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Source: New Zealand Government A new-look database to advance women’s progress into leadership roles has been launched to mark International Women’s Day. Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says there is growing evidence that having qualified women on public and private boards strengthens decision-making, governance and financial performance. “Women leaders play a critical role in a productive … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of the fire this morning. RNZ / FELIX WALTON Police are at the scene of a fatal fire in Ōtāhuhu. A scene guard is outside the house and officers are going door-to-door. A Fire and Emergency investigator is also at the scene. RNZ understands a person died in a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, Counties Manukau West CIB: At around 9pm last night reports were received that a property on Tamaki Ave, Ōtāhuhu was on fire. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand attended the scene with an investigation now underway. At this stage we can advise … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP / Thom Leach / Science Photo Library Pharmac says shortages in some ADHD drugs are expected to last throughout 2026. Its Chief Medical Officer, Dr David Hughes, in a statement to told Nine to Noon, rising demand and manufacturing constraints meant supply remains unpredictable. The drug option most affected is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged another person in an ongoing homicide investigation following the death of a courier driver in Pakuranga Heights. Operation Block commenced on 19 August 2024 to investigate the murder of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi on Marvon Downs Avenue. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, of Counties Manukau CIB, says: “Police have charged … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Two NZDF planes are on standby to head to the Middle East for evacuation operations. NZDF/Jalesa Normani The government is getting ready to send consular staff and two NZ Defence Force (NZDF) planes to the Middle East in preparation for evacuation operations. Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealanders in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The government is considering scrapping the clean car standard altogether, months after slashing the fees importers pay to bring dirty vehicles into the country. An EV advocate said if the proposal goes ahead, New Zealanders will be sold “the high-emitting leftovers” that manufacturers can no longer sell in Australia. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area Commander: A man is before the courts following a serious assault in Hamilton yesterday. At around 7am, Police were notified of an assault in High Street, Frankton. Upon arrival, a man was located with serious injuries and transported to hospital. Police made enquiries … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, NSW, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SYDNEY, NSW – March 04, 2026 – – Clean Group Commercial Cleaning has been recognized as Sydney’s leading commercial cleaning provider for 2026 by Kinross Research, marking a significant milestone for the family-owned company that has served the Greater Sydney area for over 25 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says a new partnership which supports business owners with their hiring decisions will help get more Kiwis into work. ChamberWorks launched in Auckland today, as a partnership between the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and New Zealand Chambers of Commerce. “This is an exciting … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Finn Allen plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final match against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 4, 2026. AFP Finn Allen has hit the fastest century in T20 World Cup history as the Black Caps cruised into the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Claire Garrigue More than half a century after the last whale was caught and killed in New Zealand, humpbacks are showing promising signs of recovery. An international study involving researchers from the University of Auckland shows humpback breeding is getting more competitive, which suggests the population is growing. University … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above Foreign Minister Winston Peters says when conditions allow, NZDF planes will help New Zealanders get to locations where they can get on commercial flights home. He says they will not be long flights. The minister says at the speed at which potentially thousands … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tejinder Singh’s nine rental properties in Papatoetoe house people who were formerly sleeping rough. Supplied Organisations helping house rough sleepers are relying on private landlords to open their doors, amid a shortage of social homes. With the government limiting further social housing builds, Housing First providers are eyeing up market rentals … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Me is removing success fees for casual sellers, in a move that one marketing expert says is probably a response to the growing power of Facebook Marketplace. Sellers have usually been paying 7.9 percent of the final sales price of items sold via Trade Me. But a new fee structure … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly More children under 12 are ringing Youthline, with its latest figures showing that age group makes up 10 percent of calls for help. At the charity’s inaugural youth mental health summit at Parliament on Wednesday, speakers called for cross-party support and a more connected model of care … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Roigard is still coming to terms with his status as a world elite, and in no way expects his selection to be set in stone. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz He will likely be one of the first names penned on Dave Rennie’s team-sheet, but Cam Roigard is happy to earn his All Black … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Taine Tuaupiki at Warriors training. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Sydney Roosters Kickoff: 8pm Friday, 6 March Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website For now, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is the NZ Warriors fullback, but he can feel the heat being applied for his No.1 jersey. Coach Andrew … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand creative commons – pixabay – markusspiske Another child has died in a portable pool and the coroner’s court has renewed calls for these pools to be banned. However, the government ministry in charge says change is unlikely. Ten-month-old Majura Rapi-Davis died on Boxing Day 2022 in a portable inflatable pool at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hayley Lyttle, 35, always imagined herself with three children. However, baby number two rocked their world with colic, leading to hours of crying each day without an obvious cause. Lyttle’s husband also started a business during the intense, sleepless season. They made a somewhat impulsive decision to halt their family at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand St Bede’s College. STACY SQUIRES/STUFF The family of a former St Bede’s College student, who was offered $7000 after he complained of being sexually abused by a teacher on multiple occasions, want an apology from the school and a “very substantial financial settlement”. After the former student, who has since died, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hamilton and Dunedin experienced a lift of 0.9 percent in the month while Auckland was up only 0.1 percent (file image). 123rf Upturns have to start somewhere, and February could have been the beginning for the housing market, Cotality says. It has released its latest data which shows property values lifted … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Whanganui Collegiate. Google Maps One of the country’s most expensive state-integrated schools, Whanganui Collegiate, is facing an Ombudsman’s investigation, a court case, and scrutiny from the Education Ministry. The Ombudsman is investigating a complaint about the school’s fees, which are also the subject of legal action by a former school parent … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By Tony Johnson, rugby commentator Three years after being unceremoniously dumped as Wallabies coach months out from 2023 World Cup, Dave Rennie will take on the All Blacks’ top job. PHOTOSPORT Analysis – The road travelled over the last 26 years by Dave Rennie, from fledgling coach of the Upper Hutt … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Thanks to powerful partnerships with industry leaders, NOTE 60 Ultra represents Infinix’s boldest entry in the flagship tier, debuting in Barcelona during MWC 2026 BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – Infinix is cementing its status within the premium smartphone segment in a bold new way with NOTE … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand While other international airlines are reporting a profit, Air New Zealand recently announced a $40 million loss. RNZ/ Mark Papalii Air New Zealand is struggling in a booming aviation market, and new fears the war in Iran raise fuel costs and questions over whether the national carrier can regain altitude The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Mark Papalii A Pasifika leader who lived through the Dawn Raids is accusing the government of scaremongering about overstayer numbers. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford told reporters there were “tens of thousands more” overstayers than she had expected last month. “We have a big overstayer problem, … Read more