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Source: Radio New Zealand Pene Pati was “totally blown away” when he found out he was getting the French Arts Knighthood. Speaking from Zurich, the Samoan-born opera star told Checkpoint it was an emotional moment, especially “coming from somewhere that doesn’t speak French”, let alone do as much opera. Another high note for Samoan kiwi…
Source: Radio New Zealand The government pledged to spend $131 million on improving students’ reading, writing and maths in this year’s budget. Unsplash/ Taylor Flowe A school principal has said the government’s planned investment into education will help teachers and deliver a more consistent quality of learning across the country. The government pledged on Tuesday…
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ/ Marika Khabazi One person has died and two others are injured after a three-vehicle crash on the Waikato Expressway. Police said the crash happened at Pōkeno shortly before 7pm. One person died at the scene. Two other people were injured in the crash – one with critical injuries…
Source: Media Outreach New medical plan combines cashless inpatient protection across Hong Kong and Mainland China with embedded outpatient and preventive care in Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Bupa Hong Kong today announced the launch of Bupa Care Bridge Health Insurance Scheme, a new medical insurance … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – V-GREEN, the global charging infrastructure development company, has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Provincial Government of Bataan and Clean Fuel, one of the leading independent fuel companies in the Philippines, to expand EV charging and battery swapping infrastructure in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Pōkeno this evening. The crash, involving three vehicles on the Waikato Expressway was reported just before 7pm. One person died at the scene, two other people were injured, one critically and one moderately. Waikato Expressway remains closed southbound between Great…
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Wairoa this afternoon. The single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 was reported just before 5:30pm. The person died at the scene despite the best efforts of first responders. A second person in the vehicle sustained moderate injuries and was…
Source: Radio New Zealand The price of avocados is down 22 percent from a decade ago. File photo. 123rf Food prices were flat in April, and up by less compared to the year earlier than they were in March. But beneath that headline, there’s been significant variation across food items. Here’s what’s getting cheaper, what’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Waves pound through The Gap in the aftermath of 2015’s Cyclone Pam. Supplied/Cliff House A Coroner says the deaths of two fishermen in Northland highlight the importance of wearing lifejackets while rock fishing – as well as the need for warning signs and flotation aids in dangerous areas. Sarath Kumar Sasidharan-Nair, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Event organiser Richie Laming steps up to the platform and tries his hand at skimming. RNZ/Katie Todd An Australian with a calling and an Auckland radio host running on pure determination are the newly crowned national champions of stone skimming. In pristine conditions, hundreds flocked to a remote corner of Lake … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors fans AAP / Photosport First Person – You could feel something special building for days, even before the NZ Warriors took the field. On Air New Zealand planes to Brisbane, the cabins were filled with blue and green jerseys. Pilots and cabin crews dispensed “Up the Wahs”. In this city, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand National’s justice spokesperson and current Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the policy would result in tougher sentences. RNZ / Mark Papalii A National Party policy to prevent judges discounting sexual offenders’ sentences due to good character is a solution for a non-existent problem, a defence lawyer says. But a victims’ advocate … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The government believes students can “game the system” with NCEA. (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau Teachers say they are disappointed feedback fro the sector on replacing NCEA was not listened to. The government on Saturday released further details about the new secondary school qualification framework, which was expected to begin … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Frozen shoulder can make simple tasks – such as lifting your arm, sleeping on your side, getting out of bed, putting on a bra, driving or playing with your kids – painful and challenging. This condition usually starts with pain suddenly developing in the shoulder and stiffness. Over time, the pain … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf of the Warriors www.photosport.nz Luke Metcalf’s long term future may not be with the Warriors, but his short-term future has just become very important. In-favour halfback Tanah Boyd went down with a suspected season-ending knee injury in Sunday’s 42-12 win over the Broncos in Brisbane. Boyd suffered a suspected … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auditions have finally begun for the next instalment in the blockbuster movie franchise, according to a statement from Amazon MGM Studios. The production company issued a short statement with early details of plans for the new movie, including the announcement that the search for a new leading man — or perhaps … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man has been found dead at a Waimamaku property in Northland. Emergency services were called to the Wekaweka Road property about 8.45pm on Sunday. “The circumstances surrounding his death are currently unexplained, and police are now working to establish the full circumstances of how he died,” … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Riders on the $348m Te Ara Tupua cycling and walking path between Ngauranga and Petone. RNZ / Phil Pennington Is this the most beautiful commute in the world? Maybe that is going too far but for the hundreds of cyclists who for the first time on Monday morning pedalled along the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government Minister Simon Watts. SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ The Fitch credit ratings agency is warning the introduction of local government rate caps could increase the risk of credit downgrades across the sector. The government is planning to introduce legislation this year that will eventually limit council rate increases to 4 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A QR code. 123RF QR scams are on the rise, according to a global cybersecurity company. Known as ‘quishing’, a QR code’s landing website is swapped out for another, where some sort of payment is sought. The scammers’ aim is to get credit card details entered. Cybersecurity company ESET says these … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand sailors Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush at the 2026 49er World Championships, France. Sailing Energy / Yachting NZ New Zealand has a new star pairing in 49er sailing. Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have become the youngest 49er world champions in history after a stunning comeback win … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Property Group Group said the opening of Ikea drove significant foot traffic in the area. (File photo) Marika Khabazi / RNZ The owner of Auckland’s Sylvia Park has posted a “robust” full-year result, with a higher operating profit as rental income and occupancy improved, but its bottom line fell as … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A builder says there are many half-finished housing developments in Christchurch and Auckland. (File photo) RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A builder says Christchurch is seeing an increasing amount of half-finished two-bedroom developments with less appetite in the market. Carl Taylor, a builder and the head of Combined Building Supplies Co-operative, told … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police The Waikato Expressway is currently closed southbound between the Great South Road on-ramp and the Pioneer Road off-ramp following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 7pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing to strengthen New Zealand’s education system, with several amendments to the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill set to be considered by the Committee of the Whole House this week. “Following the Bill passing its second reading last Thursday, the whole House will discuss the proposed…
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, Wairoa is closed between Ohuia Road and Iwitea Road following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported to emergency services just before 5:30pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to the two-vehicle incident near Randwick Park. Supplied Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway. Police were called to the two-vehicle incident near Randwick Park shortly before 6am on Monday. Fire and Emergency said crews were working to extract one person … Read more