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Source: Radio New Zealand The Chateau Tongariro has been sitting empty since it was closed in February 2023. Wikimedia Commons The government is seeking proposals from operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro hotel in the Central North Island at the base of Mt Ruapehu. The heritage building has been sitting empty since … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as fuel prices rise amid fears over the Iran war and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis have been addressing the latest on the fuel crisis, warning that NZ is now preparing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Three Sister’s Brewery founder Joe Emans wants to leave the Sunshine Brewing brands intact. Robin Martin/RNZ The sale of one of New Zealand’s oldest running independent craft brewery is a deal worth toasting, according to those close to the transaction. Sunshine Brewing – including its iconic Gisborne Gold brand – has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Authors have to confirm their eligibility for payment every year, whether or not they have new books in libraries. Google Maps Authors who missed out on a payment for having books in the library are receiving the money they are owed. RNZ reported in February that 318 authors had received an … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Artist’s impression of the Mt Victoria tunnel, part of the NZTA proposals for State Highway 1 in Wellington, which would see a second tunnel. Supplied / NZTA Waka Kotahi Wellingtonians are divided over the government’s planned tunnels and highway extensions, according to a report by NZTA. The plan to revamp the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Queenstown Lakes District Council monitoring showed there were often between six and 22 stalls on a 150m stretch of the lakefront despite a requirement for stalls to be 50m apart. 123RF Food stalls will be banned from the Queenstown lakefront after the district council voted on measures to deal with public … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Louis Theroux’s recent documentary Inside the Manosphere, alongside Netflix’s 2025 hit drama Adolescence, has driven a spike in public discussion about the “manosphere”. The term refers to a loose ecosystem of anti-feminist online communities and influencers that promote male dominance and hostility toward women. Much of the public conversation about the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf HPV self-tests increase screening rates, with a new study finding 10 percent more coverage at clinics which offer it. Self-testing for human papillomavirus was rolled out nationally in September 2023. The study period for this newly-published research took place before that change – between February 2022 and September 2023 – … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Francis de Vries of Auckland FC takes a selfie with fans, supporters and crowd. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC defender Francis de Vries has played every A-League game – and nearly every minute – in the club’s history, making him the first player to bring up a milestone for the team. Plucked … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dilworth’s redress programme began in 2023, with 261 survivors having accepted and settled their applications for redress by the end of 2025. RNZ / Dan Cook Warning: This story discusses sexual abuse. A Dilworth survivor says a $90,000 redress offer is insultingly small. Hector, whose real name RNZ cannot use, was … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say today’s announcement of a $4 million rural wellbeing fund will be an absolute game changer for rural mental health and wellbeing. “This funding will do so much good for rural New Zealand and help a lot of people who need it,” Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says. “There are some … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for North Waikato from 4pm Thursday 19 March until further notice. During a restricted fire season people wanting to light outdoor fires must apply to Fire and Emergency for a permit and have it approved. The North Waikato zone … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2026 – Southern Vietnam consistently stands out as one of the country’s most dynamic gateways for international travelers. Anchored by Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s economic and financial nucleus, this region benefits from year-round tropical weather and a richly diverse marine ecosystem, positioning … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has acknowledged a “big shift” in the government’s messaging around the war in the Middle East, warning New Zealanders the fuel situation could get worse before it gets better. Speaking at a media conference at Parliament on Thursday, Luxon said it had become clear the conflict would … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A major transport upgrade for the Western Bay of Plenty has received Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. NZTA lodged its application in August 2025 to build about 7.7 kilometres of new highway in the Bay of Plenty. “Approval has taken just five months following the commencement of the expert … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Agreement with the Singapore digital media platform reinforces Media OutReach Newswire’s role as the leading global newswire for Asia Pacific HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2026 – Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific’s first and only global newswire, has entered into a strategic content partnership with AsiaOne, one … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis have been addressing the latest on the fuel crisis, warning that NZ is now preparing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A major fire at an automotive shop in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby has been extinguished. Assistant Commander Kenton Rusbridge said crews are dampening down hotspots. Earlier, the fire caused concern due to it’s proximity to a Z petrol station. Photos from St Paul’s College, on Richmond Rd, showed smoke rising … Read more
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: New survey shows drop in crime Fewer people are becoming victims of crime in New Zealand, according to new data published today. The latest results from the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS) show that in the eight years to 2025, the proportion of victims of crime … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour says baseline attendance data for charter schools shows they’re off to good start, but there is more work to be done. “When children can learn and grow in ways more specific to their needs, they attend school more,” Mr Seymour says. In 2025 the average regular … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis have been addressing the latest on the fuel crisis, warning that NZ is now preparing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Smoke seen rising over Ponsonby from St Paul’s College. Supplied / Linda Hallas Black smoke can be seen over the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby. Photos from St Paul’s College, on Richmond Rd, show smoke rising in the distance. Do you know more? Share your pictures and stories with us at: iwitness@rnz.co.nz … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kate Taylor is back for the Football Ferns. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns squad has been named for the Oceania Qualifiers finals in Aotearoa next month, where the side will aim to book a ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil. The squad sees Ferns’ regulars … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand This week, the Manukau Sports Bowl has been transformed into a multi-stage cultural hub for 11,000 performers from 73 high schools. Participants tell RNZ the Polyfest festival is a celebration of cultural diversity as well as an opportunity to learn. Faith Fomai from Southern Cross Campus says Polyfest is about “learning … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Usually considered a low-cost staple for families, the price of mince has recorded the biggest annual increase since data began. Beef mince is up 23.2 percent, to an average of $24.46 a kilogram – about $4.60 more than the same time in 2025. Tauranga butcher Jason Pears knows budgets have been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Students performing at this weeks ASB Polyfest say the festival is a celebration of their diverse identities. More than 11,000 performers from 73 schools are set to grace the stage over the next three days. Polyfest is the world’s largest secondary school Pasifika cultural festival held annually since the late 1970s. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MyIndici said it hasn’t been compromised. 123rf A Wellington GP clinic has stopped uploading consultation notes to patient portal MyIndici as an extra layer of protection for patients’ data. MyIndici said it hasn’t been compromised, but there have been two high-profile security breaches involving health data at other companies in the … Read more