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Source: Radio New Zealand Weather warnings ahead of Cyclone Vaianu. MetService MetService has issued a raft of weather warnings for the North Island as Cyclone Vaianu approaches the country. The cyclone is expected to move across the North Island on Sunday. Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for Gisborne north of Tolaga Bay, Auckland, … Read more
Source: Auckland Council There’s no doubt that pets bring many Aucklanders a lot of joy. But if you and your family received a new pet recently, there are all kinds of new responsibilities. Whether a cat, a dog or something more exotic, follow this handy how-to guide on responsible pet ownership to help your furry, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, Spain’s Pedro Almodovar and Russia’s Andrey Zvyagintsev will be among 21 directors vying for the coveted Palme d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival next month, organisers said. Festival director Thierry Fremaux revealed a list of films in the main competition, including three from Japan and three … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu will likely move across the Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty before hitting the rest of the North Island, according to MetService. All of the North Island is under a heavy rain and wind watch due to the cyclone – and MetService says it will have potentially life-threatening impacts. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora’s attempt to cut costs by requiring health care assistants to carry out cohort patient watches is harming vulnerable patients and staff, NZNO says. Patient watches involve trained and experienced health care assistants monitoring patients deemed a threat to themselves or others. They often have confusion, delirium or dementia. … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa In response to the publication today of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) preliminary data on Official Development Assistance (ODA) for 2025, Oxfam Aotearoa’s Advocacy and Policy Lead Nick Henry said: “This report shows New Zealand aid fell by 12.8% in 2025. This is a huge problem for our Pacific neighbours who … Read more
Source: Blackland PR 10 April 2026 – New Zealand’s first comprehensive ranking of MP LinkedIn performance reveals a striking digital divide between the government and opposition benches. A new report from Blackland PR and digital communications specialist Seamus Boyer has ranked every New Zealand MP on their LinkedIn performance, exposing wide gaps in how political parties … Read more
Source: PSA A proposal to cut 26 roles at the Ministry of Justice would undermine the Ministry’s ability to deliver on its Te Tiriti obligations, in the latest example the Government’s extreme anti-Māori agenda. The proposal, released to staff yesterday, includes a net loss of 21 policy roles, including the entire Inquiries team. It also includes … Read more
Source: PSA Opposition MPs will present giant bank ‘cheques’ representing $20,644.45 in stolen pay equity wages to care and support workers at the Bridge of Remembrance this Sunday, 12 April. The presentation will highlight what workers have lost, with the cancelled cheques representing the value of their pay equity claims cancelled last year. Speakers at the … Read more
Source: EMA Momentum and progress will mark the success of today’s landmark city deal agreed between Auckland City and the Government, says the EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association). “This is the first of the city deals to be announced and it won’t just be Aucklanders watching its progress, but also the other cities and regions wanting … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police in west Auckland have made several arrests in separate operations focusing on firearms offending, all in a morning’s work. Yesterday morning the Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit, with assistance from the Organised Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at the West Headhunters pad on View Road. Detective Senior Sergeant Josh Lautogo … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Kristen Clements “When they made their way, not without difficulty, through the intertangled forest, and passed beyond the line of the great trees, they found themselves confronted by still more serious difficulties. The soil became a complete swamp, and was covered with a multitude of low shrubs, lianas, and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand All White Francis de Vries adds to Auckland’s injury woes. www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are on the brink of a rare double – but their biggest opponent right now might be their own injury list. The club could claim both the A-League Premiers Plate and the OFC Pro League in its first … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the loss of a large amount of fuel was a major hit for a local business (file photo). 123rf Police are investigating a theft of more than 3000 litres of diesel in the Manawatū town of Marton this week. Sergeant Wayne Sandbrook said two men arrived early on Tuesday … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tens of thousands of fans filled a rainswept stadium in South Korea on Thursday to watch BTS kick off their world tour, as the K-pop megastars ride the momentum of a chart-topping comeback album and a landmark performance in the heart of Seoul. The seven-member group – widely regarded as the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon and Wayne Brown face questions after the announcement on 10 April, 2026. Auckland has finalised and signed its city deal with the government – including a promise to consider a bed tax next year. Other commitments include a review of how Eden Park is run – and a joint … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a string of burglaries and fuel thefts in Southland have arrested a 17-year-old youth and say the swift response should be a warning to anyone considering stealing fuel. Acting Inspector Mel Robertson, Invercargill’s Area Prevention Manager, says several rural thefts occurred overnight on Tuesday 7 April, with significant quantities … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating the theft of about 3000 litres of diesel from a Marton business this week. The theft happened on Tuesday, between 4.20am and 4.50am and was reported at 8am. Sergeant Wayne Sandbrook says two men arrived in a light truck and were seen filling a fuel trailer, a fuel … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Two people had fallen from the mobility scooter last month. (File photo) 123rf/Igor & Alina Barilo Witnesses to a fatal crash involving two people on a mobility scooter are being asked to contact police. Detective Sophie Gurnssey, said the fatal crash happened in Blagdon, New Plymouth about 4.15pm on Thursday, March … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have signed a landmark Auckland City Deal, marking New Zealand’s first city deal and a new era of long-term partnership between Auckland and central Government. The Deal sets out how Government and Auckland Council will work together to unlock our biggest city’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Head coach for the Black Ferns Whitney Hansen Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Three players are set to make their debuts for the Black Ferns in Sunday’s Pacific Four game against USA in Sacramento. New coach Whitney Hansen’s first team selection includes loose forward Mia Anderson, halfback Tara Turner and winger Justine … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Fox of New Zealand walks the first fairway at the 2026 Masters. ANDREW REDINGTON / AFP Auckland golfer Ryan Fox endured a tough start to the Masters golf tournament in Georgia. Fox fired an opening round five over par 77. He was five over by his seventh hole and then … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s roll return data tells us what we already knew; families want schooling options that reflect the needs of their children, says Associate Education Minister David Seymour. Data released today shows that as of March 1 2026 there were 1,471 students enrolled in 16 charter schools. “These numbers show that diversity … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu will likely move across the Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty before hitting the rest of the North Island, according to MetService. All of the North Island is under a heavy rain and wind watch due to the cyclone – and MetService says it will have potentially life-threatening impacts. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sophie Gurnsey: Police are appealing for information following a fatal mobility scooter crash in Blagdon, New Plymouth, last month. On Thursday 5 March at around 4.15pm, Police were called with a report that two people had fallen off a mobility scooter while riding on the footpath of South … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sputnik via AFP Solar advocates, electricians and consumer campaigners are among those calling on the government to ditch its plans for an LNG import terminal and consider other options. The Sustainable Energy Association and six other organisations, including the Green Building Council, Master Electricians, and Consumer NZ, have joined together to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Matt Payne holds up the Jason Richards Trophy for winning the 2025 ITM Taupō 440 Supercars event at Taupō International Motorsport Park, 13 April 2025. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics New Zealand Supercars racer Matt Payne says he’s going to “fight with everything I’ve got” to win the Jason Richards … Read more