NZ announces sanctions on malicious Russian cyber actors, online platforms

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Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting malicious cyber actors and others supporting Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.   Today’s sanctions package designates 20 individuals and entities. Among them are actors supporting the Kremlin’s hybrid warfare tactics, by enabling Russian cybercrime activity that supports the war, and the dissemination of anti-Ukraine propaganda aimed at legitimising Moscow’s illegal … Read more

Emirates restores 96 percent of its global network, but Auckland services still reduced

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Source: Radio New Zealand Emirates was travelling at 75 percent of its pre-Iran capacity. (File photo) Thierry Monasse Dubai-based airline Emirates says it has restored 96 percent of its global network, although its Auckland service continues to operate at a reduced level. The airline faced significant disruption as the United Arab Emirates came under attack … Read more

Federated Farmers – Government running out of time on freshwater fix

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Source: Federated Farmers With today marking six months until the next election, Federated Farmers says the Government is rapidly running out of time to fix a broken freshwater system. Freshwater spokesperson Colin Hurst says while progress has been made repealing or replacing some of the previous Government’s unworkable freshwater rules, far too many of the rules … Read more

Federated Farmers – Countdown begins for Canterbury local government reform

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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on Canterbury’s council leaders to move quickly and show real leadership for their communities in the face of impending local government reform. “The starting pistol has been fired and there’s now real urgency here to get this right,” says Federated Farmers North Canterbury president Bex Green. “Central Government has … Read more

Health – Medical Specialist Association reaches agreement with Health NZ, looks to next steps

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Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Toi Mata Hauora (ASMS) has ratified a new collective agreement with Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora. The new agreement has been endorsed by 94 per cent of members who voted in an indicative ballot this week. “This is positive news,” ASMS … Read more

At this party, everyone is the same height

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Source: Radio New Zealand How’s the weather up there? Standing at nearly 5 feet 2 inches tall (about 157cm), I’ve rarely been able to reach the highest shelves at the library or in my kitchen without a step stool, if at all. Standing in a crowd at a concert, I quickly learned that the standing … Read more

Pasifika unemployment rate remains highest in New Zealand

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Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde Pasifika people continue to have the highest unemployment rate out of any ethnic group in Aotearoa. Unemployment figures released Wednesday show an 11.9 percent unemployment rate for Pasifika in the first quarter of 2026, compared to a national rate of 5.3 percent. For Pasifika, it is … Read more

Senior doctors settle pay claim after 19 months of rancour

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Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Hush Naidoo Jade After 19 months of bargaining and several strikes, senior doctors have ratified a pay agreement with Health NZ. Ninety-four percent of members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists had endorsed the offer in an indicative ballot this week. Te Whatu Ora said it would affect … Read more

ANZ customers underpaid their mortgages – so why are they set to get a payout?

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi News this week that the High Court at Auckland had ruled against ANZ in a class action over breaches of the Consumer Contract and Credit Finance Act was the latest move in a long-running saga. But considering that no customers were left out of pocket by the … Read more

New biodiversity plan focuses on turning the tide

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  23 April 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation The Government has set out its priorities to restore biodiversity in New Zealand and make a difference for nature, in the ‘Action for Nature’ – Implementation plan for Te Mana o te Taiao – Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy.   “Biodiversity underpins … Read more

TVNZ found in breach of broadcasting standards over Trump report

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi TVNZ has been found in breach of broadcasting standards in its reporting of US President Donald Trump’s supposed comments after the arrest of the man alleged to have shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a press release by the Broadcasting Standards Authority, it said it upheld three … Read more

Call for proposals to restore the historic Chateau Tongariro

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  19 March 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation Located in the heart of Tongariro National Park, the Chateau has long been an iconic destination for visitors and an important part of the region’s identity. “The Request for Proposals (RFP), opening on 19 March 2026, invites interested parties to put … Read more

NZ Ambassador to Chair WTO General Council

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Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the appointment of Ambassador Clare Kelly as Chair of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) General Council.  It is only the second time a New Zealander has chaired the General Council, which is the highest-level WTO decision-making body in Geneva.  “Ms Kelly brings deep … Read more

Access changes at Wye Creek

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  07 May 2026 Source:  Department of Conservation and Pioneer Energy The primary purpose of the structures is worker access to the hydro scheme, south of Queenstown, however public usage has surged in recent years, with around 12,000 people crossing the dam and pipeline per year. Because of the significant increase in … Read more

NRL: Luke Metcalf’s management seeking clarification of Warriors role – reports

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Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf has played twice at five-eighth for the Warriors in 2026. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Reports Warriors half Luke Metcalf is seeking reassurance about his future role are being met with no comment from the club. Metcalf, 27, was a key re-signing over the summer – extending his stay at Mt Smart … Read more

Dogged determination locates fleeing youths

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Source: New Zealand Police A Police Tactical Dog Team was on the scent of fleeing youths last week, tracking them through Northland bush for over a kilometre. Just after midnight on 2 May, Police received reports of a group attempting to steal vehicles in Kerikeri and Whangārei. Northland District Prevention Manager, Inspector Dean Robinson, says … Read more

Drugs, guns and plywood – man arrested for midnight movements

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Matenga Gray, Area Commander Manawatu A man is in court this morning following a Police stop which found him in possession of a pistol, drugs and a large amount of cash. Just after 11.30pm last night, Police were patrolling on Hobson Street in Feilding and observed a man … Read more

Farmers’ nature work recognised and export claims boosted by Silver Fern Farm’s initiative

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister Hon Andrew Hoggard visited Silver Fern Farms in Dunedin to hear how the company is responding to growing export market demand for credible nature and biodiversity outcomes. “For many buyers, demonstrating real nature outcomes is becoming part of the licence to trade – affecting both access and price,” Mr … Read more

Senior doctors vote to accept settlement

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Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for members of Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS), who represent Senior Medical Officers. “I am pleased for the approximately 5,500 senior doctors who will benefit from this agreement. Senior doctors play a critical role in our healthcare … Read more

Frigate project progress key for maritime security

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing work to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy’s aging frigates as part of broader efforts to strengthen New Zealand’s Defence capability, Defence Minister Chris Penk has announced.  “As a remote island nation, maritime security underpins New Zealand’s economic prosperity. Our safety, international connectivity and the vast majority of our trade is dependent … Read more

Current vacancies at OPC

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Source: Privacy Commissioner Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rāKia hiwa rā ki tēnei tukuKia hiwa rā ki tērā tukuKia tū, kia oho,kia mataara! Privacy is precious – help protect itThe Office of the Privacy Commissioner is Aotearoa New Zealand’s privacy regulator, protecting the taonga that is personal information. Our mahi addresses systemic and population-scale privacy … Read more

Man charged with mudering Ruatiti couple

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Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Trina Cole were found dead at a rural property in Ruatiti last December. SUPPLIED A 30-year-old is facing murder charges in relation to the December deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole. The bodies of 56-year-old Brendon Leigh Cole and 54-year-old Trina Michelle Cole were found at a rural property … Read more

Supporting communities to create safer environments for children

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has launched a new prevention initiative for parents and caregivers to help keep New Zealand children safe from sexual harm, Associate Minister for ACC Nicola Grigg says. Little Matters is a set of 10 everyday actions that the adults in young children’s lives can take to build healthy relationships and … Read more

Climate Change Commission report urges ‘decisive’ action as major risks loom

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Source: Radio New Zealand Urgent, decisive action is needed on how communities will pay for the costs of adapting to climate change, a major new report says. Climate-driven severe weather events were already causing “long-lasting hurt, grief and fear”, and tens of thousands more people would likely be exposed to hazards by 2050, the Climate … Read more

Santana clears OIO hurdle for Central Otago gold project

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Source: Radio New Zealand Santana Minerals CEO Damien Spring who says Cromwell is well placed to benefit from the mine. RNZ / Katie Todd The company behind the Bendigo‑Ophir gold project in Central Otago has received Overseas Investment Office consent to purchase the land required to progress the development. It’s a project that has faced … Read more

Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, construct 1600 homes

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Source: Radio New Zealand Several edits have been made to this story for clarity and to include the developer’s reply on claims kiwi are present in the area. A developer is calling on the Upper Hutt City Council to let it build what it believes to be a crucial road, so it can construct 1600 … Read more

Collaborative approach needed to fix the mental health crisis for young people – Youthline

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Source: Radio New Zealand Public Health Summer School – Otago University Youthline says it is undertaking an average of three emergency interventions a day, up from one a week five years ago. On Wednesday, the helpline released a new report that found young people are facing a perfect storm of mental health distress, rising living … Read more