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Source: Radio New Zealand Two kea have been killed by lead poisoning. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Lead poisoning has killed two kea in Southern Westland in recent weeks, and led to four others being hospitalised, the Department of Conservation says. DoC was asking for people’s help to protect the endangered birds by removing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan was last seen on Monday 13 April, and has not been seen or heard from since, they say. NZ Police Police say they are urgently appealing for sightings of Nathan from Motueka, who has reported missing by his family. Nathan was last seen on Monday 13 April, and had not … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, one person died at the scene on Friday. Passengers were on the bus at the time, but no other injuries were reported. Drivers were warned earlier in the day to expect long … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rural families are worried about how the school run will hit them financially. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Rural families are concerned about how the rising price of fuel will affect the new school term. School children are currently on holiday but term two starts on Monday. Rural Women chief executive Sandra … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A fast-tracked renewable energy project on the West Coast will strengthen regional electricity supply and improve resilience, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones say. In August 2025, Westpower Limited lodged a substantive application to build and operate a 23MW hydro scheme in the Waitaha Valley, about 38km … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Paris Ibell Firefighters have isolated the gas leak at a restaurant in Kaiteriteri that caused a nearby campground to be evacuated on Friday morning. Emergency services were called to the leak at 6.50am, and the main road was closed while they attended the scene. Fire and Emergency said surrounding buildings were … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand National Minister Chris Bishop has been rumoured as a potential leadership contender. RNZ Watch the livestream and follow live updates in the blog above. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is confident he’ll still be in the top job at the election and does not expect his leadership to be on … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) provides an operations and guidance update for the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) in advance of its March 2026 Quarterly Report, which is scheduled for release on 22 April 2026. The LHM ramp-up and transition … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ King Salmon now expects full‑year processed harvest volumes of 5800 to 6100 metric tonnes. Supplied Fish farming company NZ King Salmon has announced a significant upgrade to its full‑year 2026 earnings outlook after better‑than‑expected summer farming results. Pro‑forma underlying earnings (EBITDA) are now forecast at $19 million to $27 million, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika will face the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday night, while the Fijian Drua will take on the Brumbies at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Saturday. Facebook / Fijian Drua/Moana Pasifika Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua both face tough tests again this weekend in round 10 of the Super … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists in the area should expect delays. (File photo) RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A police patrol car was involved in a crash near Burnham, just outside Christchurch, on Friday morning. The crash on State Highway One/Main South Rd left two people with minor to moderate injuries, police said. The police … Read more
Source: Peace Action Wellington Peace Action Wellington is calling for an immediate end to NZDF training with US forces amidst the illegal US-Israeli war against Iran. The Defence Force plans to send 50 personnel to a big aerial and ground drones exercise in the United States alongside US forces. The US Project Convergence training exercise … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) 17 April 2026, 10:00 am – The hint from David Seymour about a new policy for councils to receive a portion of the GST collected on construction projects in their areas, has been criticised by tax reform groups Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) and the Better Taxes for a Better Future … Read more
Source: Roblox Plan, Build, and Test Faster With Agentic Workflows in Roblox Studio – Today, 44% of the top 1,000 creators on Roblox use Roblox Assistant or third-party AI tools via MCP to plan, build, and test their games.1 We’re levelling up Roblox Studio and Assistant with new agentic features so that creators can use AI … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The opening today of a new hardstand and mobile boat hoist near the slipway at Port Nelson marks a major milestone in the region’s marina upgrade, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. “The Calwell Marine Maintenance and Transitional Facility is a key piece of infrastructure that strengthens Nelson’s position as a … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand People are being advised to stay away from Kaiteriteri this morning while firefighters deal with a large gas leak near the town’s beachfront. Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to the leak at 6.50am. Properties in the immediate area have been evacuated, roads are closed and cordons are in … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people today, April 17, in commemorating Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, a day that highlights the ongoing suffering and injustice faced by thousands of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. For decades, Palestinian prisoners have been at the heart of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Fox of New Zealand CON CHRONIS / photosport Auckland golfer Ryan Fox has enjoyed a good day at the Heritage PGA tournament in South Carolina. Fox is tied for fourth after the opening round, two shots behind the leader Ludvig Aberg of Sweden. He fired a six under par 65 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Broadcasting Standards Authority may soon be abolished or changed with pending media regulation reforms. RNZ / Nik Dirga Explainer – Who decides who’s a broadcaster, and who regulates the media in New Zealand? It might all be about to change. The Broadcasting Standards Authority is likely to be disbanded or … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 April 2026 Five kea have been taken from South Westland towns to the South Island Wildlife Hospital for lead poisoning treatment in recent weeks and one kea found dead, prompting a call for people to take steps to help protect kea. Kea ingest lead when they chew on lead … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The elderly woman was allegedly murdered at a rural Canterbury property. (File photo) RNZ/Nathan Mckinnon A man charged with murdering an elderly woman and attacking two family members at a rural Canterbury property has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The 19-year-old, whose identity remains suppressed, was remanded in custody when … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Malcolm Rewa in the Auckland High Court Stuff/Pool/David White Police are analysing rape complaints between 1985 to 1989 to see if they can identify any matches in the DNA databank following serial rapist Malcolm Rewa‘s latest conviction. One of the country’s most high-profile police officers, Detective Inspector Scott Beard says the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Motorists in Napier should expect long delays after a bus hit a pedestrian. The police said the incident on Tennyson Street in the central city was reported at 8.30am. The street is closed and diversions are in place. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A section carved from Mauao by the January landslide. The area remains closed to the public, with shipping containers placed in case of further slips KELLY O’HARA / SUPPLIED A Mount Maunganui leader has accused the city council of excluding residents from plans to fix and reopen Mauao. Mount Maunganui Ratepayers, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Paris Ibell Fire and Emergency are asking people to stay away from Kaiteriteri following a large gas leak near the beach. Properties have been evacuated and roads closed after firefighters were alerted to the leak at 6.50am. Assistant District Commander Chris Best said the leak appeared to be from external gas … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand National Minister Chris Bishop has been rumoured as a potential leadership contender. RNZ The Trade Minister has dismissed a potential National Party leadership spill, saying he has full confidence Christopher Luxon will lead the party into the election. The NZ Herald reports unnamed sources claiming the PM avoided meeting with a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The vocalised communications of sperm whales are closer to human language and speech pattern than previously thought, new research has discovered. Researchers at the University of California in Berkeley made the discovery that the whales could form vowels within their vocalisations which behaved in the same way as human speech. The … Read more