Post
Body found in search for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Anihana Pomana. Supplied / Police Police say a body has been found in the search for Te Anihana Pomana, who has been missing since August....
OSI archive
Housing
Post
No charges to be laid following burn pile that sparked large Kaikōura fires
Source: Radio New Zealand The fires spread over an area of almost 200 hectares. RNZ / Nate McKinnon No charges will be laid against the owner of a burn pile...
Post
Another coloured sand product recalled over asbestos concerns
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest coloured sand products to be recalled over asbestos fears. Supplied A rainbow sand art toy sold at various discount stores nation-wide is the latest...
Post
Joseph Parker’s first trainer, Grant Arkell, dies
Source: Radio New Zealand Grant Arkell, pictured in 2020. RNZ / Dan Cook The man who first trained former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker among other boxing greats, Grant Arkell,...
Post
1.2 million tonnes of food wasted in New Zealand every year – report
Source: Radio New Zealand The figures reported in this article have been corrected. More than 1.2 million tonnes of food is thrown away or wasted in New Zealand every year,...
Post
Building reforms deliver consumer protections
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has unveiled safeguarding measures to ensure building owners are protected under a more productive and ambitious building consent system. “Earlier this year, I announced...
Post
Veterans’ charity say transitional support for those leaving Defence Force is lacking
Source: Radio New Zealand No Duff Charitable Trust’s Aaron Wood. RNZ / Kate Pereyra Garcia A veterans’ charity says there is growing concern about the lack of mental health and...
Post
Budget for Mt Messenger Bypass project nearly doubles to almost $600 million
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Ara o Te Ata – Mt Messenger Bypass project construction in February 2025. NZTA / Waka Kotahi The budget for a major Taranaki road has...
Post
Wellington Girls College to finally get new buildings
Source: Radio New Zealand Prefabs onsite of Wellington Girl’s College. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A Wellington school is looking to put behind it years of disruption centred round its old...
Post
Police release descriptions of offenders in Edendale assault
Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney, Gore CIB: Police are continuing to investigate a serious assault that occurred near the corner of Melvin Street...
Post
Second phase of inquest into pepper spray prison death of Caleb Moefa’auo begins
Source: Radio New Zealand An image of Caleb Moefa’auo positioned in the witness box. RNZ/Felix Walton Corrections officers are expected to face the Coroners Court as the second part of...
Post
Watch live: New ‘home warranty’ rules protecting homeowners announced
Source: Radio New Zealand All three-storey homes, and any alterations costing $100,000 or more, will be required to get a home warranty under indemnity changes under the Building Act. Architects,...
Post
Police tried to take licence off Ashik Ali twice before dodgy truck killed roadworker
Source: Radio New Zealand Ashik Ali was sentenced to three years’ jail for manslaughter. Kim Baker Wilson / RNZ Police wanted a trucker, who was jailed for three years for...
Post
Youth targeted by Social Investment Fund
Source: New Zealand Government Children with parents in prison are among those who will benefit from early intervention through seven new projects funded by the Social Investment Fund. In this...
Post
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s advice to National and Labour: Be more like me
Source: Radio New Zealand Wayne Brown. Jessica Hopkins / RNZ Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused on boosting the region’s economic growth, making...
Post
Woman says son pleaded to leave boarding house days before death
Source: Radio New Zealand Lisa Hawkeswood and her son Jack on mother’s day in 2023 Supplied This story discusses suicide. Lisa Hawkeswood said her son Jack lasted three days in...
Post
‘It just seems cruel’: Councillor shocked by comments after cycling accident
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland councillor Julie Fairey says her fellow councillors who are women – particularly women of colour – often receive more abuse than their male counterparts. *******...
Post
Woman says son pleaded to leave boarding house in distress
Source: Radio New Zealand Lisa Hawkeswood and her son Jack on mother’s day in 2023 Supplied Lisa Hawkeswood said her son Jack lasted three days in the lodge before pleading...
Post
Work underway to replace pipes after almost century underground in New Plymouth
Source: Radio New Zealand Fulton Hogan workers move the new pipe into place in Robe Street. Supplied Work is underway to replace some of the first water pipes ever installed...
Post
Cause of large Waiheke house fire unknown
Source: Radio New Zealand Four firetrucks and 16 crew members tackled the blaze at its peak. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More than a dozen firefighters were called to a large...
Post
Former soldier left ‘sad, devastated and broken’ after training Ukranian recruits
Source: Radio New Zealand A former soldier who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken rage says the NZ Defence Force (NZDF) failed to get him desperately needed help after...
Post
Ten things your landlord can’t do
Source: Radio New Zealand Tenants have more control in New Zealand’s rental market than they have for a while. RNZ Tenants have more control in New Zealand’s rental market than...
Post
KiwiSaver provider calls for increased contribution to be compulsory
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. National leader Christopher Luxon and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone National’s policy to increase KiwiSaver contribution rates has been met with...
Post
National’s KiwiSaver plan could add millions to balances – but there’s a catch
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone National’s announcement that it would push up contribution rates for KiwiSaver to a total 12 percent is a good step – but...
Post
Tenancy Tribunal orders Auckland landlord Darren Williams to pay tenants at two properties
Source: Radio New Zealand Tenants Niral Dedhia and Jagdev Snider said property owner David Williams made racist comments, such as “go to Mumbai”. A landlord has been accused of subjecting...
Post
Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in stalemate
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal by Lachlan Brook to hit the lead early against Brisbane Roar. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC were unable to assert themselves...
Post
Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in 1-1 stalemate
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal by Lachlan Brook to hit the lead early against the Brisbane Roar. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC were unable to assert...