University Research – Brain scientist knows the value of hope – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland – UoA A rising star in brain research, Dr Molly Swanson has recently been granted $877,000 for research into motor neurone disease. Dr Molly Swanson’s experience of mothering a child with a life-threatening condition fuels her passion for researching brain diseases. The scientist from University of Auckland’s Centre for Brain Research … Read more

ChildFund – Water at risk in Middle East War – on World Water Day

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Source: ChildFund New Zealand ChildFund New Zealand is warning that escalating global conflict is no longer just driving up fuel prices – it is putting children’s access to clean water directly at risk. Today Iran announced its plans to target desalination plants and critical infrastructure in response to President Trump’s threat to ‘obliterate’ power plants if … Read more

RNZ-Reid Research poll: Bleak numbers for Luxon, but no obvious successors

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Source: Radio New Zealand Half of respondents think NZ is headed in the wrong direction under this coalition government, while just 32.3 think it’s headed the right way. File photo. RNZ Analysis: Christopher Luxon’s personal performance and that of his party is worse, and more people think the country is headed in the wrong direction … Read more

Fonterra delivers another strong result for HY26

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Source: Fonterra Total Group revenue: NZ $13.9 billion, up by NZ $1.3 billion   Operating profit: NZ $1,231 million, up from NZ $1,107 million   Profit after tax: NZ $750 million, up from NZ $729 million   Earnings per share: 45 cents per share, up from 44 cents last year   Normalised earnings per share: 51 cents per share, up from 47 cents last year   Continuing Operations return on capital: 11.2% up from 10.4%  Interim dividend, … Read more

Greens Offer Votes To National Party For Immediate Relief In Fossil Fuel Crisis

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Source: Green Party The Green Party is offering its votes to the National Party to get on with passing a sensible and urgent fossil fuel crisis relief package. With the Greens’ and National’s combined 63 votes, no other political party’s support is necessary. The Green’s proposed package includes: Making public transport free for users; A … Read more

Charging ahead: 2,500+ EV chargers on the way

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Source: New Zealand Government The number of electric vehicle (EV) public chargers around New Zealand will more than double thanks to $52.7 million in zero-interest loans from the Government and co-investment from ChargeNet and Meridian, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Energy & Climate Change Minister Simon Watts say. “Many New Zealanders have thought about getting … Read more

First Impressions of Maukahuka Auckland Island

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation 12 March 2026 – Blake Hornblow During my first night on Auckland Island, I wake to the sound of my tent fly trying to take flight, 50 knot winds battering it in relentless gusts. As the flapping subsides, I hear a loud cry somewhere in the dark outside the tent—a … Read more

Live: Fuel price fears grow as Trump and Iran trade threats

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Source: Radio New Zealand US President Donald Trump has vowed to ‘obliterate’ Iran energy facilities if it doesn’t’ open the Strait of Hormuz. The threat has added to worries in global markets. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said on Sunday New Zealand’s fuels stocks remain at seven weeks’ worth, including stockpiles. Fuel price app Gaspy … Read more

Crash blocks SH57 in Levin

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Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. A serious crash blocked State Highway 57 in Levin on Monday morning. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A serious crash has blocked State Highway 57 in Levin. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Arapaepae Road about 2.30am on Monday. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The … Read more

Black Caps to play rare four-test series in Australia

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Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Williamson with Black Caps fans at the MCG during a test against Australia in 2019. Photosport The Black Caps will play their first-ever four-test series against Australia when they tour later this year and it will be their first against any opponent in 26 years. New Zealand’s schedule was released … Read more

RNZ-Reid Research poll: Labour extends lead over National

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Source: Radio New Zealand The latest poll numbers would leave NZ in limbo, producing 60 seats each for the coalition and opposition blocs. RNZ National has slipped further behind Labour in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, falling to 30.8 percent support. While a better result than the 28.4 percent it recorded in the most recent … Read more

Taxpayers invest $784K to new Rakaia River wetland to try to lure salmon back

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Source: Radio New Zealand The small farming township of Rakaia’s river was once internationally-recognised for its abundant sea-run chinook salmon and other aquatic species, but population numbers have since drastically declined. Steve Terry It’s hoped a new $1.7 million wetland in Mid Canterbury will improve the once-thriving salmon run in the Rakaia River. For the … Read more

4.5 or two-star water? Health labels confuse

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Source: Radio New Zealand Three different water bottles, three different health labels. Supplied Two bottles of sparkling water. One, a Pam’s product has two Health Stars. The other, a Schweppes brand, has 4.5. It prompted one shopper to email RNZ and ask: What is going on? Shouldn’t water with the same ingredients have the same … Read more

Fonterra’s first half expected to deliver despite impacts of war in Iran

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Source: Radio New Zealand The market consensus for the six months ended January was for revenue in the order of $11 billion. 123rf / Supplied images Fonterra’s first half result is expected to deliver to expectations, but with a murky outlook as the war in Iran threatens global supply chains, along with rising energy and … Read more

Venue access: how we manage our bookable community spaces

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Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher responds to concerns about the council’s approach to venue hire of our community meeting halls and shared spaces. It is with huge gratitude that I acknowledge the messages of support our staff and the council has received over the past few days, regarding our response … Read more

Shot putter Tom Walsh remains on top of the world

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Source: Radio New Zealand Gold medalist Tom Walsh after the Men’s Shot Put Final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, Poland, 2026. ANDRZEJ IWANCZUK / AFP Tom Walsh has retained his World Indoor shot put title to become the all-time record holder in the event. Walsh kept his best until last, overtaking American Jordan Geist … Read more

Misinformation being spread on fuel price app, but intentions unclear

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Thousands of people seeking to shave a few cents off petrol prices are flocking to a fuel price app – while some are fuelling false information about shortages. On Sunday morning, the Gaspy app altered its reporting features so people could report shortages directly to the company, … Read more

I do a job where people love to hate me

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Source: Radio New Zealand For 17 years, Lori Davis has been sounding the alarm about the challenges facing SPCA animal welfare inspectors. But the hostility is only getting worse, she says. “I myself have been threatened, you know, ‘get the F off my property or I will do this’. I’ve had a car driven at me … Read more

KiwiSaver members get human rights warning

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Source: Radio New Zealand Responsible investment platform Mindful Money said investments in companies with exposure to human rights abuses rose 43 percent in the past six months. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Responsible investment platform Mindful Money warns that KiwiSaver investors are increasingly exposed to human rights abuses – but one KiwiSaver manager says the list … Read more

$50m plan to double the number of public EV chargers

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Source: Radio New Zealand Aotearoa currently has about 1800 public charge points currently, among the lowest charger-to-EV ratios in the OECD. File photo. ABC News / Brendan Esposito The government is providing interest free loans of $52.7 million to two companies to boost the number of electric vehicle public chargers around the country. The zero-interest … Read more

School attendance improves in some areas after truancy overhaul

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Source: Radio New Zealand Children in a classroom learning. UnSplash/ Taylor Flowe Early signs suggest the government’s overhaul of local truancy services is working – at least in some areas. Most principals contacted by RNZ said it was too early to judge whether their local attendance service provider was doing a better job, but two … Read more

Hundreds of Countries, Thousands of Cities, Ten Thousand Events’ Cloud Taiji Global Flash Mob Held at Wudang Mountain in Shiyan, China

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Source: Media Outreach SHIYAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 March 2026 – On March 21, the world’s first “International Taijiquan Day,” jointly organized by the Wushu Sports Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, the Chinese Wushu Association, the Hubei Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the Hubei Provincial Sports … Read more