Conservationists alarmed by new report into New Zealand’s freshwater

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Source: Radio New Zealand Modelling estimated 44 percent of New Zealand’s total river length was unsuitable for activities like swimming due to faecal contamination. RNZ / Tess Brunton Conservation advocates say a [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/591849/sobering-reading-waterways-worsening-around-the-country-report-reveals new report confirms the country’s freshwater is at breaking point. The Ministry for the Environment and StatsNZ’s Our Freshwater 2026 report highlighted … Read more

North Island communities prepare for Cyclone Vaianu

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Source: Radio New Zealand The community civil defence group in the settlement of Coville on the Coromandel Peninsula, testing a generator. Supplied Some North Island communities are preparing for the full force of Cyclone Vaianu – particularly coastal settlements that have been hit hard by previous storms. Some say they are better equipped now, with … Read more

Do peptides improve workout performance?

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Source: Radio New Zealand Peptides are widely marketed as a kind of “holy grail” for workout recovery and physical performance. You may have seen advertisements online claiming these supplements can significantly boost muscle growth, eliminate joint pain, and accelerate recovery times. As the prevalence of joint-related issues such as osteoarthritis rises, many people are also … Read more

NZ film director Michael Seresin’s grandson Finbar Sullivan fatally stabbed in London park

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Source: Radio New Zealand Finbar Sullivan. Supplied / London Metropolitan Police The 21-year-old grandson of acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker Michael Seresin has been stabbed to death in a busy London park. London Metropolitan Police have named Finbar Sullivan as the victim of a stabbing in Primrose Hill on Tuesday evening, local time. Detectives said police … Read more

How to save – or make – money during a fuel crisis

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Source: Radio New Zealand Set yourself a limit on how much money you spend on discretionary items. 123RF Households around the country are under increasing financial pressure, as the cost of fuel rises – so what can you do if you’re feeling the pinch? RNZ asked experts for their tips. Cut spending Enrich Retirement founder … Read more

Netball: ANZ Premiership at tipping point after decade

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Source: Radio New Zealand Tayla Earle in action for Northern Mystics against Southern Steel last season. Photosport Analysis: Netball New Zealand should be celebrating a milestone 10th season of the sport’s domestic showpiece, but instead officials are working furiously to secure its future. The country’s elite netballers are about to head into a third season … Read more

Whanganui residents nostalgic over demolition of much-loved landmark

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Source: Radio New Zealand Whanganui Neville Gorrie was the castle’s most recent owner. RNZ/Robin Martin Whanganui residents are preparing to farewell a much-loved local landmark before its demolition – Liffiton Castle . The former villa-turned-mock-castle is a familiar site to travellers on the State Highway 3 link to Wellington – and has, for decades, been … Read more

Need for quality, accurate and timely financial reporting critical: FMA

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Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Financial Markets Authority says the need for quality, accurate and timely financial reporting is critical as global volatility increases uncertainty for businesses and investors. “Investors need to be able to understand how relevant market conditions were considered at the time the financial statements were prepared,” FMA head of audit … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes, Blues in top-of-table battle

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues head to Wellington this weekend to meet the high-flying Hurricanes. Photosport Normality resumes. After a shortened Easter round, we return to five weekend games, as we head into the second half of the Super Rugby Pacific season. Round nine sees the two top teams go to battle in Wellington, … Read more

Super Rugby: Moana Pasifika ‘in a spot no-one wants to be’

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Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika have had a forgettable start to their 22026 Super Rugby campaign. Photosport It’s been a rough run for Moana Pasifika. After an historic 2025, things have undoubtedly gone backwards at the franchise. Last year’s campaign was carried by the unworldly form of Ardie Savea, as he took the team … Read more

North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu

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Source: Radio New Zealand Imagery of Cyclone Vaianu from 9 April. NOAA Sandbags are being made available across Coromandel as officials brace for what they say could be a significant wave event from Cyclone Vaianu. Strong wind watches for Saturday to Monday and heavy rain watches for Saturday and Sunday are in force for the … Read more

Organisations call on govt to ditch LNG import terminal

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Source: Radio New Zealand Sputnik via AFP Solar advocates, electricians and consumer campaigners are among those calling on the government to ditch its plans for an LNG import terminal and consider other options. The Sustainable Energy Association and six other organisations, including the Green Building Council, Master Electricians, and Consumer NZ, have joined together to … Read more

Whanganui locals nostalgic over demolition of much-loved landmark

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Source: Radio New Zealand Whanganui Neville Gorrie was the castle’s most recent owner. RNZ/Robin Martin Whanganui residents are preparing to farewell a much-loved local landmark before its demolition – Liffiton Castle . The former villa-turned-mock-castle is a familiar site to travellers on the State Highway 3 link to Wellington – and has, for decades, been … Read more

Health care assistants suffering injuries due to short staffing: Union

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Source: Radio New Zealand The union said the situation was now at a critical point. Unsplash / Daan Stevens The nurses union says health care assistants charged with keeping an eye on at risk patients are being abused and patients are suffering injuries due to short staffing. In Canterbury, Nurses Organisation delegates will meet with … Read more

VinFast’s Record Day Shows How EV Adoption Turns Practical

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Source: Media Outreach Vietnam’s growing supporting infrastructure is turning EV interest into actual volume, with implications for emerging markets and the Middle East DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – There was a point in time when electric vehicles weren’t just a relative novelty, but were actually a preferred choice, at … Read more

Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): December 2025 quarter – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): December 2025 quarter – information release 9 April 2026 The quarterly greenhouse gas emissions account provides timely estimates of New Zealand’s gross production-based emissions, using estimates from the annual greenhouse gas emissions by industry and household account and indicators to estimate emissions on a quarterly basis. … Read more

New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our freshwater 2026 – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our freshwater 2026 – information release 9 April 2026 New Zealand’s environmental reporting series: Our freshwater 2026 presents information on the state of New Zealand’s freshwater environment. Our freshwater 2026 is produced by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ. About the report Our freshwater … Read more

Activist Sector – Wellington March against the War

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Source: Peace Action Wellington Peace Action Wellington is hosting a march against the war on Saturday, 11 April at 11am from Civic Square to Parliament. “The US and Israeli war on Iran is illegal, immoral and completely without justification,” said Valerie Morse from Peace Action Wellington. “We call on the NZ government to condemn this … Read more

Botanica Luxury Villas Rides Phuket’s Rise as Global Luxury Property Hub with HYTHE by Botanica

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Source: Media Outreach PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – Phuket, a world-class tourist destination, is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s hottest residential and real estate investment hubs. In 2025, over 10 million international tourists visited Phuket, generating nearly 546 billion baht in tourism revenue. The condominium market has seen … Read more

Four teens arrested after ram-raid in Wellington suburb of Miramar

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Source: Radio New Zealand Four teenagers have been arrested following an early morning ram-raid. RNZ / REECE BAKER Four teenagers have been arrested following an early morning ram-raid in the Wellington suburb of Miramar on Thursday. Police were called to a store on Tauhinu Road shortly after 2.10am after reports of multiple alarms going off. … Read more

Blonde Blues pay tribute to terminally ill teammate Cameron Suafoa

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Source: Radio New Zealand Blues forward Suafoa announced his retirement from rugby at just 27 years of age. Photosport / AAP / Darren England The Blues will be sporting some new hair styles this weekend, as they pay tribute to a teammate forced out of the game. Cam Suafoa has been battling cancer since 2023, … Read more

Innomotics Accelerates Electrification and Efficiency in Next‑Generation Data Centers

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Source: Media Outreach Innomotics expands its portfolio of high‑efficiency motor, drive, and generator systems for hyperscale and AI‑optimized data centers Innomotics accelerates the electrification and efficiency of mission‑critical cooling, power, and safety infrastructure Solutions deliver significant operational, environmental, and financial benefits for operators facing rising power densities and cooling demands Supports global digitalization and the … Read more

Hope for struggling regional airlines during fuel crisis – Associate Transport Minister James Meager

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Source: Radio New Zealand James Meager is confident the airlines can survive the current hardship. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon Associate Transport Minister James Meager hasn’t ruled out tweaking the current regional infrastructure package to help struggling airlines through the current fuel crisis. Later this month, Air Chathams will reduce flights into Whakatāne by 45 percent, … Read more

Oxfam: Peace talks only successful if ceasefire encompasses the region, as Israel launches deadliest strikes yet on Lebanon

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Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Reacting to news today of a two-week ceasefire between US/Israel and Iran, Oxfam International Executive Director Amitabh Behar said: “We share in the widespread relief that the world has avoided the atrocities President Trump threatened yesterday and that the war between the US and Iran has paused while diplomatic talks commence. The ceasefire … Read more

Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 10 April, between midday and 1pm.  The NZPFU has indicated its intention to continue twice-weekly strikes. “I want to reassure the public that all 111 calls … Read more