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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Defence Force set up Operation Respect in 2016. NZDF / Supplied Release of the latest audit of the Defence Force’s decade-old attempts to reduce abusive behaviours has been pushed back. The NZDF set up Operation Respect in 2016 but a “code of silence” was still getting in the way … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Kelli Brown wants to keep scoring international goals. Photosport Aspiring bike mechanic, surfer and prolific goalscorer Football Fern Kelli Brown can’t wait for a Hamilton homecoming on Sunday during the Fifa World Cup Oceania Qualifiers semi-final. The Football Ferns play Fiji in their semi-final with the winner progressing to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand John Campbell says he’s looking forward to his fourth stint at RNZ, as he prepares to join Ingrid Hipkiss on Morning Report next week. Campbell, who describes RNZ as “the soundtrack of my childhood”, says he’s grateful for the two‑year cadetship he received at the broadcaster in 1989 – when he … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand AA’s petrol price spokesperson said there would need to be a more sustained move to end the conflict before prices came down for New Zealand motorists. RNZ / Mark Papalii Oil prices have fallen sharply on news of a potential ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz – but … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin’s southern motorway was closed at Burnside after a digger fell off a truck. NZTA / Waka Kotahi The Southern Motorway at Burnside in Dunedin has reopened hours after it was blocked by a digger that fell off a truck. Police were called to the crash on SH1 south of Morningside … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on petrol companies to act quickly following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire that has caused the price of fuel to drop. “Fuel companies moved quickly to increase their prices at the start of the conflict. With prices falling off the back of the ceasefire, they need … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 8 April 2026, 2:30 pm – New Zealand’s response to the fossil fuel crisis must provide immediate relief to communities and local businesses, and enable a recovery that is equitable and sustainable, building our resilience for future shocks. Some practical measures to rebalance our tax system would make a significant contribution … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman. RNZ / Supplied The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged at 2.25 percent, as expected. The bank’s monetary policy committee says the Middle East conflict has increased inflation and affected economic growth. But it says interest rates will not be changed while there … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Two men are due in court on Wednesday after separate attempts to steal fuel as police say they are seeing an increase in diesel thefts. Officers were called about 4am today to a Christchurch address after a person reported seeing someone trying to siphon petrol from their … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are investigating two assaults believed to have occurred in Sydenham and are seeking information from the public as part of ongoing enquiries. On Wednesday 18 March at around 10:15pm, Police were notified of a stabbing at Bradford Park. The victim was transported to hospital for treatment and was released shortly … Read more
Source: University of Auckland – UoA Midlife women focus more on alcohol’s immediate health impacts than longer-term risks, a new study shows. Women manage the immediate health impacts of alcohol, but pay less attention to long-term risks such as cancer, according to new research out of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Dr Kate Kersey, … Read more
Source: University of Auckland – UoA Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is common, yet there is little support for carers, something a researcher at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland hopes to improve. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is common in Aotearoa New Zealand, yet there is little support for individuals and whānau affected by it … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin Southern Motorway, Burnside, has reopened following an incident this morning and Police are now asking the public for information. At around 10.40am, Police responded to reports that a digger had partially come off the back of a truck and was blocking multiple lanes. Dunedin Southern Motorway was closed in both … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Pacific Four will be Whitney Hansen’s first tournament in charge of the Black Ferns. Photosport Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant says the side has a fresh level of excitement under new head coach Whitney Hansen as they prepare for the Pacific Four tournament in America. Hansen was appointed to the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops. The organisation’s dairy chair and Canterbury sharemilker Karl Dean said fuel distributors have had the schedule of fuel allocations changed by importers – disrupting when farmers usually receive supply. Most farmers … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 8 April 2026 – The Monetary Policy Committee today agreed to hold the OCR at 2.25 percent. Since the February Monetary Policy Statement, events in the Middle East have materially altered the outlook and the balance of risks for inflation and economic growth in New Zealand. In the near term, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – Lee Kum Kee Sauce (“Lee Kum Kee”), the global leader in Asian sauces and condiments, organised a three-week culinary programme for eight young Bhutanese chefs from the De-suung Skilling Programme (DSP) from 1-19 March 2026. Supported by the Chinese Culinary … Read more
Source: PHARMAC People with very weak immune systems, including those recovering from an allogenic haematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT), will be better protected from a serious viral infection following Pharmac’s decision to fund letermovir. From 1 May 2026, Pharmac will fund letermovir, a medicine that helps prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in people who are severely … Read more
Source: Government House At April’s investiture ceremonies, Dame Coral Shaw will be acknowledged for her considerable service to the judiciary and public service. Other recipients will include Olympian Rod Dixon, former All Black Eroni Clarke, Māori broadcaster and educator Waihoroi Hoterene (Waihoroi Shortland), New Zealand international cricketer Sophie Devine, and broadcaster Leighton Smith. Five recipients will … Read more
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Rising global fuel prices are cutting household affordability across New Zealand, but new analysis shows families in the Pacific are being hit up to six times harder. Fuel prices in New Zealand have increased by around 20 percent in recent weeks. This is reducing household purchasing power by an estimated 1 to … Read more
Source: Manukau Institute of Technology & Unitec A Sri Lankan academic who left behind an established teaching career to start again in New Zealand has achieved a rare milestone—securing a lecturing role before even graduating, in a story inspiring migrant communities from Colombo to Southland. Dhanushka Abeysekara will graduate with a Master of Professional Accounting … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Fuel stocks have again risen in the latest update from the government. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s latest fuel stocks update shows 62.6 days of petrol, 51.7 days of diesel, and 53.5 days of jet fuel as of midday Sunday. All are up on the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 8 April 2026 Overview The Ministry of Health is asking for your feedback on the draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (the Strategy). The Strategy will set the direction for how the health system improves mental health and wellbeing outcomes for New Zealanders over the next ten … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government More New Zealanders and their families will have faster access to support for eating disorders with the rollout of peer support workers in eating disorder services and further support coming for families and carers, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “This Government is committed to reducing wait times and improving access … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand welcomes the announcements by the United States and Iran over the past few hours – as we welcome all efforts to bring an end to this conflict. “While this is encouraging news, there remains significant important work to be done in the coming days … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – ANDPAD (Headquarters: Minato City, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeo Inada; ), which operates a cloud-based construction project management service, hereby announces that it has relocated the Hanoi Office at ANDPAD VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED (Headquarters: Ho Chi Minh City, Republic of Vietnam; President: … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde House building costs are rising at their fastest rate in two‑and‑a‑half years as the recovery in the residential construction sector accelerates. Cotality, formerly known as CoreLogic, released its latest Cordell Construction Cost Index, which shows residential building costs rose 1 percent in the three months to … Read more