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Marlon Williams announces he’s taking a break from music
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi folk singer Marlon Williams has announced he will be taking a break from performing “for a wee while”. “For nearly 20 years I’ve explored both...
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A new major streaming service is coming to New Zealand
Source: Radio New Zealand A new streaming service will launch in New Zealand this year – HBO Max – with Sky TV confirming the end of its deal with the...
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Live weather: Akaroa on Banks Peninsula will remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow our liveblog above. The storm that caused widespread flooding and wind damage in the North Island has moved south, with Banks Peninsula to bear the...
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Multiple complaints before woman mauled to death by dogs at house in Kaihu, Northland
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A local said there had been multiple complaints about dogs roaming in the area and chasing people before the death of...
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Government considers $9 Auckland Harbour Bridge toll to help pay for second crossing
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Kitchin The government is seeking advice on whether to bring in a toll on the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge, to help pay for a second...
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Gold coins and silver bars stolen from West Auckland home
Source: Radio New Zealand What the gold coins and silver bars look like. Police / supplied Police are seeking the public’s help in solving a “high-value burglary” in West Auckland....
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Moa Point: 3 million litres of untreated wastewater released in 24 hours
Source: Radio New Zealand Moa Point Wastewater Plant RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington Water estimates around 3 million litres of untreated, unscreened wastewater has been discharged into the sea in...
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Infrastructure Plan Contradicts Government Own Spending Priorities
Source: Green Party The newly released National Infrastructure Plan stands in stark contrast to the Government’s actual spending priorities, the Green Party says. “We welcome today’s National Infrastructure Plan, which...
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Government rams through law attacking workers
Source: Green Party “The passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill is a dark day for Aotearoa, and shows this government is on the side of big corporates and against the workers.” says Green...
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Dark day for working New Zealanders as the Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes
Source: NZCTU The passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill is a dark day for working New Zealanders, says New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra...
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Legislation – Dark day for workers as Parliament passes bill that strips away job security – PSA
Source: PSA Parliament has just passed the most extreme anti-worker legislation since the notorious Employment Contracts Act of 1991, stripping away protections that have been the foundation of fair employment for...
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Legislation – Darkest day in decades for NZ workers’ rights as ERA Bill passes – Workers First Union
Source: Workers First Union Workers First said that the passage of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill today was the “darkest day in decades” for New Zealand workers’ rights and that every...
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Reform brings more flexibility for workers and confidence for employers
Source: New Zealand Government The Employment Relations Amendment Bill has passed its third reading, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says. “I am proud to see the Bill...
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All wartime service now honoured on Anzac Day
Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to formally recognise all those who have served New Zealand in times of war as part of Anzac Day commemorations has passed in Parliament today....
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Public needed to assist with pricey burglary
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating a high-value burglary in Swanson last month are seeking assistance from the public. Sometime between 14 and 27 January, a residential address on Swanson...
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Energy Efficiency – Hot water heat pumps a faster, lower-cost alternative to risky LNG imports – Ecobulb
Source: Ecobulb An energy efficiency expert is urging the Government to prioritise hot water heat pumps as one immediate and cost-effective response to New Zealand’s energy crisis, backing views in...
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Legislation – Long-term Infrastructure Plan welcomed by road freight sector
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the release of the Infrastructure Commission’s National Infrastructure Plan that was tabled in Parliament by Minister Chris Bishop...
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Farmers want the government to hurry up with new road rules for agricultural machinery
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Rural contractors say new road rules for agricultural machinery are nowhere to be seen, and in the meantime contractors are still being stung with fines....
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Celebration recognises philanthropic transformation of Abel Tasman National Park
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 17 February 2026 Source: Department of Conservation and Project Janszoon Representatives from Project Janszoon, the NEXT Foundation, the Department of Conservation, Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust, Ngāti...
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Black Sox say Halberg recognition a boost for softball and next generation
Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand Black Sox will fight for their eighth title at the WBSC Mens Softball World Cup. WBSC For a sport that rarely commands the...
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‘Disaster sightseeing’ getting in way of contractors, mayor of storm-hit Rangitikei says
Source: Radio New Zealand Rangitikei Mayor Andy Watson. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham The Rangitikei mayor wants people to stop taking “disaster sightseeing” trips into the back country because they are...
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New iron treatment funded for people who have experienced serious reactions
Source: PHARMAC From 1 March 2026 Pharmac will fund ferric derisomaltose (Monofer) in hospitals for people who have experienced serious reactions after other iron infusions. Pharmac consulted on a proposal...