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Shoppers struggle with rising costs of meat and veges
Source: Radio New Zealand Food prices have gone up 4.5 percent in the year to February. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A humble spag bol dinner may no longer be an...
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Live: Black Caps v South Africa – second T20
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the Black Caps take on South Africa for their second of five T20 matches. New Zealand lost by seven wickets...
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NZ Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett nears return from injury against Newcastle Knights
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett has been named among the Warriors reserves against Newcastle. Brett Costello NRL: Newcastle Knights v NZ Warriors Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 21 March MacDonald Jones...
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Operationalising the Australia-New Zealand Alliance: Anzac 2035 – Closer Defence Relations Statement
Source: New Zealand Government [Joint Statement delivered at the Australia – New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations, Canberra 17 March 2026] At approximately 4:30am on the 25th of April...
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Rising cost of getting to cancer treatment: ‘It’s already hard times and this is going to make it a lot harder’
Source: Radio New Zealand The payment for those who have to drive for treatment is only 34 cents a kilometre and has strict criteria. File photo. RNZ / Quin Tauetau...
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Union calls for government to offer targeted financial aid to home support workers
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Public Service Association is calling on the government to offer targeted financial support to home support workers. Many of country’s 23,000 home support workers...
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Mother’s fuel bill triples after child no longer eligible for government-funded school bus
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf.com Parents feel the effect of Ministry of Education-funded school bus route reviews One mother’s petrol bill jumps from $120 a week to $300 a week...
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Three Kiwi Students Set to Honour ANZAC Legacy in Türkiye – AFS Gallipoli Youth Awards 2026
Source: AFS Intercultural Programmes New Zealand Three exceptional New Zealand students are preparing for a journey of remembrance and discovery as they depart next month for the Gallipoli Peninsula. Awarded the...
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Health – Alcohol reforms risk taking Aotearoa backwards on harm prevention
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora says proposed reforms to alcohol laws risk taking Aotearoa backwards in efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm. The Government has announced changes aimed at reducing...
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ChildFund – Any war is a war on water
Source: ChildFund New Zealand When oil prices surge, most people think about petrol. Few think about water. The volatility in oil prices since the war in the Middle East does not...
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Health – Additional winter health care workers a drop in the ocean of need – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Government’s announcement today of 378 extra staff to help hospitals cope with winter demand is a drop in the ocean of what patients need, NZNO says. Tōpūtanga...
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Northland News – Taitokerau can lead rural climate resilience; study
Source: Northland Regional Council A comprehensive local study has found Taitokerau could lead the way in rural climate resilience by building on what is already working, aligning support across agencies and...
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Operationalising the Australia-New Zealand Alliance: Anzac 2035
Source: New Zealand Government [Joint Statement delivered at the Australia – New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations, Canberra 17 March 2026] Closer Defence Relations Statement At approximately 4:30am on...
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Joint Statement Australia–New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations 2+2
Source: New Zealand Government 17 March 2026 Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence the Hon Richard Marles MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator the Hon Penny Wong...
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Lines company offers reward to help reduce copper theft
Source: Radio New Zealand Thieves are stealing copper wiring from North Canterbury power lines. 123RF Canterbury lines company MainPower is offering a $5000 reward for significant information relating to the...
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New health funding for winter a drop in the bucket – unions
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 70 beds will be added to hospitals ahead of the colder months, which the government says will reduce wait times. File photo. Supplied/ Waikato...
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Man accused of making up sexual assault allegations to get reduced prison sentence
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man who claims he was sexually assaulted as a teen by an older man decades ago has been accused of making...
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NZ economy to face crunch point over next two weeks – economist
Source: Radio New Zealand Food prices are up 4.5 percent, one of several economic indicators that household budgets are being squeezed. RNZ New Zealand could experience a real fuel choke...
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Supermarket price warning issued by Consumer NZ
Source: Radio New Zealand Fruit and vegetables are up 9.4 percent on last year, with meat, poultry and fish rising 7.5 percent. 123RF New Zealand would benefit from a regime...
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White Ferns lose to South Africa Proteas Women in second T20
Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s top scorer Tazmin Brits. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr brought up a T20 milestone in a 19-run loss to South Africa in...
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Home invasion in Howick leads to police chase across Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand A damaged car was seen after police cars swarmed central Auckland. Kim Baker Wilson/RNZ Police have chased a stolen car across Auckland as it hit other...
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Western Bay of Plenty sees boost in childhood vaccination rates
Source: Radio New Zealand Donna Moon vaccinating a child. Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (PHO) A Bay of Plenty health team has had a big boost in childhood...
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Watch: Labour leader Chris Hipkins holds media conference over ex-wife’s allegations
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins is expected to respond to allegations made by his ex-wife at a media conference at 4.45pm today. He arrived back in the...
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Rising petrol prices sees spike in Trade Me searches for electric vehicles
Source: Radio New Zealand TradeMe said Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Kona were the most searched electric vehicles. 123RF TradeMe says rising petrol prices are prompting more people to consider electric...
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Four in custody following fleeing driver incident
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Superintendent Shanan Gray, Counties Manukau District Commander: Police have arrested four men after they carried out a home invasion and fled across parts...
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New Zealand born US Marine denied citizenship says system is flawed
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Canton served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1991-1998. Military.com/Facebook/Supplied A New Zealander who has lived in the US for 25 years and even served...
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Whakaari / White Island volcanic alert level lowered
Source: Radio New Zealand Whakaari / White Island on 17 March. Geonet Volcanic alert levels for Whakaari / White Island have been lowered. There was a minor eruption last week,...