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Source: Radio New Zealand Blade shearers at work preparing for the Golden Shears in Masterton. RNZ/Sally Round At Rewa Rewa Station’s woolshed in Tīnui shearers are at work, but it’s not as noisy as usual. Over the clatter of sheep hooves on the floorboards, you can make out the snip-snip-snip of blade shears instead of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews: One person has been arrested, and two people injured, after a serious assault on Lorne Street late last night. Emergency services were called to the scene about 10.20pm. One person reportedly sustained critical injuries, and is now stable. Another person received serious injuries. A … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Charles Godfray from Oxford University is a population biologist and director of its Future of Food programme. Rebecca McMillan / Supplied It is time for the food sector to have difficult conversations about its emissions, particularly beef and dairy. That was the message from a top UK scientist at the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The closure is from Broken Hutt Road and Old Faithful Road. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The Lindis Pass/State Highway 8 has been closed and one person is seriously injured after a single-car crash. The closure is from Broken Hutt Road and Old Faithful Road Police said one person sustained serious injuries … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Country Life’s Mark Leishman interviewing Colin Martin at Nicol’s Blacksmith Shop Duntroon Karan Lawrence A visit to Duntroon’s original Victorian-era blacksmith shop is a visit back in time. Nicol’s Blacksmith Shop has been around for 125 years and, while these days it is a tourist attraction, it is still a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop says a newly completed roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 5 (SH5) and State Highway 28–Harwoods Road east of Tīrau will significantly improve safety on a key regional route. “The SH5/SH28 Harwoods Road intersection had a poor safety record and is part of a corridor that … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand As climate change threatens cacao plantations, chocolate manufacturers are investigating “cacao-free pathways” to meet global demand. Currently, the best options are chocolatey products either grown in labs or produced from fermented plants, according to new research by New Zealand’s Rabobank. But connoisseurs won’t find their taste an exact match, warns research … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Bryan Johnson, the billionaire biohacker, stands next to his son. He has reportedly infused blood plasma from his then-17-year-old son in an effort to live longer. Bryan Johnson We’re all getting older – but we’re not all happy to admit it. The longevity trend has taken off, with some people paying … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand It was just a “weekend wānanga” but an artists hui in Te Kaha in 1973 ushered in Ngā Puna Waihanga, the Maori artists and writers collective and drove a revolution that shaped the renaissance of Māori culture. It makes a fitting starting point for new RNZ podcast Pūtātara: Revolutions in Māori … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Mayor Andrew Little took a dip in Lyall Bay on Wednesday to prove it was safe, but by Friday the Land Air Water Aotearoa (LAWA) website listed much of the south coast as being unsuitable for swimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii The chair of Lyall Bay Surf Lifesaving club says … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An Oriental fruit fly on a piece of fruit. Supplied / Biosecurity NZ No more fruit flies have been spotted in Papatoetoe after a single male was found in a surveillance trap in the South Auckland suburb on Wednesday. The new find comes as Biosecurity just wrapped up a six-week operation … Read more
Source: Media Outreach DENPASAR, BALI – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – Green SM has launched its operations in Bali through a strategic partnership with Taksi Komotra, introducing an all-electric taxi service to support the island’s sustainable tourism and urban mobility agenda. To celebrate the 238th anniversary of Denpasar City, Green SM is … Read more
Source: Media Outreach VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – A high-level cultural delegation from Wuxi, China’s renowned “Home of Erhu,” has completed a landmark two-week musical tour across Belgium, Germany, Austria, and Hungary. Featuring an over 80-member ensemble from the Wuxi Cultural Exchange Group, the tour represents the city’s most … Read more
Source: Media Outreach NANJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – Since 1980, when the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened “Ming Xuan” modeled after Dianchun Yi of Suzhou’s Master of the Nets Garden, Suzhou gardens have taken root in more than 30 countries and regions. As the Chinese New Year arrives, these … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MADRID, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – Huawei unveiled its latest innovations at the “Now is Your Run” global product launch event in Madrid, Spain on February 26. The tech giant marked its return to professional running watches after a five-year hiatus with the debut of the all-new … Read more
Source: Media Outreach YUNA Joins Forces with Infinix to Launch the NOTE 60 SERIES, Marking the Brand’s Bold Step into a New Era of Innovation and Style. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – In a historic first, Infinix today announced K-pop girl group ITZY’s member, YUNA, as its first-ever … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Photosport The Highlanders have suffered another heartbreaking loss, after the Reds bounced back in style. The Reds defeated the Highlanders by 17 points at Suncorp Stadium after leading by 12 at the break. It was a statement performance in front of a lively Brisbane crowd, the home side running in five … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Yuki Miya of New Zealand Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz Christchurch amateur golfer Yuki Miya has the lead at NZ Open going into day three at Millbrook Resort on Saturday. The 20-year-old is 12-under-par after firing a second round of 4-under-par 67 to follow an opening 63 that he completed early on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Izzy Gaze bats during the White Ferns vs Zimbabwe Women, Twenty20 International cricket match at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand on Wednesday 25 February 2026. DJ Mills / Photosport DJ Mills The White Ferns were much more ruthless with the ball as they bowled Zimbabwe out for just 86 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] Taranaki Police have laid charges against two people after encountering what they described as a “hostile” group of people at a car meet in Oaonui. Police attended a callout to a group of “antisocial road users” gathering at Kina Road at about 1am last Saturday. However, they soon retreated, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – In his 2026-27 Budget announced on Wednesday (25 February), Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) outlined areas for comprehensively reinforcing the city’s position as a leading international financial hub. Despite the complex and ever-changing … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Solid Fundamentals and Prudent Financial Management Positioned to Capture Opportunities Summary of 2025/2026Interim Results The Group’s revenue for the six months ended 31 December 2025 (“Interim Period”) was HK$5,185 million (2024: HK$3,854 million), representing an increase of 34.5% year-on-year. The Group’s unaudited underlying profit attributable to shareholders, excluding the effect of fair-value … Read more
Source: Media Outreach NEUSTADT AN DER WEINSTRASSE, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 27 February 2026 – The song describes the challenge of trusting the flow, relying on oneself, following one’s own values with confidence. Valle Venia presents new song by LPS feat. Lara: Where will it take me Picture: Leo Philipp Schmidt In a time when … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand (file photo) RNZ A woman’s attempt to nick a $74,500 necklace using a pole has been thwarted thanks to the quick thinking of workers at the jewellery store, police say. Police were called to the central Auckland Galway Street store just before 5pm on Friday, a police spokesperson said in a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Photosport The Highlanders head across the Tasman to Brisbane after their heartbreaking Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Chiefs in Dunedin. After an opening round bye, the Reds are coming off a heavy to loss to the NSW Waratahs. Kickoff is at 9.35pm. Highlanders: 1. Ethan de Groot. 2. Jack Taylor. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika’s Solomon Alaimalo up against Western Force’s Darby Lancaster. Shane Wenzlick / www.photosport.nz The Western Force have finally got a win on the road in Super Rugby Pacific. For only the second time in 26 matches on New Zealand soil the Force have recorded a victory, with a 35-19 over … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A bumper crowd brimming with colour and sparkles has descended on Hagley Park in Christchurch for the first day of the Electric Avenue music festival. Split Enz leads a star studded line-up for Australasia’s biggest music festival this weekend. Now in its 11th year, Electric Avenue has returned on an unprecedented … Read more