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Source: Radio New Zealand Lorne DePape and Liz Matthews, founding members of Auckland Curling Club, at the opening of the city’s first curling rink. Supplied / Oscar Cao After 30 years of dreaming, Lorne DePape, founding member of the Auckland Curling Club, is finally seeing his wish become reality. “The fact we’ve now got a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Xero CEO Sir Rod Drury. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Accounting software giant Xero has launched a review into its handling of historical misconduct allegations about former CEO and 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Sir Rod Drury. Sir Rod founded Xero in 2006 and was its chief executive until … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Evans, 24, is missing from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. SCOTLAND POLICE / SUPPLIED The founder of monastery on a remote Scottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared said it was believed he had been suffering from “long term hypothermia”. Justin Evans, 24 and originally from Christchurch, was last seen … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Statuesque black standard poodle Anton has made history at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. The four-year-old dog, with hair worthy of a glam rocker, won back-to-back best in show prizes, making him the second dog to ever do so at the annual show’s 203-year history. It was a 4am start for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Charlisse Leger-Walker (L) of UCLA poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (R) after being selected with the 18th pick in the second round by the Connecticut Sun during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. Getty Images / Angelina Katsanis Charlisse Leger-Walker’s historic … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – The first 30 days of university can shape everything that follows, from academic confidence and friendships to a student’s overall sense of belonging. Recognising this pivotal transition, SIM Global Education (SIM GE) has introduced a “First 30 Days” guide designed to help … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kara Tait Photography The largest pastoral farmer in Aotearoa, Pāmu Farming, is sending $10 million in special dividends back to its owner the Crown, after the historic sale of Fonterra’s consumer brands business. Shareholders received their capital repayment from the dairy co-operative’s Mainland Group divestment this week, including $9.5 million for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Gold medalist Lisa Carrington of New Zealand. Iain McGregor / www.photosport.nz The country’s most successful Olympian, Dame Lisa Carrington, is pregnant with her first child. However, in making the announcement on social media on Wednesday Carrington said the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 remained her goal. “This is some of the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwibank Kiwibank says some customers are having problem accessing its app an internet banking. “We’re working to restore services, and we apologise for the inconvenience.” It said cards and ATMs were still working. Customers on social media complained about the interruption. One said she was trying to transfer money to pay … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Honey exporter Comvita is taking steps to recapitalise the business, with an offer of up to $30 million of new shares at 65 cents each. “The capital raise and refinancing package mark a significant milestone for Comvita as we continue to execute against our strategic plan,” chair Bridget Coates said. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell will stand as a New Zealand First candidate at this year’s election. Taine Randell Getty Images / Sandra Mu Randell played 51 tests for the All Blacks between 1997 and 2002, captaining the side 22 times. He also had a lengthy career with Otago and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Middle East conflict hadn’t affected Ryman Healthcare’s broader business to date, its chief executive said. Supplied Ryman Healthcare’s fourth quarter sales are down 23 percent on the third quarter, but up 10 percent on the year earlier. The retirement village operator’s total sales for the three months ended March totalled … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand As The Boys enters its fifth and final season, Karl Urban says the stakes have never been higher. Playing the gravel‑voiced, vengeance‑fuelled Billy Butcher, Urban says his character has “turned himself into the very thing that he despises the most” in his mission to destroy corrupt superheroes. “The sort of really … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Major delays were reported on Wednesday morning with long queues in the domestic terminal RNZ Long queues at Auckland Airport are starting to clear after a security breach caused major delays. Wait times to go through security checks had been up to about an hour on Wednesday morning, with queues building … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will receive a $10 million special dividend from Landcorp Farming Limited today, State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown says. “We expect our state-owned enterprises to operate efficiently, maintain strong balance sheets, and return value to New Zealanders,” Mr Brown says. “Including this payment, Landcorp will have returned a total … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Aucklanders have good reason to take a deep breath; the region’s air quality has improved steadily over the past two decades, with scientists reporting encouraging progress in reducing pollution from vehicles and other sources. But experts say there’s still work to do to keep that progress going. In a new report ‘Auckland … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Amazon Actor Karl Urban says his latest show has parallels to what the world is currently dealing with in regards to AI. The actor has just wrapped up filming on the fifth, and final, season of superhero series The Boys. He was known for earlier roles on Shortland Street, Xena: Warrior … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has today announced the second South Island Crisis Recovery Café will open in Dunedin. “Talking to people with lived experience, the feedback has been clear. Sitting in a brightly lit, busy emergency department is not the best environment to be in when in mental distress. That’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Waikato community is coming together to support long-serving healthcare worker Billie Gillet-Kati, whose home was destroyed in a 2021 fire. Supplied / Te Kōhao Health / Tetoa Benioni A Waikato community is rallying behind a Māori health worker who lost her home in a fire, with whānau, businesses and volunteers … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Major delays were reported on Wednesday morning with long queues in the domestic terminal RNZ There are major delays at Auckland Airport, with plane departures being held up. Long queues to go through security checks are winding right through the domestic terminal. Travellers were being warned wait times at security were … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Naomi Ballantyne, left, and Dame Rosanne Meo are among the seven business people named as Business Hall of Fame Laureates. Greg Bowker / APO/ Adrian Malloch Seven business leaders who have made a significant and lasting impact on the economic and social development of New Zealand will be inducted into the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews An urgent inquiry into the government’s decision to remove school boards’ legal obligation to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and overhaul the national curriculum is underway, with iwi and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ has reported extensively on districts struggling with technology and radiology workforce shortages. (File photo) 123rf A whistleblower sparked an investigation by a top lawyer into Health New Zealand’s medical scanning services. The agnecy said Michael Heron KC would lead an independent investigation after a protected disclosure about radiology services. An … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand architect Claude Megson designed a series of experimental, individual, geometrically complex homes in Auckland in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. New Zealand born, and now London-based architect Giles Reid was taught by Megson at AUT, he told RNZ’s Nine to Noon. While less well known than New Zealand architectural … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Shona Sangster says GP shortages on the mainland add to the pressure of Rakiura residents accessing healthcare. RNZ / Mark Papalii Health New Zealand is reviewing how healthcare is delivered on Stewart Island after a survey raised serious concerns about the cost and difficulty of seeing a doctor. It has been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The phone number for Sopheze Coffee Lounge has been offered up when people search for Timaru Hospital. Google Maps / Screenshot A Timaru café’s phone has been ringing off the hook but unfortunately many aren’t seeking a top-notch toastie – instead they’re after a doctor. Google’s Gemini Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has defended having unelected iwi representatives on the council’s Māori liaison committee. NZME Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has defended having unelected iwi representatives on the council’s Māori liaison committee – and says the Far North is being unfairly targeted because it’s just one of 57 … Read more