cotter said despite the Crusaders’ domination, the rivalry is still very much alive. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz The Blues need no reminding that the Crusaders have had their number in recent times. The side has lost 10 of their last 12 encounters with the Cantabs, with the rivalry … Read more

Super Rugby preview: Barrett and D’Mac back, old rivals do battle

Source: Radio New Zealand The Brumbies are winning the race after three rounds of Super Rugby. Brett Phibbs/Photosport The Brumbies have galloped out of the gates, and after three rounds lead the Super Rugby field. The two-time champs sit six points clear of the best placed New Zealand side the Chiefs, with the Waratahs still … Read more

Adam Hall grateful family and friends will see him in his last Paralympics

Source: Radio New Zealand Adam Hall will be competing in his sixth Winter Olympics in Milan this month. PHOTOSPORT Sixth Paralympics in, Wānaka’s Adam Hall knows exactly how rare this moment is. The 38-year-old para alpine skier is preparing for what will likely be his final Winter Paralympics in Italy. But for the first time … Read more

MSD can now legally claw back welfare payments

Source: Radio New Zealand The law change means ACC claimants will incur debts for supplementary supports they sought while waiting on an outcome with the Accident Compensation Corporation. The coalition has passed legislation to legalise long-standing MSD policy of clawing back welfare payments from ACC claimants. The law change – passed after the High Court … Read more

Amnesty International calls for corporations to take responsibility for social media harm

Source: Radio New Zealand National’s committee lead on an inquiry into social media harm for young people, Carl Bates. VNP/Louis Collins A human rights organisation is backing calls for the government to set up an independent regulator for online safety. A parliamentary select committee on Thursday released its report following an inquiry into social media … Read more

NZTA considers U-turn on 100k speed limits for SH1, SH57 south of Levin

Source: Radio New Zealand Speldhurst Residents Committee chair Roger Parton was delighted by the proposal to change the speed limits back. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham The Transport Agency (NZTA) is considering a U-turn on 100-kilometre speed limits put in after they were reduced by the former Labour-led government south of Levin. Last year State Highway … Read more

Celebrate Wealth, Fortune, and Prosperity at “Chap Goh Mei Festival” at The Mines Shopping Mall

Source: Media Outreach SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – In celebration of Chap Goh Mei, The Mines Shopping Mall Seri Kembangan invites families and friends to their Chap Goh Mei Festival. From 6 – 8 March, 4pm – 11pm daily, the festival brings together culture, entertainment, and tradition, all set … Read more

Correcting and Replacing: Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra Ushers in New Premium Era

Source: Media Outreach Thanks to powerful partnerships with industry leaders, NOTE 60 Ultra represents Infinix’s boldest entry in the flagship tier, debuting in Barcelona during MWC 2026 BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Infinix is cementing its status within the premium smartphone segment in a bold new way with NOTE … Read more

Environmental-economic accounts: Data to 2024 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Environmental-economic accounts: Data to 2024 – information release 5 March 2026 Environmental-economic accounts show how our environment contributes to our economy, the impacts of economic activity on our environment, and how we respond to environmental issues. Stats NZ’s environmental-economic accounts show the interactions between the environment and the economy to provide a … Read more

Value of building work put in place: December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Value of building work put in place: December 2025 quarter – information release 5 March 2026 Value of building work statistics estimate the value and volume of work put in place on construction jobs in New Zealand. Key facts In the December 2025 quarter: the seasonally adjusted total building volume fell 3.1 … Read more

NZ Defence Force planes prepare to fly to Middle East for evacuations

Source: Radio New Zealand A plume of smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital of Tehran on 5 March, 2026. AFP / ATTA KENARE Follow the latest with our live blog above Foreign Minister Winston Peters says when conditions allow, NZDF planes will help New Zealanders get to locations where they can get … Read more

Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects in collaboration with WWF-HK Proposed Four Recommendations to transform Ngam Tam Mei into an iconic rural ecotourism township in the Northern Metropolis

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – The Town Planning Board (TPB) will hold a hearing tomorrow for public representations on the new Ngau Tam Mei (NTM) Outline Zoning Plan. The traditional farming landscape in NTM has existed for over a hundred years. This rural township has … Read more

PolyU research unveils mechanoelectrical perception in sea urchin spines, empowering next-generation biomimetic sensors

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Sea urchin spines are not only for defence—they also act as natural sensors. A research team led by Prof. WANG Zuankai, Associate Vice President (Research and Innovation), Dean of Graduate School, Kuok Group Professor in Nature-Inspired Engineering and Chair Professor … Read more

Rugby: Moana Pasifika relocate to Rotorua

Source: Radio New Zealand Moana will host the Chiefs at Rotorua International Stadium on April 11. Photosport Moana Pasifika will not play in the Pacific Islands this season, and have instead been forced to move one of their matches to Bay of Plenty. The franchise announced on Thursday that the match scheduled to be played … Read more