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Would you slap an ‘S’ sticker on Nan’s car?
Source: Radio New Zealand West Aucklander Boyd Steel has launched a blue “S” plate sticker, designed to signal there’s an older driver behind the wheel. He knows not for everyone...
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Wellington pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by bus
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A pedestrian has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a bus in central Wellington. Emergency services...
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Have benefit sanctions actually worked?
Source: Radio New Zealand The government introduced a traffic light system alongside financial and non-financial sanctions for beneficiaries who did not meet their obligations. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Benefit sanctions...
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Better outcomes for New Zealanders on ACC
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) is delivering its strongest rehabilitation performance in over a decade and getting New Zealanders back to work and independence faster,...
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Health Policy – Election year puts rare disorders care under spotlight as families wait for action
Source: Rare Disorders NZ (RDNZ) As an election year gets underway, pressure is mounting on political parties to explain how they will act on rare disorders care. Rare Disease Day...
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Commercial discipline pays off at KiwiRail
Source: New Zealand Government KiwiRail continues to lift its performance in line with our long-term performance expectations, Rail Minister Winston Peters said today. “We make no apologies for bothering to...
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Consumer confidence drops again after four-year high
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumer confidence has dropped back from last month’s four-year high. February’s ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index is well down from last month’s 107 points, but...
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Newly formed Bioeconomy Science Institute to cut 134 jobs
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau The government’s Bioeconomy Science Institute will cut 134 jobs less than a year after it was formed. That comes on top of...
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Flexi Fund opens for social & affordable housing
Source: New Zealand Government Applications have opened for the first round of the Government’s Flexible Fund, paving the way for up to 770 new social homes and affordable rentals for...
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Security – ASB warning customers of bank impersonation scam
Source: ASB ASB is alerting customers to an increase in fraudulent activity involving scammers making cold calls and pretending to be bank staff. Scammers are contacting people by phone, claiming...
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Government Cuts – Govt. science jobs exodus ramps up – 134 jobs going at new bioeconomy institute – PSA
Source: PSA The Bioeconomy Science Institute, in existence less than a year, is shedding 134 jobs in the latest blow to the science workforce already gutted by hundreds of jobs losses...
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Visually impaired Kiwis have lower life expectancy and make less money, research finds
Source: Radio New Zealand Lead researcher Cain Richardson said the difference in life expectancy was stark. 123rf New research has found blind or visually impaired New Zealanders die 9 years...
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Summerset reports record underlying profit, lower net profit on valuations
Source: Radio New Zealand Summerset chief executive Scott Scoullar said the company’s strategy continued to deliver results. Google Maps Retirement village operator Summerset has posted a record underlying profit, although...
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PSA and NZNO to host pay equity rally at Parliament
Source: PSA Workers belonging to the Public Service Association and New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation alongside public supporters will rally in support of pay equity at Parliament this Monday. Care and support...
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Cannons Creek assault, arrest made
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Kāpiti Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins: Police investigating an assault in Cannons Creek last week, have arrested and charged a man. On Friday...
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Wellington public transport fares set to increase from May
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Fare prices on Wellington’s trains, ferries and buses will be increased by more than 3 percent in May. The decision comes as...
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Port of Tauranga delivers $70.2 million half-year profit
Source: Radio New Zealand Port of Tauranga. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Higher cargo volumes driven by a rebound in imports have delivered a strong half-year profit for the country’s biggest...
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Motatapu track rerouted to avoid slow moving slip
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 27 February 2026 The track, a historic route linking Wānaka and Arrowtown and crossing private land, is part of the Te Araroa Trail and is...
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Young Dunedin band opening for the Foo Fighters: ‘It’s insane’
Source: Radio New Zealand The guitarist of a young Dunedin band says there was a lot of skepticism when they were handpicked to open for international rock stars Foo Fighters’...
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Search for man missing in Manawatū River pulled back
Source: Radio New Zealand The Manawatū River. (File photo) 123RF A large search operation for a man missing in the Manawatū River has been scaled back. Police were called to...
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Weather: Severe thunderstorms may hit parts of North Island
Source: Radio New Zealand A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the central North Island for Friday afternoon and evening. Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for the central...
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Explore new Karanga-a-Hape Station precinct
Source: Auckland Council Mercury Lane and Beresford Square, two upgraded public spaces framing the forecourts of Karanga-a-Hape Station, are finished and now open for the public to explore. This milestone...
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Update: Manawatū River search
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Palmerston North Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Phil Ward: The search for a missing man in the Manawatū River has moved to a limited search...
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Hillary Clinton faces off with House lawmakers in Epstein probe
Source: Radio New Zealand By Annie Grayer, CNN Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, pictured in February 2026. ADAM BERRY / AFP Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is...
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‘Gap closing’: Football Ferns ready for Pacific challenge
Source: Radio New Zealand Football Ferns www.photosport.nz Coach Michael Mayne says the Football Ferns won’t take their Oceania qualifying campaign in the Solomon Islands lightly, despite their traditional dominance over...
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Iron Maiden and Megadeth announce NZ show
Source: Radio New Zealand British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden are bringing their Run for Your Lives tour to New Zealand. The band, formed in 1970s East London, have announced...
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Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier well-placed at rain-hit NZ Open
Source: Radio New Zealand Daniel Hillier of New Zealand talks to caddy Steve Williams during round one of the New Zealand Open. photosport In-form Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier flexed his...