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

NZDF still drafting AI directive months after rollng 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

Watchbook Singapore Opens Second Boutique At Far East Plaza

Source: Media Outreach New boutique separates luxury brand collections across two dedicated spaces, giving collectors a more focused buying experience SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Watchbook Singapore has opened a second boutique at Far East Plaza, separating its curated collections across two dedicated spaces on the same floor to give … Read more

“Higher learning” inspires students at Aoraki/Mount Cook

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  12 May 2026 The boys are from an Otago Boys High School’s geography class and are looking at how landscapes and plants change over time and at altitude. “You can look at this in books, but when you see how dramatic the changes are, how the glaciers move, and the … Read more

Auckland boarding houses investigation finds significant non-compliance with Healthy Homes Standards

Source: Radio New Zealand Inside a Mt Eden boarding house. (File photo) MBIE / SUPPLIED An investigation of boarding houses in Auckland found significant non-compliance with Healthy Homes Standards, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says. In April, the ministry’s Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team (TCIT) visited 15 properties in south and central … Read more

Police emergency calltakers will take fire calls during strike action

Source: Radio New Zealand Police emergency calltakers would take calls but transfer them to fire leaders not on strike. (File photo) 123rf Police 111 calltakers are stepping in to take fire calls for Wednesday’s one hour strike at Fire and Emergency. Unionised FENZ communications centre workers and firefighters would strike for an hour from 4.30pm … Read more

Whangārei man praised for tackling man fleeing police

Source: Radio New Zealand A Whangārei man has been praised for tackling a man who was fleeing police. Whangārei area response manager, Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete, said police received multiple calls on Tuesday morning reporting disorderly behaviour from a man in Whangārei CBD, primarily along Cameron Street. “The male was observed kicking shop windows, which … Read more

Xero founder Sir Rod Drury withdrawn from speakers event amid allegations

Source: Radio New Zealand Xero founder Sir Rod Drury. supplied Xero founder Sir Rod Drury has been withdrawn from a list of keynote speakers due to speak at the Electrify Queenstown business event next week. It comes after a number of women raised allegations of inappropriate behaviour by the former New Zealander of the Year. … Read more

SIM Academy showcases Part-Time Upskilling Options for Working Adults in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – SIM Academy is showcasing a range of part-time professional development opportunities designed for working adults in Singapore who want to strengthen their skills without stepping away from their careers. The academy’s programmes are positioned around industry-aligned learning, practical application, and flexible development … Read more

In harm’s way – mine visitors asked to come forward

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  12 May 2026 DOC Westport Principal Ranger Biodiversity Sean Judd says a group of four people – including a woman and three men, one of who is wearing a distinctive cowboy hat – were captured on CCTV footage on 3 April at the Banbury Mine near Denniston. The historic site … Read more

Highlanders centre Jona Nareki suspended for red card tackle

Source: Radio New Zealand Jona Nareki has been suspended for two matches. John Cowpland / www.photosport.nz The Highlanders have suffered a blow in their bid to make the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with in-form centre Jona Nareki suspended for two weeks for a dangerous tackle. Nareki was issued with a yellow card for the high … Read more