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Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister, Winston Peters has welcomed the passing of legislation to end greyhound racing saying it is a decisive step reflecting the clear will of New Zealanders and delivers certainty for animal welfare, industry participants, and the public. “The Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment has passed its third … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TrendAI research reveals pressure to deploy AI for business speed is outpacing control, visibility and accountability HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – TrendAI , the enterprise AI security leader from Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), has published new research revealing that organizations worldwide are … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – On March 30, the torch relay of the 6th Asian Beach Games took place in Sanya, China. A total of 74 torchbearers ran a roughly 10.5-kilometer relay along Sanya Bay, igniting enthusiasm as they passed golden beaches, city streets, and the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: Christopher Luxon’s Cabinet reshuffle made two things very clear on Thursday. Firstly, that the Prime Minister doesn’t trust one of his most competent ministers enough to leave him in charge of his party’s election campaign. And secondly, he’s become aware New Zealand First and Act are doing a better job … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 April 2026 Percy Burn and Edwin Burn viaducts, on the Hump Ridge Track, and Francis Burn Viaduct, on the South Coast Track, were closed in February due to structural deterioration of these century-old bridges. The three-day Hump Ridge Track remains open, with hikers on the Great Walk able to … Read more
Source: Auckland Council From restoring native habitats to reducing waste and improving waterways, people across Devonport-Takapuna are working together to care for the local environment. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board supports many of these efforts through funding, partnerships and long-term planning. 1. Planting thousands of native plants across reserves Thousands of native plants are helping restore biodiversity across … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 14 Poutini Ngāi Tahu (West Coast Ngāi Tahu) pounamu stones weighing close to 60 kg returned on 1 November 2024 by New Zealand Customs. Supplied Ngāi Tahu wants to see tougher restrictions on exporting pounamu after a mother and son were found guilty of attempting to illegally export pounamu to China … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Interislander website showed delays of up to three hours and 45 minutes for ferries departing during daylight hours. KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and passenger numbers are leading to delays on Interislander ferries. But the ferry provider said it expected services to return to schedule by the weekend. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Greg Hornblow RNZ The former media executive who admitted paying a 14 year-old for sex and fought to keep his name secret can now be named. Gregory Rex Hornblow was sentenced in March at the Auckland District Court to 10 months home detention and ordered to pay reparation payments of $3000 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The aviation sector is calling for a specific crisis plan around fuel. Supplied / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust The Aviation Industry Association says life-preserving services such as aeromedical, search and rescue, and firefighting need to be prioritised as part of the government’s fuel response plan. The aviation sector has been calling … Read more
Source: Media Outreach ORLANDO, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – As the global pet industry gathers for the Global Pet Expo in Orlando—the largest pet trade show in North America—a new power from Southeast Asia has taken center stage. MR.VET, the rising star of the Asian pet food market, has … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Global Food Partners and Certified Humane® celebrated this milestone at a Cage-Free Meet in Vietnam, as companies accelerate cage-free sourcing and compliance HUNG YEN, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Global Food Partners (GFP) and Certified Humane® this week celebrated a major milestone for Vietnam’s egg industry: the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The prestgioius Sunday More Beauty & Wellness Awards took place on a cruise overlooking the Victoria Harbour, with SWISS REJU ranked number 1 again with its proprietory AI Algo Slimming treatment. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – Luxury beauty leader SWISS REJU today announced it has been … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford has welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations to renew the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (PTCA). A ballot on the second of April with members of the NZEI returned a majority vote to ratify the collective agreement. “Over 460,000 students receive instruction and guidance from talented primary teachers … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 02 April 2026 Department of Conservation staff on Stewart Island/Rakiura have scaled up an incursion response following at least two further rat detections on the island, coming after two months of no detections. DOC Operations Manager Jennifer Ross says thanks to the earlier investment in the island’s biosecurity and trapping … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2026 – As the 2026 MotoGP season roars to life, the landscape of motorsport media and fan engagement is shifting. From a spectacular street launch in the heart of Kuala Lumpur to a gruelling season opener in Thailand, the new racing year … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 April 2026 This safety alert covers the importance of having communication devices on hand when doing work alone. What happened? A worker in the agricultural sector has received significant injuries while on the job. The person activated their Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) to signal their distress and location … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 2 April 2026 This safety alert is a reminder to manage the risks around light utility vehicles on the job. What happened? A forestry worker was seriously injured when the vehicle they were using rolled over on steep terrain. The person was ejected from the vehicle, causing significant injuries. They were … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Northland MP Grant McCallum says an investment consortium is considering buying Kaitāia’s beleaguered timber mills. RNZ / Peter de Graaf Northland MP Grant McCallum says local investors could come to the rescue of Kaitāia’s beleaguered timber mills. Earlier this week RNZ revealed Japanese owner Juken New Zealand had put the two … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By Anya Feilding A surgical robot in action. Palmerston North Hospital Foundation / supplied Palmerston North Hospital is a step closer to welcoming a new surgical team member – a robot. A fundraiser for a surgical robot has received a $500,000 private donation this week. The Palmerston North Hospital Foundation has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Phillips died following a shootout with police in September 2025. RNZ / Supplied / Police Detailed texts about Tom Phillips’ last hours from a top police comms manager to the head of a documentary crew have been revealed. Police director of media and strategic communications Juli Clausen messaged Dame Julie … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro Auckland Transport are warning commuters there could be disruptions to scheduled train services after a major outage on Thursday. All train services were suspended on Thursday morning but most were able to resume from about 10.15am. AT said while some train services are restored, it’s encouraging commuters … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi campus in Whakatāne. Supplied/Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is moving some of their noho and on-campus classes online in response to concerns from tauira (students) that rising fuel prices would impact their ability to attend classes. Chief executive Professor Wiremu Doherty … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Children and families are better protected and supported under the multi-agency model for responding to family violence incidents. Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour has welcomed a recent independent evaluation into responses to family violence incidents, which has shown the importance of support services working together … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The latest Annual Report on the Child and Youth Strategy, released today, has clearly shown a transformation in youth offending. Minister for Children Karen Chhour wants to take this opportunity to acknowledge the significant progress to what was once a national shame, youth crime, and has now become a great success … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are advising the public to avoid the area near Wainuiomata Road. RNZ / Patrice Allen Police are investigating an unexplained death in Wainuiomata, in Lower Hutt. A body was discovered on Wainuiomata Road around 9am on Thursday morning. Emergency services remain at the scene, and cordons are in place along … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Six months after the Government stepped up support for people sleeping rough, more New Zealanders are moving into stable housing across Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, Associate Minister of Housing Tama Potaka says. More than 500 additional households have now been housed through the Housing First programme, alongside over 280 rough-sleeping … Read more