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Good Events – Firefighters take on the Sky Tower
Source: Blood Cancer NZ Over 1,100 firefighters from across the country are once again gearing up to take on the 1,103 steps of Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower for Blood Cancer NZ’s...
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Health – Bupa nurses take pay equity claim over historic wage discrimination – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO nurses working at Bupa aged residential care homes throughout Aotearoa New Zealand have raised a pay equity claim to address historic gender-based wage discrimination. Tōpūtanga...
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Oxfam – Aid cuts left DRC exposed to Ebola – Oxfam is mounting a response
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Reacting to the World Health Organization’s declaration of the Ebola outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) – with over 400 suspected cases and 89...
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Sir Graham Dingle urges wealthy Kiwis to invest in young people’s goals
Source: Radio New Zealand Philanthropist Sir Graham Dingle. (File photo) Sir Graham Dingle Philanthropist Sir Graham Dingle says wealthy Kiwis need to invest in young people to help them reach...
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Awards – Tower wins Canstar’s Home & Contents Insurer of the Year Award
Source: Canstar 21 May, 2025: Tower has won its third consecutive Canstar Home & Contents Insurer of the Year Award, for consistently delivering outstanding value and customer satisfaction. For this...
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Is New Zealand falling behind in the drone arms race?
Source: Radio New Zealand A military drone operated by the NZDF. NZDF / supplied A retired major general says New Zealand is “tinkering” with military drones while other countries forge...
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Winston Peters condemns Israeli minister over flotilla video as Kiwis arrested
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand has joined the international condemnation of Israel’s far-right national security minister, even summoning the Israeli ambassador to convey that message. A video posted by...
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Report reveals health system underfunding, more revenue needed – Better Taxes
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign The ‘How Much Funding is Needed for Health in the 2026 Budget?‘ report just released by Kaitiaki Hauora reveals the extent of underfunding...
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Events – Aotearoa Invited to Get Sweaty for a Cause as Sweat with Pride Returns This June
Source: Burnett Foundation Aotearoa Nationwide campaign launches 1 June to support Rainbow and Takatāpui communities Thousands of New Zealanders are preparing to lace up, move their bodies, and get sweaty for...
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Advocacy – Peters must summon the Israeli Ambassador – Peace Action Wellington
Source: Peace Action Wellington 21 May 2026 – Israeli Ambassadors are being summoned by host governments after media footage emerged showing Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting activist in Israeli custody...
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What Kylie Minogue learned from Michael Hutchence and Nick Cave
Source: Radio New Zealand She has reigned as certified Australian pop royalty across five decades, rising from homegrown TV sensation to worldwide chart domination. As with any storied superstar, however,...
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Electrical company commits to industry-wide safety improvements after arc flash incident
Source: Worksafe New Zealand Awareness and management of arc flash risks nationwide are set to improve, thanks to a new legally binding agreement between WorkSafe New Zealand and Citywide Electrical...
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AFT Pharmaceuticals lifts its 2027 revenue target to above $300 million
Source: Radio New Zealand OKSANA KAZYKINA/123RF New Zealand’s largest drug maker AFT Pharmaceuticals has reported strong full year sales growth and net profit, giving the company reason to lift its...
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Insurance company Tower’s interim profit more than halves
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook Insurance company Tower’s interim profit has more than halved amid a jump in weather-related claims, a subdued market and pricing pressure. Key...
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Child forced out of car during theft at Auckland supermarket
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to Ponsonby’s Williamson Ave on Wednesday evening. (File photo) RNZ A man has been charged for allegedly stealing a car outside an Auckland...
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UN resolution backing landmark climate change ruling passes
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate activists gathered outside the International Court of Justice in July last year after the court issued its opinion finding countries could be held legally responsible...
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Police acknowledge IPCA findings into actions of Police resulting in a car being hit by a train
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the IPCA’s findings in relation to the actions of three Christchurch officers during an incident that resulted in a car being hit by a...
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Auckland Night Markets changes ownership after 16 years
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Night Markets operates in Albany every Tuesday night. RNZ / Duoya Lu Auckland Night Markets has confirmed a change of ownership. In a social media...
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UK radio station wrongly broadcasts that King Charles has died
Source: Radio New Zealand King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend a Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle, in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland on 20 May, 2026. AFP / Pool A British...
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Child allegedly forced out of car during vehicle theft at Auckland supermarket
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to Ponsonby’s Williamson Ave on Wednesday evening. (File photo) RNZ A man has been charged for allegedly stealing a car outside an Auckland...
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Fat Freddy’s Drop bag iconic prize
Source: Radio New Zealand The award, in its second year, is given to a local artist who boasts outstanding success in the official charts over an extended period. Last year’s...
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Sophie Devine fireworks not enough for White Ferns
Source: Radio New Zealand Sophie Devine of New Zealand batting www.photosport.nz England have cruised to a seven-wicket win over the White Ferns in the opening T20 international at Derby. New...
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New Zealanders detained by Israel while taking part in flotilla to Gaza, activists say
Source: Radio New Zealand Boats decorated with Palestinian flags and solidarity messages depart from the port in Marmaris, Turkey, on May 14. (File photo) AFP / Murat Kocabas A global...
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Smile for the camera! Using new tech to identify baby native fish
Source: NZ Department of Conservation May 23rd is World Fish Migration Day – a worldwide celebration of free-flowing rivers and the life they support. We have some very special fish here in Aotearoa, and this year we’re literally...
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Helicopter overturned injuring three during crash, TAIC probe finds
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF TheTransport Accident Investigation Commission has found that a helicopter that crashed near Whakatāne last year overturned during take-off. The pilot suffered a head injury and...
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Why ‘432Hz’ tuning isn’t your shortcut to health
Source: Radio New Zealand If you scroll through social media for long enough, you’ll probably find videos claiming that listening to songs tuned to “A 432Hz” can provide an amazing...
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Milestone for major North Canterbury roading project
Source: New Zealand Government The development of an important North Canterbury roading link in its largest town has hit a major milestone, with the Government confirming support for the project’s...