Interislander expects hours-long delays over by the weekend

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Interislander website showed delays of up to three hours and 45 minutes for ferries departing during daylight hours. KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and passenger numbers are leading to delays on Interislander ferries. But the ferry provider said it expected services to return to schedule by the weekend. The … Read more

Gregory Hornblow suppression lapses: Former exec convicted of receiving underage sexual services

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Source: Radio New Zealand Greg Hornblow RNZ The former media executive who admitted paying a 14 year-old for sex and fought to keep his name secret can now be named. Gregory Rex Hornblow was sentenced in March at the Auckland District Court to 10 months home detention and ordered to pay reparation payments of $3000 … Read more

Life-saving services need priority in fuel plan, aviation sector says

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Source: Radio New Zealand The aviation sector is calling for a specific crisis plan around fuel. Supplied / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust The Aviation Industry Association says life-preserving services such as aeromedical, search and rescue, and firefighting need to be prioritised as part of the government’s fuel response plan. The aviation sector has been calling … Read more

Southeast Asian Pet Food Leader MR.VET Clinches Prestigious U.S. Orange Dot Award for Biotech Innovation

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Source: Media Outreach ORLANDO, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – As the global pet industry gathers for the Global Pet Expo in Orlando—the largest pet trade show in North America—a new power from Southeast Asia has taken center stage. MR.VET, the rising star of the Asian pet food market, has … Read more

New Certified Humane® Farm in Vietnam Strengthens Reliable Cage-Free Egg Supply for Food and Hospitality Businesses

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Source: Media Outreach Global Food Partners and Certified Humane® celebrated this milestone at a Cage-Free Meet in Vietnam, as companies accelerate cage-free sourcing and compliance HUNG YEN, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Global Food Partners (GFP) and Certified Humane® this week celebrated a major milestone for Vietnam’s egg industry: the … Read more

SWISS REJU Named “Hong Kong’s Number 1 Best Body Contouring Treatment” Again by SUNDAY MORE, introducing “AI Algo Slimming”

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Source: Media Outreach The prestgioius Sunday More Beauty & Wellness Awards took place on a cruise overlooking the Victoria Harbour, with SWISS REJU ranked number 1 again with its proprietory AI Algo Slimming treatment.  HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Luxury beauty leader SWISS REJU today announced it has been … Read more

Primary Teachers’ vote to accept pay settlement

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Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford has welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations to renew the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (PTCA). A ballot on the second of April with members of the NZEI returned a majority vote to ratify the collective agreement. “Over 460,000 students receive instruction and guidance from talented primary teachers … Read more

Rat detections on predator free island highlights importance of biosecurity network

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  02 April 2026 Department of Conservation staff on Stewart Island/Rakiura have scaled up an incursion response following at least two further rat detections on the island, coming after two months of no detections. DOC Operations Manager Jennifer Ross says thanks to the earlier investment in the island’s biosecurity and trapping … Read more

Inside Honda LCR: Key Milestones Since Teaming Up with GOD55 Sports

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – As the 2026 MotoGP season roars to life, the landscape of motorsport media and fan engagement is shifting. From a spectacular street launch in the heart of Kuala Lumpur to a gruelling season opener in Thailand, the new racing year … Read more

How safety gear, crush protection and emergency beacons can make all the difference

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 April 2026 This safety alert covers the importance of having communication devices on hand when doing work alone. What happened? A worker in the agricultural sector has received significant injuries while on the job. The person activated their Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) to signal their distress and location … Read more

Putting safety measures in place can reduce the risk of serious injury in forestry

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 April 2026 This safety alert is a reminder to manage the risks around light utility vehicles on the job. What happened? A forestry worker was seriously injured when the vehicle they were using rolled over on steep terrain. The person was ejected from the vehicle, causing significant injuries. They were … Read more

Northland MP hopes local investors will purchase Kaitāia timber mills

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Source: Radio New Zealand Northland MP Grant McCallum says an investment consortium is considering buying Kaitāia’s beleaguered timber mills. RNZ / Peter de Graaf Northland MP Grant McCallum says local investors could come to the rescue of Kaitāia’s beleaguered timber mills. Earlier this week RNZ revealed Japanese owner Juken New Zealand had put the two … Read more

Fundraising for Palmerston North Hospital’s surgical robot powers up

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Source: Radio New Zealand By Anya Feilding A surgical robot in action. Palmerston North Hospital Foundation / supplied Palmerston North Hospital is a step closer to welcoming a new surgical team member – a robot. A fundraiser for a surgical robot has received a $500,000 private donation this week. The Palmerston North Hospital Foundation has … Read more

Tom Phillips doco crew received text as ‘heads up’ he had been shot and killed

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Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Phillips died following a shootout with police in September 2025. RNZ / Supplied / Police Detailed texts about Tom Phillips’ last hours from a top police comms manager to the head of a documentary crew have been revealed. Police director of media and strategic communications Juli Clausen messaged Dame Julie … Read more

Train services disrupted after major AT outage

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro Auckland Transport are warning commuters there could be disruptions to scheduled train services after a major outage on Thursday. All train services were suspended on Thursday morning but most were able to resume from about 10.15am. AT said while some train services are restored, it’s encouraging commuters … Read more

Wānanga moves some classes online amid fuel price concerns from students

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Source: Radio New Zealand Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi campus in Whakatāne. Supplied/Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is moving some of their noho and on-campus classes online in response to concerns from tauira (students) that rising fuel prices would impact their ability to attend classes. Chief executive Professor Wiremu Doherty … Read more

More unified and empathetic response to family violence keeps children and families safer

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Source: New Zealand Government Children and families are better protected and supported under the multi-agency model for responding to family violence incidents.  Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour has welcomed a recent independent evaluation into responses to family violence incidents, which has shown the importance of support services working together … Read more

Young people are turning their lives around

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Source: New Zealand Government The latest Annual Report on the Child and Youth Strategy, released today, has clearly shown a transformation in youth offending.  Minister for Children Karen Chhour wants to take this opportunity to acknowledge the significant progress to what was once a national shame, youth crime, and has now become a great success … Read more

Body found in Lower Hutt being treated as unexplained death

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police are advising the public to avoid the area near Wainuiomata Road. RNZ / Patrice Allen Police are investigating an unexplained death in Wainuiomata, in Lower Hutt. A body was discovered on Wainuiomata Road around 9am on Thursday morning. Emergency services remain at the scene, and cordons are in place along … Read more

More people supported off the streets and into stable housing

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Source: New Zealand Government Six months after the Government stepped up support for people sleeping rough, more New Zealanders are moving into stable housing across Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, Associate Minister of Housing Tama Potaka says. More than 500 additional households have now been housed through the Housing First programme, alongside over 280 rough-sleeping … Read more

Call for proposals to restore the historic Chateau Tongariro

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  19 March 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation Located in the heart of Tongariro National Park, the Chateau has long been an iconic destination for visitors and an important part of the region’s identity. “The Request for Proposals (RFP), opening on 19 March 2026, invites interested parties to put … Read more

Clean gear to stop weed spread on Easter outings

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  02 April 2026 DOC Biosecurity Technical Advisor Connor Hines says invasive weeds like common heather, gorse, or broom have recently been found on some popular hikes such as the Routeburn and Kepler tracks, as well as in some remote places in Fiordland, Southland, and Rakiura/Stewart Island. “These weeds are very … Read more

Police urge Hawke’s Bay clubs to remain vigilant following series of burglaries

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging sports and community clubs across Hawke’s Bay to be vigilant following a number of burglaries targeting club premises. Since February, Police have investigated nine burglaries at clubs across the region, with offenders causing damage and stealing items including cash, alcohol, and equipment. While enquiries into these incidents are … Read more