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Offender tracked down after frightening car theft
Source: New Zealand Police A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle outside a central Auckland supermarket, forcing a young boy from the front seat. Police responded to...
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Public Service Commissioner says job cuts ‘regrettable’ but sector needs reform
Source: Radio New Zealand Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche will be in charge of implementing the public sector changes the government announced on Tuesday. RNZ / REECE BAKER An overhaul...
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Halfback Ereatara Enari leaving Hurricanes for Wales
Source: Radio New Zealand Ereatara Enari of the Hurricanes scores a try against the NSW Waratahs. MARK EVANS The Hurricanes halfback Ereatara Enari will leave the franchise at the end...
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Auckland hornet eradication enters new phase
Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity New Zealand’s yellow-legged hornet eradication in Auckland remains on track, with growing confidence the pest can be wiped out, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says.“It’s been...
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Union says attempts to coerce prison staff ‘extremely concerning’
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ has reported that some of the officers had been charged with accepting bribes. Unsplash / Matthew Ansley The union for Corrections Officers says it is...
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Pedestrialn critically hurt after being hit by van north of AUckland
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A pedestrian is in critical condition after being hit by a van north of Auckland. The police said emergency services went to Whangaparāoa Road in...
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Iran war could affect NZ economy for two years – Infometrics
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s economy was recovering before conflict broke out in Iran, Infometrics says. RNZ New Zealand’s economy was recovering before conflict broke out in Iran, Infometrics...
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Pedestrian critical after Red Beach crash
Source: New Zealand Police A man is in critical condition following a crash in Red Beach on Wednesday night. Emergency services responded to Whangaparāoa Road after 9pm, to reports that...
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Pharmac proposes removing priority access of type 2 diabetes meds for Māori, Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Board member of Diabetes Aotearoa, Graham King RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A once-controversial decision to prioritise access to type 2 diabetes medication for Māori and Pacific...
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How the government’s savings exercise will work
Source: Radio New Zealand One week from now, the government will open the books on its third Budget. RNZ One week from now, the government will open the books on...
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Auckland FC pip South Island United for place in Pro League final
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC’s Isa Prins celebrates after scoring. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz / PHOTOSPORT Auckland FC will play South Melbourne in the inaugural OFC Pro League final....
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Replacing public servants with AI could come with hidden costs, critics warn
Source: Radio New Zealand Replacing public servants with artificial intelligence could come with more costs, critics say. 123RF Replacing public servants with artificial intelligence could come with more costs that...
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Household budgets so stretched it’s no longer a cost of living crisis but ‘the cost to survive’
Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the KiwiHarvest Chef Collective: (from left) Peter Gordon, Brent Martin and Alfie Ingham. Supplied / KiwiHarvest Food charities warn the pressure on household budgets...
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Projected health funding falls short to maintain status quo
Source: Radio New Zealand Health economists say the government will need to spend an additional $1.405 billion on health in Budget 2026 to maintain the country’s current level of service....
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‘Spanner in the works’ for job market
Source: Radio New Zealand Seek country manager Rob Clark says ad numbers are still around historical highs. RNZ Seek says there was a little improvement in the job market in...
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Marking Pink Ribbon Day as extended breast screening reaches more women
Source: New Zealand Government Pink Ribbon Day is an important reminder of the value of early detection, with more than 16,440 eligible women aged 70 and 74 already taking up...
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PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 21, 2026 – Full Text
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 21, 2026 - Full Text
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AM Edition: Top 10 Politics Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 21, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 21, 2026 - Full Text
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Coroner warns of misusing prescription drugs after young woman dies
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplashed/Supplied The dangers of misusing prescription drugs have been highlighted by the death of a young Dunedin woman, a coroner says. Wynter Horrell, 20, died at...
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Almost 20% of townhouses selling for a loss
Source: Radio New Zealand A set of townhouses under development in Auckland. RNZ / Todd Niall Two townhouses in upmarket St Andrews Road, Epsom in Auckland, have resold for losses...
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What are New Zealand diets deficient in?
Source: Radio New Zealand Iron and iodine deficiencies are among the world’s most common nutrient deficiencies. Several local nutrition experts say iron, zinc, and potentially selenium, iodine, and vitamin D...
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‘I answered to a name that wasn’t mine’
Source: Radio New Zealand Hira Nathan (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāpuhi) carries a name rooted in whakapapa, identity and connection to four generations of his whānau. But at a job...
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Business performance sentiment remains near record low – BDO report
Source: Radio New Zealand Construction business owners are feeling the pressure of market conditions most acutely. Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde Economic and political uncertainty is keeping businesses from taking...
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Australian band fined $23,000 in damage to Sydney Opera House
Source: Radio New Zealand Subversive art-pop group TISM has announced its first national headline tour in 30 years, after having caused nearly AU$19,000 (NZ$23,100) in damage to the Sydney Opera...
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Brethren church reminds members to give up pets after dog attack
Source: Radio New Zealand The church read out a letter to its 50,000 members worldwide in early May, stating that keeping pets was “clearly wrong”. 123rf.com The Plymouth Brethren Christian...
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Could the rare submarine volcano erupting in PNG blow big?
Source: Radio New Zealand Located around 125 kilometres southeast of PNG’s Manus Island, the volcano has emitted a large steam plume since earlier this month. VolcanoDiscovery A scientist monitoring a...
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Bill seeking to legally define the terms ‘man’ and ‘woman’ passes first reading
Source: Radio New Zealand The bill is in the name of New Zealand First MP Jenny Marcroft. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Supporters of a bill seeking to legally define the...