Events – New Zealand Opera offers Simplified Chinese for Bluebeard’s Castle at Auckland Town Hall performances

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Source: New Zealand Opera An internationally acclaimed production of Bluebeard’s Castle, Bartók’s only opera, makes its Auckland debut for two performances in the Auckland Arts Festival in March. The opera will be sung in English, with Simplified Chinese subtitles available on personal devices. Two of the classical world’s most experienced and sought-after singers, American baritone Lester … Read more

Northland News – Climate Resilient Communities Fund open for applications

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Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council’s popular Climate Resilience Communities Fund is open for applications. Now in its third year, the fund aims to build community resilience to the effects of climate change by focusing on community-led initiatives and building local capacity to lead change. Since its inception, the fund has supported 45 projects across … Read more

Northland Regional Council media briefs 02/03/26

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Source: Northland Regional Council HAVE YOUR SAY ON NRC USER FEES AND CHARGES; NO ANNUAL PLAN CONSULTATION Northland Regional Council (NRC) is reviewing its user fees and charges for 2026/27 and is seeking feedback by Thursday 02 April. Proposed changes include a 2.6% inflation adjustment, updated water-use annual return charges and a simplified single field-test charge. … Read more

University Research – NZ housing fails to meet Māori and Pacific needs, say experts – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland – UoA Housing is failing to meet Māori and Pacific families’ needs in New Zealand, say University of Auckland experts Professor Deidre Brown and Dr Karamia Müller. Housing prices have skyrocketed, leaving many Māori and Pacific people unable to afford their own homes, say Brown and Müller, who are directors of … Read more

Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin second at Indycar Grand Prix of St Petersburg

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Source: Radio New Zealand picture id=”4JSEOEB_AFP__20260228__2263973903__v2__HighRes__NttIndycarSeriesFirestoneGrandPrixOfStPeters_jpg” crop=”16×10″ layout=”full”] Scott McLaughlin was runner-up at the Indycar Grand Prix in St Petersburg. Kiwi polesitter Scott McLaughlin has clawed his way onto the podium at the Indycar season opener in the United States, but was ultimately defeated by Spain’s Alex Palou. Four-time defending champion Palou took the victory … Read more

Tall Blacks beat Guam to boost World Cup hopes

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Source: Radio New Zealand Reuben Te Rangi of New Zealand. David Rowland/www.photosport.nz The Tall Blacks have beaten hosts Guam 99-67 to go two-from-two in their second window of qualifiers for next year’s World Cup in Qatar. Reuben Te Rangi started the game with the Tall Blacks first five points, before Jack Andrew scored four of … Read more

Winds could see Cook Strait ferry services cancelled

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Source: Radio New Zealand Bluebridge and Interislander in Picton Marlborough sounds RNZ/ Rachel Thomas The Bluebridge Cook Straight ferry service is indicating strong southerlies could cause delays and cancellations on Monday and Tuesday. It says strong winds and large swells are expected, and customers would be notified of any disruption. “A southerly weather system is … Read more

Exercise certificate helps EIT graduate support his community

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 3 days ago After completing the New Zealand Certificate in Exercise at EIT, Joe Tangira is now working at the YMCA Gisborne, helping deliver free exercise classes for the community. The 21-year-old enrolled in the level 4 programme early last year, drawn to the opportunity to become a personal trainer … Read more

Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Specified Prescription Medicines List for Designated Registered Nurse Prescribers: Analysis of submissions

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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 2 March 2026 Designated registered nurse prescribers in primary health and speciality team have met specific training and practise requirements set by the Nursing Council of New Zealand (Nursing Council). They work in collaborative multidisciplinary teams and only prescribe medicines within their specific area of practice, from … Read more

Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Specified Prescription Medicines List for Designated Pharmacist Prescribers: Analysis of submissions

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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 2 March 2026 Designated pharmacist prescribers have met specific requirements and are registered in an additional scope of practice by the Pharmacy Council. They work in collaborative multidisciplinary teams and only prescribe medicines within their specific area of practice, from a gazetted list of specified prescription medicines. … Read more

Christopher Luxon won’t say if NZ supports US strikes on Iran

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon RNZ / Marika Khabazi Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told Morning Report the Iranian regime is an evil one and has been a destabilising force in the Middle East. But he would not be drawn on whether the government supports the strikes by the United States and … Read more

AI scribe now in every emergency department

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Source: New Zealand Government Every emergency department in the country now has access to an artificial intelligence scribe tool, marking a major milestone in reducing administrative burden and freeing up frontline clinicians to focus more on patient care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “AI scribe technology is now live in all emergency departments across New … Read more

PSA nurses vote to accept settlement

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Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of two new collective agreements for members of the Public Service Association (PSA), covering Public Health Nurses and Mental Health Nurses in Auckland and the Rest of New Zealand. “I am pleased for the approximately 3500 nurses employed by Health New Zealand … Read more

2026 Taite Music Prize finalists announced

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Source: Radio New Zealand Marlon Williams, Geneva AM, Tom Scott and Jazmine Mary are among 10 finalists for the 2026 Taite Music Prize. The award, named in honour of late Dylan Taite, one of Aotearoa’s respected music journalists, recognises outstanding independent New Zealand albums released in the past year. The award will be presented on … Read more

‘Ens…ification’ blamed as Kiwis feel down about internet

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Source: Radio New Zealand Sixty percent of Kiwis use AI weekly, but 68 percent are ‘very or extremely concerned’ about it being used to produce harmful content. File photo. 123rf Fewer and fewer New Zealanders are feeling positive about the internet, despite many spending hours online per day. A study by Internet NZ has found … Read more

Health workers vote to ratify new collective agreement with Health NZ

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Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Peter de Graaf More than 3500 health workers have voted to ratify a new collective agreement with Health New Zealand after a drawn out 18-month bargaining process. Mental health nurses and assistants are included in the agreement, which will give them a 2.5 percent pay rise and … Read more

I’m educated and a fan of science, so why do I follow superstitions?

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Source: Radio New Zealand As kids, many of us are told that if we go outside with wet hair, we’ll catch a cold. And as adults, we might spend an extra few minutes drying our hair before stepping out. Many tall buildings in Anglo countries don’t label the 13th floor, while buildings in East Asia … Read more

‘Ens…ification’ blamed for as Kiwis feel down about internet

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Source: Radio New Zealand Sixty percent of Kiwis use AI weekly, but 68 percent are ‘very or extremely concerned’ about it being used to produce harmful content. File photo. 123rf Fewer and fewer New Zealanders are feeling positive about the internet, despite many spending hours online per day. A study by Internet NZ has found … Read more

Person dies in crash, car submerged in river

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A person has died on State Highway 1 in Taihape, to the north of Spooners Hill. Police were advised at 7.25am on Sunday that a car had gone off the road and into Hautapu River. The car was found submerged in the river with significant damage from … Read more

One killed in Ruapehu crash

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Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to the scene in the Ruapehu District just after 11pm on Sunday (file image). RNZ / Richard Tindiller One person has died after a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 4 in the settlement of Erua on Sunday night. Emergency services were called to the scene in the … Read more

Rugby: All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima re-commits to NZ Rugby to after next World Cup.

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Source: Radio New Zealand Will Jordan celebrates with Cortez Ratima after scoring. Wallabies v New Zealand All Blacks, 2024 Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup test match, Accor Stadium, NSW, Australia, Saturday 21st September 2024, Copyright David Neilson / www.photosport.nz David Neilson/Photosport All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs … Read more

Official advice about Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorder labelled ‘incredibly damaging’

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Source: Radio New Zealand Some patients with a rare disorder experience complications and have to rely on feeding tubes, intravenous fluids and strong pain killers. 123rf People living with a rare connective tissue disorder say new Health New Zealand guidance about their condition is misleading, with some fearing it could leave them without treatment that … Read more

‘Enshittification’ blamed for fewer NZers feeling positive about the internet

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Source: Radio New Zealand Sixty percent of Kiwis use AI weekly, but 68 percent are ‘very or extremely concerned’ about it being used to produce harmful content. File photo. 123rf Fewer and fewer New Zealanders are feeling positive about the internet, despite many spending hours online per day. A study by Internet NZ has found … Read more

Iranian NZers ‘incredibly hopeful’ attacks will lead to swift regime change

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Source: Radio New Zealand People mourn the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US and Israeli strikes, in Tehran AFP / ATTA KENARE As strikes and retaliations continue in the Middle East, there has been a mixed response from Iranian-New Zealanders – but some see the US attempt … Read more

Nangs in corner dairies: ‘Should we be stocking this product at all?’

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Source: Radio New Zealand Taking nangs off the shelves is “the first starting point to make sure that you’re safe”, says Retail NZ. File photo. AFP / BENJAMIN POLGE Dairies and convenience stores need to pull nangs from the shelves, the retailers’ association says. Police have been warning that problems around the huffing of nitrous … Read more

Young farmer eyes first home dream as KiwiSaver rules change

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Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Herbert, a 25-year-old farmer on a sheep and beef station in Wairarapa, said the changes would allow him to buy his first home and pursue his career by living on a farm. RNZ/Anneke Smith A young farmer is looking forward to supercharging his savings towards a first home, now that … Read more

Basketball: Will next NZ Breakers coach be homegrown talent?

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Source: Radio New Zealand Judd Flavell and Aaron Young have been assistant coaches in the Australian NBL. Photosport A worldwide search for the next NZ Breakers head coach could end closer to home. Breakers president of basketball operations Dillon Boucher said the club would advertise globally to replace Petteri Koponen, who left at the end … Read more