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Source: Radio New Zealand Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson is looking after the bill. RNZ / Mark Papalii The ACT Party is claiming the government’s proposed ban on surcharges for contactless and credit card payments is dead, but the minister responsible insists it is still being worked on. The Commerce and Consumer Affairs … Read more
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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Health NZ (HNZ) says staff have been caught using free AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to write clinical notes, a move it says could result in formal disciplinary action. A memo seen by RNZ was sent this week from a senior manager to all Mental Health and Addiction Services … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Electricity Authority chief executive Sarah Gillies. RNZ / REECE BAKER The Electricity Authority has launched its power comparison site Billy, going head-to-head with Consumer’s Powerswitch, which it previously supported. It said the site was designed to help people quickly and easily understand their power costs and what good value would be … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok of the Wellington Phoenix shoots. photosport The Wellington Phoenix women have suffered a blow in their A-League Premiership hopes. The Phoenix have been beaten 2-1 by the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford. The reigning champion Mariners scored both of their goals before Phoenix midfielder Macey Fraser scored a spectacular … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By law South Australian politicians aren’t allowed to lie in their election ads. Here, we have the Advertising Standards Authority and the Media Council, but neither have the force of a criminal penalty behind them. RNZ Does New Zealand have robust enough checks and balances to stop politicians lying in election … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Between phones, watches and other smart devices, we’re never far from reach for our family, friends and partners. There are also apps and location services that can show where we are at any given moment. Experts say couples may see location sharing as a sign of trust or closeness. Experts say … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Offering fuel support via the Working for Families system may mean some people end up having to pay it back. RNZ / Unsplash There are concerns that offering fuel support via the Working for Families system may mean some people end up having to pay it back. The government announced on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett and Luke Metcalf have both returned from season-ending knee injuries. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Wests Tigers Kickoff 8pm, Friday, 27 March Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website As his squad returns to full fitness, NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has taken a pragmatic … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand According to NZ Football’s 2024 annual report, the organisation invested $8.4 million in women’s football development through a legacy fund from hosting the World Cup. Andrew Cornaga A growing divide is emerging in junior sport. As some clubs experiment with ways to reduce barriers for young players, others say rising costs … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Billy Macfarlane stands outside Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility, a SERCO run high security men’s prison located at Wiri, in Auckland. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Corrections has terminated its contract with a prisoner reintegration service run by a former drug lord following what it described as “serious sexual allegations”. RNZ can … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kākāpō chicks Tīwhiri-A3 & Tīwhiri-A4 in the nest with their mother, March 2026. Maddy Whittaker / DOC Follow Kākāpō Files on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Kākāpō are one of the rarest birds in New Zealand, with an adult population of just 235 individuals. Auckland Zoo … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Coroner Alexandra Cunninghame. KAI SCHWOERER / POOL Corrections failed to properly monitor a man with ADHD and addiction problems who died by suicide in Christchurch Men’s Prison, a coroner has ruled. Alexander Nicholls-Braddock, who was 29, was found dead in his cell on 19 March 2021, just over five weeks after … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tertiary Education Commission has warned it will not have enough government funding to cover all domestic enrolments next year. RNZ / Richard Tindiller The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has warned it will not have enough government funding to cover all domestic enrolments next year – the third consecutive year funding … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Gold prices have slipped in recent days. 123RF Gold prices have slipped in recent days, but there are predictions that it might not last. Precious metals have had a record-breaking run amid fears about inflation and the US dollar. But the price of gold is down just under 15 percent over … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – ACCESS Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Poverty is possibly the most significant limiting factor in terms of access to learning, healthcare, and economic mobility. In less-advantaged communities, education-centered humanitarian programs are necessary to address these constraints. The Felix Y. Manalo Foundation operates at the forefront of these initiatives … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency is urging residents in storm-affected areas to be ready to evacuate if necessary, following a night of heavy rain. A red weather warning remains in place for Northland east of Kaikohe from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei, with the worst of the downpours expected to hit on Thursday afternoon. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Max Thompson is staying at Mokau marae near Ōakura. RNZ / Nick Monro Specialist rescue teams are being deployed to Northland as the region hunkers down for the worst of the severe weather. A red weather warning is in place, with the worst of the downpours expected to hit on Thursday … Read more
Source: Media Outreach ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 25 March 2026 – ASMALLWORLD expands its offering with a new Marriott Bonvoy reward expanding its curated portfolio of premium travel benefits and loyalty rewards available across the ASMALLWORLD travel ecosystem. ASMALLWORLD members can now enjoy access to Marriott Bonvoy points as part of their membership … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New all-in-one platform to help businesses develop and deploy at scale with maximum ROI CHATSWORTH, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Tintri, the innovator in workload-aware, AI-powered data management, and Platform9, the leader in simplifying enterprise private clouds, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a bundled AI-ready … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Delivering unprecedented full-stack visibility, the new OpenTelemetry-based solution eliminates storage silos, accelerates troubleshooting, and empowers IT teams with a seamless, vendor-agnostic monitoring pipeline. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Tintri, innovator of the industry’s only workload-aware, AI-powered data management platform for virtualized and containerized workloads, today announced … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) IBG Acquires 51% stake in BlockFuel Energy as business combination nears completion Once complete, the combined entity will become a rising oil producer and power generation company with near-term production and scalable growth strategy SYDNEY, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovation Beverage Group Ltd (“IBG” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: IBG), an … Read more
Source: Media Outreach European Beef continues to grow in popularity in Singapore and is becoming one of the most sought-after products among consumers in the Asian country SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – In November 2025, Singapore adjusted its food security strategy, moving away from its “30 by 30” self-sufficiency target. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Two people are guided across dangerous floodwaters in Tasman on Friday 11 July, 2025, by members from Fire and Emergency NZ’s specialist water response teams from Christchurch and Nelson, using long poles to test what lies under the water. Supplied/ Fire and Emergency NZ Specialist rescue teams are being deployed to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Approaching.ai has announced the appointment of two leading figures in computer science to accelerate its growth in high-efficiency AI infrastructure. Academician Wei-Min Zheng has joined as Chief Scientific Advisor, and Professor Yongwei Wu has been appointed Chief Scientist. This move strengthens … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lincoln University. Lincoln University Lincoln University has confirmed plans to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs, as the union raises concerns about the speed and impact of the changes. The university informed staff today it was calling for early retirements and voluntary redundancies, before beginning formal processes in the middle of this … Read more