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Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Cleary of the Panthers and Panthers coach Ivan Cleary hug after victoryduring the NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm. AAP/www.photosport.nz The most successful coach of the modern NRL era may be on the move. Reports from Australia suggest Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary may be set to announce … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Company director Ben Winters appeared at sentencing in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday. RNZ/LouisDunham A South Island mussel farming company that unlawfully moved hundreds of tonnes of live shellfish from a parasite-infected zone has been ordered to pay $24,000 for Biosecurity Act breaches. Aroma Aquaculture moved 259 tonnes of green-lipped … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tim Price (NZL) and Falco during the Showjumping. 2026 Mars Badminton Horse Trials. The Badminton Estate, South Gloucestershire, England. Sunday 10 May 2026. PHOTOSPORT A broken collarbone couldn’t stop Kiwi equestrian Tim Price from delivering one of his best-ever results, as he surged to silver at the Badminton Horse Trials. In … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is tackling deceptive business practices with the introduction of the Fair Trading Amendment Bill, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer say. “It’s very simple, the price that Kiwis see on the shelf or in the supermarket aisle should be the price they … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Everlee Wihongi. Supplied New Zealand consular staff in the US are talking to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials about the case of the New Zealander who has been held in ICE custody for over a month. Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ office said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has promised “careful” immigration policy and signalled more capital spending than expected in an annual pre-Budget speech, Speaking about the need for social cohesion, Luxon highlighted his own electorate of Botany as “more diverse than most”, saying many of Chinese, Korean, Malaysian and Indian New Zealanders were … Read more
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora is concerned that Aotearoa’s new online casino gambling laws could grow harm while claiming to reduce it. The Online Casino Gambling Act came into force on 1 May 2026 and will allow up to 15 online casino licences in Aotearoa. The regime is being phased in and is not … Read more
Source: Federated Farmers From a billion-dollar apple brand to grassroots rural leaders, this year’s Primary Industries New Zealand Awards (PINZ) finalists reflect a sector overflowing with talent. Three finalists in each of nine categories have just been announced, with the winners to be named at an awards ceremony in Auckland on 23 June. Respected agricultural commentator … Read more
Source: ASB ASB is pulling out all the stops to tackle New Zealand’s productivity challenge, with a national programme to significantly uplift the performance of Kiwi businesses. Pathway to Productivity will target more than 4,100 businesses in its first year, bringing together three initiatives: an artificial intelligence (AI) bootcamp co-developed with Xero and delivered by … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested one person while investigating a complaint from a member of the public who saw a vehicle repeatedly crossing erratically over both lanes at speeds between 30 km and 100 km p/h. Around 2.40 this morning 13 May, Police signalled the vehicle in question to pull over on the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Teamwork by Hamilton police units responding to reports of suspicious behaviour at the wheel of a car in the northern suburbs yesterday resulted in four youths being safely apprehended. Just after 1.30pm on Tuesday, 12 May Police received reports that a passenger in a vehicle appeared to be holding the driver … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Canterbury aquaculture company that illegally supplied thousands of live green lipped mussels from a restricted area to an exporter has been fined $24,000. Aroma Aquaculture Limited was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court today on one representative charge under the Biosecurity Act, following a successful prosecution by the … Read more
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Christchurch man has been placed on 4 months’ home detention for taking 486 pāua, which he intended to sell, from a marine reserve. Bruce Honey Tata (48) was sentenced (12 May 2026) on one charge under the Fisheries Act in the Hamilton District Court, following a successful prosecution … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2026 – DTAP, Singapore’s pioneering GP+ medical provider established in 2005, announced the opening of two new clinics – DTAP Clinic @ Holland Village, which officially opened on 29 Apr 2025, and DTAP Clinic @ Clarke Quay, which officially opened on 23 May 2025. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – In a bold bid to reshape the future of retail, Siam Piwat Group has unveiled NEXTOPIA at its flagship Siam Paragon, the world’s first prototype for a global sustainability platform that turns eco-conscious living into an immersive, everyday experience. Chief Executive … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Rheumatology Advisory Committee will be considering at its upcoming meeting in June 2026 Matters Arising Etanercept (branded as Enbrel) and adalimumab (branded as Amgenvita/ Humira) for ankylosing spondylitis – changes to funding criteria The Committee will discuss adjusting the eligibility criteria for etanercept and adalimumab to widen access through … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand sailor Blair Tuke at the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona, Spain, 13 October, 2024. Photosport Three-time America’s Cup winner Blair Tuke won’t be a part of the on-water crew for next week’s America’s Cup preliminary regatta in Sardinia. Tuke, who won the cup in 2017, 2021 and 2024, will … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Independent music festival The Others Way won’t be returning this year, with no plans to ever come back. “We know how sad this will make a lot of people, and none sadder than us,” organisers Banished Music said in a statement posted to social media on Wednesday morning. The annual festival … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand AIA insurance building in Takapuna, Auckland. RNZ / Paris Ibell Health and wellbeing insurer AIA has paid out a total of $790 million in claims over the past year, including a 12 percent increase in income protection payouts. Still, total claims paid in 2025 were down 4.7 percent on 2024’s $829.6m, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Milford Track. Tess Brunton / RNZ The popular Milford Track was mostly sold out within half-an-hour of bookings opening, with thousands queuing online to secure a spot. There were about 7000 available for the ‘Great Walk’. Last year, the Department of Conservation (DOC) upgraded its online booking system to include a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government After 15 years of negotiations three Hauraki iwi Claims Settlement Bills – Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu, Ngāti Tara Tokanui, and Ngāti Hei have passed final reading in Parliament today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “All three Hauraki iwi entered formal negotiations with the Crown in 2011 and have worked … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ will livestream the Prime Minister’s pre-Budget speech in Auckland that is due to start at 1pm at the top of this page. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to give a speech focussing on geopolitics, New Zealand’s role in the world, and the impact it will have on this year’s … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2026 – Global digital business services leader TP (ex-Teleperformance) today reported that its award-winning AI-powered collections solution, TP.ai FAB Collect, matched human-level customer satisfaction scores while delivering a 40% debt recovery rate in live client deployments. Collections are emerging as a critical lever for … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making it easier for food businesses with multiple sites to operate by applying consistent verification rules across the country, says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard. “Up to now, approaches to multi-site verification have differed widely from council to council and verifier to verifier, resulting in unpredictable costs for … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Story Highlights: New IDC research commissioned by Dell Technologies finds Sovereign AI has surged to the second-highest investment priority for Asia Pacific governments. Almost all (99%) government leaders in Asia Pacific believe agentic AI will accelerate AI adoption with the majority calling for strong governance frameworks to unlock its full potential at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Storme Turany. Pool / Chris Skelton / Stuff The mother of a Canterbury baby that died of catastrophic head injuries has denied any involvement in her son’s death. Soul Turany was less than four months old when he died in 2014. No one has been charged over his death, but police … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand There are a number of rules about the legality of raffles. (File photo) 123RF Raffles have long been a popular way to fundraise, but some of them may not be legal. A Christchurch company director was due to be sentenced this month for running the largest ever illegal lottery in New … Read more