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Source: Green Party The Green Party is claiming a win for animals, following the Luxon Government’s confirmation that they have cancelled plans to reinstate the live export of animals at sea. Plans to resume the trade in live animals by sea was part of the National and Act coalition agreement, however the frequently endorsed intention … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party is astounded to read a Wellington City Council working group’s newly released cost-cutting proposal which includes major slash and burn cuts to climate change and transport. “Our city has been internationally recognised for its leadership in reducing emissions and transforming our transport system. This cost-cutting proposal completely guts that reputation … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Harwoods Hole on Takaka Hill Supplied – Department of Conservation The Department of Conservation (DOC) has u-turned on its closure of the track to the country’s deepest natural sinkhole. Harwoods Hole, which is a nearly 180-metre deep vertical shaft, is part of a cave system in the Abel Tasman National Park. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Many students are worried over paying their expenses as they wait for their delayed student loan payments. Tri Wiranto/Unsplash Stressed out students are struggling to pay rent, buy food and take the bus to class because their student loan applications are still not processed, weeks after courses began. But the Ministry … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand John Reid in 2015 in his study surrounded by memorabilia from his cricketing career. Supplied / Lisa Thompson This week’s one of despair for New Zealand cricket lovers, after the Black Caps were outclassed in the T20 World Cup final. But, today is a special anniversary in cricket history – it’s … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – KCM Trade, a leading global CFD broker, has recently announced the launch of KCM Trade Copy, a new mobile copy trading platform officially released in February and now available on both iOS and Android. The launch comes as the company … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A photo illustration of a Brent crude oil price chart displayed on a screen. (File photo) AFP / Jonathan Raa / NurPhoto War in the Middle East might have developed beyond US President Donald Trump’s ability to end it at whim, but has it yet reached a worst-case scenario? Bloomberg reported … Read more
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury has marked a major milestone in its return to independent status, with over 900 graduates filling Ōtautahi’s Wolfbrook Arena in two vibrant Autumn ceremonies on Friday 13 March. A total of 1800 ākonga (students) were eligible to graduate this year, with half choosing to walk across the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police New Zealand Police have targeted Comanchero members and associates as part of coordinated enforcement activity across Australasia targeting the gang’s criminal operations. Three men have been arrested, with items seized including an AR-15 rifle, cash and methamphetamine. Taskforce Morpheus is a working group of law enforcement agencies across Australia and New … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf ACT has voiced strong objections to the looming ban on greyhound racing, saying breeders, owners, and venues deserve compensation and more time. But it has yet to decide whether it will completely pull its support for the legislation at its second reading. The bill – in the name of Racing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The police cordon at Sheffield Crescent in Christchurch on Thursday. RNZ/Anna Sargent An “explosive substance” that resulted in the evacuation of part of a Christchurch suburb was a jar of crystallized picric acid, the Defence Force says. Police sent an emergency mobile alert and put up cordons around Sheffield Crescent in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A person has been hit by a truck on Titi Road. Google Maps A pedestrian has been hit by a truck in Mauku, west of Pukekohe. Police say initial information is that the person is critically injured. The crash happened at 3.22pm on Titi Road. The road is closed and emergency … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The report said ‘off-track’ against the target for handling the most urgent cases in time. RNZ Oranga Tamariki reports it’s not meeting targets with critical and urgent reports of concern about children, and in fact, is a bit worse than before. However, the Children’s Minister Karen Chhour has focused on other … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Signs on Wellington’s South Coast about the wastewater spill. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington mayor Andrew Little says details from a preliminary report into the failure of the Moa Point wastewater plant will be made public next week. The news comes just over five weeks out from when a massive backflow … Read more
Source: Media Outreach AI+Cloud strategy continues to empower businesses towards greater efficiency and new growth opportunities HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, presents a series of customer success stories from 2025, showcasing how its full-stack AI and Cloud capabilities are … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A white ute that was nearby when the assault took place. Police are wanting to speak with the owner of the vehicle. Police/Supplied Police are looking for a man, described to be in his late-40’s after an assault in Meeanee, Napier last week. The assault happened on the Limestone Track, between … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HUALIEN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – Travelers looking to reach Eastern Taiwan with ease and without transfers can soon enjoy the refreshing Pacific sea breeze and the breathtaking scenery of mountains and ocean up close. South Korea’s Aero K Airlines has launched a direct route between Incheon … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland courier driverTuipulotu Vi was shot and killed in 2024. Facebook / supplied A US national is accused of flying into New Zealand to carry out a murder at the request of an organised criminal group before flying back home, RNZ can reveal. The man is charged with killing Auckland courier … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now confirm a third person has been charged with murder as part of an ongoing homicide investigation, following the death of a courier driver in Pakuranga Heights in 2024. Operation Block commenced on 19 August 2024 to investigate the murder of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi on Marvon Downs Avenue. Detective … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey University Journalism Student The Kaiārahi ferry. Interislander An Interislander staff member has gone overseas to collect crucial components to fix the stricken ferry Kaiārahi. KiwiRail spokesperson Taru Sawhney said the action was taken to ensure the part and a spare got here as quickly as possible. They … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Manufacturing activity in February continued expanding at the same pace as in January. 123RF Manufacturing activity eases slightly by 0.1 points to 55.0 – above 50 is expansion Activity remains near four-year highs All five sub-indexes are in expansion – deliveries and employment slow Middle East chaos clouds outlooks – increases … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello will travel to Europe tomorrow to represent New Zealand at the Global Fraud Summit and for a series of bilateral meetings. The inaugural Summit was held in London in 2024 and this, second version is being hosted by INTERPOL and the UN Office on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Detective Sergeant Emma Wiltshire – Hawke’s Bay CIB: Police are appealing for information following an assault in Meeanee, Napier, last week. On Friday 6 March, Police received a report of an assault that occurred just before 7.30am, on the Limestone Track, between Ulyatt Road and Riverbend Road. Thankfully, … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Globalization holds firm at a record level while trade flows in Asia expand and diversify Despite geopolitical tensions and rising uncertainty, countries largely maintain trade and investment ties with their traditional partner countries Record-long trade distances, AI-driven commerce, and resilient cross‑border flows paint a surprisingly robust picture of globalization U.S.–China trade fell … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Racing Minister, Winston Peters has welcomed proposed plans to rehome greyhounds, as the transition away from greyhound racing continues. “The intention was always to support the industry as it transitions away from greyhound racing,” says Mr Peters. “There has been a campaign of misinformation about greyhounds and owners being left to … Read more
Source: Auckland Council A new top-of-the-line karting facility at Colin Dale Park in the city’s south is open for Aucklanders to use thanks to support from Auckland Council. In late February, Councillor Ali Filipaina and council staff were among those who marked the new facility at Wiri with a blessing of Sir Colin Giltrap Raceway … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nat Hurst , head coach of the Tall Ferns. www.photosport.nz The Tall Ferns have lost their second successive match at their World Cup qualifying tournament, going down 74-51 to a classy Italy combination. As coach Natalie Hurst noted, it was an improvement on their opening 99-50 defeat to sixth-ranked Spain on … Read more