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Source: New Zealand Government A major transport upgrade for the Western Bay of Plenty has received Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. NZTA lodged its application in August 2025 to build about 7.7 kilometres of new highway in the Bay of Plenty. “Approval has taken just five months following the commencement of the expert … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Agreement with the Singapore digital media platform reinforces Media OutReach Newswire’s role as the leading global newswire for Asia Pacific HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2026 – Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific’s first and only global newswire, has entered into a strategic content partnership with AsiaOne, one … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis have been addressing the latest on the fuel crisis, warning that NZ is now preparing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A major fire at an automotive shop in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby has been extinguished. Assistant Commander Kenton Rusbridge said crews are dampening down hotspots. Earlier, the fire caused concern due to it’s proximity to a Z petrol station. Photos from St Paul’s College, on Richmond Rd, showed smoke rising … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: New survey shows drop in crime Fewer people are becoming victims of crime in New Zealand, according to new data published today. The latest results from the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS) show that in the eight years to 2025, the proportion of victims of crime … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says baseline attendance data for charter schools shows they’re off to good start, but there is more work to be done. “When children can learn and grow in ways more specific to their needs, they attend school more,” Mr Seymour says. In 2025 the average regular … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis have been addressing the latest on the fuel crisis, warning that NZ is now preparing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Smoke seen rising over Ponsonby from St Paul’s College. Supplied / Linda Hallas Black smoke can be seen over the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby. Photos from St Paul’s College, on Richmond Rd, show smoke rising in the distance. Do you know more? Share your pictures and stories with us at: iwitness@rnz.co.nz … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kate Taylor is back for the Football Ferns. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns squad has been named for the Oceania Qualifiers finals in Aotearoa next month, where the side will aim to book a ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil. The squad sees Ferns’ regulars … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand This week, the Manukau Sports Bowl has been transformed into a multi-stage cultural hub for 11,000 performers from 73 high schools. Participants tell RNZ the Polyfest festival is a celebration of cultural diversity as well as an opportunity to learn. Faith Fomai from Southern Cross Campus says Polyfest is about “learning … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Usually considered a low-cost staple for families, the price of mince has recorded the biggest annual increase since data began. Beef mince is up 23.2 percent, to an average of $24.46 a kilogram – about $4.60 more than the same time in 2025. Tauranga butcher Jason Pears knows budgets have been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Students performing at this weeks ASB Polyfest say the festival is a celebration of their diverse identities. More than 11,000 performers from 73 schools are set to grace the stage over the next three days. Polyfest is the world’s largest secondary school Pasifika cultural festival held annually since the late 1970s. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MyIndici said it hasn’t been compromised. 123rf A Wellington GP clinic has stopped uploading consultation notes to patient portal MyIndici as an extra layer of protection for patients’ data. MyIndici said it hasn’t been compromised, but there have been two high-profile security breaches involving health data at other companies in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A scathing Auditor General report said former council chief executive Paul Eagle’s actions over a project to upgrade his own accommodation were unacceptable and misleading. RNZ / Te Aniwa Hurihanganui The Serious Fraud Office is evaluating a scathing Auditor General report into spending by former Chatham Islands boss Paul Eagle. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis are set to talk about the latest on the fuel crisis. It comes in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Clark Laidlaw head coach of the Hurricanes before Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Chiefs at Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 13 April 2024. Photosport / Elias Rodriguez Head coach Clark Laidlaw will continue to guide the Hurricanes after re-signing with the franchise to the end of the next … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The man fell overboard into the lake last Saturday. Police searching for a missing man in Lake Manapouri over the past week, have recovered a body on Thursday. Last Saturday, around 6.15pm, police were told a man had fallen overboard from a vessel 1km offshore in Lake Manapouri. While formal identification … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Main construction is getting underway on the Waihoehoe Road Upgrade, helping to build the future of Auckland’s transport system Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “This marks a major milestone in delivering improved transport connections and supporting long‑term growth in the Drury area,” says Mr Bishop. “Alongside other investments already underway in … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s plan for 2026/2027 is out for public feedback now, setting out the council’s services, activities and spend for the year ahead.Aucklanders are encouraged to share their views by Sunday 29 March. The Annual Plan 2026/2027 prioritises transport, water and local boards responding to their local communities’ needs. To deliver … Read more
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Making human papillomavirus (HPV) self-testing available to all women increases the number of people screened for cervical cancer, a new study led by researchers from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has confirmed. The study, published today in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health journal, shows offering the HPV … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand GDP increases 0.2 percent in the December 2025 quarter – news story 19 March 2026 New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.2 percent in the December 2025 quarter, following a 0.9 percent increase in the September 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “GDP has now risen in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By Aaron Blake, CNN Director of Defense Intelligence Agency James Adams III, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Acting Commander of US Cyber Command William Hartman testify during the Senate Committee on Intelligence hearing. AFP / OLIVER CONTRERAS Analysis – Top Trump administration officials testified publicly on Thursday (NZT) … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of the protest on Thursday. Supplied Pictures of US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and US flags have been plastered on the prime minister’s electorate office in the Auckland suburb of Botany on Thursday morning. A sign which reads ‘Trump War Minerals HQ’ with a cutout of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Economic data released today confirms the economy was growing at the end of last year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ figures released today show real Gross Domestic Product rising 0.2% in the December quarter. “While GDP data was volatile throughout 2025, the New Zealand economy picked up noticeably in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A proposal to allow certain reef fish species taken as bycatch in the fishery in the north of the North Island to be retained and sold by commercial fishers will not go ahead, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “My officials tested a proposal to remove a historic ban that … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 19 March 2026 This year marks 10 years of collaboration between DOC and Meridian as the National Partner of the Kākāpō Recovery Programme, working alongside Ngāi Tahu to support the critically threatened kākāpō. DOC Director-General Penny Nelson says the partnership demonstrates the power of working together for nature. “Meridian has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Billy Proctor celebrates scoring a try with team mates. MARK EVANS The Hurricanes top the Super Rugby standings, but the real tests of their title credentials are yet to come. They face the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday night in their first New Zealand derby of the season, before games against … Read more