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Calls for government to release list of who will get fuel priority
Source: Radio New Zealand An energy security expert says the list of fuel priority users should be released now. (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau It has been five weeks...
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Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Crusaders
Source: Radio New Zealand The tabletopping Hurricanes host the fourth-placed Crusaders at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. The sides will face off for the first time this Super Rugby Pacific season....
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The business impact of weather warnings
Source: Radio New Zealand A large tree fallen at a restaurant in Whakatāne during Cyclone Vaianu. RNZ/ Robin Martin Authorities should consider the impact on businesses of people staying home...
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Scale of damage to Awakino Gorge laid bare on eve of highway’s reopening
Source: Radio New Zealand There are about 10 significant underslips in the Awakino Gorge and more than 30 slips. ROBIN MARTIN / RNZ The scale of damage to Awakino Gorge...
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Lead-free plumbing rules due to take effect this weekend
Source: Radio New Zealand Existing lead-based products are exempt, but users are advised to run taps to draw fresh water. HENDRIK SCHMIDT From Saturday, NZ homes will be required to...
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Four arrested following Feilding burglaries
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested four people in connection with a recent series of burglaries affecting homes and businesses across the Feilding area. The arrests are part of...
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NZ Warriors fan favourite Chanel Harris-Tavita latest to test NRL free agency
Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita has become a favourite among Warriors fans. Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Another week, another player free agency question for NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster....
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Parent of teen who only eats plain foods ‘terrified’ child could go blind
Source: Radio New Zealand A public health poster. Amy Williams/RNZ A parent of a teenager who eats only plain foods including bread, crackers and pasta says it’s terrifying to learn...
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‘New Zealanders are like sheep’: The business impact of weather warnings
Source: Radio New Zealand A large tree fallen at a restaurant in Whakatāne during Cyclone Vaianu. RNZ/ Robin Martin Authorities should consider the impact on businesses of people staying home...
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Transport Sector – Proposed congestion charges for trucks will hit freight customers and consumers
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand says that a Ministry of Transport proposal to set congestion charges for trucks at four times the rate of cars will increase costs...
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Environment – Container Return Scheme Bill would double recycling rates and put money back in households
Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa Around four million drink containers are landfilled or littered every day in New Zealand and ratepayers are footing the bill for it. Zero Waste Aotearoa welcomes...
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Environment – Strong public support and global evidence back NZ First’s Container Return Scheme Bill
Source: Reloop Pacific Wellington: The bottle bill proposal announced today by NZ First is strongly supported by New Zealanders and backed by extensive international evidence showing Container Return Schemes deliver...
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Weka on a walkabout in Wānaka
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 May 2026 DOC has received multiple reports of a wayward weka wandering the township. DOC principal biodiversity ranger James Speirs says the best thing...
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Man charged following serious assault in Camberley
Source: New Zealand Police A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged, following a serious assault in Hastings yesterday. Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick says Police were called to a...
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Prime Minister declines to offer evidence to back his claim he was mischaracterised in emails
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declined to offer any evidence to back his side of a conflict with his foreign minister’s office,...
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Greens tell Luxon to find a spine on US pressure campaign
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to rule out signing New Zealand up to a US-led military coalition in the Strait of Hormuz. “Luxon...
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One NZ issue fixed after causing internet outages across the South Island, parts of North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Internet outage on 1 May 2026. screenshot / OneNZ One NZ says the issue that caused widespread outages across its network and that of 2degrees has...
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Football: FIFA president says ‘of cours’ Iran will be at World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand President of FIFA Gianni Infantino. Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire / Photosport FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists Iran will be participating in the World Cup, to be held...
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Police appeal for information following fatal crash, Kinleith
Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Kinleith, south of Tokoroa, on Wednesday 29 April. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash...
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Archaeologists’ important role in Auckland’s regional parks
Source: Auckland Council Did you know Auckland Council archaeologists play a key role across the Tāmaki Makaurau regional parks network? With Archaeology Week 2026 upon us, we thought we’d shine...
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Wellington landfill at threat from new housing development
Source: Radio New Zealand Concept art of how the Silverstream Forest houses might look. Guildford Timber Company / supplied A Wellington landfill could struggle to renew its operating licence because...
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New Princess Diana documentary promises her own words
Source: Radio New Zealand A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers announced Thursday...
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New fertiliser plant in Taupō harnessing geothermal energy
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and co-founder and managing director Bruce Smith, during a tour of the new nitrogen fertiliser plant in Taupō. Abby Dance-The Photographer...
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It’s Conservation Week. Commence naturing.
Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s Conservation Week (20–26 April). She’s in her autumn era now. Cosy. Slightly introspective. Crunchy-leaf soundtrack. Which brings us to the question… Have you done any naturing lately? ...
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Trio’s narrow escape after boat sinks
Source: New Zealand Police Three men on a late night fishing expedition have narrowly escaped tragedy following a terrifying ordeal in Wairoa Bay early this morning. At about 6.45am, Police...
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Firearms, ammunition seized during search warrant
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged one person and removed five firearms from circulation following the execution of a search warrant in Te Atatū Peninsula yesterday. Waitematā Police had...
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Black Foils off the water for next two events, target June return in Halifax
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Foils SailGP boat was damaged during the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, in February. Simon Bruty for SailGP / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s...