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Source: Radio New Zealand After a few big years of work in UK television, Rose Matafeo flew home to film a show created by her friend Paul Williams last summer. The New Zealand Spy writer, director and star is someone she loves and trusts, she says, and also an “incredible writer”. “I’m very particular and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by Israeli Defense Forces. GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA / SUPPLIED The wife of one of the New Zealanders in the flotilla intercepted by Israel in international waters says he has a concussion and possible broken rib. Jay O’Connor, Mousa Taher, Julien Blondel and Sean Janssen were … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman. photosport Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman is struggling to contain her excitement as the team’s first-ever visit to the A-League women’s playoffs loom loom into view. The Phoenix will face Brisbane Roar in the first leg of their semi-final on Sunday, a month to the day … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Brian May became a local hero in Elstead, Surrey, when he donated thousands of daffodil bulbs to brighten up the green outside the church last year. But the musician’s proposal to extend his floral donations for next year has been met by local authorities with a ‘We will block you’. “We … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Many young Australians and New Zealanders are beginning their winter sports season, gearing up for sports such as football, hockey and rugby. Apart from the training sessions, weekend games and oranges at half-time, these contact sports also involve mouthguards. Mouthguards protect the teeth, gums and jaw from serious injury. But while … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Cancer patients across the lower South Island will benefit from more precise and advanced treatment with a new $4.3 million Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine at Dunedin Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. High-precision, targeted cancer treatment Next-generation technology Shorter treatment times for patients “This is a significant step forward for cancer … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Ministry of Justice is reviewing how victims of crime are supported. It has sought feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) from service providers, advocates and others in the victim support sector, to better understand how services are delivered and where improvements are needed. The Ministry of Justice told … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The police said air ambulances were one of a range of assets, and they would always deploy the most appropriate one. Supplied/ Philips Search and Rescue Trust The Rescue Coordination Centre says it does not expect to make less use of air ambulance helicopters for search and rescue (SAR) despite costs … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dame Valerie Adams hoped more children could be wrapped in warmth when they needed it most. Middlemore Foundation Middlemore Foundation’s Jammies for June campaign is expanding beyond Auckland for the first time in 14 years. Jammies for June, organised by the charity of Middlemore Hospital in the South Auckland suburb of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Most of us are used to thinking of “religion” in terms of a belief in God or gods. Perhaps the big hitters of world belief systems come to mind – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism or, in Australia, the Dreamtime. But philosophers of religion and human belief systems tend to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An exhibition at Aratoi Museum showcases the history and taonga of Wairarapa iwi Rangitāne. RNZ / Pokere Paewai Several hundred people crowded into the Aratoi Museum in Masterton on Friday for the blessing of a long-awaited exhibition of the history and taonga of Wairarapa iwi Rangitāne. The Tino Rangitānetanga Iwi Exhibition … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Four offenders were arrested on Thursday after stealing clothing and butchery items from retailers in Kāpiti. They have been bailed to appear in court next week after Police caught up with them following a traffic stop in Levin on Thursday evening. “At about 5.15pm on 30 April, police were travelling through … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A truck rolled on State Highway 8/Tarras-Cromwell Road. NZTA/Supplied State Highway 8/Tarras-Cromwell Road remains closed on Saturday morning following a truck crash overnight. A detour is in place while contractors work to unload goods from the crashed truck. A detour is in place while the truck is unloaded. NZTA/Supplied Once the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager was among the tens of thousands of Kiwis who watched the sun rise from a maimai this morning, taking part in New Zealand’s annual game bird hunting season opening. “This year, instead of firing the shotgun, I was riding shotgun alongside Fish & Game rangers … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions’, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop us a voice memo to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dawn breaks across Waikato. RNZ / Gianina Schwanecke In the stillness of the pre-dawn morning all I could hear was the sound of feet marching as Allen Juno and I traversed a well-cut farm track near the border of the Pureora Forest Park. Then somewhere off in the dense bush below … Read more
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Source: Radio New Zealand Former cancer patient Andrew Mackintosh speaking at parliament. Supplied The Oz/NZ great divide when it comes to treating blood cancer This week, actor Sam Neill announced he was cancer free, after groundbreaking treatment for lymphoma blood cancer in Australia. Now he’s fighting for the lifesaving CAR T-cell therapy to be available … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Riki Toby, who was paid nearly $30,000 for overtime he did not do, said the offending started after going through a break-up, which put “extra financial pressure” on him. RNZ / REECE BAKER A police staffer was caught claiming thousands of dollars of overtime he had not worked after he submitted … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jackson Ford celebrates his try against Canberra Raiders. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Over the course of eight years, Jackson Ford has made a point of keeping an even keel on his NRL career that has navigated the usual highs and lows. Right now, the tireless NZ Warriors front-rower is seemingly tolerating the highest … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Solomon Islands could have a new prime minister next week. The court of appeal has ordered the current prime minister Jeremiah Manele to call Parliament by the 7th of May to face a motion-of-no-confidence in his leadership. The court dismissed Mr Manele’s appeal against Chief Justice Sir … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2026 – Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), led the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) or NIA, along with Thai Union Group PCL, Mahidol University, and leading corporate partners including Thai Beverage … Read more
Source: Media Outreach NEGERI SEMBILAN, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2026 – Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) has formalised a strategic collaboration with MILA University through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), marking a significant step in enhancing academic progression pathways for students. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Four people have been arrested following a string of burglaries in Feilding. RNZ / REECE BAKER Four people have been arrested following a string of burglaries in Feilding. Police said the arrests were made as part of ‘Operation Thor’ and followed a spike in reported burglaries and shoplifting incidents over recent … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand New home consents up 11 percent in year ended March 2026 – news story 1 May 2026 There were 37,813 new homes consented in Aotearoa New Zealand in the year ended March 2026, up 11 percent compared with the year ended March 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MILAN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2026 – As the dynamic interplay of light and shadow along the Putuo District section of Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, known as the “Half Marathon Suzhou Creek,” met the artistic atmosphere of Milan Cathedral, a spring dialogue spanning continents opened warmly as part … Read more