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Source: New Zealand Government Major infrastructure upgrades at Parihaka in Taranaki are complete, strengthening the nationally significant site and supporting its future protection and use, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. Mr Jones attended an event at Parihaka today to mark the completion of infrastructure improvements supported by $19.8 million in government funding and $8.5m … Read more
Source: Greenpeace Last night, Israeli forces attacked the peaceful civilian-led Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. More than 20 vessels were illegally boarded and harassed in international waters, 600 nautical miles from Gaza, by Israeli forces, who have detained 175 flotilla participants. Greenpeace, whose ship the Arctic Sunrise is sailing with flotilla, … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials company, today announced that it has finalized and closed the previously announced sale of its NOVONIX Battery Technology Solutions Inc. (“BTS”) business in Nova Scotia, Canada, to its former Chief … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 May 2026 The Kaimanawa Wild Horse Advisory Group supports the management of the herd to protect the fragile ecosystems unique to the area and keep the wild horses healthy. The group consists of multiple iwi, animal welfare experts, rehoming groups, environmental advocates, the Department of Conservation (DOC), and the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Through ANZ Loop, ANZ customers will earn cash back automatically on eligible purchases. AFP ANZ is offering a new type of rewards programme for customers, but one marketing expert says shoppers should make sure it works for them. Through ANZ Loop, ANZ customers will earn cash back automatically on eligible purchases … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP Business travellers are among those reducing their visits to regions due to Air New Zealand ditching some flights, an expert says. More cutbacks to flights came to light on Thursday after Nelson mayor Nick Smith and Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford posted about them on social media. In a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand When the small South Island town of Timaru and its cluster of US doctors hit the front page of the Wall Street Journal last week, it highlighted New Zealand’s dependence on overseas doctors, particularly in rural and regional parts of the country. It is not just Americans – New Zealand has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The hike of almost 65 percent from the current $8200 an hour kicks in from Friday. Samuel Rillstone The cost of calling out an air ambulance helicopter is skyrocketing to over $13,000 an hour – and not because of Iran war fuel price rises. The hike of almost 65 percent from … Read more
Source: Northland Regional Council JOINT RELEASE: NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL, WHANGAREI DISTRICT COUNCIL, FAR NORTH DISTRICT COUNCIL Coastal communities in Whangārei Heads and Doubtless Bay are invited to join the conversation about the coastal issues facing them in two free public events to be held this month. The events, dubbed ‘Coastal Conversations’, will be held from 5pm … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for May to July 2026 is attached. Highlights -Temperatures are expected to be about average for the time of year, with some areas below average. We’ll need to watch for cold snaps and frosts when high pressure sticks around. -Overall rainfall is leaning to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man is due in court following a report of fuel theft from a construction site in Waitematā West overnight. At about 3.20am, Police were notified of two unknown people at a construction site on Victory Road, Laingholm. Waitematā West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Jon Winthrop, says the pair were … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Kiwi exports to the European Union have rocketed by $3 billion in just two years under the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), delivering a major boost to the economy and supporting jobs nationwide, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says. “Because the FTA entered into force early, our exporters … Read more
Source: GenPro GenPro has launched a new confidential matching service, Hononga, to support and sustain independent ownership of general practices across New Zealand. GenPro’s Deputy Chair, Dr Stephanie Taylor, says the service is designed to help GPs buy into or grow their ownership. “It also supports existing owners to exit or reduce their involvement without … Read more
Source: Workers First Union Workers First Union members, who are attending May Day events around the country today, are warning that employers and Government are seeking to exploit the fuel crisis caused by the US-Israeli attacks on Iran to promote austerity and attacks on workers’ rights. Dennis Maga, Workers First General Secretary, said Aotearoa New Zealand … Read more
Source: Cotality Property values across Aotearoa New Zealand edged up by 0.1% in April, the third monthly rise in a row, despite a soft start to the year for sales volumes and the breakout of the Iran conflict. Cotality NZ’s latest Home Value Index (HVI) shows the national median value in April of $809,101 was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Watching members of the Auckland Table Tennis Association whip balls across the nets as they rally for points against their opponents on a typical weekday evening is an exhausting exercise. Indeed, it’s hard to keep up with the frenetic activity in Epsom, as players of all ages ping balls in every … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Ngauranga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua) will officially open to the public on Saturday 16 May, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “This opening marks a major milestone for the Wellington and Lower Hutt communities who have been waiting to use this path for years”, Mr Bishop says. “This … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Volatile oil prices have helped clean energy KiwiSaver funds shine in the early months of this year. Morningstar has released its latest KiwiSaver survey, which shows the first quarter of this year was a tough one for KiwiSaver funds, but over a year they are still performing strongly. Conservative funds … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Phillips died following a shootout with police after they were called to reports of a burglary in the early hours of 8 September. RNZ / Supplied / Police A police investigation into identifying any of Tom Phillips’ accomplices has resulted in no charges, police have announced. Phillips died following a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand FlightRadar24 Three people have been found alive after their boat sunk near Waitangi overnight. Coastguard said it appeared the vessel sank at about 3am Friday in Wairoa Bay. One person was able to get to shore to raise the alarm. The other two had since been found with minor injuries after … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZ Warriors had to put up the sold out sign when 33,000 turned up to watch them beat the Dolphins in Wellington on Anzac Day. www.photosport.nz Former Kiwis and Tonga captain Duane Mann says rugby league’s stronghold in the Pasifika community can be credited to its local clubs and churches. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm Operation Cranmere, the investigation to identify anyone who may have supported Tom Phillips, has concluded. It has not resulted in any charges. Detective Superintendent Ross McKay says under the Solicitor General’s Prosecution Guidelines, any prosecution is required to meet an evidential sufficiency test. “In this case, based on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The popularity of horse meat pies doesn’t seem to be waning. Kim Sok runs lunchbar Eighty8, their two Auckand branches, and their Hamilton bakery have been offering lo’i hoosi pies for the past fortnight. Sok said customers had been asking them to start selling lo’i hoosi pies since last year, but … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand FlightRadar24 A boat has sunk off the coast of the Bay of Islands, just north of Waitangi, and two people are missing. A spokesperson for Coastguard said a third person on board made their own way to shore. Volunteers from Bay of Islands Coastguard have been at the scene since 7am … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Finlayson. RNZ / Mihingarangi Forbes A former high-ranking National Cabinet minister has doubts the coalition will last until the election, urging his former party to “extricate themselves from this grisly coalition and declare war on New Zealand First”. And Chris Finlayson has doubts the coalition, made up of National, NZ … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand “Proof that God exists,” enthused one review of Grace, the 1994 debut record from prodigious singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, which David Bowie once called “the best album ever made”. Despite the rave reception to what is now widely regarded as a classic, Grace underperformed on the US charts. Sony and Columbia Records … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Five-eighths Ronald Volkman and Chanel Harris-Tavita will face off, when Parramatta Eels host NZ Warriors. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Parramatta Eels 7.30pm Saturday, 2 May CommBank Stadium, Sydney Live blog updates on RNZ With a bye week looming near on the horizon, the NZ Warriors must beware the ‘banana skin’ … Read more