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Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says today’s slight decrease in unemployment is good news for the economy, but numerous pressures remain. Statistics NZ reported that unemployment for the March 2026 quarter dropped slightly to 5.3%, from 5.4% in the December quarter. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says while it is encouraging to … Read more
Source: Kiwibank New labour market figures show the job market remains under pressure, with spare capacity staying elevated and wage growth subdued. The latest Statistics New Zealand data shows the unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.3% from 5.4% in the March quarter. The participation rate fell to 70.4%, while the size of the labour force … Read more
Source: AI Forum New Zealand | Te Kāhui Atamai Iahiko o Aotearoa – MAY 6, 2026 New Zealand’s biggest artificial intelligence (AI) industry group says although more of us are using AI every day, trust is not keeping pace with uptake. The AI Forum New Zealand today published its AI Blueprint for New Zealand1, a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government As part of the Government’s $2 billion investment into school infrastructure, $56.6 million has today been announced to fix longstanding condition issues and bring facilities up to standard at six schools to ensure students are learning in warm, safe, fit-for-purpose classrooms, Education Minister Erica Stanford and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop say. … Read more
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand is backing Road Safety Week (4-10 May), coordinated by the road safety charity Brake with sponsorship from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Beca. The theme of the week is Be a Road Safety Hero. “The road is the workplace for New Zealand’s 30,000 truck drivers, making Road Safety Week … Read more
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 May 2026 – IBPO Group Berhad (“IBPO”), an award-winning fintech and financing solutions provider has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Afsha Shariah Advisory Sdn. Bhd. (“Afsha”), a Shariah Advisory firm as its official Shariah Advisor. This strategic partnership reinforces IBPO’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New research is underway to support better targeted food safety rules for commercial and recreational deer hunters, says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard. Under current food safety rules, deer cannot be killed and supplied for food processing within a two-kilometre buffer zone of a brodifacoum bait station and the restrictions remain … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand One resident said the tap water had been “brown and disgusting”. Bev Smith / SUPPLIED Residents across Palmerston North are complaining brown water has been coming out of their taps – or no water at all. On Tuesday morning, Takaro resident Jennie Bracken woke up to no water coming from her taps, … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 May 2026 The Department of Conservation is surveying a range of habitats both inside and outside the new marine protected areas as a monitoring baseline of the marine environment. It is working with mana moana, universities and research institutes. The monitoring is an essential part of ensuring the purpose … Read more
Source: Media Outreach IF brand introduces EA-IRMS technology, setting a new benchmark in Asia for molecular-level authenticity testing in coconut water. The Multi-million THB investment enables source-level testing, detecting adulteration before production, ensuring what consumers drink is truly from nature. A shift from industry-standard post-production checks to proactive “source verification,” reinforcing IF brand’s commitment to … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 May 2026 – As global education systems evolve to meet rapidly changing workforce demands, micro credentials are gaining traction as a flexible complement to traditional degrees rather than a replacement, according to international policy bodies and education experts. Micro credentials, defined by the European Union … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Greg Stevens was killed in a truck crash in May 2023 on a private forestry road. WORKSAFE / SUPPLIED Two companies have to pay almost $200,000 in fines and reparations after a forestry truck driver’s death almost three years ago. Greg Stevens, 59, was killed when his fully loaded truck and … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Anoushka Shankar sitar/composerRobert Ames guest conductor “Storytelling, emotion and expression…..a spinetingling performance”BROADWAYWORLD.COM 3 June 2026 (Wed)Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, 8:00pm HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 May 2026 – On 3 June 2026 at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, 8:00pm, City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has updated national rules for marine aquaculture to make it easier for operators to improve how they farm, adopt new technology and carry out research or trials while maintaining environmental safeguards, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones say. “Changes to the National Environmental … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to progress with disestablishing the Broadcasting Standards Authority and investigate self-regulation options, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “New Zealand’s media landscape has changed dramatically, but our regulatory settings have not kept up. “The BSA regime was designed for a broadcasting environment that is rapidly disappearing. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says the move will strengthen what it means to be a citizen of New Zealand. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Migrants applying for citizenship in New Zealand will have to pass a new multi-choice test under a government initiative to kick in late next year. Applicants … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Reserve Bank warns of heightened uncertainty due to Iran war Economic recovery expected to be “somewhat slower” Financial institutions well-placed to support economy Risks to financial stability have increased due to the Middle East conflict, with a bleaker outlook for the economy, potentially making it harder for borrowers to service … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MYOB’s Annual Business Monitor indicated businesses were under pressure from increasing costs. (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau Small and medium-sized businesses are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the government ahead of this month’s budget as rising costs and a weak economic outlook eat away at confidence. MYOB’s Annual Business Monitor indicates … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Manawatū Area Commander, Inspector Marty Gray: A cut-down firearm and ammunition have been seized by Police acting on a breach of the Gang Insignia Act in Palmerston North. About 8.50am on Tuesday, Police spotted a man allegedly wearing a Black Power patch on Highbury Avenue. He was stopped in … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party says today’s local government reorganisation announcement is fundamentally undemocratic, shows a lack of understanding of how local government operates, and ignores the findings of the Government’s own expert bodies. “Today’s announcement is fundamentally undemocratic and a cynical move in election year. None of the coalition parties campaigned on this,” … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService’s rain radar shows the South Island’s west under heavy downpours from 12pm Thursday. Screengrab / MetService A front will bring heavy rain to parts of the South Island from later today with up to 400 millimetres predicted in some areas. ️Severe Weather Update️ 1️⃣️The first of two weather systems in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Matt Doocey. RNZ / Mark Papalii Warning: this story discusses sensitive topics relating to mental health and suicide. A new youth mental health respite service is set to open in Northland later this year in response to a damning coroner’s report into a youth suicide cluster. Announcing the new service in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Unemployment eases to 5.3pct from 10-year high of 5.4pct 4000 jobs added in quarter, but number opting out grows Underutilisation rate steady at 12.9 pct; Youth unemployment rises Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Wellington highest unemployment rates Annual wage growth remains five-year low of 2pct Data a touch … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Over the opening weekend of the three-month-long duck hunting season in Southland, Police and Southland Fish and Game conducted a joint compliance operation ensuring hunters were abiding by the law, and rules and regulations. In the first weekend of May, Operation Daffy saw three teams, consisting of one Southland Fish and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Pharmacists like Wainuiomata’s Clive Cannons often get called upon to explain drug name differences. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Explainer – At Clive’s Chemist in Wainuiomata, customers know Clive Cannons by name. That’s possibly helped by the giant, smiling photo of him pasted to the outside of the store. This particular Friday … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Inflation is expected to rise because of the war in the Middle East. RNZ / Quin Tauetau A leading economist says businesses could exploit the war in the Middle East to raise prices even when not directly related to the fuel crisis. Petrol price surges have seen 91 routinely above $3 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Planning is underway to expand locally delivered healthcare services for people living in Wānaka, Cromwell, Queenstown, and across the wider Otago Central Lakes area, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. The planned expansion focuses on: Growing primary, diagnostic, maternity, obstetric and gynaecology, and outpatient services Strengthening mental health and addiction support closer … Read more