‘A very close eye’ being kept on Cyclone Vainu’s possible threat to North Island

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Source: Radio New Zealand The tropical cyclone’s possible path over New Zealand. Niwa Weather screenshot Forecasters are warning that Cyclone Vaianu is increasingly likely to hit the country this weekend. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, NIWA, says its modelling indicates that the cyclone will most likely reach the North Island on Sunday. … Read more

Rural football club takes legal action over ‘unsustainable’ fees

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Source: Radio New Zealand Oxford say fees to Mainland Football are crippling the club. SUPPLIED A small South Island football club is taking legal action against its local federation, alleging it is being charged excessive fees that are pushing rural clubs to the brink. The move follows earlier RNZ reporting on rising participation costs in … Read more

Cyclone Maila upgraded, as PNG and Solomons brace for more

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Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding caused by Cyclone Maila at Baia Village in PNG’s West New Britain province. Supplied Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has been upgraded to a Category 4 system, as it hovers over the Solomon Sea and is forecast to track back towards Papua New Guinea’s mainland later this week. Australia’s Bureau of … Read more

Rocket scientist turned doctor shares habits to slash household waste

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Source: Radio New Zealand Anita Vandyke started out her working life as an aerospace engineer, then pivoted to medicine. Now she uses the problem-solving skills she developed working in those fields to help people reduce waste. Vandyke was born in Guangzhou, China, raised in Australia, and now lives in Sydney. Anita Vandyke cuts down on … Read more

Charities facing demand call on government to reconsider fuel subsidy

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Source: Radio New Zealand Gigi Joyce said she’s sold her car after the spike in fuel costs and now picks up food parcels on a rented e-scooter.  Lucy Xia/RNZ An Auckland mum has been picking up parcels from a foodbank with an e-scooter amidst the fuel crisis as charities see more people unable to afford … Read more

Kiwi entrepreneur’s April Fool’s post hits the wrong note

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Source: Radio New Zealand Founder of subletting platform Kiki, made a LinkedIn post on April Fool’s Day that the company was going to shut down Kiki Club in London. It was later deleted. 123rf A controversial entrepreneur is under fire for an April Fool’s joke. Toby Thomas-Smith, founder of subletting platform Kiki, posted on LinkedIn … Read more

Australia vs NZ: Who’s better prepared for fuel price spike?

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s economy had barely grown in the past three years and inflation had risen. RNZ / Quin Tauetau New Zealand is in a better position than Australia to weather the inflation effects of war in the Middle East, HSBC’s chief economist says. Paul Bloxham is the economist who described New … Read more

Coffee prices may rise, but no risk of supply shortage

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Source: Radio New Zealand [s ]Rising oil costs have put pressure on prices across New Zealand including food and grocery essentials. Fuel shortages or a change in fuel phases in Aotearoa would be the toughest part of ensuring coffee supply according to Carl Sara. Public domain Coffee isn’t going to get cheaper, but there is … Read more

Rural football club takes legal action against over ‘unsustainable’ fees

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Source: Radio New Zealand Oxford say fees to Mainland Football are crippling the club. SUPPLIED A small South Island football club is taking legal action against its local federation, alleging it is being charged excessive fees that are pushing rural clubs to the brink. The move follows earlier RNZ reporting on rising participation costs in … Read more

Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on NZ

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Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters (L) has outlined the significant negative economic impacts the conflict in the Middle East is having on New Zealand, and Pacific neighbours, during his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R). Supplied / Winston Peters via X Foreign Minister Winston Peters has outlined the significant … Read more

How to nurture your non-work self

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Source: Radio New Zealand Who are you outside of your work? Does the answer come quickly — amateur pickleball player, community choir leader, model train enthusiast? Or are you struggling to come up with something that feels as substantial as what you do for a living? If it’s the latter, how about another question? How … Read more

Auckland drivers hit with record parking fines

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Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly $49 million worth of infringements were issued by Auckland Transport (AT) in 2025. RNZ / Nick Monro Auckland drivers are being hit with record parking fines, even as the number of tickets being issued has dropped. New figures obtained by RNZ via the Official Information Act show nearly $49 million … Read more

UK festival cancelled after headliner Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK

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Source: Radio New Zealand Organisers of a popular London music festival say it has been cancelled after the headliner, Kanye West, was blocked from traveling to the United Kingdom. The announcement that West, who is known as Ye, would headline the three-day Wireless Festival had sparked criticism from Jewish groups and politicians, who highlighted his … Read more

‘Not part of the puzzle’: Ameliaranne Ekenasio on Silver Ferns silence

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Source: Radio New Zealand Ameliaranne Ekenasio (left) and Dame Noeline Taurua after winning the Constellation Cup series, 2024. AAP / www.photosport.nz Former Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio says she has not had any contact with the national side’s management since making herself unavailable for selection last year. The 35-year-old revealed she has not spoken with … Read more

New Zealanders will understand government can’t support everyone during fuel crisis – Luxon

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the support offered so far was about protecting the the most vulnerable, without driving up inflation. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The prime minister is reluctant to say whether there will be any further support for New Zealanders during the fuel crisis, but believes New Zealanders will … Read more

The regions where rent is dropping fastest

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Renters across the country are being asked to pay less for their properties, Realestate.co.nz says, and some regions have had sharper drops than others. It said the average asking price for rental properties on the site was down 2 percent in March, to $632 a week. Auckland … Read more

Another Corrections deputy chief executive under scrutiny after staff raise concerns

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Source: Radio New Zealand Another deputy executive at Corrections is under scrutiny. RNZ / Blessen Tom Another deputy executive at Corrections is under scrutiny over their behaviour. The department is undertaking “preliminary inquiries” in relation to a message sent by a deputy chief executive to a staffer after they raised concerns about the “tone and … Read more

Teaching Council replaces vacant seats on governing body

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Source: Radio New Zealand Richard Tindiller The Teaching Council replaced three vacant seats on its governing body after warnings that failing to do so would break its own rules. Council chair David Ferguson told RNZ it made the decision after taking advice. But the Educational Institute Te Riu Roa said the council, which is the … Read more

Professional firefighters strike for one hour on Wednesday over stalled pay talks

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Source: Radio New Zealand Professional firefighters will strike for an hour on Wednesday morning over stalled pay talks. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Firefighters belonging to the Professional Firefighters Union are striking for an hour on Wednesday morning over their stalled pay talks. The strike would run from 7.30-8.30am. The union said it wanted Fire and … Read more

From Old Channel to New Garden: How Chaoyang’s “Sakura River” is Dazzling Spring

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2026 – As the spring breeze sweeps across the banks of the Beixiao River in Chaoyang District, a spectacle that has captured the heart of the entire city is unfolding. This is Beijing’s first-ever “Sakura River.” Spanning a 4.2-kilometer waterfront, nearly 6,000 cherry … Read more

Dwelling and household estimates: March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ information release

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Source: Statistics New Zealand Dwelling and household estimates: March 2026 quarter – information release 7 April 2026 National dwelling and household estimates are used for many purposes including planning, policy formation, business decisions, and as ‘bottom lines’ in the calculation of market coverage rates. Key facts At 31 March 2026, the estimated number of: private … Read more

Galaxy Macau Celebrates Yamazato’s Debut in 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide with Refined Kaiseki Experience

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Source: Media Outreach Complementing an orchard-themed dreamy tea set by two master pâtissiers, a series of fascinating delicacies is presented by Galaxy Macau in April MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2026 -In celebration of its ascent to One Diamond status in China’s prestigious Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, Galaxy Macau’s Japanese fine‑dining … Read more

Crew member from NZ-flagged fishing vessel lost overboard

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Source: Radio New Zealand The crew member was not sighted after falling overboard. 123RF A crew member has been lost overboard from a New Zealand-flagged fishing vessel in the Southern Ocean. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission said the person was knocked overboard by a float late on Sunday night. It said the accident happened on … Read more

Fire and Emergency highlights change of strike timing and warns public to be vigilant

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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, Wednesday 8 April, between 7.30am and 8.30am.  This is a change from its previously scheduled strikes, which have occurred on Mondays and Fridays.  Future strikes are scheduled … Read more

Government’s newest ministers sworn in after cabinet reshuffle

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the swearing in ceremony for Mike Butterick and Cameron Brewer. Samuel Rillstone/RNZ The government’s new newest ministers have been sworn in at Government House in Wellington. Both first term National MPs, Cameron Brewer and Mike Butterick were made ministers outside of Cabinet. National’s Cameron Brewer being … Read more