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Source: PSA The PSA is deeply concerned about the long-term consequences of the proposed restructure of the Ministry of Health’s Corporate Services function, which will see 46 roles disestablished and workers forced to reapply for fewer jobs. The proposed cuts would, if finalised, see a net loss of 25 roles. “This is the direct result of … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Choosing the right college is one of the most important decisions a student will make. For those exploring quality pre-university and diploma pathways, Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) invites students and parents to its upcoming MCKL Open Day happening on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rakiura a female kākāpō is being livestreamed from her nest. SCREENSHOT A Department of Conservation (DoC) livestream of a nesting Kākāpo on a remote island off the coast of the South Island, has attracted international attention. Through a hidden camera, viewers can watch Rakiura as she raises her chick, who looks … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, today announced that it has acquired all rights, title, and interest in and to Cialis® (Tadalafil), a leading men’s health product from Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”) in Hong Kong, Macau and South … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Chatham Islands Council chief executive Paul Eagle. RNZ / Richard Tindiller An auditor-general’s report into Chatham Islands Council spending has found former chief executive Paul Eagle should not have been in control of a project to upgrade his own accommodation, after costs ballooned by more than $250,000. It also revealed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The victim, Shulai Wang, 70, of China Supplied / Police Four people charged with manslaughter, over the death of a woman whose body was found in the water in Aukcland’s Gulf Harbour, have made arguments to have their charges dismissed. The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang wrapped in black plastic bags … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 March 2026 Whangamarino is 7000 ha wetland an hour north of Hamilton, comprising open water, swamp, fen and peat bogs. It is listed as significant under the international Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and is home to numerous threatened plant and insect species. A recent report on the wetland to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fa’alogo Tana Umaga is rumoured to be in the mix to join Dave Rennie’s coaching team at the All Blacks. PHOTOSPORT The speculation surrounding his All Blacks appointment became so overwhelming, Fa’alogo Tana Umaga had to turn off his phone. On Wednesday afternoon, rumours spread rapidly that Umaga was set to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington ayor Andrew Little has got his three-year plan over the line. The triennium plan – the first by the council in nearly a decade – was adopted by majority vote on Thursday, 15 votes to three. Councillors Ray Chung, Tony Randle, and … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ says passengers disrupted by Air New Zealand’s flight cuts are entitled to ask for a refund if they don’t want to accept a replacement flight. “Air New Zealand has announced it will be cutting over a thousand flights in the coming weeks because of rising fuel costs. While most travellers … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Ingdan, Inc. (“Ingdan” or the “Company”, stock code: 400.HK; with its subsidiaries (the ”Group”)), a core supplier in the AI computing power supply chain and a leading application technology solutions provider, announces continued progress in strengthening its humanoid robotics ecosystem … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Clarke of the Blues is tackled during the round three Super Rugby match between ACT Brumbies and Auckland Blues at GIO Stadium. Mark Nolan/Getty Images The Blues want a bigger slice of Auckland’s sporting crowd – and the club’s new chief executive believes they can close the gap with the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Four of the government’s nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows. People receiving Jobseeker benefits have increased significantly to 223,500 and education targets remain elusive. A target to reduce the number of households in emergency accommodation has been met well ahead of schedule, as has a goal … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says she is still waiting to learn what her reinstatement to Te Pāti Māori will look like in practice, and there are still questions over whether the party can be trusted by her rohe. On Tuesday, Kapa-Kingi was officially reinstated to Te Pāti Māori after … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand [xh ]Ban on harvesting marine life from rockpools comes into force People harvesting sea life at Army Bay. Protect Whangaparoa Rockpools A ban on taking marine life from rockpools and coastal waters in part of north Auckland comes into force today. The decision came after local iwi, the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Abundant rainfall at hydro lakes has led to record levels of renewable energy generation. RNZ/Carol Stiles Abundant rainfall at the country’s hydro lakes has led to record levels of renewable energy generation. The quarterly energy report from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), showed a record-high 96.4 percent of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Today’s verdict brings justice for Richard. Nothing will ever undo what was done to him, and nothing will ever bring him back to the people who loved him. Richard was not just a name in a courtroom or a case in a trial. He was a son, a father, a brother, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Scott Rodger. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon A 46-year-old man accused of murdering and dismembering a Canterbury father of three has been found guilty. Michael Scott Rodger has been on trial for four weeks in the High Court at Christchurch for the murder of Richard Leman in April 2023. Leman was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Whangārei man has appeared in court on Thursday for allegedly shooting a woman in the foot. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, of the Whangārei CIB, said the woman needed surgery for a serious injury after the incident at a Morningside property on 3 March. He said the alleged shooting … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Funaki performing a Randy Orton style celebration after scoring a try. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Taufa Funaki’s rugby career was almost over before it started. Six years ago, when he was a highly-touted young halfback on the cusp of his first Super Rugby season, Funaki suffered a concussion so severe he believed it … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Heath Mills speaking to media at a press conference. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly New Zealand Cricket Players Association chief executive Heath Mills is stepping down after more than two decades in the role. The NZCPA said Mills had played a huge role in shaping the modern landscape for professional cricketers in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By Aaron Blake, CNN Podcaster Joe Rogan Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports / Reuters via CNN Newsource Analysis – If there’s one figure who epitomized President Donald Trump’s ability to cobble together a winning coalition in 2024, it might have been Joe Rogan – the influential podcaster who made … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The press conference will be livestreamed at the top of this page from about 12.30pm. This story will be updated. MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says the court has “brought justice to Te Tai Tokerau voters” when he ruled her expulsion from Te Pāti Māori “unlawful”. Kapa-Kingi was this week officially been reinstated … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Joshua Townshend. Supplied Nearly 10 years after he made headlines when he was jailed for running a large national steroid ring, Joshua Townshend has been sentenced to home detention this time for his part in a drug manufacturing ring and laundering nearly $700,000. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood reports. Joshua Townshend … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Air NZ has cancelled 19 flights because of ash. RNZ / Tracy Neal Air New Zealand has cancelled 19 flights due to an ash cloud coming from Whakaari/White Island in the Bay of Plenty. GeoNet’s volcanic alert says there is moderate to heightened volcanic unrest on the island. It’s the second … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Reports of illegal activity will be followed up by police RNZ / Marika Khabazi A visible police presence can be expected across Rotorua on Friday and Saturday as a gang tangi travels to Ōpotiki. A large number of gang members and associates are expected to be in town for the tangi, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Some beaches have been off limits for swimming since the Moa Point treatment plant failed on 4 February. Kate Pereyra/RNZ The government will publicly release the findings of an independent inquiry into the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant “as soon as possible”. Millions of litres of raw sewage continued to enter … Read more