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Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed the OECD’s warnings about the government’s LNG plans as “a load of rubbish” and says he remains “very interested” in setting up an import facility. In its annual economic survey of New Zealand published last week, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Contact has accepted it breached the code, and potentially faces a penalty of up to $200,000. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Christchurch City Council says it has been refunded $250,000 after being overcharged for its streetlighting by Contact Energy. It comes after the Electricity Authority lodged a formal complaint with an independent … Read more
Source: Green Party The Government’s surprise announcement this morning to amend the Climate Change Response Act is yet another example of Luxon loosening the leash for corporate profits at the expense of our people and our planet, the Green Party says. “Luxon’s Government is using its dying breaths to unravel New Zealanders’ right to hold … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Wel-Bloom Bio-Tech is set to redefine product differentiation in Malaysia’s health supplement sector by introducing its exclusive patented ingredients, Wel-ROS6® and Wel-EGT®. This strategic initiative aims to support local brands in navigating a highly homogenized retail landscape through advanced Functional … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The new Te Tai Tokerau Party may not be able to contest the election – at least not under that name – because the name could breach electoral rules, a senior government minister has suggested. Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announced on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A water safety group says Auckland is lagging behind the rest of the country and internationally on making life jackets mandatory. It comes after the council said it was proposing changes to the region’s navigation by-laws to make the wearing of life jackets compulsory on vessels under six metres. Under … Read more
Source: New Zealand Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the nine months ended 31 March 2026 were released by the Treasury today. The March results are reported against forecasts based on the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update 2025 (HYEFU 2025), published on 16 December 2025, and the results for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The ANZ Truckometer shows the heavy traffic index – a real-time measure of economic activity. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly The rising cost of fuel appears to keeping more drivers off the road, with light traffic down 1.7 percent last month, though still up on the year earlier by 2.4 percent. The … Read more
Source: Business Central ExportNZ is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards. Proudly sponsored by ASB, the awards recognise exporting excellence from across the Central New Zealand Region, spanning Greater Wellington to Wairarapa, Horowhenua, Whanganui, Manawatū and Nelson Tasman. Judged by a highly experienced panel of exporting specialists from … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hantavirus is typically spread by the inhalation of contaminated rodent droppings. AFP A hantavirus “contact” case has been quarantined in Pitcairn after a short transit in Tahiti over the weekend, French Polynesia’s local government says. Arriving from San Francisco, the passenger, described as a US citizen, had briefly transited in Tahiti … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government International Nurses Day is an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary role nurses play in caring for New Zealanders at every stage of life, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Whether supporting patients in emergencies, caring for people in their communities, helping new parents, or delivering specialist treatment, nurses are there during some … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking for help identifying the person riding the dirt bike. Supplied / NZ Police Police want the public’s help identifying the rider of a dirt bike after a crash in Taupō that left a person badly hurt. A pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand British writer Julia Grogan penned her first play, based on the “deeply upsetting” Grace Millane case, on the Notes app on her phone in between bar shifts. Grogan, then in her 20s, was an out of work actor, feeling lost and confused when she read about the tragic case of backpacker … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To help address the growing impact of allergies and asthma, Levoit is introducing its range of air purifiers designed to improve indoor air quality and reduce exposure to common household allergens. The issue is increasingly urgent in Australia, where One in three people lives with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A Whangārei man clearly started his day with an extra shot, assisting Police make an arrest after tackling a fleeing offender to the ground. The man, who was outside Honey’s Coffee Shop at about 7.40am on Monday, was treated to more than a read of the paper after becoming aware of … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two arrests following reports of dangerous driving in Tauranga this morning. Acting Senior Sergeant Russell Owen says Police attention was drawn to a stolen vehicle shortly after 7am in Bethlehem. “The vehicle was of interest to Police in relation to an aggravated robbery in Waihi on 7 May,” … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The fourth petroleum exploration permit application since the removal of the exploration ban late last year has entered the open market competitive process, an encouraging signal of renewed confidence in investing in the country’s sector, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M) has today opened a three‑month competitive … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Richie Mo’unga has been playing in Japan since the 2023 World Cup. photosport Will Richie Mo’unga tour South Africa? It’s the question every All Black fan has been asking, and we now have an answer. Richie Mo’unga will not be included in the first All Blacks squad of the year, and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver Two people have been injured, one critically, after being attacked in a public park by people they met on dating apps in Invercargill. Southland acting Inspector Mel Robertson said a person was in critical care after being attacked on 8 May, while another sustained serious injuries in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tamariki receiving eye exams onboard Celia Painga Project An Auckland charity is aiming to address what it calls a significant and ongoing gap in eye care for children. The Painga Project aims to put 7000 pairs of glasses on the faces of children in high equity index schools each year, through … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly half of New Zealand respondents reported shipping disruption. Alex Cairns Businesses on both sides of the Tasman are reporting widespread economic damage caused by the Middle East conflict. A survey of nearly 700 members by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) indicates 80 percent of businesses were seeing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Cuts to trans-Tasman flights due to higher fuel costs have tourism operators worried on the impact it will have on last-minute bookings. Last month, Qantas said it would cut domestic flights as it flagged as much as NZ$966m in extra fuel costs. It said it had reduced … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Health planning looked at gaps between services. (File photo) RNZ Health planning helps the medical system figure out what needs were most important to New Zealanders, but ongoing budget constraints were proving challenging, a doctor says. Good health data was key to protecting the health and safety of the community, Dr … Read more
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Internationally-recognised scholar and national award-winning teacher Professor Bryony James has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Originally from Cornwall, Professor James has been studying, working and leading in the New Zealand tertiary sector for more than 30 years. She is currently … Read more
Source: Greenpeace The government has announced plans to pass a law retrospectively preventing companies from being sued for the damage that their climate pollution is causing ordinary New Zealanders. Greenpeace Aotearoa is slamming the announcement as a ‘shocking abuse of executive power to help corporate polluters’. The proposed law change would prevent current cases from being … Read more
Source: Porirua City Council There are five Porirua finalists in this year’s Gold Awards, announced last Friday. Established in 1999, the awards recognise organisations across the Wellington region that make a contribution through performance, innovation, leadership and impact. Past supreme award winners have included Park Road Post, Flick Electric Co, Fix & Fogg and Porirua’s very … Read more
Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Residential property values continue to hold steady amid growing economic and political uncertainty. Our latest QV House Price Index, out now, shows the average value nationally has grown by 0.2% this quarter to $912,406. That figure is now just 0.3% higher than it was at the start of this calendar year … Read more