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Weather: Another week of rain as second weather system looms
Source: Radio New Zealand A band of rain moves across the country on Thursday. Earth Science NZ New Zealand is in for another week of rain as a new weather...
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Tararua district caught between anniversary days
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tararua District is located between three regions, Manawatū-Whanganui, Hawke’s Bay and Wellington. Google Maps Tararua’s mayor says many in his district observe anniversary days celebrating...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers State of the Nation speech
Source: Radio New Zealand The prime minister says there will be no “extravagant” election promises from National, and confirms his government will continue to run a tight budget, in his...
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Sheep die after truck crash in Wairoa
Source: Radio New Zealand Police attended the single vehicle crash where several sheep died. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Sheer have died after a truck with a number of livestock on...
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New Zealand firefighters sent to help fight Australia’s bush fires
Source: Radio New Zealand A bushfire burning near the town of Longwood, northern Victoria. AFP / CFA Wandong Fire Brigade / Kylie Shingles Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has...
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‘Huge amount of luck’ led to discover of tramper missing since last year
Source: Radio New Zealand Graham Garnett. Supplied / NZ Police Two people who stumbled upon a tramper missing for almost three weeks in the upper South Island were in the...
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All Blacks: The big issues for whoever takes over
Source: Radio New Zealand The All Blacks perform the haka before their test with Wales in Cardiff, 2025. Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency So while the All Black conversation turns to...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to deliver State of the Nation speech
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will also take the opportunity to outline some of the government’s progress in areas such as law and order, education, and cutting...
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Dozens of slips close State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge after wild weather
Source: Radio New Zealand A slip on State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge. Supplied/NZTA State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge is expected to remain closed for several weeks....
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Government considering ban on rock pool harvesting in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand A group of people at the Army Bay rock pools. MARK LENTON / SUPPLIED The government is making moves to stop people stripping rock pools of...
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Fast-finishing Daniel Hillier gets second place at Dubai Invitational
Source: Radio New Zealand Daniel Hillier. photosport An in-form Daniel Hillier surged to the late lead before settling for runner-up honours and a healthy pay-day at the Dubai Invitational. The...
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Phoenix continue unbeaten start to year
Source: Radio New Zealand Isaac Hughes doubled Wellington’s advantage shortly after the hour mark. AAP / Photosport The Wellington Phoenix continued their unbeaten start to 2026 with another statement win...
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Funding Wegovy will save taxpayer money in long run – specialist
Source: Radio New Zealand Wegovy slimming medication at a pharmacy in Berlin. AFP / Jens Kalaene Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether weight loss medication should be funded. New...
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Raglan surfers clinch titles at national championships
Source: Radio New Zealand Maya Mateja (L) and Billy Stairmand celebrate their national championship surfing titles. photosport Raglan surfers Billy Stairmand and Maya Mateja have picked up the premier prizes...
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What exactly will New Zealand’s free trade deal with India mean?
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McLay announce the conclusion of free trade negotiations with India in December. RNZ / Mark Papalii Explainer –...
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Dominant Ally Wollaston in box seat to win Tour Down Under
Source: Radio New Zealand Ally Wollaston (R) after winning stage one of the Tour Down Under. photosport Ally Wollaston will take a 14-second lead into the third and final stage...
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People still isolated in Northland campsite, more heavy rain on the way
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding in Mimiwhangata near Whangārei, on Sunday morning. RNZ Some people are still isolated in Northland after heavy rain caused havoc in the region, the Whangārei...
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Abuse in Care: Police prosecuted fewer than 1 in 10 referred cases
Source: Radio New Zealand Cooper Legal principal partner Sonja Cooper, whose firm had acted for hundreds of abuse survivors and victims, says she is not surprised by the statistic. RNZ...
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Fire crews respond to blaze at egg carton factory overnight in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Marika Khabazi Half a dozen fire trucks were called to a South Auckland egg carton factory overnight. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said seven fire trucks...
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An inter-island ferry route from Picton to Clifford Bay has been an idea for almost a century
Source: Radio New Zealand 2000: The proposed route showing shortened travel times by car to Christchurch Dominion Post It’s an idea that’s endured almost a century. Since at least 1931...
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Family’s harrowing night escaping raging flood-waters in Northland
Source: Radio New Zealand Pattinson Wetere outside one of the cabins shunted by the raging water. Kim Baker Wilson/RNZ It was supposed to be a coming together, a celebration at...
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Mitchell stars again as Black Caps win decider to take ODI series over India
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell celebrates after scoring a century. INDRANIL MUKHERJEE Black Caps batters Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips have scored centuries in a devastating partnership...
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Saveloys out, spinach in: Here’s how our spending habits have changed
Source: Radio New Zealand If you think about what you – or your parents – were spending your money on 30 years ago, it might be quite different to how...
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Education Ministry error almost cut 2027 school year short
Source: Radio New Zealand The Education Ministry had forgotten to allow for the Matariki holiday in its 2027 term date calculations, almost cutting the year a day short. RNZ /...
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Teen’s epic solo 3000km cycling trip from Cape Reinga to Bluff
Source: Radio New Zealand Fourteen-year-old Mahe Braaksma’s idea of fun over the summer school holidays looks a little different than your typical teen. He was pedalling the length of New...
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Mercury’s Tararua wind farm was offline for hours after a turbine catches fire
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services responded around 5pm on Sunday. RNZ / Rob Dixon Half of Mercury’s Tararua wind farm in Palmerston North was taken offline for hours on...
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Live: Black Caps v India – third, final ODI
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as the Black Caps take on India in their one-day series decider at Rajkot. First ball at Niranjan Shah Stadium is scheduled...