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Man charged after string of thefts from tourists’ vehicles across Canterbury
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were alerted to a break-in of a campervan at Castle Hill last month, one of multiple reports of a similar nature. RNZ / REECE BAKER...
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Toihoukura students bring Māori art to life at Auckland Museum
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 9 hours ago The spirit of contemporary Māori art is taking centre stage at Auckland Museum this month, with a new exhibition showcasing works by...
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All Blacks named: Barrett back, loose forward and backline changes
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Barrett addresses the All Blacks. ActionPress England v All Blacks Kick-off: 4:10am Sunday 16 November Allianz Stadium (Twickenham), London Live blog updates on RNZ Scott...
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Crash on major highway injures several people
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Four people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash that earlier shut a major highway north of New Plymouth. Two people are...
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Health – Productivity Commission final report – Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement Review
Source: National Mental Health Commission 13 November 2025 – The National Mental Health Commission (the Commission) has welcomed the release of the final report of the Productivity Commission’s review of...
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Rain doesn’t put off Canterbury’s A&P Show punters
Source: Radio New Zealand A wet and windy day in the Garden City didn’t put off crowds of punters turning out to the first day of Canterbury’s Agricultural & Pastoral...
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Conversation between British missionaries and Ngāpuhi rangatira to be re-enacted
Source: Radio New Zealand The conversation will be re-enacted at the original location, near Kemp House at Kerikeri Basin. Peter de Graaf A conversation between British missionaries and Ngāpuhi rangatira...
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Homicide investigation launched after death of Hastings woman
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver The death of a Hastings woman last month is now being treated as a homicide. Emergency services were sent to a house...
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Rising costs sees price of fish and chips increase
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF What used to be a cheap and cheerful takeaway is now leaving hungry customers with a hefty bill. The cost of fish and chips has...
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Massey University’s vet school officially opens $160 million revamp
Source: Radio New Zealand The $70 million Ngā Huia building is the final part of a $160m upgrade to vet school facilities. RNZ/Jimmy Ellingham The final stage of a $160...
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Major highway closed after crash injures several people
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER At least four people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash that has shut a major highway north of New Plymouth. Emergency...
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Homicide investigation launched, Hastings
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Martin James, Eastern District Manager – Criminal Investigations: Police investigating the unexplained death of a Hastings woman last month are now treating...
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‘It’s all gone already to pay off debts’: Oyster farmers react to compensation deal
Source: Radio New Zealand Mahurangi oyster farmers have struck a $1 million compensation deal. Nick Monro They are purveyors of some of the world’s most sought-after culinary delicacies, but Mahurangi’s...
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Seaview residents warned sewage plant stench will return following ‘error’
Source: Radio New Zealand Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens Wellington Water is warning Seaview residents that due to an “error” by the operators of its Seaview sewage...
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Serious crash on SH3 New Plymouth
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Police say people have been seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash in New Plymouth. Emergency services are at the scene on Devon...
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Police name prisoner who escaped hospital escort
Source: Radio New Zealand Escaped prisoner Paul Rehua. NZ Police Police are searching for a man who escaped custody while on a hospital escort in Auckland last week. A warrant...
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Wellington Phoenix player takes mental health break
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix midfielder Macey Fraser challenges for the ball against Melbourne City in 2023. Photosport / Masanori Udagawa Wellington Phoenix midfielder Macey Fraser has been granted a...
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Non-existent trust contracted to set up charter school
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour initially told reporters on Thursday the trust did exist RNZ / Mark Papalii Associate Education Minister David Seymour says contracting a...
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Police name prisoner who escaped hospital escourt
Source: Radio New Zealand Escaped prisoner Paul Rehua. NZ Police Police are searching for a man who escaped custody while on a hospital escort in Auckland last week. A warrant...
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‘Embarrassing’: International climate expert at COP30 scorns NZ’s methane target
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Bill Hare has called the government’s climbdown on methane emissions dangerous and embarrassing. Supplied/The Australia Institute New Zealand’s climbdown on its methane emissions target and...
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Greenpeace – Winston Peters and NZ First Hand Victory to ACT over Corporate Bill of Rights
Source: Greenpeace Despite ACT failing to pass three earlier versions of the Regulatory Standards Bill, they have succeeded passing it into law today, due to the backing of NZ First and...
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Man faces charges after thefts from tourist vehicles
Source: New Zealand Police A 38-year-old man is before the courts after a thorough investigation into damage of tourists’ vehicles in the Canterbury District. Police were notified on 22 October...
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Serious crash, SH3, New Plymouth
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Devon Road (SH3), Sentry Hill, New Plymouth. Police were called about 5.05pm. Initial reports...
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Drugs, Cash and Firearms seized in Operation Leaf
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Detective Inspector Matt Cranshaw, Field Crime Manager: Police have made 10 arrests and dismantled clan labs across the upper North Island...
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Nearly 200 schools write to Education Minister Erica Stanford over removal of Treaty obligations
Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford visits Rangitoto College, Auckland, 5 August 2025. RNZ / Calvin Samuel Two of the boards that spoke out over the government’s axing...
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Fatal crash, Culverden
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on Culverden Road/SH7, Culverden, Hurunui, this afternoon. The single-vehicle crash, where it appears a truck has struck a tree,...
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Black Caps cruise to T20 series win over West Indies in Dunedin
Source: Radio New Zealand Devon Conway. Game 3 of the T20 international cricket series between New Zealand and West Indies at Saxton Oval in Nelson. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black Caps...