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Source: Radio New Zealand Tawhai Reti says being away from his children to get treatment in Australia has been “horrible”. Supplied A New Zealand blood cancer patient has been forced to leave his four children behind and make a last chance dash to Australia for treatment His case has prompted dozens of doctors to write … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s current legal limit for nitrates in drinking water is 11.3 mg/L. HENDRIK SCHMIDT Greenpeace is calling on the government to drastically cut the legal limit of nitrates in drinking water as the Danish government moves to drop its legal limit by almost 90 percent. The Danish government plans to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Peeni Henare calls for politicians to “work to devolve power to communities and families”. (File image) VNP / Phil Smith Outgoing Labour MP Peeni Henare has farewelled Parliament, telling MPs they needed to move away from “gotcha style politics” in his valedictory speech, saying they had a “role and responsibility” to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Armed police are at a property on Rangiuru Road. Google Maps Police say armed officers are at an Ōtaki Beach property on the Kāpiti Coast. A police spokesperson said the officers are armed as a precaution, as negotiators engage with a person at the property. They said the person is there … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A woman has died after a car mounted the curb and ploughed into a cafe in Auckland. The crash, about 9am on Wednesday, closed William Souter Street in the North Shore suburb of Forrest Hill. Three people were initially hurt – one critically, one with moderate injuries … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Al Noor Mosque. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The families of victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings say the terrorist is a witness “like no other” and he should not be allowed to give oral evidence at a coronial inquest. But a lawyer appointed to assist the court said the public deserves … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook There are calls for fuel rationing following the effective closure of Hormuz Strait as a result of the war in the Middle East which has caused the price of oil to fluctuate. The Wise Response Society has already said it the government should activate the National Fuel … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Selwyn mayor Lydia Gliddon says hard conversations need to be had. Supplied/ Facebook Selwyn District Council is attempting to drastically limit rates rises this year but the plan comes with some caveats. Councillors agreed on Wednesday to consult the public on an average rates increase of 5.4 percent. Ratepayers would also … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An apartment on Hobson Street in central Auckland. RNZ / Yiting Lin Aucklanders are having mixed reactions to Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s plan to push ahead with intensification in inner-city suburbs. Last month, the government agreed to reduce Auckland’s minimum housing capacity from roughly two million to 1.6 million in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Will Warbrick scores a try for Melbourne Storm in the NRL Grand Final. AAP/Photosport With his NZ Warriors linked to a high-profile signing across the Tasman, coach Andrew Webster warns to take the NRL rumour mill with a grain of salt. Australian media reports the Auckland club has made strong advances … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2026 – KCM Trade, a leading global CFD broker, has been honored with the “Best Forex Trading Platform 2026” award at the 2026 Industry Awards hosted by international financial media outlet FX Daily Info in March 2026, underscoring the Group’s brand strength … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Anthropic insists its technology should not be used for the mass surveillance of US citizens. NIKOLAS KOKOVLIS/AFP US artificial intelligence company Anthropic is expanding its presence in Australia and New Zealand. The company, which is in the midst of suing the US government over its retaliation for a dispute about safeguards … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you for the opportunity to speak here at the Life Sciences Summit today. As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I see the contribution our scientists, researchers and innovators make to New Zealand’s life sciences ecosystem. The work you do at the intersection of science, technology and markets matters to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lyall Bay beach and the rest of Wellington’s south coast has been off limits since the Moa Point treatment plant failed on 4 February. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens A preliminary report into the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant has been handed to Wellington City Council officers, but will not be made … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Police say there is no information to suggest a threat made towards a Timaru school was credible. Police were alerted to the message about 7.45pm on Tuesday. “We will not detail the specifics of the threat, however, investigators are actively pursuing positive lines of enquiry to identify the person responsible … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand has secured orange roughy catch limits in the South Pacific for another two years at a Pacific regional fisheries meeting, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. The proposal brought to the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) by New Zealand and Australia, was adopted without opposition from … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The White Ferns have pulled off another series sweep against Zimbabwe after winning the third and final One Day International in Dunedin by 200 runs. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the White Ferns set the visitors 304 to win thanks to a 94-run knock from Maddy Green … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123RF A person has died in hospital after crashing off an e-scooter in the town of Twizel late last month. Police said the e-scooter crash happened on 28 February. No other vehicle was involved in the incident. Police said the person passed away in hospital yesterday from their injuries. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2026 – Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific’s first and only global newswire, has appointed Ms Kitty Lee as Managing Partner, Greater China. This is a newly created role designed to accelerate the company’s growth across GBA and Greater China. Kitty brings over … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua. Supplied / Porirua City Council A car which was driven recklessly through a cemetery in Porirua has been seized by police. Police said the blue Ford Falcon and several other vehicles were seen speeding through Whenua Tapu Cemetery for about 15 minutes on Monday evening. Kapiti-Mana … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) Major food company Heinz Wattie’s has proposed changes to discontinue some manufacturing operations in New Zealand. The company, said the proposal would result in the closure of three manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. Packing would also cease at the associated frozen lines in King St, Hastings. The … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global asset management company Starfleet Innotech, Inc. (OTC: SFIO-Smokefree Innotec, Inc.) entered into a partnership last month with food ingredients supplier Annapolis Co., Ltd., granting SFIO distribution rights over a suite of products under their premium beverage solutions brand LongBeach. This is the latest … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovative biotechnology company SRW Laboratories has engaged former Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett as brand ambassador to promote the company’s leading-edge range of health supplements. SRW recently launched with a range of supplements formulated to target cellular function and support healthy aging. Known … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights Construction work ongoing on ore haulage access road, IRF and site access Locomotives delivery remains on schedule in first quarter 2026 Mining contractor has visited site confirming mobilisation schedule with mine development to commence in first quarter 2026 Project development timeline remains unchanged Project fully financed to Stage 1 production Incumbent … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal crash on State Highway 5, Taupō, on Monday. On Monday 9 March, around 2.10am, Police were called to the single vehicle crash where sadly one person was located deceased. The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and enquiries into the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Lester, director of Dot Loves Data said this trend was likely a consequence of tightening restrictions around marketing and flavours. 123rf Under-35s are spending less on vapes each year, according to an analysis of bank transactions by Dot Loves Data. Eighteen to 24-year-olds spent $90 million on vape products throughout … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Richard Tindiller The primary teachers’ union is angry that the government is offering pay rises to teachers on individual employment agreements. Education Minister Erica Stanford said from Wednesday, schools could offer staff on individual agreements a 2.5 percent pay rise from 20 March, with a further 2.1 percent on 28 January … Read more