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Source: Radio New Zealand Dame Kerry Prendergast had her licence returned last week, with a remaining 60 demerits on it. 123RF A former Wellington mayor has admitted to having her driving licence suspended after getting caught speeding five times. Dame Kerry Prendergast told Nick Mills, the host of Wellington Mornings on Newstalk ZB live on … Read more
Source: Ki tua o Matariki Alcohol Law Changes Risk Pushing Harm Further Into Everyday Life Ki Tua o Matariki (KToM) is warning that proposed changes to alcohol laws could increase harm for whānau Māori by making alcohol more visible, more accessible, and more normalised in everyday spaces. The Government has announced reforms aimed at reducing barriers … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders are really starting to feel the pinch from the United States and Israel’s attacks as fuel prices get close to $4/litre at the pump. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Analysis – An unexpected address from the Prime Minister in Wellington this week spoke volumes about the economic crisis the government … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Town of Waitangi on Chatham Island. Vk2cz / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) Chatham Island council is meeting this afternoon to try and come up with a way to soften the blow as diesel prices jump a dollar a litre for the isolated community. Meanwhile, in Waiheke Island, petrol prices are sitting [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/590158/foodstuff-s-petrol-stations-continue-to-offer-discounts-despite-stores-running-dry … Read more
Source: Auckland Council In Auckland, we’ve seen how natural hazards like flooding, coastal erosion and landslides can impact people, homes and businesses. We’re also seeing more Aucklanders interested in knowing about their flood risk including when they’re looking to purchase property or move into a new rental property. This includes checking the flood hazard maps … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cook Islands PM Mark Brown and New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters held an informal discussion at Peters’ private residence in Auckland on Friday, 20 March 2026 Supplied / Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters has met “informally” with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown at Peters’ home in Auckland. Four … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2026 – PFIS Group, a Swiss-rooted wealth structuring advisory firm, today announced a comprehensive rebranding to Alpina Legacy. This strategic transformation marks a significant milestone in the firm’s history, aligning its corporate identity with its profound Swiss heritage and its core mission … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Heath Jones, Hastings Criminal Investigation Branch Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone else affected by a group of people fighting at a local Hastings pub, to come forward. The fight occurred between 1.30 and 2am on Sunday 8 March. Police received reports of a brawl … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The catastrophic failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant may have been caused by air trapped in the pipes, a report has revealed. The Wellington plant failed last month, flooding the facility and sending millions of litres of raw sewage into the sea each day. Wellington City Council on Friday … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Danniverke Carriers owner Nigel Castles expects further price rises for fuel are inevitable. 123rf A rural transport company carting stock to the meat works couldn’t get the fuel it needed at two North Island commercial truck stops. Pumps ran dry in Wairoa and Eltham on Thursday when the Stephenson Transport truck … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2026 – Undergraduate education today extends beyond academic instruction, with institutions increasingly emphasising the development of practical skills, career readiness and personal growth. At SIM Global Education (SIM GE), the undergraduate experience is structured to combine academic learning with career preparation and student engagement, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Jobsdb by SEEK hosts “The Hong Kong HR Awards 2025/26” celebrating industry excellence HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2026 – Mr Grant Wright, Group Executive, Artificial Intelligence at SEEK, the parent company of Jobsdb, spoke at the “Global Talent Summit Week – Hong Kong’s International Talent Forum” … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand In his La Ronde performance, Adam Malone’s burlesque-inspired feats include a “chaotic” hoop act in which he manipulates fast-spinning blunt objects with his hands. Less stressful, he says, is pulling off his take on the traditional but rare ‘Washington Trapeze’, which involves balancing on his head. “I go into a bit … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Robin Martin One person has died following a crash on State Highway 2/Matawai Road, Waipaoa, in the Gisborne region on Friday morning. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash near McMillan Road just before 7am. One person was found dead at the scene. Another person received serious injuries and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A scene guard would remain in place while investigators probed the scene, police said. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police enquiries are underway after a man was found dead at a construction in Hastings earlier this week. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Karli Whiu said police were called to the site at 7pm … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The gloves are coming off for the next instalment of Dan Hooker’s “1 Minute Scraps”. youtube Police are monitoring a bare-knuckle fighting event in Christchurch organised by MMA professional fighter Dan Hooker. The seventh-ranked UFC lightweight contender announced another “1 Minute Scraps” event on social media recently, telling hopefuls the event … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Across Tāmaki Makaurau reading has quietly transformed. You can see it on the morning train where someone is listening to an audiobook, in a café where a student scrolls through an e magazine, at home where a parent downloads a picture book for bedtime, and during a late-night shift where someone finally … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Finland has once again been named the happiest country in the world, a title it has now held a record nine times. New Zealand often ranks in the top 10, but it has just dipped outside to 11th in the most recent World Happiness Report. It’s the third year in a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand If you’ve ever dealt with a sick household, the appeal of hand soap to kill germs is understandable and there are plenty of “antibacterial” and “antiseptic” products promising to do that. Hand washing is one of the most important ways to prevent the transmission of pathogens between people, says Professor Paul … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Significant new features will soon roll out on the Govt.nz app, Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith Collins says. “The Govt.nz App will provide New Zealanders with easy access to government digital services such as communications and proof of digital identity,” Ms Collins says. “By the end of this month, users will be able … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey Journalism Student The USGC Polar Star has operated in Antarctica for the past 55 days. RNZ/Mark Papalii A United States Coast Guard icebreaker has sailed into Wellington harbour after working with New Zealand in Antarctica. The USGC Polar Star, celebrating its 50th year of service, has operated … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Karli Whiu: Police are making enquiries after a man was located deceased at a construction site on Omahu Road in Hastings earlier this week. Officers were called to the site at 7pm on Thursday 18 March. The man was not an employee at … Read more
Source: Safeguarding Children A nationwide movement that has trained more than 93,000 advocates to recognise and respond early to signs of child abuse has been awarded the Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year 2026. Safeguarding Children CEO Willow Duffy accepted the award at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards ceremony, reflecting … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA is urging the Finance Minister to make 23,000 home support workers a priority when delivering urgent support to low income workers hit by sharply rising petrol prices. Nicola Willis told media today she wants a ‘very targeted and temporary’ fix for those ‘acutely impacted’, adding she doesn’t want to see a situation where ‘people … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Ben Rolton, Christchurch Metro CIB: Police are investigating after a woman was found with serious injuries in Christchurch last night. Police were called to Worcester Street, between Latimer Square and Barbadoes Street, around 10pm last night, with reports that a person had received wounds consistent with being … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are investigating following a serious assault on Thursday night in Amberley, in the Hurunui District in North Canterbury. Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons said officers responded around 10.25pm after being told a person had been seriously assaulted at a rural property on Racecourse Road. The victim was taken to hospital … Read more
Source: NZSA We are pleased to announce the 13 emerging writers who have been selected for The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa 2026 Mentorship Programme. The Judging panel of Dr Paula Morris (convenor), Cassie Hart and Philippa Werrycommented: ‘We were impressed with the number of applications and the range of … Read more