Survivor ‘angry and saddened’ as number of young people abused in care increases

Source: Radio New Zealand State abuse survivor Keith Wiffin. Reece Baker/RNZ A man who was abused in state care is “angry and saddened” that the number of children and young people being abused in care has continued to increase. The Independent Children’s Monitor’s latest report said 530 tamaraki and rangatahi were abused in state care … Read more

In pictures: Only lunar eclipse of 2026 graces NZ skies

Source: Radio New Zealand The elipse at its max, taken from Wai-iti Dark Sky Park in Tasman. Supplied / Brent Budding astronomers and photographers have ditched sleep overnight to lay eyes on a total lunar eclipse over New Zealand – from what one expert says is the “best seat in the world”. The only lunar … Read more

ASB Investor confidence survey: Shift in investment sentiment as traditional property investments lose ground to KiwiSaver and managed funds

Source: ASB Investor confidence has lifted to 11% according to ASB’s latest Investor Confidence Survey for the fourth quarter to December 31 2025, a slight increase from 10% in Q3. The lower North Island reported the most significant rise, jumping from 3% in Q3 to 10% in Q4, up 7%. The survey reveals a shift … Read more

DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited 2025 Preliminary Announcement Of Results

Source: Media Outreach DFI Retail Group (the Group) is a leading Asian retailer, driven by its purpose to ‘Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments’. At 31 December 2025, the Group and its associates operated 7,580 outlets across 12 markets, of which 5,529 stores were operated by subsidiaries. The Group, together with associates, employed … Read more

Australia’s Middle East military HQ hit in Iranian drone attack, Qatar halts LNG production

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above US President Donald Trump is warning ‘a big wave’ of strikes against Iran is yet to come. Speaking to CNN, Trump said the US hasn’t even begun to hit the Iranian regime hard. Missile strikes continued to fly over the Middle East overnight, … Read more

Tourism satellite account: Year ended March 2025 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Tourism satellite account: Year ended March 2025 – information release 3 March 2026 The tourism satellite account (TSA) provides an overview of tourism’s role in the New Zealand economy, highlighting the changing levels and impact of tourism activity. It presents information on tourism’s contribution to the economy in terms of expenditure and … Read more

New home consents rise in January – Building consents issued: January 2026 – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand New home consents rise in January – news story 3 March 2026 There were 36,944 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended January 2026, up 9.3 percent compared with the year ended January 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “New home consents increased over the … Read more

Vinhomes Green Paradise Launches Global Smart City Certification Project

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2026 – Vinhomes Green Paradise – Can Gio has officially launched its Smart City Certification Project in collaboration with Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC), the World Council on City Data (WCCD), and the Standardized Urban Metrics (SUM) initiative. Through this initiative, Vinhomes Green … Read more

Labour changes tune on welfare claw backs

Source: Radio New Zealand If the law was retrospectively passed it would effectively criminalise people who need help, not debt, Willie Jackson says. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Labour Party has changed its tune on legislation that would allow MSD to legally claw back welfare payments once someone has been backpaid for an ACC claim. … Read more

Christchurch could have protest-free zones at ‘sensitive sites’

Source: Radio New Zealand John Minto at the Bridge of Remembrance in Christchurch. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Protesting could be banned from some parts of Christchurch, if one city councillor gets his way. The council will vote on Wednesday on a request staff investigate councillor Aaron Keown’s proposal to create protest-free zones at what he … Read more

Shopee Bazar Hebat Raya Reflects the Rise of Content-Led Shopping

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2026 – Across major sale periods, Malaysians are increasingly turning to content-led shopping to discover products and secure deals. During the Raya Bersama Shopee sale in 2025, shoppers tuned in to Shopee Live for real-time demonstrations and livestream-exclusive drops, generating over 1 … Read more

Questions remain over Christchurch sewage discharge plan

Source: Radio New Zealand The scent from the damaged plant has been plaguing much of Christchurch for years. New Zealand Defence Force from Wellington, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0 The Christchurch City Council is yet to clarify how sewage will be treated before being pumped into the ocean under a new plan designed to mitigate … Read more

Hundreds of tonnes of weeds removed in Lake Horowhenua clean-up

Source: Radio New Zealand Seven weeks of weeding work at Lake Horowhenua has finished More than 400 tonnes of invasive weeds collected No easy fix for lake that for decades had sewage pumped into it. Raw sewage was pumped into Punahau Lake Horowhenua for decades, earning it the dubious reputation as one of New Zealand’s … Read more

Dog not euthanised after biting off part of young girl’s face

Source: Radio New Zealand The child was injured by a dog which belonged to a family member who came to stay at their Waikato home. RNZ/Supplied A woman whose young daughter had part of her face bitten off by an aggressive dog can not understand why the animal has not been euthanised, a month after … Read more

Squirrel to stop personal loans

Source: Radio New Zealand Mortgage advice and finance firm Squirrel is to stop offering personal loans. It has stopped accepting new loan appliations and from Monday would not invest in the personal loan investment class. It said its portfolio would run down naturally as borrowers repaid their loans. Chief executive David Cunningham said Squirrel started … Read more

NRL: NZ Warriors ‘proud’ of former reserve-grader Setu Tu in Dragons debut

Source: Radio New Zealand Setu Tu scores a try for St George Illawarra Dragons in his NRL debut. Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images NZ Warriors are celebrating – not lamenting – the loss of powerhouse winger Setu Tu, after his impressive NRL debut for St George Illawarra Dragons. Tu, 27, was a star performer for the Warriors … Read more

No change to government’s LNG plans after global price spike

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is brushing off accusations of naivety from the opposition over plans to pursue a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal as prices spike worldwide. The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route connecting the Persian Gulf with open ocean, has effectively closed, after Iran said it … Read more

Deep-sea whale re-floated after stranding on central Auckland beach

Source: Radio New Zealand Project Jonah marine mammal medics and Department of Conservation staff respond to a Beaked whale stranded in St Heliers. Supplied / Project Jonah The Department of Conservation (DOC) has floated a whale back out to sea after it stranded on Auckland’s St Heliers Beach. The Shepherd’s beaked whale was spotted at … Read more

VinFast Structures Its Automotive Portfolio into Three Strategic Brand Lines, Unveils Two New Ultra-Luxury Models

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2026 –VinFast announced the completion of its strategic structuring into three automotive brand linesand officially unveiled two new flagship ultra-luxury models: the Lac Hong 800S and the Lac Hong 900S. The two vehicles join the Lac Hong line – VinFast’s ultra-luxury marque – … Read more

NZ Warriors without captain Mitch Barnett for NRL season-opener against Sydney Roosters

Source: Radio New Zealand Mitchell Barnett in possession. South Sydney Rabbitohs v One NZ Warriors. David Neilson/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Sydney Roosters Kickoff: 8pm Friday, 6 March Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website NZ Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett has missed the cut for his team’s NRL season-opener against Sydney Roosters … Read more

New Zealander in Abu Dhabi: ‘It’s a little bit hairy, but so far, so good’

Source: Radio New Zealand A plume of smoke rises from the Zayed Port following a reported Iranian strike in Abu Dhabi. AFP / RYAN LIM A New Zealander living very near a military base in the Middle East which is critical to the US says he feels safe enough for the moment – but his … Read more

‘I miss Jock everyday’: Family of man killed while hunting left facing ‘lifetime of hell’

Source: Radio New Zealand Jock Davis. Facebook The family of a young man shot and killed by a hunter on Stewart Island last year say the hunter’s failure to identify his target has left them facing a “lifetime of hell”. Ashburton builder Paul William John Stevens, 39, has avoided jail time and instead been sentenced … Read more

AgileAsia and SMU Academy Establish Partnership to Deliver Applied Sustainability Programmes in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2026 – AgileAsia has recently entered into a lifelong learning partnership with SMU Academy to deliver practitioner-led sustainability and ESG programmes, hosted by SMU Academy. As part of this partnership, AgileAsia will contribute its deep industry expertise in ESG strategy, sustainability transformation, and organisational … Read more

Hong Kong Obesity Society Leads the Charge on World Obesity Day 2026: Turning the Tide on a Growing Health Crisis

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2026 – World Obesity Day is celebrated on the 4th of March every year. Hong Kong Obesity Society (HKOS), in collaboration with the Tuen Mun District Health Centre, hosted the “Let’s Join, Let’s Be Healthy” Community Carnival to raise public awareness of … Read more

Vietnam’s MIK Group enlists three global firms for The Magnolia luxury Housing project

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2026 – Driven by growing affluence and a more discerning clientele, the Vietnamese real estate landscape is shifting toward a new paradigm of luxury. MIK Group’s The Magnolia project represents one of the most deliberate efforts in this transition, underscored by a strategic … Read more

PAObank Unveils New Wealth Service, Unlock the Power of a Dual-Advantage Wealth Management Model, Flexibly SWITCH Between Investment and Deposits

Source: Media Outreach 16-Hour U.S. Stock Trading Session*, Money Market Funds with T+0 Settlement HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2026 – PAO Bank Limited (“PAObank”) is pleased to announce the official launch of wealth service, debuting a dual-advantage wealth solution. This service empowers customers to flexibly switch between investing or … Read more

All Black Sevens coach left off plane to North America

Source: Radio New Zealand Tomasi Cama the New Zealand All Black Sevens. PHOTOSPORT The All Black Sevens side will head to the New York and Vancouver legs of the World Sevens Series without head coach Tomasi Cama. New Zealand Rugby confirmed on Tuesday that Cama will not fly out with the team who depart today … Read more