‘It’s going to be 1975 again’: Diesel prices face sharp jump

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Motorists using diesel are being warned to expect to see its price lift over $4 a litre this week. Z has issued a national list price advisory for commercial customers, effective Tuesday, noting that diesel will lift 55c a litre. That would put the price at service … Read more

One person arrested after ‘serious assault’ in Nawton, Hamilton

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Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to the incident on Dominion Road in Nawton at about 3pm this afternoon. RNZ One person has been arrested following a what police are describing as a “serious assault” in Hamilton. Emergency services were called to the incident on Dominion Road in Nawton at about 3pm this … Read more

Former All Black flanker returns to Aotearoa

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Source: Radio New Zealand Frizell will return with the Highlanders in 2027 and will link back up with the Tasman Mako later this year. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Shannon Frizell is coming home. Frizell will return with the Highlanders for the 2027 Super Rugby season and the club has also confirmed he will link back up with … Read more

Another NCAA title for a New Zealand basketballer

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Oscar Goodman playing for the Michigan Wolverines PATRICK SMITH New Zealand teenager Oscar Goodman’s Michigan Wolverines have won the NCAA basketball title after a 37-year drought. The Wolverines defeated the Connecticut Huskies 69-63 to claim the coveted college basketball championship for the second time. The 19-year-old freshman played limited … Read more

Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions about Iran, fuel and polls

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he’s gravely concerned about the conflict in the Middle East as it hits the six-week mark. He was facing questions about Iran, fuel prices and National’s poll numbers at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference. It follows an eventful week in politics, including the latest Taxpayers’ Union/Curia … Read more

Commodity prices reaching record highs amid Iran war

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Source: Radio New Zealand A 2.8 percent drop in the value of the New Zealand dollar last month also supported export price growth 123RF Overall commodity prices are at record highs with the war in the Iran generating risks and rewards for New Zealand exporters. The ANZ World Commodity Price Index rose 4.1 percent in … Read more

New Research from ACES Institute Examines the True Cost of “Doing the Right Thing” in Business

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2026 – The ACES Institute has officially released its latest comprehensive research publication titled “Doing Things Right, Doing the Right Things: The Scramble for the Soul of an Organisation.” The study provides a rigorous analysis of the modern corporate dilemma between operational … Read more

Boil water notice continues after Auckland E coli outbreak

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Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Watercare A boil-water notice for thousands of Auckland homes is still in force after E. coli was found. The notice was put in place for parts of Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak and Three Kings on Monday after routine water sample testing showed traces of E coli. About 7500 … Read more

Fire Safety – Marlborough South moving back to restricted fire season

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the prohibited fire season in the Marlborough South zone, as of 8am on Wednesday 8 April. This means the area will return to a restricted fire season, until further notice. This includes all Department of Conservation land within the zone. During a restricted … Read more

Four a greener future

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Source: Auckland Council What if caring for the environment was something every Howick neighbourhood could be proud of? From the sandy shores of Howick Beach and lush bush corridors at Bucklands Beach, to wetlands in Flat Bush and the Tāmaki Estuary at Mellons Bay, Howick is known for its mix of waterways, coastal areas, and … Read more

Four ways the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board delivers on sustainability

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Source: Auckland Council With the cost of living rising and climate change top of mind for many residents, communities across Ōtara-Papatoetoe are finding practical solutions close to home. Passionate locals are transforming patches of land into māra kai or community gardens that grow not just vegetables, but also knowledge, resilience, and connection – while helping … Read more

Watch live: Christopher Luxon faces questions about Iran, fuel and polls

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to face questions about Iran, fuel prices and National’s poll numbers after a meeting of the government’s top ministers. Luxon is expected to speak about 3pm. You can watch the livestream at the top of this page. It follows an eventful week in politics, including … Read more

Aon Appoints Winnie Loh as Real Estate and Data Centre Leader for Southeast Asia

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2026 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Winnie Loh as real estate and data centre leader for Southeast Asia, effective immediately. The appointment underscores the firm’s continued investment in data centres and digital infrastructure … Read more

Meet the marvellous Northland mudfish – the 2026 fish of the year

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation In a late-stage upset Te Tai Tokerau residents rallied to back their own Northland mudfish as the country’s fish of the year – coming from behind to win the fifth annual Mountains to Sea competition. Measuring a mudfish The come back After trailing outside the top 10 at the halfway … Read more

What is E coli bacteria contamination, and what does it mean for your health?

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Source: Radio New Zealand E coli bacteria is usually found in our guts, but certain strains can also cause illness when they contaminate food, water or your hands. THOM LEACH / Science Photo Library via AFP Explainer – What does it mean when a boil water notice is issued due to possible E coli contamination? … Read more

Hawkes Bay water project to boost food production

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Source: New Zealand Government Pre-construction work will commence at the Tukituki Water Security Project in Hawkes Bay with the help of a Regional Infrastructure Fund loan of up to $18.13 million, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says. The Minister was at an event in Ongaonga today to announce the funding. “The water storage project … Read more

‘Tipping point’: Kiwis switch to electric cars, solar as fuel prices stay high

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash New Zealand has reached a “tipping point” with more people switching to electric cars and solar as Meridian Energy’s weekly app registrations increase by 214 percent, it says. Rising oil prices have put pressure on prices across New Zealand, pushing an upward trend and interest in EV alternative … Read more

Reserve Bank expected to hold OCR steady at 2.25%

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Reserve Bank expected to hold official cash rate unchanged at 2.25 percent Middle East conflict clouds decision making for central banks Recent speech by Governor Anna Breman likely template for latest decision Accept inevitable inflation and growth impacts, but no knee jerk rate reaction Markets price in 25 basis point … Read more

Weather: Tauranga residents told to evacuate if they feel unsafe in heavy rain

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Source: Radio New Zealand The main road in Kawakawa RNZ / Nick Monro People in Tauranga feeling unsafe when heavy rain bears down on the city are being urged to evacuate. The Bay of Plenty west of Whakatane is now under an orange heavy rain warning, with up to 140mm forecast from midnight. Tauranga City … Read more

Appointments – Lian Butcher appointed as next EPA Chief Executive

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Source: Environmental Protection Authority Lian Butcher has been appointed as the next Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), effective 1 July 2026. Ms Butcher joins the EPA from Greater Wellington Regional Council, where she has been Group Manager of the Environment Group, her second tenure with Greater Wellington. Previously, she was Deputy Director-General, Partnerships … Read more

Farming app detects rise in ‘suspicious’ fuel takes overnight

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Source: Radio New Zealand A farmer with his farm fuel tank featuring Levno sensors to monitor fuel withdrawals. SUPPLIED/LEVNO Data from an app that tracks farm fuel levels shows a small rise in fuel being taken from monitored tanks during the night, amid the global fuel crisis. Palmerston North-based company Levno has sensors on farm … Read more

DOC statement: Outcome of Wildlife Act investigation

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  07 April 2026 The Department of Conservation has completed its investigation into an allegation McCallum Bros Limited (MBL) disturbed protected stony corals during sand-dredging activities in the Pākiri Temporary Sand Extraction Area in 2025. Although corals were identified in the area, there is insufficient evidence to prove stony corals were … Read more

Weather: Tauranga residents urged to consider evacuating as heavy rain heads south

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Source: Radio New Zealand The main road in Kawakawa RNZ / Nick Monro People in Tauranga feeling unsafe when heavy rain bears down on the city are being urged to evacuate. The Bay of Plenty west of Whakatane is now under an orange heavy rain warning, with up to 140mm forecast from midnight. Tauranga City … Read more

Gang member arrested and charged for drug supply, Christchurch

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Craig Scott: Police delivered an early Easter surprise to a Christchurch gang member, who was arrested and charged in relation to drug supply last week. At around 2:45pm on Thursday 2 April, the Te Wai Pounamu Gang Disruption Unit located a person of interest on Litchfield Street. A … Read more

Renewed appeal for information on missing woman Rowena Walker

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Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police remain committed in their efforts to locate missing woman Rowena Walker, nearly eight months on from her last confirmed sighting. Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan says Police continue to follow lines of enquiry to locate the missing 39-year-old. “Rowena’s last confirmed sighting was on 14 August, when she was … Read more

Cyclone Vaianu cuts off roads, closes schools and cancels flights in Fiji

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Source: Radio New Zealand Videos shared by the Fiji Meteorological Service – sent by the public – showing real-time weather updates of the impacts of Vaianu show rain and strong winds affecting different parts of the country. Screengrab / Facebook/Fiji Meteorological Service Dozens of roads and crossings are inaccessible in Fiji’s Western Division due to … Read more