Bridge Data Centres and EcoCeres Complete Inaugural HVO-Powered Backup Fuel Pilot for Data Centres in Asia Pacific

Source: Media Outreach BDC intends to further deploy HVO-powered energy solutions across its data centres in Asia Pacific and beyond SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre provider, and EcoCeres, a global leader in the innovation and commercialisation of renewable fuels and green … Read more

Xero CEO speaks out amid allegations against founder Sir Rod Drury

Source: Radio New Zealand Xero chief executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy. Supplied/Xero The chief executive of accounting software company Xero says it does not tolerate sexual harassment or misconduct in the workplace. It comes amid allegations of misconduct and inappropriate behaviour from multiple women against its founder Sir Rod Drury. Former Xero staffer Ally Naylor first … Read more

Navy officer denies ever speaking to Afghan interpreter in threatening manner

Source: Radio New Zealand A court martial continued on Tuesday at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A Navy officer accused of threatening to kill an Afghan interpreter in 2013 has denied making any threat. A court martial continued on Tuesday at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. The court … Read more

Surfers and swimmers urged not to ignore shark bell at Dunedin beach

Source: Radio New Zealand The shark bell at the St Clair esplanade has rung out several times in recent weeks. RNZ / Tess Brunton Dunedin surfers and swimmers are being urged not to be complacent about the shark bell, which has been sounded multiple times in recent weeks. The bell was installed at the St … Read more

EIT researcher contributes to global AI study published in Nature

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 27 seconds ago An EIT researcher has contributed to a global study testing the limits of artificial intelligence, with the work published in Nature, one of the world’s most prestigious scientific journals. Dr Syed Shahid, a Senior Postgraduate Lecturer in Health Science based at EIT’s Auckland campus, is among more … Read more

Watch: Judith Collins makes her final speech to Parliament

Source: Radio New Zealand Judith Collins has made her final speech to Parliament as an MP this afternoon, ahead of her exit from politics. Her departure brings to an end a 24-year career as an MP, which has seen her hold 18 Ministerial portfolios – some of them twice – as well as leading National … Read more

AECOM delivers engineering innovations on Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section), advancing connectivity in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, has supported the completion and opening of the Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section), marking the first major transport infrastructure project delivered in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis (NM). AECOM delivers engineering innovations on Fanling Bypass (Eastern … Read more

Watch live: Judith Collins makes her final speech to Parliament

Source: Radio New Zealand Judith Collins is making her final speech to Parliament as an MP this afternoon, ahead of her exit from politics. Her departure brings to an end a 24-year career as an MP, which has seen her hold 18 Ministerial portfolios – some of them twice – as well as leading National … Read more

Waitaki District ratepayers facing up to 45 percent increase call for probe into council’s finances

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Stunned Waitaki District ratepayers facing rates increases of up to 45 percent are calling for a government probe of council’s finances, with some worried people will lose their homes. The council has been seeking feedback on three possible rates rises of 19 percent, 27 percent or 45 percent as it … Read more

Waikato Police investigating anti-social dirt bike behaviour

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Aimee Whitley, acting Hamilton City Area Commander: Waikato Police are investigating multiple reports relating to anti social behaviour by groups of dirt bike riders in Hamilton City over the weekend. Police received a number of calls throughout Saturday 9 May, with callers reporting a range of incidents … Read more

High fuel prices see power costs jump by a third on Chatham Islands

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Power prices on the Chatham Islands are about to jump by a third because of high fuel prices. From the start of June, the price will go from around $1 a kilowatt hour to $1.32 kWh. That’s more than three times the average price on the mainland, which is around … Read more

Warriors star Luke Metcalf given permission to explore options with other NRL clubs

Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Warriors have given star Luke Metcalf permission to talk to other clubs for next season, as they try to sort through their contract logjam among the halves. The Auckland NRL outfit has been wrestling with its roster in recent weeks, with Tanah Boyd and Chanel Harris-Tavita … Read more

From heartbreak to history: Inaugural captain still at heart of Phoenix rise

Source: Radio New Zealand An injured Lily Alfeld talks to her team from the stands during an A-League Women’s match in Wellington. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images The Wellington Phoenix women’s inaugural captain Lily Alfeld saw her playing career end prematurely. Now she has a front row seat to a season that is reshaping the club. Alfeld … Read more

Laws passed to deliver AML red tape relief

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed the passage of two major Anti–Money Laundering (AML) reform Bills through their final readings in Parliament today, cutting red tape and fixing what matters for thousands of businesses. “Once these Bills receive Royal Assent in the next couple of days, Kiwis will immediately begin … Read more

Bora Group to Acquire MacroGenics’ GMP Manufacturing Operations for $122.5M

Source: Media Outreach Securing Maryland-Based Drug-Substance Facility and Existing Commercial Orders to Scale the Group’s Integrated Technology Platform HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Bora Pharmaceuticals (“Bora” or “Bora Group”; TWSE: 6472; OTCQX: BORAY) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of the GMP manufacturing … Read more

Getting started in investing? Here are five things to think about

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau A growing number of New Zealanders are investing in share markets as a way to build their wealth. But what do you need to know if you’re just getting started? Here are five things to think about. What are your goals? A good starting point is to … Read more

CapBridge Pte Ltd Collaborates with Sun Life Singapore for HNWIs

Source: Media Outreach Sun Life is a leading international financial services organisation providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia … Read more

Navy officer denies ever speaking to Afghani interpreter in threatening manner

Source: Radio New Zealand A court martial continued on Tuesday at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A Navy officer accused of threatening to kill an Afghani interpreter in 2013 has denied making any threat. A court martial continued on Tuesday at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. The court … Read more

Patrick McHenry and global financial leaders to speak at The Asian Banker Summit 2026 in Kuala Lumpur

Source: Media Outreach The 27th edition of The Asian Banker Summit will convene senior banking, regulatory and technology leaders from over 25 countries in Kuala Lumpur on 13–14 May 2026 under the theme “Imagining the AI Bank”. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – The Asian Banker Summit 2026 will … Read more

New poll: Coalition partners tumble, but could still form government

Source: Radio New Zealand National would bring 39 MPs into Parliament under the new poll results, with 15 MPs from NZ First and eight from ACT. File photo. VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox National’s partners ACT and New Zealand First have taken a tumble in support in the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll, but the coalition bloc … Read more

Government considered phasing out fees-free university scheme before axing it

Source: Radio New Zealand Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government considered phasing out the fees-free tertiary education scheme but decided it was too complicated, opting instead to axe it in one go. The policy which covers the cost of students’ third year of tertiary study will be gone in the … Read more

‘Papa, no’: Trial begins for man accused of smothering daughter to death

Source: Radio New Zealand Mukesh Prashad is on trial at the Auckland High Court, accused of murdering his daughter Tulsi Amola. RNZ / Finn Blackwell Content warning: This story discusses graphic details of death and may upset some readers A jury has heard the harrowing account of how a South Auckland father allegedly murdered his … Read more

More than 4000 people queue online to secure spots on the Paparoa Great Walk

Source: Radio New Zealand The Paparoa Track is a Great Walk which covers 55km from Blackball to Punakaiki crossing the Paparoa Range on the West Coast. RNZ / Tess Brunton More than 4000 people queued online to secure spots on the Paparoa Great Walk on Tuesday. It was the first of the Great Walks to … Read more

NZDF still drafting AI directive months after rolling out tech

Source: Radio New Zealand Copilot was rolled out across NZDF phones, tablets and laptops in September. AFP / Joe Raedle The defence force is drafting a directive about acceptable use of generative AI – a year after it was told stronger strategies were needed and eight months after it rolled the tools out at “speed”. … Read more

Work underway to improve competition in some critical industries

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Alexander Robertson The Commerce Commission says work is underway to introduce stronger sector-specific regulation to improve competition in some critical industries. The commission’s first State of Competition report provides an evidence‑based assessment of how competition was working across New Zealand’s economy, indicating a need for increased oversight. Commission chair … Read more

NZ lamb exporters at risk of President Trump imposing new tariffs – Trade Minister

Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay says a US investigation into lamb is likely. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Trade Minister Todd McClay said he was expecting the United States government to announce it was launching a trade investigation into New Zealand and Australian lamb imports in the coming weeks. New Zealand lamb exports … Read more

Government announces delegations for new Associate Agriculture Minister

Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister Todd McClay today confirmed new Associate Agriculture Minister Mike Butterick’s key areas of delegated responsibility across the primary sector. “Mike Butterick brings a deep understanding of farming and rural communities to his new role,” Mr McClay says. Mr Butterick has delegated responsibility for: The organics sector Water security and … Read more