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Source: Radio New Zealand One hundred and fifty shearers and woolhandlers representing 27 countries were welcomed to Masterton with a pōwhiri, which kicked off the 2026 Golden Shears. The pressure at this year’s competition, which runs from Wednesday to Saturday, will be a bit higher as it coincides with the World Premier Shearing and Wool … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Walking through the Victoria Street entrance of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, at first glance the library is the same yet different. There are hundreds of thousands of books, metal bridges and escalators from before. But beyond that, the revamped library offers a whole new host of creative spaces and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – Despite seeming predictable in hindsight, Black Swans are unexpected or unforeseen events that are highly disruptive and economically damaging. Examples include the 9/11 attacks of 2001 in the US, the 2008 global financial crisis, and the Covid-19 pandemic. Allianz Research estimates cumulative … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A Tauranga-based Māori health technology company is expanding into major international markets following support from the Government’s Māori Development Fund, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. Carepatron, a Māori-led company, has developed an AI-powered clinical support tool integrated into practice management platforms to improve efficiency, accessibility, and scalability for health providers. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa, and warm Pacific greetings to you all. Thank you for the opportunity to gather for this important fono. I want to begin by thanking Reverend Hiueni for opening today’s fono and bringing us together in prayer this morning. Thank you also to MC Fuimaono for your welcome and … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Amid rapid expansion of regional hostilities across the Middle East following the ongoing joint United States-Israel attacks on Iran and the subsequent wave of Iranian retaliatory attacks across the region, Amnesty International is issuing an urgent call on all parties to protect civilians, adhere to international humanitarian law, in particular … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Bromley wastewater treatment plant. A community leader has urged the Christchurch City Council to avoid any chance of sewage washing up on the city’s beaches. His comments came after Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger announced the council was considering pumping 30 percent of the city’s sewage – partially treated – into the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand David McEwen. Screenshot / YouTube A former financial adviser has been convicted and fined $15,000 for breaching a banning order by the financial markets regulator, but investors remain out of pocket. David McEwen was convicted of four charges of breaching a 2023 Financial Markets Authority stop order at the Auckland District … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s latest international trade statistics show robust performance across global markets, reflecting the skill, innovation, and resilience of Kiwi exporters who continue to rank among the best in the world, Trade and Investment Minister Hon Todd McClay says. Exports rose to $29.2 billion for the December quarter, up $2.2 billion … Read more
Source: Exercise NZ “Regular physical activity is one of the most powerful things a person can do to improve their long-term health and wellbeing. In terms of increasing life expectancy, it sits second only to not smoking.” “There are many examples globally where insurers contribute towards the cost of people being active because healthier members … Read more
Source: Flora and Fauna of Aotearoa Flora and Fauna of Aotearoa is expressing deep alarm following confirmation that aerial drone spraying of glyphosate based herbicides (GBHs) has proceeded over the nationally significant wetlands of Te Henga — despite a last-minute application to the Environment Court of New Zealand seeking to halt the operation. The spraying, … Read more
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Aotearoa cannot enforce its way out of homelessness. The Government’s proposed changes to the Summary Offences Act would expand Police powers to issue move-on orders requiring people to leave a public space for up to 24 hours. These powers would apply to rough sleeping, begging and behaviour deemed disorderly, including for young … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Nurses, midwives and health care assistants throughout Aotearoa New Zealand will wear purple on Friday to show their support for Pay Equity – and urge all New Zealanders to join them. The Go Purple day is in recognition of International Women’s Day on Sunday. The NZNO members will be joined by … Read more
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Amid rapid expansion of regional hostilities across the Middle East following the ongoing joint United States-Israel attacks on Iran and the subsequent wave of Iranian retaliatory attacks across the region, Amnesty International is issuing an urgent call on all parties to protect civilians, adhere to international humanitarian law, in particular … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Over-optimistic forecasting of visa numbers has contributed to a blow-out in Immigration New Zealand’s finances. Visa fees rose sharply in 2024, but the agency’s memorandum account – balancing costs and visa revenue – has sunk into a $152 million deficit. The education and workforce select committee heard that deficit is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Queenstown. 123RF The University of Otago will offer two new qualifications in Queenstown as part of a long-term plan to build a campus in the resort town. The university will begin teaching an undergraduate degree in entrepreneurship and a postgraduate qualification in digital technology. Vice-Chancellor Grant Robertson said the university was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie says he’s proud to be appointed to a role that he’s dreamed of and one that so few people get to do. Rennie was unveiled as the 28th All Blacks head coach just before midday, seeing off Jamie Joseph in the two-man race to … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Annual Plan sets out the priority activities and investments for the year ahead – and while it covers a wide range of services and programmes, urban regeneration remains an important area where Aucklanders will see continued progress. Urban regeneration projects are underway across the region, led by the Auckland Urban … Read more
Source: Auckland Council After taking a break over summer, to avoid disruption to the busiest season for residents and visitors to Kawau Island, Auckland Council and our project partners are resuming the pest eradication programme on the island with operations commencing in March. With our field camera network and drone survey data revealing that numbers … Read more
Source: Auckland Council The council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 is out now for all Aucklanders’ to have their say. The plan includes a proposed rates increase of 7.9 per cent for the average value residential property. What does the annual plan mean for next year’s rates? Each annual plan sets out rates for the year … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Joint Declaration Uruguay – New Zealand on the occasion of the visit to Uruguay of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand (Montevideo, March 3, 2026) The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand expressed their satisfaction with … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Public Domain The mother of a baby found unresponsive in a South Auckland home has described her broken relationship, drug use, and the day her son died, before a Coroner’s inquest on Wednesday. Ten-month-old Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering was rushed to Middlemore Hospital and later moved to Starship Children’s Hospital on the evening … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The Salvation Army is launching a $1.5 million methamphetamine harm reduction programme in Motueka. The three-year pilot will include clinical addiction programmes to help people to get clean and stay clean, along with an education campaign to raise awareness about the class-A drug. Salvation Army service development lead Emma Hunter … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Fresh data out this week shows international visitors are returning to New Zealand in droves and visitor spend is on the up, supporting local business and jobs across the country. The latest International Visitor Survey showed international tourism contributed $12.5 billion to New Zealand’s economy for the year ending December 2025, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Māori Crown Relations Tama Potaka. RNZ / Mark Papalii A group of Tūhoe kaumatua say plans to remove the supervisory jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court (MLC) over many post-settlement governance entities (PSGE) will deny Māori access to justice and accountability. The government is proposing legislation gives PSGEs the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dave Rennie has been named the new All Blacks coach, seeing off Jamie Joseph in the two-man race to replace Scott Robertson. © Photosport Ltd 2016 www.photosport.nz The All Blacks have a new head at the helm. Dave Rennie has been appointed to one of the most scrutinised jobs in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Missiles are seen in the skies over Doha on March 3. MAHMUD HAMS/AFP The family car is filled with petrol and packed with supplies and go bags for a hasty escape. But for now, a New Zealand family living in Qatar’s capital, said they would stay where they were while loud … Read more