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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The Oriental fruit fly response continues in Papatoetoe, with no further sign of the pest so far, says Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north Mike Inglis. It follows the identification of a single male fruit fly in a surveillance trap in the suburb on Wednesday. “We’re continuing to ramp up … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brands in its recall of Pams Beef Lasagne due to the product being labelled with the incorrect use-by date. “The concern with this lasagna is that the use-by date is incorrect by 2 months. It should have been March 1, which … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand has placed legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe following yesterday’s detection of a single male Oriental fruit fly, says Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north Mike Inglis. The Oriental fruit fly was found in one of Biosecurity New … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A biosecurity operation is under way in Papatoetoe in South Auckland following the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly in a surveillance trap, says Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north Mike Inglis. “The fruit fly was identified this evening as part of Biosecurity New Zealand’s national surveillance programme, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Fishery Officers are ramping up patrols as a ban comes into force on gathering marine life from rockpools and coastal waters on the Hauraki Gulf coast north of Auckland, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft say. The closure, which starts today, has been put in place to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – The British Council has announced a new phase of support for craft artisans and creative entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia, launching a train-the-trainer programme to support the strengthening local creative economies in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The global art market returned to growth in 2025, led by renewed confidence at the high end, with dealer sales up 2% year‑on‑year and public auction sales rising 9% by value. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson is behind a new business making protective gear for high-impact sports. Jay Drew Former Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has a very personal reason to be invested in protective gear in high-impact sports. In 2012, a Dale Steyn delivery during Test against South Africa in Wellington … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington Water has apologised to south coast residents after some complained of smells coming from its waste treatment plant late last night. Crews at Moa Point wastewater treatment plant restarted its ventilation system to remove gases and smells from the facility yesterday, causing complaints from locals. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 90 percent of freight in Aotearoa is moved by road. Increased fuel costs could drive some trucking businesses under, according to an industry association. War in the Middle East has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, meaning oil prices are volatile. On Thursday, the price … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Persistent Police visibility and strong enforcement sent a clear message to gang members as they came into town for a memorial run last weekend – Police are watching, and we’ll take action when we need to. The group travelled to the Bay of Plenty District ahead of an event in the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government [Speech to the Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Ltd (PCBL) conference, 6pm, 12 March, New Zealand International Conference Centre, Auckland] Good evening – Our hosts, the Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited, particularly Board Chair Brent Impey and Chief Executive Natasha Melesia; Pacific broadcasting partners from across the region; Members of the diplomatic corps; Members … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Association president Steve Watt VNP / Phil Smith Police Association and Retail NZ warn that people could die if new powers for citizens’ arrests and detaining criminals pass into law Ministerial advisory group chairman says retailers need more powers to protect themselves Supermarket giant worries about weapons. Politicians considering wideranging … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A much-anticipated Bill to ensure employees are paid correctly when taking time off work has just passed its first reading at Parliament, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today. The Employment Leave Bill seeks to replace the Holidays Act 2003 and offers a simple, workable framework that gives businesses certainty, reduces potential error, and fixes what matters for employers and workers. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust chairman Pita Tipene (left) inspects vines at Pukerau Orchard, near Kerikeri, after the iwi started expanding into kiwifruit in 2018. Peter de Graaf A pre-harvest karakia at a Kerikeri kiwifruit orchard reflects growing recognition of tikanga Māori in the country’s horticulture industry, a Northland iwi leader says. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A bill to improve access to secondary legislation and digitise government services has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Attorney-General Judith Collins says. “The Legislation Amendment Bill will make it easier for New Zealanders to find, use, and understand the law that they are required to follow,” Ms Collins says. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The police cordon at Sheffield Crescent in Christchurch. RNZ/Anna Sargent Residents have been evacuated from a suburb near Christchurch Airport after a “high-risk explosive” was found. Cordons are in place around Sheffield Crescent in Burnside after police were alerted to the substance shortly before 2.30pm on Thursday. Police sent an emergency … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Central Auckland is more affected but the outskirts of the city were not spared. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Rush hour traffic is a familiar sight to most in the city, but the latest data from Auckland Transport (AT) confirms some roads are more snarled than others. Central Auckland is arguable the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Achieving the highest rating for LEED, WELL, and LOTUS; Bringing into society architecture that integrates environmental performance and human wellbeing in response to Vietnam’s growing air quality consciousness HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Nikken Sekkei Ltd announces that Daikin Air Tower, Daikin’s new head office building … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has today highlighted the importance of the hospitality industry to New Zealand’s economy, while speaking at the 2026 Hospitality Summit. “Hospitality is a huge contributor to our economy and workforce, helping drive over $9 billion in GDP and employing people across the country,” Louise Upston … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A kura kaupapa Māori in Te Tairāwhiti is calling for urgent safety improvements outside its school, saying students, whānau and kaiako are being put at risk crossing a “hectic” and “unsafe” road every day. Tauira from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Uri o Māui say traffic outside the kura has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tensions are high between the Blues and Moana Pasifika. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Asked whether the Blues rivalry is personal, Moana Pasifika coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga didn’t hesitate. “Oh f*** yeah.” Umaga and his men say they have felt a general sense of derision from the other side of the bridge … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Friends and family members came from all over New Zealand today and celebrated alongside the newly attested constables of the 393 recruit wing at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers addressed the graduating wing alongside Associate Minister of Police, the Honourable Casey Costello, members of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The first reading for the Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill has passed today, just weeks after the deed of settlement was signed, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “It is good we can move forward with the Ngāti Ruapani settlement, after signing their Deed of Settlement in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch’s Papanui Preschool and Nursey has been targeted several times over the past few weeks. Supplied / Papanui Preschool and Nursery A Christchurch pre-school has been trashed with a fire extinguisher sprayed around its nursery, manager Kristal Heath says. Staff at Papanui Preschool and Nursery felt powerless after the centre was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Scott Rodger is accused of murdering Richard Leman. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon A man found guilty of murdering a man whose body was dismembered has an extensive criminal history including introducing a 14-year-old girl to prostitution, taking her money and then administering her morphine and having sex with her, it … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cordons are in place in the vicinity of Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch. Google Maps Residents have been asked to evacuate a Christchurch suburb due to a “high-risk explosive”. Cordons are in place in the vicinity of Sheffield Crescent in Burnside and the public is asked to avoid the area. Senior Sergeant … Read more