EIT graduate becomes first from programme to lead local school

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 days ago EIT’s Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) programme has produced its first school principal, with graduate Grace Ropitini appointed to lead one of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest schools. Grace (Ngāti Kahungunu, Palawa), who graduated from EIT in 2019, was appointed Acting Principal of Te Kura o Mangateretere at the beginning … Read more

EIT Tairāwhiti Business student’s persistence pays off with scholarship

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 30 seconds ago Anna-Marie Robison (Ngāti Porou) is in the final year of her Bachelor of Business Studies after returning to study last year, having first completed a New Zealand Diploma in Business in 2014. She has also just been awarded the Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust Scholarship. “It’s more … Read more

Wairoa trades student builds foundation at EIT

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 2 days ago A Wairoa teenager who completed two carpentry courses at EIT has landed his first job in the trade just months after finishing his studies. Toby Colquhoun (Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāti Kahungunu) completed the NZ Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills at Level 2 and Level 3 … Read more

Rocket Lab carries out successful launch in Hawke’s Bay

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Source: Radio New Zealand It’s the first of two spacecraft of a satellite navigation demonstration mission in low Earth orbit. RNZ/ Nate McKinnon Rocket Lab has successfully carried out its first dedicated launch on behalf of the European Space Agency. The New Zealand-US space company’s 85th launch was carried out from its rocket pad in … Read more

Auckland airport cancels and delays some flights due to fog

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Source: Radio New Zealand Domestic flights from Napier, Tauranga and Palmerston North have been disrupted. RNZ/Calvin Samuel One flight has been cancelled, and two have been delayed, due to fog in Auckland. A restriction has been in place at Auckland Airport since 4.42am on Sunday. A flight from Napier has been cancelled, while one flight … Read more

Ford hybrid problem ‘couldn’t have happened at a worse time’

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Source: Radio New Zealand Ford has written to owners of Escape PHEVs regarding a battery issue. STR An owner of a Ford hybrid vehicle that has had a problem identified with its battery says it could not have happened at a worse time. Ford said it had written to the owners of some Escape PHEVs … Read more

A brief history of denim – and why the ‘perfect pair’ of jeans remains elusive

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Source: Radio New Zealand Denim is present in practically every country in the world and is widely adopted as one of the most common forms of everyday attire. Its appeal spans generations and social groups: jeans are worn worldwide by those who follow fashion and those who do not, by people seeking to stand out … Read more

Spacey synths, a Pro Tools choir and a toilet: Making music for Hunt for the Wilderpeople

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Source: Radio New Zealand “Hey, man. Jean-Michel Jarre in the New Zealand bush – what do you reckon?” read an out-of-the-blue 2am text Sam Scott received from filmmaker Taika Waititi. A few months later, the Wellington musician and composer learnt about Hunt For the Wilderpeople, and he and Moniker collaborators Lukasz Buda and Conrad Wedde … Read more

Comedian: ‘Infertility is an incredibly silent struggle, particularly in the South Asian community’

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Source: Radio New Zealand “On my first day as a refugee lawyer – in three different jobs – they thought I was the refugee, not the lawyer’, Perera says in a clip of her stand-up posted to social media that many Australians related to. “The best thing about comedy is saying something very personal, but … Read more

Ford EV problem ‘couldn’t have happened at a worse time’

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Source: Radio New Zealand Ford has written to owners of Escape PHEVs regarding a battery issue. STR An owner of a Ford hybrid vehicle that has had a problem identified with its battery says it could not have happened at a worse time. Ford said it had written to the owners of some Escape PHEVs … Read more

Hong Kong Restaurants Claim Top Two Spots in Asia’s 50 Best

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Source: Media Outreach “Culinary Capital” Title Reaffirmed with Over 200 Restaurants Listed in Internationally Acclaimed Gourmet Guides HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 March 2026 – Following last year’s “The World’s 50 Best Bars” Award Ceremony in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) this year brought the “Asia’s 50 Best … Read more

Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Chiefs v Western Force

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Chiefs take on the Western Force at HBF Park in Perth. Kickoff is 9.35pm. Chiefs: 1. Jared Proffit 2. Brodie McAlister 3. George Dyer 4. Josh Lord 5. Naitoa Ah Kuoi 6. Samipeni Finau 7. Luke Jacobson (c) 8. Simon Parker 9. … Read more

Formula 1: Kiwi Liam Lawson to start 14th on Japanese Grand Prix grid

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Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson experienced a frustrating day in Japanese GP qualifying. AFP Kiwi driver Liam Lawson will provisionally start 14th on the grid for Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, after a frustrating day at the Suzuka Circuit. Lawson got through the first qualifying session comfortably, finishing with the 11th-fastest lap, with the top … Read more

Fatal crush exposes risks of unplanned work

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand WorkSafe New Zealand is cautioning small businesses to plan high‑risk, ad-hoc work, after a man was crushed to death while moving heavy machinery on the job. Mitchell Pool was part of a team moving a 1.84‑tonne press brake into a workshop at Peter Gray Engineering in Ōtorohanga in December 2023. The … Read more

60,000 children admitted to hospital with preventable diseases each year, Cure Kids warns

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Source: Radio New Zealand Cure Kids chief executive Frances Soutter. RNZ / Pretoria Gordon Cure Kids warns 60,000 children in New Zealand each year are admitted to hospital with a preventable disease. It is calling for the government to take action, following the release of the fifth State of Child Health report on Friday. The … Read more

Stolen property donated to charity after North Canterbury thief convicted

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Source: Radio New Zealand Police chose Habitat For Humanity as a suitable charity. NZ Police A local charity will benefit from stolen property, after a North Canterbury burglar was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court last week. Last year, police identified a pattern of late-night burglaries at residential construction sites in Rangiora and Rolleston between … Read more

Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Fijian Drua

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Blues take on the Fijian Drua at Eden Park. “The Drua are a dangerous side when you give them space. They play with a lot of flair and confidence, so for us it’s about being accurate, controlling the tempo and making good … Read more

Meitu 2025 Annual Results: Adjusted Net Profit Surges 64.7% YoY to a Record RMB 965 Million, Driven by AI Transformation

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 March 2026 – In 2025, Meitu, Inc. (Meitu) adhered to its “Productivity and Globalisation” strategy, with total revenues from continuing operations surging 28.8% YoY to RMB 3.86 billion. The company’s core business – Photo, Video and Design Products – generated RMB 2.95 billion … Read more

Persistent burglar sentenced, stolen property to benefit local charities

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Source: New Zealand Police A local charity will now benefit from stolen property following the sentencing of a North Canterbury burglar in Christchurch District Court last week. Between March and April 2025, Police identified a pattern of late-night burglaries at residential construction sites in Rangiora and Rolleston where ovens, cooktops, lighting, and other new fixtures … Read more

The House: Immigration changes to protect migrants but expand deportation

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Source: Radio New Zealand Dual British or Irish New Zealanders have no exemption to the new UK border rule. RNZ /Gill Bonnett The Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill has been debated in Parliament for the first time. The government bill, which would amend the Immigration Act, is being shepherded by National MP and Minister … Read more

One vaccine, many diseases: The study trying to find universal protection

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Source: Radio New Zealand The study was still in its early stages, but its aim was to deliver a wide range of protection against the flu, Covid and other diseases. 123rf.com A single vaccine to protect against several diseases would be convenient and according to one study it may also be possible. Stanford University School … Read more

Two people injured in a house fire in Burnside, Christchurch

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Source: Radio New Zealand About eight firefighters were still extinguishing the fire, a FENZ spokesperson said (file image). RNZ / Paris Ibell Two people have been injured in a house fire in Christchurch Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called to a roof on fire at a property on Wairakei Road shortly before 3pm. A St … Read more

Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Queensland Reds

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Hurricanes take on the Reds at Wellington Regional Stadium. Kickoff is at 4.35pm. Hurricanes: 1. Xavier Numia 2. Asafo Aumua 3. Tyrel Lomax 4. Caleb Delany 5. Warner Dearns 6. Devan Flanders 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi (cc) 8. Peter Lakai 9. Cam Roigard … Read more

Kieran Foran appointed Manly Sea Eagles head coach

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Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwis icon Kieran Foran has been named coach of NRL team the Manly Sea Eagles. Photosport Famed Kiwis playmaker Kieran Foran has been named interim coach of the Manly Sea Eagles for the rest of the season, after the NRL club sacked Anthony Seibold on Friday. Foran, 35, retired from top … Read more