It’s almost tax season: Will you get a refund?

Source: Radio New Zealand Even if you’ve been earning income in a straightforward way, you could end up with a bill or a refund. 123RF Are you on track for a tax refund this year? Inland Revenue now sends automatic tax assessments to people whose only income is salary, wages or investment income that is … Read more

Kaimanawa horses in training for new homes

Source: Radio New Zealand The Kaimanawa horses are mustered annually to keep the herd at a maximum of 300 animals. Supplied/Kimber Brown Just days after they were rounded up off the North Island’s central plateau, Kaimanawa horses are in training for their new homes and are warming up to human contact. Every year a muster … Read more

With New Zealand signing a free trade with Singapore what are the fuel concerns?

Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Singaporean Prime Minsiter Lawrence Wong. Supplied / PMO Analysis – Christopher Luxon will leave Singapore on Tuesday evening reassured fuel will continue to flow to New Zealand shores, but painfully aware of the trouble brewing on the horizon. There was a stark warning from his … Read more

Senior police officer facing employment investigation almost a year after complaint

Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A senior police officer is facing an employment investigation relating to a complaint that was laid nearly a year ago. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said he has previously expressed concerns about matters involving employees taking too long to investigate and set an expectation … Read more

Feedback sought on employment dispute resolution process

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is seeking feedback from the public on their experiences with employment advocates, how employment disputes are experienced in practice, and where improvements could be made. “Employment disputes can be costly to both parties in terms of financial cost, time and relationships. This has … Read more

Vinhomes Green Paradise And Marriott International Partner To Bring The Ritz-Carlton And Marriott To Can Gio

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 May 2026 – Cangio Tourist City Corporation, the developer of Vinhomes Green Paradise, and Marriott International have signed a strategic partnership agreement to introduce two of the world’s leading hotel brands,The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Hotel, to Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio (Ho Chi Minh … Read more

From High-Frequency Trading to AI Quantitative Custody: BGEANX Exchange Drives the Upgrade of Trading Models

Source: Media Outreach COLORADO, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 May 2026 – The trading patterns of the cryptocurrency market are entering a new phase. Manual decision-making is gradually giving way to algorithmic execution, while data and model-based intelligent trading has also begun to see practical application. In the midst of this transformation, BGEANX … Read more

High-Frequency Trading Capability Becomes the Core Technical Moat of BGEANX Exchange

Source: Media Outreach COLORADO, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 May 2026 – As the scale of the cryptocurrency market expands, platform competition is shifting from the pace of token listings and user growth to being driven by technical capabilities. Against this backdrop, BGEANX Exchange is participating in the new round of industry competition … Read more

Marriages continue downward trend – Marriages, civil unions, and divorces: Year ended December 2025 – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Marriages continue downward trend – news story 4 May 2026 The number of couples tying the knot continued to fall in 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. In 2025, there were 17,481 marriages and civil unions celebrated by couples living in Aotearoa New Zealand. This was 3 percent lower … Read more

Tech – Liverton Security Launches SGE Plus on the NZ Government (NZGovt) Marketplace

Source: Liverton Security A new framework designed to strengthen email security for government and commercial organisations. Liverton Security, a New Zealand-based cybersecurity product development and consultancy specialising in email security and data protection, has launched SGE Plus, a Secure Government Email framework now available on the NZ Government (NZGovt) Marketplace, providing New Zealand government agencies … Read more

Tax Reform – Migrant surcharge discriminatory, says tax reform campaign

Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign ACT’s new immigration policy, which would require a $6 per day surcharge on temporary visa holders, is discriminatory says the Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign. “This policy singles out one of the most vulnerable groups in Aotearoa New Zealand for an extra charge that many … Read more

Clarkville residents alarmed by gravel trucks as Woodend Bypass work set to resume

Source: Radio New Zealand Clarkville residents protesting on Monday morning at Baynons Road.  RNZ/Anna Sargent People in the settlement of Clarkville, north of Christchurch, are worried someone could be seriously hurt or killed by gravel trucks pounding their narrow residential roads. Gravel is being extracted from the Waimakariri River in preparation for the new $1 … Read more

Abbey Caves inquest: Teacher ‘completely broke down’ when he realised Karnin Petera was missing

Source: Radio New Zealand Brother Jordan and parents Alicia Toki and Andre Petera with a photo of Karnin “Tino” Petera outside the Whangārei Courthouse. RNZ / Peter de Graaf A teacher on a fatal caving trip has described how he was convinced he would die as he tried to push students to safety while he … Read more

Swarbrick confirms frustration over Heart of the City CEO’s negative takes

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Central MP Chloe Swarbrick says she would like to see more promotion of the positive things happening in the city centre. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Auckland Central MP Chloe Swarbrick says she has been frustrated for some time at Heart of the City’s chief executive Viv Beck’s negative framing of … Read more

Source of cruise hantavirus outbreak must be tracked down -microbiologist

Source: Radio New Zealand The MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia after an outbreak of “severe acute respiratory illness” on board. AFP A microbiologist says it’s crucial to discover the source of a suspected rare virus that’s hitting passengers on a cruise ship. Three have died in what was thought to be an … Read more

Hongkong Land Unveils Phase Two of Westbund Central Flagship in Shanghai

Source: Media Outreach US$8 billion ultra-premium integrated commercial property debuts new lifestyle destination located along Shanghai’s iconic Huangpu River waterfront New “Enjoy Life” brand theme highlights premium tenant mix of designer retail and lifestyle brands HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 May 2026 – Hongkong Land Holdings Limited (“Hongkong Land” or the … Read more

Rhenus Strengthens its Road Freight Offerings in APAC to Meet High Demand in the Region

Source: Media Outreach Building upon its expertise in Europe, Rhenus is expanding its road freight solutions in Asia Pacific The strategic move will see dedicated expertise and resources to better support the region’s demand for fast and reliable freight transportation options SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 May 2026 – With demand for road … Read more

Hayden Tasker was trying to end his life when he killed Nelson police officer, court told

Source: Radio New Zealand Hayden Tasker. The Press / Iain McGregor Hayden Tasker was drunk, annoyed about life and motivated by anger toward police before he drove into two officers in Nelson, killing one and critically injuring another, a court has heard. Tasker, 33, is on trial at the Christchurch High Court for the murder … Read more

Nelson Hospital has second power outage within six months

Source: Radio New Zealand The Nelson Hospital lost power today and in October. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Nelson Hospital has had its second power outage within six months. Health New Zealand says Nelson Hospital lost power for eight minutes this morning, though the Uninterrupted Power Supply was able to restore power immediately to critical … Read more

Baby who died on mother’s chest not regularly checked by midwife

Source: Radio New Zealand The baby died in August 2019. 123rf A minutes-old baby, who died on his mother’s chest while she was sutured up following his birth, should have been checked more regularly by the midwife tasked with their care, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found. According to a decision released on Monday … Read more

Fears for patient care after Palmerston North hospital’s last expert leaves

Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Hospital. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Last permanent doctor at Palmerston North Hospital gastroenterology department worries about patients with chronic conditions when he leaves Dr James Irwin says temporary staff will offer transactional care One patient feels left in the lurch Health NZ says its recruiting to the service and … Read more

Chair of Financial Markets Authority resigns after conduct review

Source: Radio New Zealand Craig Stobo (file photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER Financial Markets Authority chair Craig Stobo has resigned after an independent review found his public commentary failed to meet the standards of political neutrality expected of the head of an independent regulator. Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Cameron Brewer accepted Stobo’s resignation … Read more

Crews had ‘clear knowledge gap’ on Aratere ferry ahead of grounding

Source: Radio New Zealand The ship was grounded while sailing from Picton to Wellington on June 21, 2024. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Maritime NZ says there was a clear knowledge gap in how a steering console worked aboard the Aratere ferry ahead of it running aground nearly two years ago. KiwiRail had been ordered to … Read more

Mauao Mount Maunganui restorations begin, could take up to four months

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Angie Skerrett Work has begun to restore Mauao Mount Maunganui, but it could be up to four months until the public can access the summit. A blessing was held today in partnership with Tauranga City Council, the Mauao Trust and Ngā Poutiriao o Mauao to enable to the re-entry onto the … Read more

Identities of mother and children killed at Hastings property to remain secret

Source: Radio New Zealand Two children aged under three years old died alongside a woman at a Hastings house. RNZ / Anusha Bradley An order prohibiting publishing the names of a mother and her two children killed following an incident at a property in Hastings has been continued. A homicide investigation, dubbed Operation Train, was … Read more