NRL round one – New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters

Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita scores a try for the Warriors against Roosters. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita scored two tries, as his NZ Warriors overpowered Sydney Roosters for a 42-18 NRL season-opening victory at Go Media Stadium. The home side scored 22 consecutive points to grab a 22-6 halftime lead, crossing soon after … Read more

Hurricanes v Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific

Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ The Hurricanes have trounced the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, winning the match 59 points to 19. Most of the Canes’ points came in the second half – as they had only been leading 17-12 heading into halftime. Billy Proctor scored a hat-trick. The Hurricanes now … Read more

Hong Kong Tech “Proposed with a Ring” and Won Third Place at MedTech Innovation World Cup 2026

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) congratulates the win of United Sensing & MediTech in third place at the MedTech Innovation World Cup (IWC), with hypertension management handed by a smart ring with AI embedded for personalised and … Read more

Renowned New Zealand artist Philip Trusttum dies aged 85

Source: Radio New Zealand Philip Trusttum. Supplied / Christchurch Art Gallery Renowned New Zealand figurative, expressionist artist Philip Trusttum has died, aged 85, with multiple leading galleries paying tribute online. Christchurch Art Gallery said Trusttum’s paintings “embrace life at full throttle, just as he did”. “Bursting with colour, movement, energy and humour, they reflect his … Read more

Farmer finds fully clothed skeleton while cutting trees on SH3 Waikato

Source: Radio New Zealand Human remains were found off SH3 between Te Awamutu and Ōtorohanga in the Waikato. Google Maps An Ōtorohanga farmer was shocked when her and a group of weed controllers stumbled across a human skeleton in an area of privet bush near State Highway 3 this morning. Police are investigating the remains … Read more

China Telecom Honored with Multiple GLOMO Awards, Gaining Wide Recognition for Its Tech Innovation Achievements

Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2026 – During the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC26) at 17:00 local time, multiple projects from China Telecom stood out among thousands of global entries to win several prestigious The Global Mobile Awards (commonly known as the “GLOMO Awards”), widely regarded as the … Read more

Carter scores hat trick as Chiefs run riot over Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific

Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs’ Quinn Tupaea scores a try during the Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika, Super Rugby Pacific match at FMG Stadium, Hamilton. DJ Mills / Photosport The Chiefs bounced back from last week’s Super Rugby Pacific disappointment to run riot against Moana Pasifika in a 57-24 win. This has been one of the … Read more

Live: Hurricanes v Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Hurricanes take on the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Kick-off is at 9.35pm. Team list Hurricanes: 1. Xavier Numia 2. Asafo Aumua (vc) 3. Pasilio Tosi 4. Warner Dearns 5. Isaia Walker-Leawere 6. Devan Flanders 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi (c) 8. Peter … Read more

Chiefs v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific

Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs’ Quinn Tupaea scores a try during the Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika, Super Rugby Pacific match at FMG Stadium, Hamilton. DJ Mills / Photosport The Chiefs bounced back from last week’s Super Rugby Pacific disappointment to run riot against Moana Pasifika in a 57-24 win. This has been one of the … Read more

Vietnam’s Unified Political System Drives to End IUU Fishing

Source: Media Outreach Eight years after the EC (European Commission) issued its “yellow card” warning over Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, Vietnam’s entire political system is executing comprehensive measures with unprecedented resolve. The campaign to remove the IUU yellow card transcends mere commercial calculations; it has become inextricably linked to national prestige, the livelihoods … Read more

Autism in Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China under the Spotlight

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2026 – The Hong Kong Autism Institute (HKAI)[1] has announced a landmark collaboration with UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia and Special Olympics East Asia (SOEA) to promote the celebration of the World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) 2026 in Hong Kong SAR. … Read more

Fisheries Minister Shane Jones blasts Christchurch City Council’s ocean sewage plan

Source: Radio New Zealand Residents around the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant’s oxidation ponds have been complaining of the stench coming from the plant. Christchurch City Council Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has taken a swing at Christchurch City Council, warning it about a proposal to send partially treated sewage into the ocean. On Monday, Mayor Phil … Read more

Live: NRL round one – New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action. as NZ Warriors take on Sydney Roosters at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. Kickoff is at 8pm. Team lists Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Ali Leiataua, 4. Adam Pompey, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7. Tanah Boyd, 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Wayde … Read more

Live: Chiefs v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Chiefs take on Moana Pasifika at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. Kick-off is at 7.05pm. Team lists Chiefs 1. Benet Kumeroa. 2. Samisoni Taukei’aho. 3. Reuben O’Neill. 4. Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi. 5. Tupou Vaa’i, who will captain the side. 6. Samipeni Finau. … Read more

Lawyer calls for Louise Upston to resign after being ‘duped’ by Gloriavale leaders

Source: Radio New Zealand Social Development Minister Louise Upston. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Senior government minister Louise Upston was duped by Gloriavale leaders on a visit to the West Coast Christian community and should resign, a leavers’ lawyer says. The Social Development Minister visited Gloriavale on 30 January where she met Overseeing Shepherd Stephen Standfast, … Read more

Sky Tower in blue to honour fallen police officers

Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand is leading the way as the world honours police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Auckland’s Sky Tower is lighting up in blue this evening and tomorrow to herald the INTERPOL-led International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers, recognising the thousands of police … Read more

Fonterra – Mainland Group sale unconditional

Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today confirmed that the agreement to sell its global consumer and associated businesses, Mainland Group to Lactalis for $4.22 billion is now unconditional. All required regulatory approvals have been received and the separation of Mainland Group from Fonterra is complete. With all conditions of the sale satisfied, Fonterra … Read more

VinFast Signs MoUs to Supply 20,000 Electric Vehicles to Transportation Partners in Indonesia

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2026 – VinFast has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with transportation solution providers PT. Satu Kosong Tujuh and PT Sembilan Benua Abadi for the planned supply of a total of 20,000 VinFast electric vehicles by 2028. The agreements mark a significant milestone … Read more

Waikato Health New Zealand staff frustrated after pay comes in late and incorrect

Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ said on Friday that everyone had been paid overnight but one worker said some people still had problems with their pay. RNZ / Peter de Graaf There is another snag for some of the thousands of health workers who weren’t paid this week. Now some have been underpaid after … Read more

VinFast Partners with 6 E-Scooter Dealers in Indonesia, Accelerating Nationwide Market Expansion

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2026 – VinFast announced the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding with six electric scooter dealers in Indonesia, marking a new milestone in the expansion of its distribution network in one of the largest scooter markets in the region and globally. The agreement … Read more

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ‘absolutely not’ considering standing down

Source: Radio New Zealand A poll result puts National on 28.4 percent. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The Prime Minister has told Newstalk ZB he is ‘absolutely not’ considering standing down after a poll result putting National in the 20s. “The only thing I am considering is the future of our children and grandchildren.” And said … Read more

Banned teacher worked with vulnerable youth before offending exposed

Source: Radio New Zealand April Marie Nordstrom had a sexual relationship with a student at Whangārei Girls’ High School. Social media A former teacher barred from the job for sexual misconduct had worked at an organisation for vulnerable youth for roughly five months before a ruling detailing her offending was made public. The Teaching Council’s … Read more

Analysis: What would it take for Christopher Luxon to quit as prime minister?

Source: Radio New Zealand One of Luxon’s weaknesses in the top job is his inability to take feedback. RNZ / Mark Papalii Analysis – If anyone is going to convince Christopher Luxon it’s time to step aside from the prime ministership, it’s his forerunner and friend Sir John Key. The pair are close, and throughout … Read more

Two seriously injured near Levin after ambulance, gas truck collide

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A St John’s paramedic and a LPG delivery driver have been seriously injured in a crash on State Highway 1, north of Levin. St John’s area operations manager Gareth Collings said a rapid response unit was caught up in the crash which happened at 10.40 am near … Read more

New Dunedin Hospital’s ‘approved budget’ higher than government claimed

Source: Radio New Zealand The new Dunedin Hospital build site. RNZ/Tess Brunton The approved budget for the new Dunedin Hospital (NDH) is just over $2 billion, though the government continues to use a figure $174 million less than that. The newly revealed budget is $2.05b, while the government as recently as Wednesday said it was … Read more

Appointments – Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Appoints New Chief Executive

Source: Heritage New Zealand Appointment announced by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga announces the appointment of Dean Whiting MNZM (Te Whānau ā Apanui/ Farquharson) as its new Chief Executive / Manahautū. Mr Whiting will move from his current position as Deputy Chief Executive Kaihautū Māori. Mr Whiting has been the Acting … Read more

Hauraki Gulf – Connection with one of Auckland’s great backyards

Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s hard to believe that Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, our largest, busiest and most densely populated city in New Zealand hosts one of the most abundant and diverse marine parks in the world. Our treasured Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, New Zealand’s only national park of the sea, is 1.2 million … Read more