NZCity NewsLinks

All Links

29 Apr 2026

Search

Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals

MathWorks adds AI copilot tools to MATLAB & Simulink
MathWorks adds Simulink Copilot and Polyspace Copilot in R2026a, bringing generative AI tools to embedded design, code analysis and verification.

Woman accused of 'predatory' stealing-spree against hospital patients
Police say patients in Auckland and Waikato had personal belongings and credit cards stolen while undergoing treatment.

Police investigate after baby suffers unexplained injuries at Christchurch property
Several police officers could be seen on Tuesday at a property on Barbadoes St.

New Zealand seeks public input on ad regulation rules
New Zealand advertising watchdog seeks public input on tighter rules for ad labels, data use, pricing claims and endorsements.

All Whites defender eyes return ahead of schedule for Auckland FC's must-win match
Nando Pijnaker is in line to make his return from a shoulder injury after just three weeks out against Melbourne City this Saturday.

Fuel crisis: Swapping crude oil tickets for usable fuel 'last resort', Finance Minister Willis says
The government appears to be cooling on the idea of trading its IEA crude oil tickets for useable stock, with other options available.

US pushes for 'trade over aid' agenda, urging wealthier nations to rethink spending
The United States is expected to roll out an initiative encouraging high-income countries to scale back their aid spending this month.

TVNZ political editor allegedly directed slur at reporter
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she ended a drinks event for journalists in her office last year after hearing “offensive language”.

Wheelchair user ‘airborne’ after being hit by car on pedestrian crossing
Jamie Stillwell was three-quarters of the way across a Dunedin pedestrian crossing when a car sent them flying.

Prime Minister Luxon alienating voters by cancelling weekly Breakfast interview, expert says
Political scientist Dr Claire Robinson says she would have advised Luxon against cancelling his weekly Breakfast interview slot.

How to cut your mortgage interest bill in half
In total, 42.9 percent of home loan customers were paying more than the minimum repayment, up from 40.3 percent.

China's Chery seeks to be 'Toyota plus Tesla' as it targets global expansion

Watch: Prime Minister Luxon discusses diesel supply at post-Cabinet press conference
The Prime Minister is joined by Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Minister for Energy Shane Jones.

Dunedin man charged with trying to strangle police officer
Three police officers received medical treatment after the confrontation in Dunedin on Monday.

Auckland childcare centres offer steep discounts to keep afloat
Operators say the incentives reflect a deepening affordability crisis in early childhood education.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to make fuel supply announcement at post-Cabinet press conference
Despite a dip in fuel levels, the Government maintains the fluctuations are normal.

Owner of $15m property fined for cutting trees that blocked view of sea
Mark Fallwell didn’t like the fact that two 80-year-old pohutukawa trees were blocking the view from his $15.7m beachside property at Takapuna.

NZX launches futures index, gives investors more risk management
The S&P/NZX 20 Index Futures supports efficient pricing, enables effective hedging, and helps market participants mitigate risks.

NZDF reports possible North Korea sanctions breaches at sea
Airforce Air Commodore Andy Scott says the P-8A Poseidon aircraft reported a potential transfer of illicit goods in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea.

Taylor Swift wants to trademark her voice and likeness
The pop superstar has filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in a bid to ward off AI deepfakes.

One person seriously injured after car and ute collide in Canterbury
A person was rescued from their vehicle and rushed to hospital in a serious condition following a two-vehicle collision at a Lincoln intersection on Tuesday.