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In pictures: What they wore at Christchurch Cup Day
Source: Radio New Zealand From left, Samantha Giles, Zane Tate and Jen Howell. Jen’s wearing Aussie designer Alice McCall. She says she’s a bit apprehensive about a long day in...
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Christchurch primary school lockdown lifted, police still searching for reported armed offender
Source: Radio New Zealand The aftermath of a crash in the Christchurch suburb of South Brighton, on Rocking Horse Road. RNZ/Adam Burns Armed police are searching for an offender reported...
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‘Rare beast’: Whanganui ceramics museum closes – for now
Source: Radio New Zealand The country’s only museum dedicated to ceramics has closed to the public due to a funding crunch. The Quartz Museum in Whanganui was founded by ceramicist...
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Otago Regional Council green lights existing Macraes mining operation for five more years
Source: Radio New Zealand OceanaGold’s Macraes mine SUPPLIED Mining company OceanaGold has consent to keep mining gold at its Macraes site in East Otago for another five years. The Otago...
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Public asked to avoid central Wellington street after incident
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services on Willis St in Wellington. RNZ / Tessa Guest Emergency services are swarming a central Wellington street, which has been closed to the public....
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Former top cop Andrew Coster criticised in IPCA report on McSkimming case
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii An investigation into police handling of complaints against former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming was critical...
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Eli Katoa could be out of hospital this week, Tonga coach visiting daily
Source: Radio New Zealand Tonga coach Kristian Woolf. Ian Hitchcock Eliesa Katoa could be released from hospital as early as this week, Australian media is reporting. The Tongan rugby league...
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Tennis: NZ star Erin Routliffe splits with Canadian partner
Source: Radio New Zealand Erin Routliffe of New Zealand (R) celebrates with partner Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada after winning the 2025 US Open doubles title. ISHIKA SAMANT / AFP New...
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Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: Further Civil Defence apologies to victims’ families
Source: Radio New Zealand The aftermath of massive flooding that swept through the Esk Valley during Cyclone Gabrielle. RNZ/ Sally Murphy The man in charge of the emergency response during...
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Update: Wainoni shooting, Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Craig Farrant: Police are following good lines of enquiry in relation to a shooting in Wainoni last night. Officers remain at the...
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Energy Safety Business Update – November 2025
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 November 2025 Read our November 2025 energy safety business update. In this issue: Electric vehicle charging installations Generation systems using battery energy storage Changes to...
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Changes to Electricity Safety Regulations for electrical products
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 November 2025 The Government has introduced the Electricity (Safety) Amendment Regulations 2025, which update New Zealand’s electrical safety framework for products under the Electricity (Safety)...
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Changes to Gas Safety Regulations for gas products
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 November 2025 The Government has introduced the Gas (Safety and Measurement) Amendment Regulations 2025 which update New Zealand’s gas safety framework for fittings and appliances...
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Changes to Electricity and Gas Safety Regulations for works and gas distribution systems
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 November 2025 The Government has recently amended the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 and the Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 which update New Zealand’s electrical...
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Road closed, Willis Street, Wellington
Source: New Zealand Police District: Wellington Emergency services are responding to an incident on Willis Street. Police were notified at around 3.30pm. Willis Street is closed between Manners Street and...
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Education Review Office ‘badgered’ students about safety – Wesley College principal
Source: Radio New Zealand Staff and students at Wesley College did not not report assaults on junior students, the Education Review Office said in its report. RNZ / Shannon Haunui-Thompson...
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‘Really insulting’: Can ANZ really claim its record profit is due to economy improving?
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi When ANZ announced its record full-year profit, of more than $2.5 billion, chief executive Antonia Watson said it was a good sign...
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Quality of education at risk with curriculum ‘change overload’ say Canterbury primary principals
Source: Radio New Zealand The Canterbury Primary Principals’ Association has outlined its concerns in a letter to Education Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Primary school principals in Canterbury...
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Christchurch primary school plunged into lockdown as police search for armed offender
Source: Radio New Zealand South New Brighton School. Google Maps A Christchurch primary school has been plunged into lockdown as armed police search for an offender reported to have a...
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Education – TEU Statement: Te Pūkenga acted unlawfully over removal of staff insurance: Unitec staff rights reaffirmed
Source: Unitec branch of the Tertiary Education Union (TEU) TEU STATEMENT – Te Pūkenga acted unlawfully over removal of staff insurance: Unitec staff rights reaffirmed The Unitec branch of the...
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Motu Move rolls out in Greater Christchurch
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Paying for bus and ferry services in Greater Christchurch has been made easier with the introduction of contactless payments. Through the National Ticketing Solution (NTS),...
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‘Unnecessary’ for ratepayers to fund meals, newly-elected councillor says
Source: Radio New Zealand Five new councillors, Bo Burns, John Gillon, Sarah Paterson-Hamlin, Victoria Short, and Matt Winiata, have joined mayor Wayne Brown and 20 re-elected councillors. RNZ / Jessica...
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Person killed in quadbike crash near Palmerston North
Source: Radio New Zealand A file photo of an ATV. 123RF A person has died after a crash involving an All-Terrain Vehicle at a property near Palmerston North. Emergency services...
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Details of gun law reforms unveiled as Cabinet signs off
Source: Radio New Zealand Cabinet has signed off on an overhaul of the country’s gun laws that shifts the responsibility of the firearms regulator from the Police Minister to the...
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Universities – Redacted Treaty Panels debut as art – Vic
Source: Te Pataka Toi—Adam Art Gallery at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington In a bold new exhibition, Whai Wāhi, Te Pataka Toi—Adam Art Gallery at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University...
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Fatal crash, Waitahora
Source: New Zealand Police A person has died after an incident involving an ATV at a property in Waitahora. Emergency services were called to the Weber Road property shortly after...
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Police poised to roll out new roadside drug test
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Alexander Robertson Police are poised to begin testing drivers for drugs with a device that involves a quick swipe of the driver’s tongue. The...