BusinessNZ – More bark, less bureaucracy for animal and plant products

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Source: BusinessNZ Proposed changes to agricultural, horticultural and veterinary product regulation will slash red tape, improve productivity and innovation across the primary sector, and be a comfort for pet owners across the country, BusinessNZ says. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says streamlining approval pathways and reducing unnecessary duplication should help businesses access new tools and technologies … Read more

From Desktops to Smartphones: Southeast Asia’s Trading Transformation

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Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – The finance industry in Southeast Asia is changing very rapidly, Singapore’s long-standing dominance giving way to the emerging technology markets of Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Vietnam alone saw domestic securities trading accounts climb to 12.26 million by … Read more

Pharmac adds Wegovy for weight loss to list for future funding

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Source: Radio New Zealand If chosen for future funding, Wegovy would be available to people with a BMI of 35 or more with at least two comorbidities. AFP / Jens Kalaene Pharmac has added the weight-loss drug Wegovy to its list of medicines suitable for future funding. In a decision released Thursday, the drug-funding agency … Read more

Cushman & Wakefield Greater China Wins Six Best Five-Star Awards at 2026 Asia Pacific Property Awards

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 — Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, has again been recognized at the Asia Pacific Property Awards, scoring six best Five Star Awards plus two “Award Winner” recognitions for outstanding achievements in the Greater China commercial real … Read more

Public urged not to share videos of violent assaults online

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Source: Radio New Zealand Two people were injured, one critically, after being lured to Queens Park in separate attacks last week (file image). Supplied / Google Maps Southland Police are urging people not to share violent videos of assaults circulating online, as they investigate any links between attacks and dating apps. Police could not confirm … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Blues looking to ‘make it ugly’ against Hurricanes

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Source: Radio New Zealand Anton Segner will step in for the injured Dalton Papali’i this weekend. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz While many would consider the tactics to be boring or ugly, for Blues coach Vern Cotter, they are a thing of beauty. No nonsense, up the guts, smash-and-bash footy. Few teams do it better than the Blues … Read more

‘What they have done is insane’: Young Kiwi surfer dreaming of riding against the best

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Source: Radio New Zealand Teenage surfer Alani Morse talks to media at the opening press conference for the Raglan leg of the World Surf League. Rambo Estrada/WSL Teenage surfer Alani Morse is dreaming of taking on the best as she prepares for the biggest competition of her young career. The 15-year-old won a wildcard qualifying … Read more

Arrests made following flee across Tauranga

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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown:  Two men, aged 21 and 22, have been arrested following a fleeing driver event across Tauranga this morning. Just after 4:20am, Police observed a vehicle driving at speed on SH2 near Kairua Road.  The vehicle was signalled to stop, however failed to do so, … Read more

Collaboration encouraged between industry players when goals are in public interest – ComCom

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Alexander Robertson Commerce Commission chair John Small is encouraging collaboration between industry players where it can drive competition, productivity and economic growth. While cartel legislation restricts collaboration between competing parties, Small said accommodation and exemptions can be made when the goals are in the public interest. “A much wider … Read more

Auckland rugby league player Eugene Hanna dies after injury in club’s first game of season

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Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Photosport A West Auckland rugby league club says one of its players has died after he was injured in his team’s first game of the season. In a Facebook post, chair of Glenora Rugby League Football Club in Glen Eden, Jane Hunt, confirmed Eugene Hanna, a player in its … Read more

Wellington Phoenix’s Bev Priestman named coach of the year, six players in team of year

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Source: Radio New Zealand Coach Bev Priestman before their semi-final win on the weekend. Marty Melville / www.photosport.nz The Wellington Phoenix women’s team have been recognised by their peers as a result of the team’s record-breaking A-League football season. Six Phoenix players have been named in the Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) team of the season … Read more

David Seymour’s attacks on RNZ, TVNZ unhelpful, out of order, Goldsmith and Peters say

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Source: Radio New Zealand Media Minister Paul Goldsmith. RNZ / Mark Papalii Media Minister Paul Goldsmith says David Seymour’s attack on the public broadcasters was unhelpful, while New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has called it “out of order”. The twin rebukes went further than the prime minister did earlier in the week when Christopher … Read more

KiwiRail fined nearly $300,000 after two workers receive electric shocks

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone KiwiRail has been fined $290,000 and ordered to pay more than $40,000 in reparations after two workers received an electric shock while working on overhead train lines. The pair of maintenance workers were working on lines near the Parnell Train Station in Auckland in September 2024 when … Read more

Transport – More Waka Kotahi workers thrown into upheaval as restructures pile up – PSA

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Source: PSA More dedicated workers at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi are facing massive upheaval and uncertainty with new restructures announced, three weeks after another major restructure. The latest restructures, just announced to staff, propose over 140 roles to be disestablished and a net loss of 30 positions. The changes impact three groups, Transport Services, (responsible … Read more

What you need to know about getting a flu vaccine this year and the ‘super-k’ flu

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Source: Radio New Zealand A strain of the influenza virus known as ‘super-k’ or H3N2 Subclade K has been blamed for a severe flu season. NIH-NIAID / IMAGE POINT FR / AFP Explainer – The weather is getting colder and the sneezes are getting louder – which means it’s influenza season. This year’s season has … Read more

KiwiRai fined nearly $300,000 after two workers receive electric shocks

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone KiwiRail has been fined $290,000 and ordered to pay more than $40,000 in reparations after two workers received an electric shock while working on overhead train lines. The pair of maintenance workers were working on lines near the Parnell Train Station in Auckland in September 2024 when … Read more

Government reducing regulatory barriers for new agriculture, horticulture and veterinary products

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making sweeping changes so farmers, growers, and vets can maximise economic growth and productivity by getting access to new agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines safely and swiftly, says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard. “The changes proposed in the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Amendment Bill, introduced on … Read more

Fears that violent assaults in Invercargill were homophobic, city councillor says

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Source: Radio New Zealand Two people were injured, one critically, after being lured to Queens Park in separate attacks last week (file image). Supplied / Google Maps An Invercargill city councillor says people are horrified by two violent assaults that have been linked to dating apps. Two people were injured, one critically, after being lured … Read more

Amendment proposed to streamline hazardous substance and new organism approvals

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is amending the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act to speed up access to new agricultural and horticultural products for farmers, growers and industry, Environment Minister Nicola Grigg announced today. The changes mean that New Zealand farmers and growers can access products that are available overseas more easily to control pests and invasive species, and for … Read more

St Bede’s College commissions independent investigation as former priest jailed for sexual abuse

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Source: Radio New Zealand St Bede’s College. RNZ / Phil Pennington St Bede’s College is commissioning an independent investigation into whether the school had “appropriate systems in place for identifying and addressing abuse” after a former priest was jailed for sexual abuse. The announcement comes after RNZ earlier revealed Rowan Donoghue admitted sexual abuse to … Read more

Kenanga Futures Launches “Shining in Global Futures” Campaign, Expanding Retail Access to Global Derivatives Markets

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – Kenanga Futures Sdn Bhd (“Kenanga Futures“) is proud to launch its inaugural 2026 campaign, “Shining in Global Futures,” running until 31 July 2026. More than just a campaign, this initiative calls on the new-gens of investors to broaden their access … Read more

Too Easy Meals brand Crumbed Chicken and Gravy recalled in Timaru due to possible presence of clear plastic

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) in its recall of Too Easy Meals brand Crumbed Chicken and Gravy (350 g) due to the possible presence of foreign matter.  “The concern with these crumbed chicken and gravy meals available in Timaru and online is that … Read more

Inquest hears details of mother’s text messages after death of her son

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Source: Radio New Zealand Storme Turany at the inquest of her son Soul. Pool / Chris Skelton / Stuff Hours after baby Soul Turany died from catastrophic head injuries at Christchurch Hospital, the boy’s mother sent a text message to her then-partner. “I still don’t understand why I haven’t heard from you. Soul has passed … Read more

Advocacy – The Siege Will Break: Global Sumud Flotilla Announces Final Leg to Gaza Following israeli State Piracy, Abductions and Torture in International Waters

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Source: Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) The flotilla departs tomorrow with 54 boats and nearly 500 participants from 45 countries on the eve of Nakba Day. MARMARIS – The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) issued a definitive declaration today from the port of Marmaris, confirming that its nonviolent mission to break Israel’s illegal siege of Gaza will … Read more

Peace Activists – NZDF plans upcoming training with Israel and US

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Source: Peace Action Wellington Date: 14 May 2026 – The NZDF is planning upcoming naval training alongside the Israeli Defence Force as part of the US-led Rim of the Pacific exercises (RIMPAC). The Rim of the Pacific Exercise is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise. It is held biennially during June and July around Honolulu, … Read more

Visitor numbers reflect continued tourism growth

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Source: New Zealand Government New data showing international visitor numbers continue to grow shows confidence is increasing in the sector, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. New international travel figures released by Stats NZ today show 358,900 international visitors arrived in March 2026, up 15.1 per cent on the same time last year, approaching … Read more

Family who lost a child say palliative care funding ‘heart-warming’

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Source: Radio New Zealand Families who have lost a child say new funding from the government into paediatric palliative care will mean others won’t have to do it alone. This morning, health minister Simeon Brown announced $15.5 million dollars from Budget 2026 for two dedicated specialist teams, one each in the North and South islands. … Read more