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Enough fertiliser to cover autumn, Ravensdown says
Source: Radio New Zealand Fertiliser prices will rise due to the conflict but by how much and for how long is not known. 123rf Ravensdown says it has enough fertiliser...
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Baby Poseidyn’s injuries unlikely to be accidental, inquiry hears
Source: Radio New Zealand Starship Children’s Hospital. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A coronial inquiry into the death of 10-month-old Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering has entered its second day. Poseidyn was rushed to...
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Car and motorbike crash closes part of SH1 south of Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Part of State Highway 1 at Meremere, south of Auckland, is closed after a crash between a car and motorbike. It happened...
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Opinion: without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occur
Source: Auckland Council As published by NZ Herald in February 2026 By Councillor Josephine Bartley, Chair of the Regulatory and Safety Committee Like most people, I was extremely sad to...
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Rugby: Lions back Anthony Watson admits to cheating concussion test against All Blacks
Source: Radio New Zealand All Black Sonny Bill Williams (R) shoulder charges Lions winger Anthony Watson. photosport British and Irish Lions back Anthony Watson says he found a way to...
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Biosecurity NZ confident fruit fly will be eradicated, again
Source: Radio New Zealand An Oriental fruit fly on a piece of fruit. Supplied / Biosecurity NZ Biosecurity staff are out in South Auckland after finding more Oriental fruit flies...
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WRISE Group Announces Strategic Partnership in Thailand with IFCG
Source: Media Outreach Strategic alliance with the leading Thai brokerage and advisory firm will see both companies expand capabilities to provide institutional-grade wealth management solutions in the country HONG KONG...
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Tourism drives billions into New Zealand economy
Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes data out today showing New Zealand’s tourism sector continues to go from strength to strength, driving billions into the economy. The Tourism Satellite...
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Work under way to move cramped Wellington ED
Source: Radio New Zealand Outside Wellington Hospital. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER Healthcare staff in Wellington’s Emergency Department will have to wait until 2029 for a bigger space, with...
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31k-strong petition for an independent Commissioner for Animals taken to Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand A Southland livestock grazing company was fined close to $50,000 for allowing hundreds of cattle to graze in mud. Supplied / MPI Warning some of the...
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Local council dealt with 34 complaints about bee poo in last two years
Source: Radio New Zealand Bees excrement can create a waxy substance which is hard to clean off outdoor furniture. (File photo) Supplied/Bioeconomy Science Institute Tauranga City Council wants to make...
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New Wellington Emergency Department won’t open until 2029
Source: Radio New Zealand Outside Wellington Hospital. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER Healthcare staff in Wellington’s Emergency Department will have to wait until 2029 for a bigger space, with...
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Possible Māui dolphin found deceased
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 03 March 2026 The two sub-species of dolphin look so similar they can’t be identified without a genetic test – but based on the location...
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Live: Australia’s Middle East military HQ hit in Iranian drone attack, Qatar halts LNG production
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above US President Donald Trump is warning ‘a big wave’ of strikes against Iran is yet to come. Speaking...
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TamaIti Williams cops three-week ban for dangerous play
Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams. photosport Crusaders and All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams will serve a three-week suspension after being found guilty of dangerous play during Saturday’s...
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Opposition leader Chris Hipkins says US-Israel strikes illegal
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister admitted he “misspoke” when he said New Zealand supported “any actions” to prevent Iran having nuclear weapons. The Prime Minister has admitted he...
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Convicted sex offender and former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple will not be going to jail
Source: Radio New Zealand Howard Temple The Press/Kai Schwoerer The lawyer for convicted sex offender and former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple says his client has won a High Court appeal...
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Where have the pay rises been this year?
Source: Radio New Zealand Based on the average advertised salary, some people received significant pay increases. 123rf.com A weak labour market has meant that many people have had small pay...
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Local News – Porirua lightboxes to show off new art
Source: Porirua City Council The lightboxes in Porirua’s CBD will be showcasing new works this year. The call has gone out for curators and artists to put forward their work for...
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Health – New leaders appointed to expand radiology access across New Zealand
Source: RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group (the owner of Auckland Radiology, Bay Radiology and Pacific Radiology) RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group (the owner of Auckland Radiology, Bay Radiology and Pacific Radiology) has appointed...
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Aviation Sector – Airways NZ announces FY26 interim results
Source: Airways New Zealand Airways New Zealand has today announced its interim results for the half year ending 31 December 2025, reporting strong safety and operational performance alongside a stable...
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Climate News – Earth Sciences New Zealand Seasonal Climate Outlook March to May 2026
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for Autumn 2026: Highlights: Seasonal air temperatures for March-May 2026 are most likely to be above average for the...
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Animal welfare alliance calls for Government to establish an independent Commissioner for Animals
Source: SAFE For Animals An alliance of 21 animal protection organisations is delivering a petition to parliament at midday today, calling for the establishment of an independent Commissioner for Animals. Representatives...
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University Research – When will the price be right for green hydrogen? – UoA
Source: University of Auckland – UoA New modelling suggests green hydrogen will play a very limited role in cutting New Zealand’s industrial emissions before 2050. Green hydrogen could help cut...
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EIT remembers honorary graduate and business leader Sir Selwyn Cushing
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 45 seconds ago EIT is remembering Sir Selwyn Cushing, a prominent Hawke’s Bay business leader and honorary graduate, following his recent passing. Sir Selwyn passed...
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No goal: Rider strikes trouble trying to blend in
Source: New Zealand Police A motorbike rider who fled from Police before attempting to hide as an unsuspecting football fan will head to court. Just after 6pm last night, Police...
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New neonatal unit for Hutt Hospital to boost local capacity
Source: New Zealand Government Construction on a new neonatal unit at Hutt Hospital will begin in April, expanding specialist care for newborns in the Hutt Valley, Health Minister Simeon Brown...