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· May 1, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government A regionally significant industrial land development in Christchurch has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. This...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government New rules restricting lead plumbing products will ensure new homes and buildings are fitted with modern plumbing products that protect the quality of our drinking water, Minister...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Global real worker pay fell 12 percent while real CEO pay surged 54 percent between 2019 and 2025 At least four CEOs of major corporations each pocketed over...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The lead choreographers for the new Michael Jackson biopic say it’s an honour to represent the Pacific as the film smashes box office records worldwide. The...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Spider-Noir Nicolas Cage slips on the trench coat and fedora to bring this hard-boiled superhero series set in 1930s New York to life. Based on the...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Tōrea Scott-Fyfe It started right at the beginning of the trip. Eight DOC workers and three Ngāi Tahu contractors squeezed around a small Airbnb...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Green Party The Green Party says new Stats NZ data shows a 2.1% increase in household living costs is driven by out of control fossil fuel and power prices, and is hitting lower income people...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Green Party The Green Party has released an updated Member’s Bill to extend the Winter Energy Payment to tertiary students and temporarily raise this year’s payment for students by $50...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand If you are a parent or caregiver, there’s a good chance you are often presented with a range of parenting hacks to help ease the daily...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand When comedian Guy Montgomery calls, he’s sitting in a chair near the food court of a Sydney shopping centre. His in-laws are visiting, helping his partner,...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Major infrastructure upgrades at Parihaka in Taranaki are complete, strengthening the nationally significant site and supporting its future protection and use, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 May 2026 The Kaimanawa Wild Horse Advisory Group supports the management of the herd to protect the fragile ecosystems unique to the area and...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Through ANZ Loop, ANZ customers will earn cash back automatically on eligible purchases. AFP ANZ is offering a new type of rewards programme for customers, but...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand When the small South Island town of Timaru and its cluster of US doctors hit the front page of the Wall Street Journal last week, it...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Cotality Property values across Aotearoa New Zealand edged up by 0.1% in April, the third monthly rise in a row, despite a soft start to the year for sales...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Watching members of the Auckland Table Tennis Association whip balls across the nets as they rally for points against their opponents on a typical weekday evening...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand “Proof that God exists,” enthused one review of Grace, the 1994 debut record from prodigious singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, which David Bowie once called “the best album...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Five-eighths Ronald Volkman and Chanel Harris-Tavita will face off, when Parramatta Eels host NZ Warriors. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Parramatta Eels 7.30pm Saturday, 2 May...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Hurricanes will host the Crusaders in the capital on Friday night. Photosport With Super Rugby Pacific competition energised by the success of ‘Super Round’, we...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Property values lifted slightly in April, says data firm Cotality, but any strength in the market will likely be challenged in the coming months. According...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A massive new complex of 297 apartments is the latest build-to-rent development to be completed in Auckland. RNZ / Felix Walton A massive new complex of...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sophie Hurley’s taking her business Honest Wolf on a journey across the road, after buying the town’s vintage motel. RNZ/Carol Stiles A Turakina Valley farmer hopes...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A rural community in Central Hawke’s Bay is reeling, after flooding wiped out fencing, culverts, winter crops, roads and even animals. About 240 millimetres of rain...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand About eight firefighters put out the blaze. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Firefighters were called to a house on fire in Christchurch on Friday morning. Fire and...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Te Pāti Māori president, Che Wilson. Supplied / Aukaha The Council of Sikh Affairs says it was pleasantly surprised by an apology from former Te...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The seven-person fast-track panel, headed by Matthew Muir KC (centre). RNZ / Katie Todd An Otago vineyard-owner says a proposed gold mine in the Dunstan Hills...
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· May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Construction remained the leading industry for company liquidations. RNZ / Nate McKinnon More companies went into liquidation in March 2026 than in any other March since...