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Arrest following serious assault, Mātangi
Source: New Zealand Police Police have this morning arrested and charged a man following a serious assault in Marychurch Road, Mātangi over the weekend. Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area...
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New Zealand has small, important role in Middle East solution, expert says
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and US President Donald Trump. Supplied / PMO A geopolitical analyst says New Zealand has a small but important role to play...
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Nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Two new appointments have been made to the nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, alongside two reappointments, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Experienced...
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One in court following burglary and flee, Hokitika
Source: New Zealand Police Hokitika Police have arrested and charged a man following a burglary last week in Hokitika. On Thursday 26 February, Police received a report from a local...
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New NZ-Chile cooperation arrangement to deliver for agriculture sectors
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Chile have signed an arrangement to boost agricultural cooperation and drive sector success, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Agriculture is at the heart...
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NRL: NZ Warriors v Sydney Roosters – what you need to know
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwis teammates James Fisher-Harris and Naufahu Whyte will face off, when the Warriors host the Roosters at Go Media Stadium. Photosport/RNZ NRL: NZ Warriors v Sydney...
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Corey Peters determined to make last Paralympics a golden one
Source: Radio New Zealand Corey Peters heads to Milan with four Paralympic medals already to his name. PHOTOSPORT Corey Peters has spent most of the past decade chasing winters. For...
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Was it really a rubbish summer this year? What the numbers say
Source: Radio New Zealand Canterbury flooding – Little River – 17 February 2026 RNZ/Nathan McKinnon The latest data from Earth Sciences New Zealand shows just how wet and cool it...
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Appointments – GUARDIANS APPOINTS JONES TO HEAD REAL ASSETS
Source: Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $90 billion NZ Super Fund, has appointed Brendon Jones to the role of Head of...
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“Children living in fear”: More than 100 million children impacted in Middle East regional conflict – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children At least 100 million children in countries directly impacted by the escalating violence in the Middle East and wider region face deepening fear, distress and the risk...
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Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2026
Source: New Zealand Treasury Thursday, 5 March 2026 – The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the seven months ended 31 January 2026 were released by the...
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Health and Employment – Payroll failure hits pay for 4,000 Waikato health workers, urgent review needed
Source: PSA The PSA is calling on Health NZ to conduct an urgent review after a widespread failure in its payroll system left around 4,000 Waikato hospital and health workers without...
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Health – Strengthening the primary care workforce: The College welcomes employment changes for GPEP 1 registrars
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) welcomes the Minister’s announcement that Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) will become...
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Construction worker pulls man from burning house in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A construction worker has described pulling someone from a burning house in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby. A number of firefighters are...
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Wellington eco-sanctuary Zealandia facing huge bill after wild winds hit region
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s eco-sanctuary Zealandia is facing a bill of tens of thousands of dollars following last month’s wild winds. In February, the lower North Island was hit...
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Government backs Kiwi seafarer workforce growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s taking action to grow New Zealand’s ageing seafarer workforce and improve its supply-chain resilience, through a major investment in training opportunities for those entering...
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World media reacts to appointment of new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie
Source: Radio New Zealand Dave Rennie. AAP / Photosport Dave Rennie has been tasked with leading the All Blacks through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rennie was named as...
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Supporting first-year GP trainees
Source: New Zealand Government Changes to the way first-year GP trainees are employed will make it easier for new doctors to choose general practice and help strengthen the primary care...
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Two arrested after man hurt in South Auckland shooting
Source: Radio New Zealand A 23-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman have been charged. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Two people have been arrested after a man was injured in a...
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Tax Reform – Report shows wealth tax practical and necessary to address increasing inequality
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 5 March 2026, 6:30am – Taxing wealth is a practical and necessary step to address increasing inequality, according to a research report released today by Tax Justice...
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Second private Building Consent Authority approved
Source: New Zealand Government The launch of New Zealand’s second private Building Consent Authority (BCA) will add competition and capacity to the building consent system, Building and Construction Minister Chris...
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Pharmac proposal will help patients recover from stem cell transplants
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s proposal to fund letermovir, which helps prevent serious infection following stem cell transplants. “Improving...
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Families Will Pay More Without Clean Car Standard
Source: Green Party The Green Party says scrapping the Clean Car Standard will mean New Zealanders end up paying more to run their cars, “Less efficient cars burn more fuel...
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Health and Care – Royal Commission highlights critical role of aged care in protecting New Zealand’s health system
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says the findings of the COVID-19 Royal Commission reinforce what the sector has been saying for years: aged residential care is an essential...
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Environment Groups: Statement – Community Demands Answers Over Glyphosate Spraying in Te Henga Wetlands – NMGNZ
Source: No More Glyphosate NZ – NMGNZ Community Demands Answers Over Glyphosate Spraying in Te Henga Wetlands Auckland, New Zealand – 05 March 2026 – No More Glyphosate NZ is calling...
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NZ spy agency providing Iran war threat intelligence
Source: Radio New Zealand GCSB Director General Andrew Clark. VNP/Louis Collins The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) spy agency says it is providing round-the-clock threat intelligence updates on the Iran...
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Fight continues to stop Christchurch terrorist from giving evidence at inquest
Source: Radio New Zealand Outside the Masjid Annur, flowers surround the memorial to the 51 shuhada (martyrs), who were killed when a terrorist opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch...