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New boat hoist lifts Port Nelson’s marine capability
Source: New Zealand Government The opening today of a new hardstand and mobile boat hoist near the slipway at Port Nelson marks a major milestone in the region’s marina upgrade,...
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First Responders – Firefighters respond to gas leak in Kaiteriteri
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand People are being advised to stay away from Kaiteriteri this morning while firefighters deal with a large gas leak near the town’s beachfront. Fire and...
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Advocacy – Palestine Forum of New Zealand Marks Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, Calls for Justice and Accountability
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people today, April 17, in commemorating Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, a day that...
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Ryan Fox returns to form after a good day at the Heritage PGA tournament
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Fox of New Zealand CON CHRONIS / photosport Auckland golfer Ryan Fox has enjoyed a good day at the Heritage PGA tournament in South Carolina....
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What is the Broadcasting Standards Authority and why is its future in doubt?
Source: Radio New Zealand The Broadcasting Standards Authority may soon be abolished or changed with pending media regulation reforms. RNZ / Nik Dirga Explainer – Who decides who’s a broadcaster,...
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Five kea hospitalised as community help sought
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 April 2026 Five kea have been taken from South Westland towns to the South Island Wildlife Hospital for lead poisoning treatment in recent weeks...
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Man charged with murdering elderly woman, attacking others, denies charges
Source: Radio New Zealand The elderly woman was allegedly murdered at a rural Canterbury property. (File photo) RNZ/Nathan Mckinnon A man charged with murdering an elderly woman and attacking two...
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Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa sentenced for 1988 rape of 16-year-old
Source: Radio New Zealand Malcolm Rewa in the Auckland High Court Stuff/Pool/David White Police are analysing rape complaints between 1985 to 1989 to see if they can identify any matches...
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Napier street closed after bus hits pedestrian
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Motorists in Napier should expect long delays after a bus hit a pedestrian....
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Mount landslide aftermath: Residents feel shut out of recovery decisions
Source: Radio New Zealand A section carved from Mauao by the January landslide. The area remains closed to the public, with shipping containers placed in case of further slips KELLY...
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Properties evacuated in Kaiteriteri after large gas leak
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Paris Ibell Fire and Emergency are asking people to stay away from Kaiteriteri following a large gas leak near the beach. Properties have been evacuated and...
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Todd McClay denies Christopher Luxon facing leadership challenge
Source: Radio New Zealand National Minister Chris Bishop has been rumoured as a potential leadership contender. RNZ The Trade Minister has dismissed a potential National Party leadership spill, saying he...
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Communication of sperm whales closely parallels human language, study finds
Source: Radio New Zealand The vocalised communications of sperm whales are closer to human language and speech pattern than previously thought, new research has discovered. Researchers at the University of...
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All Whites captain Chris Wood injured again weeks out from World Cup
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood in action for Nottingham Forest. AFP All Whites Chris Wood’s World Cup is in doubt after suffering an injury playing for Nottingham Forest on...
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The postcard that made its way home to Dunedin after 116 years
Source: Radio New Zealand A postcard featuring two wahine by a river was sent from Dorothy Theomin to her cousin Allison Hallenstein, of the Hallenstein retail dynasty, in 1910 during...
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Nelson footbridge graffitied with hate speech targeting Jewish people
Source: Radio New Zealand The graffiti appeared on a footbridge over the Maitai River, but was painted over an hour after the council was alerted to its presence. File picture....
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Mainfreight CEO frustrated with KiwiRail, AT for not offering additional services
Source: Radio New Zealand Mainfreight’s Ōtāhuhu depot Alistair Guthrie Mainfreight’s chief executive says he is “frustrated” at KiwiRail and Auckland Transport, and that the agencies could be doing more as...
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‘Consistent in winning’: Fiji target Hong Kong Sevens glory
Source: Radio New Zealand Fiji led the HSBC SVNS Series all the way through the season, only to lose the title when they lost 10-7 to South Africa at the...
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Supercars finally hits the South Island
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Wood on his way to victory in Taupō, 2026. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz The South Island will host its first Supercars race at Ruapuna near...
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Bailiffs to get automated number plate recognition devices to help spot fine dodgers
Source: Radio New Zealand The Justice Ministry is rolling out automated number plate recognition for bailiffs. 123RF The Justice Ministry is rolling out automated number plate recognition (ANPR) for bailiffs...
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Young kiwi golfers clean up in Australia
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand golfer Ricky Kang. www.photosport.nz New Zealand have completed a clean sweep of all three trophies at the 2026 Australian Junior Interstate Teams Golf Championship...
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Hoard your emergency fund, and other pieces of investment advice you might need to ignore
Source: Radio New Zealand There are some pieces of investment advice that seem to always (or most often) hold true. Compounding interest is your friend. Don’t fret about your KiwiSaver...
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Search for missing New Zealand-born monk ongoing, Scottish police say
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand-born monk Justin Evans. Supplied / Scotland Police Scottish police say they are still working to trace missing New Zealand-born monk Justin Evans. The 24-year-old...
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Great Barrier Island residents fear overfishing has decimated the kōura population
Source: Radio New Zealand Great Barrier Island locals fear overfishing has decimated the kōura population. RNZ / Cosmo Kentish-Barnes Those living on Aotea/Great Barrier Island fear that overfishing has decimated...
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Risk the AI investment bubble will burst this year, Australian professor says
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand is a small country but how it regulated advances in technology were closely watched, Chris Marsden says. 123rf A visiting Australian law professor says...
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Building industry will get ‘tanked’: Crisis is looming as construction costs soar, experts say
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde Rising fuel prices due to war in the Middle East are likely to create a serious crisis for the construction market...
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Waitangi Tribunal told draft history curriculum badly written and inaccurate
Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews The Waitangi Tribunal has been told...