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How to stop your bed becoming a microscopic eco-forest
Source: Radio New Zealand Up to 300ml of sweat goes onto our sheets every night, along with the skin cells we shed, says a microbiologist. “And it doesn’t matter what...
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‘Monkey off our back’: What we learnt from Warriors win over Storm
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck celebrates a try saving tackle on Storm wing (and Warriors successor) Will Warbrick. AAP / Photosport Analysis: There’s no better way to put championship...
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Storm News – Northland overnight update on Cyclone Vaianu
Source: Northland Regional Council Severe winds were recorded across parts of Northland overnight. Wind gusts of up to 120km/h were observed at Cape Reinga and Tutukākā Harbour, while Hokianga Harbour recorded...
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‘She has lain forgotten’: the Māori composer whose 110-year-old song features in Hollywood blockbuster
Source: Radio New Zealand Alongside hits by The Beatles and Harry Styles, the soundtrack to sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary includes a powerful version of the waiata ‘Pō Atarau’, a...
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Football Ferns ‘completely different journey’ one step away from World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand Captain Kate Taylor takes a selfie with her Football Ferns team celebrating the 5-0 win over Fiji. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Half the job is done and now...
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Rewilding project bringing sharks back to archipelago
Source: Radio New Zealand Raja Ampat in Southwest Papua province, Indonesia, is akin to a tropical Fiordland, conservationist Mark Erdmann says. The bio diverse archipelago comprising over 1500 small islands...
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Live weather: Cyclone Vaianu brings damaging winds, heavy rain to North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu is set to move southwards across the North Island, with strong wind and heavy rain watches and warnings in force for much of the...
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Crusaders v Queensland Reds – Super Rugby Pacific
Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham in action against the Blues. Brett Phibbs The Reds have held on to beat the Crusaders 31 – 26 in slippery conditions...
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Football Ferns defeat Fiji to reach Oceania qualifiers final
Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Kelli Brown celebrates her goal against Fiji. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Football Ferns comfortably defeated Fiji 5-0 on Saturday and continued their dominance in the...
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XEV Will Launches A New “Hardware + Service” EV Model in Europe, Cutting Entry Costs and Expanding Access to Battery Swapping
Source: Media Outreach TURIN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2026 – XEV today announced the European rollout of its new Customer-to-Manufacturer (C2M) ecosystem, a direct-order model designed...
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When smartphones become ‘the third’ in relationships
Source: Radio New Zealand There was a time when your partner might have been the last thing you’d see before going to sleep at night, and the first thing you...
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Live weather: Warnings upgraded, more emergencies declared as Cyclone Vaianu arrives
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu is making its way toward North Island, with an orange heavy rain warning in place for Northland and parts of Bay of Islands from...
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Police attend Christchurch home after reports of firearm possession
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said community members may see police presence in the area as they continue to enquire. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police cars are at the scene...
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How to protect your home from flooding
Source: Radio New Zealand This story is a republished version from March 2026. When people prepare for tropical cyclones and severe weather events, there are some simple steps to protect...
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Watch live: Artemis II astronauts return to Earth following historic moon mission
Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] When four astronauts set off on their historic trip around the moon in NASA’s 16.5-foot-wide Orion spacecraft, they knew they’d be testing a known...
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Three suspicious fires in Manurewa
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Fire investigators are looking into three separate fires in Manurewa, Auckland on Friday night. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) said crews...
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Young people remain on roof of youth justice residence in South Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand Oranga Tamariki said there has been some damage to the residence. RNZ/Peter de Graaf A group of young people remain on the roof at a youth...
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Live weather: Rain and wind warnings, watches in place for much of North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu continues making its way toward North Island, with an orange heavy rain warning in place for Northland and parts of Bay of Islands from...
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Why did my accommodation supplement drop when NZ Super increased? – Ask Susan
Source: Radio New Zealand Old couple illustration. 123rf Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, [ https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions ‘No Stupid Questions’], with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions...
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Michaela Foster’s full-circle moment as Football Ferns close in on World Cup qualification
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Michaela Foster celebrates after scoring a goal with Maya Hahn during Fifa Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Joshua Devenie / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns are...
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NRL: NZ Warriors enjoy surprise support against Melbourne Storm
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen (centre) had some bad news for former teammates Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes. YouTube/167 Podcast Staring unwanted NRL history in the...
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The Detail: From inmate to influencer, Dave Letele Snr is turning lives around
Source: Radio New Zealand After serving time in prison, Dave Letele realised he’d had enough – and in 2007 started The Grace Foundation with his wife and late daughter. Supplied...
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Charity disappointed not to be involved in National Bereavement Care Pathway for Perinatal Loss
Source: Radio New Zealand A charity that has been helping hundreds of families in Auckland grieve the loss of a baby is disappointed not to have been involved in the...
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Infrastructure-Driven Value, Vinhomes Green Paradise – Can Gio is Anchoring Global Capital Flows
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Vinhomes Green Paradise – Can Gio is introducing a new concept to Vietnam’s...
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Former Manukau City Mayor Sir Barry Curtis remembered at funeral service
Source: Radio New Zealand Family members and friends carried the casket of former Manukau City Mayor Sir Barry, with Kapa Haka from Otahuhu college students – Sir Barry’s old school....
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Lau Yee-Wa Wins First Chommanard International Literary Award
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – At Elite+ magazine’s 12th anniversary gala dinner on Friday, 3 April 2025, held at the Chatrium...
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Transformation From Thailand’s Premier Tourist Hub to a Global ‘Heaven City’ and World-Class Living, With Dusit Ajara Hua Hin
Source: Media Outreach HUA HIN, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Hua Hin is undergoing a historic transformation. Long recognized as Thailand’s elite seaside retreat, this...