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Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / RNZ composite A brain surgeon who refused advice from his colleagues has been stood down after his patient died of a brain bleed post-operation. A report by the Health and Disability Commissioner found his sarcastic remark to a fellow surgeon, who questioned him on his approach, “inappropriate”, and criticised … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand In New Zealand and elsewhere, some dual UK citizens have spent hundreds of dollars to get new British passports. RNZ / Gill Bonnett Some British dual nationals are getting permanent exemptions from needing UK passports to travel there – but the carve-out is not going to help those in New Zealand. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Executive Director of NZ Drug Foundation Sarah Helm. Supplied The New Zealand Drug foundation is calling for a “fundamental shift” in drug policies in response to dramatic increases in cocaine and methamphetamine consumption. The foundation said police wastewater testing showed cocaine use reached an all time high during the last quarter … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The ACT Party should leave nursing to the professionals and medical evidence, NZNO says. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says ACT MP Todd Stephenson has dismissed the Nursing Council’s draft code of conduct – which proposes strengthening cultural safety, whānau-centred care and te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a crash in Waipaoa on 20 March, and are appealing for information from the public. The man was 75-year-old Owen Rutherford Lloyd, from Whatatutu. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Police are now appealing … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police in Counties Manukau have been busy cleaning up and returning a pile of stolen goods following a tip off from a member of the public. On Friday afternoon, Police patrolling the Counties Manukau West area were alerted to an address of interest in Mangere Bridge by a member of the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 March 2026 – Singapore’s economy continues to evolve amid rapid technological change and sustainability priorities, workforce capabilities are expected to shift significantly over the next few years. Workforce insights from Singapore agencies and global labour market research indicate that professionals will need to strengthen both … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Human remains found in a garden on Wellington’s south coast last year have been determined to be centuries old. A homeowner discovered the remains in his garden in Ōwhiro Bay on June 22, 2025. Detective Constable Sarah Steed says radiocarbon dating has been conducted on the remains, which show them to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo will visit New Zealand this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. “We share a warm and close partnership with Tuvalu, underpinned by strong development, cultural, economic, and people to people links,” Mr Luxon says. “I look forward to discussing how we can deliver on our … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A milk spill on SH73 near Parapet Rock, between Lake Pearson and Castle Hill, means that road users are being asked to stop on demand. Supplied / NZTA Motorists are being warned that a milk spill is affecting traffic on State Highway 73 in Canterbury. It comes after an oil spill … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The dairy company, majority-owned by China’s Bright Dairy, reported after tax result was $85.4m lower than the same period last year. Supplied/ Synlait Synlait has described its half-year net loss of $80.6 million as disappointing as it pledges to deliver a pathway to recovery. The dairy company, majority-owned by China’s Bright … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Explainer – With the Iran war leaving supply chains choked off, pain at the pump is rising, but you still need to drive. How can you get the most out of your tank? Here’s some options. The price of 91 petrol has now heading towards $4 a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police As thousands of hunters are making their plans for autumn – the Roar – recreational firearms groups are urging hunters to always be 100% sure of their targets. Te Tari Pureke – Firearms Safety Authority, which chairs the Recreational Firearms Users Group, has begun a public information campaign reminding hunters everywhere … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Divers from Tauranga iwi Ngāti Ranginui during a freediving course run by Waitā. Supplied/Waitā With the goals of building marae “bench strength” and improving water safety, King Country iwi Ngāti Maniapoto is launching a freediving course for its descendants. Sam Mikaere is the group Chief Executive of Te Nehenehenui, the post … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The council’s chief executive Lynda Keene said while it was not good news, it was a relief that the impact was not being felt during a peak season. 123RF Tourism operators are being hit with international visitor cancellations due to flight disruptions as the Middle East war continues, an industry survey … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService is forecasting periods of heavy rain for the upper North Island. MetService The upper North Island looks set for a wet end to the week, with a deep subtropical low bringing rain and strong winds. A heavy rain watch is in place for Northland for 53 hours, from 10am Wednesday … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact them with information. RNZ / REECE BAKER Three people, one armed with a gun, broke into a home in the Auckland suburb of Wesley on Sunday night, police say. Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk said the armed robbery … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Diesel is more expensive to make than petrol but the impact of fuel excise tax usually conceals this. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Diesel is now only about 20c a litre cheaper than 91 – even though 70c of the price of a litre of petrol is tax. Data from petrol price … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paula Drewery, Taranaki Area Investigations Manager: Police investigating a serious assault in King Edward Park in Stratford on Friday evening have arrested one person. A 23-year-old man will appear in the Hawera District Court today on wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Police … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 March 2026 Rangitahi/Molesworth is New Zealand’s largest farm and has a long history of high-country farming. It’s also a nationally important drylands ecosystem with a deep cultural significance to Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Kurī, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Rangitāne o Wairau, and significant biodiversity and recreation values. … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 20 February 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation “Tongariro is a Dual World Heritage site, a taonga, and a cornerstone of the Ruapehu District economy. The fires have damaged biodiversity, disrupted recreation, and affected the livelihoods of families and businesses across Ruapehu District,” Mr Potaka says. “That is why … Read more
Source: ASB South Island continues to hold strong with Canterbury outperforming the rest of the country Otago and Waikato coming in second place equal Auckland shows promising signs of improvement, jumps to fourth place Wellington remains under pressure, finishing last place. Canterbury continues to shine in ASB’s Regional Economic Scoreboard, finishing 2025 as New Zealand’s … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 March 2026 Rangitahi/Molesworth is New Zealand’s largest farm and has a long history of high-country farming. It’s also a nationally important drylands ecosystem with a deep cultural significance to Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Kurī, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Rangitāne o Wairau, and significant biodiversity and recreation values. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Steven Alker during the 2026 Cologuard Classic CHRISTIAN PETERSEN / AFP New Zealand golfer Steven Alker successfully endured another play-off finish to a golf tournament on the PGA Champions Tour. Alker again came out on top to defend his title at the Cologuard Classic in Tuscon, Arizona. He also won the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Oil prices have risen as the fall out continues from the Middle East crisis. Brent Crude oil rose about US$1 to be just above US$113 a barrel in early Asia trade. The New Zealand share market has retreated sharply, with the benchmark NZX50 down 1.4 percent shortly after 11am. Meanwhile, Finance … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 March 2026 DOC Waikato Operations Manager Niwha Jones says his staff have been working hard to reopen and assess tracks, and the latest to be made available to the public is Mangakara Nature Walk. The Mangakara Nature Walk is a family friendly short walk and easily accessible from Grey … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC. Michael Regan/Getty Images All Whites captain Chris Wood could return to action for Nottingham Forest for the last two months of their English Premier League campaign after recovering … Read more