Iran war could affect NZ economy for two years – Infometrics

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s economy was recovering before conflict broke out in Iran, Infometrics says. RNZ New Zealand’s economy was recovering before conflict broke out in Iran, Infometrics says, although it was relying too heavily on growth in the public sector. But it now faces disruptions for the next two years. The economics…

Pedestrian critical after Red Beach crash

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Source: New Zealand Police A man is in critical condition following a crash in Red Beach on Wednesday night. Emergency services responded to Whangaparāoa Road after 9pm, to reports that a collision had occurred involving a van and a pedestrian. “On arrival the male pedestrian was located with critical injuries, and he was transported to…

Pharmac proposes removing priority access of type 2 diabetes meds for Māori, Pacific

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Source: Radio New Zealand Board member of Diabetes Aotearoa, Graham King RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A once-controversial decision to prioritise access to type 2 diabetes medication for Māori and Pacific people is showing life-saving benefits, just as Pharmac proposes removing that access. Pharmac is proposing to widen access to three type 2 diabetes medicines from…

Auckland FC pip South Island United for place in Pro League final

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Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC’s Isa Prins celebrates after scoring. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz / PHOTOSPORT Auckland FC will play South Melbourne in the inaugural OFC Pro League final. Auckland beat South Island United 1-0 in their semi-final at Mount Smart. Substitute Isa Prins headed home the winner in the second half. South Melbourne…

Replacing public servants with AI could come with hidden costs, critics warn

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Source: Radio New Zealand Replacing public servants with artificial intelligence could come with more costs, critics say. 123RF Replacing public servants with artificial intelligence could come with more costs that will eat into any savings, say critics. The government says the plan to cut another 8700 people sector jobs in about 40 core agencies will…

Household budgets so stretched it’s no longer a cost of living crisis but ‘the cost to survive’

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Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the KiwiHarvest Chef Collective: (from left) Peter Gordon, Brent Martin and Alfie Ingham. Supplied / KiwiHarvest Food charities warn the pressure on household budgets is now so dire it is no long a cost of living crisis – but the cost to survive. They are again asking government to…

‘Spanner in the works’ for job market

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Source: Radio New Zealand Seek country manager Rob Clark says ad numbers are still around historical highs. RNZ Seek says there was a little improvement in the job market in April, but it’s still easier to be hiring than applying, and conflict in the Middle East has thrown a “spanner in the works”. The recruitment…

Marking Pink Ribbon Day as extended breast screening reaches more women

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Source: New Zealand Government Pink Ribbon Day is an important reminder of the value of early detection, with more than 16,440 eligible women aged 70 and 74 already taking up the opportunity for free breast screening since eligibility was extended last year, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Breast cancer remains the most common cancer affecting…

Coroner warns of misusing prescription drugs after young woman dies

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Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplashed/Supplied The dangers of misusing prescription drugs have been highlighted by the death of a young Dunedin woman, a coroner says. Wynter Horrell, 20, died at her South Dunedin home in December 2021 after diluting her prescribed tramadol with water and injecting the opioid painkiller into her bloodstream using her portacath…

Almost 20% of townhouses selling for a loss

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Source: Radio New Zealand A set of townhouses under development in Auckland. RNZ / Todd Niall Two townhouses in upmarket St Andrews Road, Epsom in Auckland, have resold for losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars – and data showsthey are not unusual. Almost 20 percent of townhouses are being sold for a lower price…

What are New Zealand diets deficient in?

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Source: Radio New Zealand Iron and iodine deficiencies are among the world’s most common nutrient deficiencies. Several local nutrition experts say iron, zinc, and potentially selenium, iodine, and vitamin D are worth highlighting. University of Auckland nutrition associate professor Andrea Braakhuis said New Zealand’s last adult nutrition survey in 2009, along with subsequent research, suggests…

‘I answered to a name that wasn’t mine’

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Source: Radio New Zealand Hira Nathan (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāpuhi) carries a name rooted in whakapapa, identity and connection to four generations of his whānau. But at a job interview for a roofing gig in Hamilton a few years ago he was referred to as “Harry the Marry” and told his name was “too…

Business performance sentiment remains near record low – BDO report

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Source: Radio New Zealand Construction business owners are feeling the pressure of market conditions most acutely. Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde Economic and political uncertainty is keeping businesses from taking advantage of near-term growth and investment opportunities, with some businesse leaders expecting to become financially insolvent over the next 12 months. A semi-annual Business Performance…

Could the rare submarine volcano erupting in PNG blow big?

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Source: Radio New Zealand Located around 125 kilometres southeast of PNG’s Manus Island, the volcano has emitted a large steam plume since earlier this month. VolcanoDiscovery A scientist monitoring a submarine volcano that has erupted in Papua New Guinea waters says there’s little way of knowing whether it could blow big. The volcano’s activity has…

Documents reveal how Tuipulotu Vi was allegedly murdered by US hitman Tanginoa Pahulu Tangi

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Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland courier driverTuipulotu Vi was shot and killed in 2024. Supplied / Facebook An Auckland courier driver was allegedly murdered by a US-based hitman after Customs intercepted 18kg of cocaine and firearms police believe were linked to an international organised crime syndicate. The killing followed a series of shootings across South…

NZ-AU: Levoit Introduces Core Mini Air Purifier for Budget-Conscious Living in Australia

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Levoit has launched its Core Mini air purifier in Australia, introducing a compact and energy-efficient solution designed for smaller living spaces as households continue to seek more cost-conscious home appliances ahead of the 2025–26 financial year-end.  Heading into the end of the 2025–26 financial year, … Read more

NZ-AU: Nova CEO to present at the 2026 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Melbourne, Australia, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) is pleased to advise that Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Christopher Gerteisen, will attend and present at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference (ASEC). ASEC is a premier Alaskan energy and resources gathering, … Read more