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Source: New Zealand Government A new purpose-built endoscopy suite will be built at Wairarapa Hospital, improving local access to diagnostic services and reducing the need for patients to travel out of the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Diagnostics closer to home for Wairarapa patients Shorter wait times for bowel screening, surveillance, and planned care … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch post shop with a difference is set to close as NZ Post moves to shut more than 140 counters around the country, devastating customers who say it is vital community hub. Staff and volunteers at Stanmore Book and Post in Linwood had hoped for a reprieve because of its … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand You’re standing in a supermarket aisle, weighing up whether to buy a microwave meal or a bunch of fresh carrots. We all know making healthy eating choices can be tough. That’s especially true if you are hungry, or have a hungry household to feed. There are so many reasons for this, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Colombian singer Shakira PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP The official 2026 FIFA World Cup song will be performed by Shakira. The 49-year-old Colombian pop star unveiled a teaser of her official song on her Instagram account. The song also featured Nigerian singer Burna Boy. Shakira is among the world’s best-selling musicians and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A new written test will be required for many people seeking New Zealand citizenship from 2027. 123rf Explainer – New Zealand has announced would-be citizens will have to pass a test about starting next year. What might that look like and how do other countries do similar tests? The test on … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) $3.4bn AI Cloud Contract & 5GW Strategic Partnership with NVIDIA 2026 Expansion to $3.7bn ARR On Track1 2027 Expansion to 1.2GW of AI Cloud Capacity In Build 2028+ Expansion Across North America, Europe and APAC Underway NEW YORK, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN” or “the Company”) today … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA national secretary Duane Leo. Supplied The Public Service Association says more than 30 roles are on the chopping block at Maritime NZ. The union said the water safety regulator was proposing to disestablish 34 roles within the harm prevention, investigations and policy teams – among others. Martime NZ and Transport … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Demand has increased around 400 percent in the past few months due to the fuel crisis. Unsplash The government has announced a review into solar panel installation, which it describes as a “red tape nightmare”. Regulation Minister David Seymour says the aim is to make New Zealand the simplest place in … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN”) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ingenostrum, S.L. (Nostrum Group), a next-generation data center developer based in Spain. The acquisition marks IREN’s entry into the European market and increases its power portfolio to 5GW. It … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Would we see life on Earth the same way if it weren’t for Sir David Attenborough? The reverential, hushed narration combined with the cutting-edge film techniques of his nature and wildlife documentaries truly opened our eyes to the world around us. Since the early 1950s, he’s hauled us up vertiginous peaks, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. 123RF A Whakatāne man and his cat were sleeping in their campervan when they were woken by a person getting into the driver’s seat and driving off. His shouts at the driver to get out were ignored and he phoned police as he and his cat involuntarily headed east, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Photo /123RF A Canterbury-based GP says he no longer recommends the speciality to trainee doctors. Dr Dermot Coffey is one of many GPs who have been in touch with Morning Report this week to talk about the state of primary health care. On Thursday, a Whangārei doctor said the funding model … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Winter sports are kicking into gear, and so too will be some truly dismal sideline behaviour from parents. Abuse hurled at coaches, referees, and even players has been on the rise. About 60 percent of coaches and referees in Auckland report inappropriate behaviour at least once or twice a season, according … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A Bay of Plenty resident had a rude wake-up this week, when his camper was stolen while he and his cat were asleep inside. The incident began unfolding about 8.50pm on Wednesday, near Seaview Road in Whakatāne when a person unlawfully entered a camper that was parked out by the heads. … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) New York, NY, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For many beginners, the hardest part of crypto trading is not only price volatility. It is knowing how to start. Complex market terms, fast trading cycles, 24/7 price movement, strategy setup, and manual execution pressure can make many everyday users hesitate before entering … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch post shop with a difference is set to close as NZ Post moves to shut more than 140 counters around the country, devastating customers who say it is vital community hub. Staff and volunteers at Stanmore Book and Post in Linwood had hoped for a reprieve because of its … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Kaitaki Interislander ferry in Wellington Harbour. KiwiRail Wellington’s harbourmaster says there’s still a critical risk to people’s lives and the environment without an emergency tug boat in the Cook Strait. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) released its report into the Kaitaki ferry stranding on Thursday, saying a marine disaster … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The failure of the economy to fire up means New Zealanders will spend five fewer days paying tax this year. Business advisory network Baker Tilly Staples Rodway estimated the total tax take rose 1.9 percent on last year, which meant New Zealanders would spend just 130 days paying tax this … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Butter is not the only item that has a higher price when made in New Zealand. Supplied New Zealand is exporting much of its premium product – and then importing cheaper options for New Zealand shoppers, economists say. Pak’nSave’s move to sell United States butter more cheaply than local butter has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand canoe sprint paddlers Aimee Fisher and Dame Lisa Carrington. PHOTOSPORT Dame Lisa Carrington won’t compete in the opening Canoe Sprint World Cup regatta in Hungary this weekend. Dame Lisa was initially named in the K4 500m starting line-up alongside Olivia Brett, Greer Morley and Lucy Matehaere. However Aimee Fisher, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Highlanders welcome back Caleb Tangitau for their clash at home against the Waratahs. photosport The scrap for playoff spots is well and truly on. Super Rugby Pacific enters its 13th round and things are looking very good for New Zealand. The top four spots are occupied by the Hurricanes, Blues, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF How much are first-home buyers paying to get into the market now? First-home purchasers have been responsible for a large share of property transactions in recent years, and new research from Cotality and Westpac shows that continued through the start of this year, too. Over the past year, first-time buyers … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Longhurst was denied the chance to speak. Supplied A group of abuse survivors is boycotting an apology by the Marist Brothers in Auckland, while another is set to protest outside. They say survivors have been blocked from speaking at the event and that the “so-called apology” is immoral and fraudulent. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Screenshot / MetService The South Island is in for a double dose of heavy rain as back-to-back storms lash New Zealand. MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the Buller, Gray and Westland Districts, Tasman District northwest of Motueka, Ranges of Nelson and Marlborough between Nelson City and the Awatere … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police scuffle with pro-Palestinian protesters during a demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia in Sydney on 9 February, 2026. AFP Is New Zealand about to get its own version of a law that caused uproar in New South Wales, clashes in Sydney’s streets and that has now been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Matt Cardy/Getty Images via CNN Newsource Social media giant Meta is expanding its protections for New Zealand teenagers, giving parents extra controls over what their children see online. Teen Accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger feature built-in restrictions on content, as well as time limit reminders and ways for parents to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / 123rf A $1.26 half-year billion profit for ANZ. A $545 million half-year for Westpac. A $494m result for BNZ. As New Zealand’s economy reels from one hit to the next, some commentators have asked whether the run of recent profits for banks show they are one of the few … Read more