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Source: Radio New Zealand It is unclear how many youth are on the roof. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A group of young people have climbed onto the roof at a youth justice residence in Wiri, South Auckland. Oranga Tamariki deputy chief executive Youth Justice Services & Residential Care, Dean Winter, said they are working … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Emergency Management continues to urge Aucklanders to get prepared and have a plan ahead of Cyclone Vaianu arriving in Aotearoa New Zealand. Auckland and Aotea Great Barrier Island are currently under three weather warnings – keep up-to-date with the latest MetService forecast and all current watches or warnings by downloading the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Judge Ema Aitken will appear before the panel, after allegedly disrupting a function at Auckland’s exclusive Northern Club in 2024. RNZ Composite A judicial conduct panel has found the actions of Judge Ema Aitken during an event at Auckland’s Northern Club in 2024 doesn’t justify her being removed. The panel found … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Pharmac said people might receive smaller supplies than usual “to ensure everyone can continue to access this important treatment”. IGOR STEVANOVIC / SCIENCE PHOTO A national shortage of progesterone pills has left perimenopausal and menopausal women unable to collect their full prescriptions. Pharmac on its website said an increase in demand … Read more
Source: PSA – Proposed cuts would see more than 100 job losses overall Māori development agency Te Puni Kōkiri would be further gutted by a proposal to axe 27 roles to meet Government spending reductions contained in change proposals recently released to staff. The proposal to cut 45 roles and establish 18, would impact the Health … Read more
Source: ASB ASB is preparing to support customers who may be affected by the forecast cyclone expected to impact parts of the North Island this weekend. Targeted support will be offered to any weather impacted customers on a case-by-case basis, with options including: Deferring home loan repayments for up to three months or interest only … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Asia Pacific holds the largest share of ranked markets on the Index for the first time in more than a decade, claiming 10 out of 25 spots. Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea and India see leaps in ranking as Thailand and Malaysia re-enter the top 25. Technological and innovation capabilities emerges as … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation which strengthens trespass laws to make them more effective and practical for businesses has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “This government is committed to fixing the basics in law and order, and building a future where all New Zealanders can feel safe in their communities. One basic … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The panel which inquired into alleged conduct by Judge Ema Aitken has found her removal is not justified, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The Judicial Conduct Panel has found that Judge Aitken’s actions were a serious breach of comity. Comity requires each branch of Government – the Executive, the Judiciary and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene on Malone Road on 9 April. RNZ Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead outside an address in the Lower Hutt suburb of Waterloo on Thursday. The police said they were called to Malone Road at 8.30am after the man was found … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand E-bikes are one way commuters are getting around. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller Electric mobility devices like e-scooters and e-bikes are proving popular as more people look to beat anxiety over fuel supply questions. As petrol prices conitnue to rise, TradeMe data shows searches for e-scooters had jumped 68 percent … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / DOM THOMAS The Public Service Association (PSA) says further job cuts at Te Puni Kōkiri the Ministry of Māori Development would gut the Crown’s ability to meet Te Tiriti obligations. The PSA said staff had recently received a change proposal which would cut 45 roles and establish 18 to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Deputy Chief Executive Kylie Reiri resigned in February. (File photo) (RNZ / Teresa Cowie ) The Social Investment Agency is examining how it handles conflicts of interest as part of a review into millions of dollars of contracts awarded. RNZ earlier revealed the agency had commissioned an independent external review of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – With warmer conditions expected in the coming weeks, Singapore’s heat and humidity could contribute to increased fatigue and reduced mental clarity among urbanites balancing long commutes and high-pressure work. Despite the sweltering weather, Singaporeans’ passion for an active lifestyle remains strong—from post-work … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Oceania Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament has been thrown into sudden disruption, with key semi-final matches in Hamilton rescheduled due to the looming threat of Cyclone Vaianu. Tournament organisers have brought Sunday’s fixtures forward by 24 hours as severe weather warnings blanket the North Island, with heavy rain and damaging … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Hutt Valley Field Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was located unresponsive in Lower Hutt yesterday. At 8.15am, Police were called to Malone Road, Waterloo, after a man was reported to be lying on the ground outside an address. Upon … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Government to ensure emergency housing is available to all people experiencing homelessness this weekend as Cyclone Vaianu approaches the North Island. “Luxon is telling everyone to stock up and prepare to stick out this storm at home. What does that mean for the people he … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand People are often surprised when Renata Herrera Rojas, a fifth-year university student flatting in Dunedin, says she eats just as well as she did at her home – even though she uses some canned food. But many students struggle: a 2024 University of Auckland survey found 45 percent of 347 students, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding near Kerikeri in March 2026. RNZ/Tim Collins Northland farmers are still grappling with the fallout of last month’s flooding as they prepare for an incoming cyclone. Cyclone Vaianu is forecast by MetService to reach Northland late on Saturday night then spread across the rest of the island. Rural Support Te … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A map of the Bell Block/The Links area water zone that has been under a precautionary boil water notice. New Plymouth District Council A boil water notice for Bell Block and The Links near New Plymouth has been lifted. The advisory was put in place on Thursday following a positive test … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123rf Manufacturing activity eases marginally to 53.2 from 54.8 in February – above 50 is expansion All five sub-indexes positive, growth slows in production, new order, and deliveries Firms may have moved to cushion Middle East conflict impact by stockpiling, building up inventory Sharp lift in negative comments about … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A late-night burglary attempt in New Plymouth ended with three young adults and one youth in custody after being caught by Police for unlawfully being in not just one, but two, buildings. Around 12.30am on Tuesday 7 April Police were called to an abandoned building on Powderham Street following reports people … Read more
Source: PSA A major new survey of health professionals has confirmed what the PSA has been saying for more than a year: the Government’s reckless cuts to digital services are destroying confidence in the health system’s ability to deliver safe, modern care. The Korero Mai report from Health Informatics NZ, based on conversations with more than 200 … Read more
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes New Zealand’s first City Deal as a long-overdue step toward unlocking economic growth, through better coordinated infrastructure planning and delivery. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the agreement for Auckland signals a shift toward more constructive collaboration between central and local government. “Developing world-class cities requires long-term thinking, coordinated investment, and a … Read more
Source: Media Outreach PHU THO, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Approved by the Phu Tho People’s Committee, a joint venture between Vinh Phuc International Services and Industrial Zone Joint Stock Company (VISIZ) and SHINEC joint Stock Company officially broke ground on the Phuc Yen Industrial Park (Phuc Yen IP) infrastructure … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 10 April 2026 Free online learning to help agricultural businesses and workers safely use and manage hazardous substances at work. We’ve developed free online learning modules to help agricultural businesses and workers understand how to safely use and manage hazardous substances. The modules explain the responsibilities businesses and workers have to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tanith Wirihana Te Waitohioterangi wearing his rei mako. Supplied / Tanith Wirihana Te Waitohioterangi A Māori researcher says being forced to remove his rei mako (traditional shark tooth earrings) at the New Zealand border felt like “a stripping of mana”. Tanith Wirihana Te Waitohioterangi (Rongowhakaata, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Te Whānau a Kai, … Read more