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Source: Radio New Zealand Thieves are stealing copper wiring from North Canterbury power lines. 123RF Canterbury lines company MainPower is offering a $5000 reward for significant information relating to the tampering with or theft of copper earthing wires. There have been more instances of copper theft in North Canterbury since January, compared to the whole … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 70 beds will be added to hospitals ahead of the colder months, which the government says will reduce wait times. File photo. Supplied/ Waikato Hospital Millions in new government funding to meet winter demand is a drop in the bucket, healthcare unions say. The $25 million funding will see … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man who claims he was sexually assaulted as a teen by an older man decades ago has been accused of making up the allegation to get a prison sentence reduced. The accused, who has name suppression, has pleaded not guilty to one charge of sexual violation … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Food prices are up 4.5 percent, one of several economic indicators that household budgets are being squeezed. RNZ New Zealand could experience a real fuel choke point in a fortnight, and Treasury’s worst-case scenario for inflation is too optimistic, says a leading economist. War in the Middle East has effectively closed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fruit and vegetables are up 9.4 percent on last year, with meat, poultry and fish rising 7.5 percent. 123RF New Zealand would benefit from a regime banning “excessive” supermarket prices, Consumer NZ says. The organisation says some supermarket shoppers are questioning how quickly food prices have risen, as conflict in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s top scorer Tazmin Brits. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr brought up a T20 milestone in a 19-run loss to South Africa in Hamilton. South Africa have levelled the five match series at 1-1. South Africa won the toss and opted to bat at Seddon Park with openers … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A damaged car was seen after police cars swarmed central Auckland. Kim Baker Wilson/RNZ Police have chased a stolen car across Auckland as it hit other vehicles following a home invasion in the east of the city. The burglary in Howick was reported just after 3pm on Tuesday, with offenders reportedly … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Donna Moon vaccinating a child. Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (PHO) A Bay of Plenty health team has had a big boost in childhood vaccination rates, saying “pressure free kōrero” and giving people space are the keys to success. Over about 18 months, the Western Bay of Plenty Primary … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins is expected to respond to allegations made by his ex-wife at a media conference at 4.45pm today. He arrived back in the country from Australia on Tuesday. The claims – which do not relate to any unlawful activity – were posted on Jade Paul’s private Facebook page … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand TradeMe said Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Kona were the most searched electric vehicles. 123RF TradeMe says rising petrol prices are prompting more people to consider electric vehicles. The site said it experienced a 142 percent spike in searches for electric vehicles in March compared to February. The average price of 91 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Shanan Gray, Counties Manukau District Commander: Police have arrested four men after they carried out a home invasion and fled across parts of Auckland. At around 3.10pm Police received reports of an aggravated burglary at an address on Bleakhouse Road, Howick. The offenders were reported to be … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Canton served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1991-1998. Military.com/Facebook/Supplied A New Zealander who has lived in the US for 25 years and even served in the US Marine Corps now faces deportation from the country. Paul Canton was in Marines for seven years and had built a life for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Whakaari / White Island on 17 March. Geonet Volcanic alert levels for Whakaari / White Island have been lowered. There was a minor eruption last week, raising warning levels and leaving flights at Tauranga Airport cancelled. Earth Sciences New Zealand says new satellite data shows ash emissions could have started as … Read more
Source: Media Outreach PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – CARSOME Group Inc (CARSOME or the Group), Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, today announced a strategic investment round of more than USD 30 million from a set of new and existing investors including the Hong Kong Investment Corporation … Read more
Source: Media Outreach THE AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTIONOF THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR WILL VISIT THE GRAND THEATRE, HONG KONG CULTURAL CENTRE FROM 8 JULY AS PART OF ITS INTERNATIONAL TOUR TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S ICONIC ROCK MUSICAL COMES TO HONG KONG FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME PRIORITY BOOKING FROM25 -26 MARCH | PUBLIC … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Labour leader Chris Hipkins is expected to respond to allegations made by his ex-wife at a media conference at 4.45pm today. He arrrived back in the country from Australia on Tuesday. The claims – which do not relate to any unlawful activity – were posted on Jade … Read more
Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE 17 March 2026 App Store Accountability Bill Proposed To Strengthen Online Safety For Children Family First is calling on the government, or individual Members of Parliament, to adopt its App Store Accountability Bill, designed to target an obvious ‘choke point’ for accessing digital content, to improve online safety for children … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand From left, Nemani Tunidau, Eparama Tunidau and Laisa Waka Tunidau Supplied An inquest into the death of a Christchurch woman – who was killed by a forensic mental health patient while walking home from work – will be held in August. Laisa Waka Tunidau, a mother of four, was fatally stabbed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand It is estimated that there are 5000-8000 native falcons (kārearea) in Aotearoa. File photo. Supplied / Paul O’Hagan Native bush falcons are breeding at Auckland’s Hūnua Ranges after years of uncertainty about the species’ future. It is estimated that there are 5000-8000 native falcons (kārearea) in the country. They are classified … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has ringfenced $50 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the development of geothermal projects, Regional Development and Resources Minister Shane Jones says. “Early-stage geothermal exploration involves high upfront costs. Targeted government investment will help de-risk exploration and get more projects off the ground,” Mr Jones says. “Given the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has unveiled its strategy to harness the tremendous power of its geothermal resources and double its energy use by 2040, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. From the Ground Up was launched by Mr Jones in Rotorua today, at an event attended by industry, stakeholders and media. The document sets … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Despite the conflict in the Middle East and growing worries over global oil supply, New Zealand remains at the lowest level of official concern – but that could quickly change. Motorists are being urged not to panic-buy fuel amid going concerns about rising prices, with the average 91 petrol price around … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – AutoCount, a leading provider of financial management software solutions, successfully held its first AutoCount Philippines Partner Conference 2026. Bringing together 60 partners to strengthen collaboration and showcase innovations. AutoCount top management members and Euronet representative unveil the BIR-Accredited POS with Euronet … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the White Ferns take on South Africa for the second of five T20s. It comes after the White Ferns cruised to a one-sided 80-run win in the opening T20 at Mt Maunganui on Sunday. Batting first at Bay Oval, New Zealand captain Melie Kerr and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZTA Two people have been seriously injured after two cars collided in North Canterbury. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 1 near Domett, between Christchurch and Kaikōura, about 10.40am. One of the cars was towing a horse float but it was unknown if any horses … Read more
Source: Green Party Rising food prices are hitting New Zealanders in the pocket and driving them to hunger says MP Ricardo Menéndez March, Green Party spokesperson for Commerce and Consumer Affairs. “While the supermarkets have been making $1 million a day in excess profits, food prices have surged 4.5% over the last year. Fruit and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Shannon Mato celebrates a try for the Māori All Stars against the Australian Indigenous All Stars in Sydney, 2025. NRL PHOTOS The Kiwi Ferns’ stocks have been boosted with Jillaroos’ 10-test cap powerhouse forward Shannon Mato’s availability after her decision change allegiance from Australia to New Zealand. Mato, 27, wants to … Read more