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Police name man killed in Waikanae
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at a Kakariki Grove home. Supplied Police have named the man who died on Wednesday in Waikanae. Michael...
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Police defend releasing details about body found in Te Anihana Pomana search
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Anihana Pomana went missing on August 21. Supplied Police are defending the release of details about a body found in the search for a missing...
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Filming ‘sleeper comedy hit’ of the year in 10 days for $10k
Source: Radio New Zealand Notes From a Fish described as “sleeper comedy hit” of the year is about an aspiring novelist on the verge of a publishing breakthrough who relies...
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Govt providing money for West Coast settlement to upgrade wharf
Source: Radio New Zealand A view of Jackson Bay in South Westland. Kennedy Warne The government is providing $2.31 million for the West Coast settlement of Jackson Bay to upgrade...
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Tākuta Ferris alleges ‘despicable’ treatment of dying MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp
Source: Radio New Zealand The late Tāmaki Makaurau MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp was subjected to “the most despicable behaviour” by Te Pāti Māori leadership, expelled Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta...
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Huge, suspicious recycling centre fire spews smoke over Waiuku
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 60 firefighters tackled a blaze at Waiuku recycling facility. Supplied A large blaze that tore through a recycling facility in the Auckland town of...
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‘Your mum will love you forever and ever’: Children killed in Sanson fire remembered at funeral
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied Three children killed in a house fire in Sanson are being remembered at their funeral. August, 7, Hugo, 5, and Goldie Field, 1, died on...
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‘Precious taonga’: Family mourns 11-year-old boy who died fishing
Source: Radio New Zealand Jason Paul Wharerau died while out fishing earlier in November. Facebook/Tāmaki Primary School The heartbroken whānau of an 11-year-old boy who died during a fishing trip...
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Government to end Cook Strait open ocean tug contract early
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has ended the contract for the MMA Vision early. Maritime NZ The government has sunk plans to station an open ocean tug in the...
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ACC focused on getting ‘less serious’ injuries off its books, chief executive says
Source: Radio New Zealand ACC chief executive Megan Main. Supplied / ACC ACC says efforts to get long-term claimants off of weekly compensation is not about taking support away from...
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Hospitals to move away from paper records to new digital systems
Source: Radio New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown. RNZ / Mark Papalii Health Minister Simeon Brown has unveiled a 10-year investment plan to shift hospitals away from paper records to...
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FENZ applies for facilitation to end pay dispute with firefighters
Source: Radio New Zealand It has been 16 months since the NZ Professional Firefighters Union began pay talks with FENZ. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Fire and Emergency (FENZ) has applied...
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What is Black Friday and why is it a big deal in New Zealand?
Source: Radio New Zealand Retailers around Aotearoa have been promoting their Black Friday sales for weeks. RNZ Illustration / Nik Dirga / 123rf Explainer – You can’t turn around with...
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‘Repeating the same mistakes’: Ex Defence Minister over ‘ticking time bomb’ soldier
Source: Radio New Zealand Former defence minister Ron Mark. RNZ / Dom Thomas A former defence minister says the story of a young soldier with PTSD who was failed by...
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Two climbers dead after fall on Aoraki Mt Cook
Source: Radio New Zealand Aoraki Mt Cook FLORIAN BRILL Two people are dead after falling while climbing Aoraki Mt Cook. Police said four people were attempting to summit the mountain...
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Kiwi paralympic swimmer Joshua Willmer gunning for gold and world records
Source: Radio New Zealand One of New Zealand’s young paralympic stars, Joshua Willmer, has set his sights on swimming past what some may think is possible. At just 20-years-old, Willmer...
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Fonterra narrows Farmgate Milk Price point to between $9 and $10
Source: Radio New Zealand The updated range for the 2025/26 season reflected downward pressure on global prices. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Dairy cooperative Fonterra has narrowed the mid-point price range...
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Peter Burling says control Team New Zealand wanted over him was ‘just crazy’
Source: Radio New Zealand Peter Burling – Black Foils. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz New Zealand sailor Peter Burling says the control Team New Zealand wanted over him forced him out...
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Black Friday: Consumer warns shoppers to be wary of sales
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Consumer New Zealand is doubtful Black Friday deals at four big retailers are actually a bargain. The organisation spent 12 weeks tracking...
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Neighbours hear screams before body found in Mount Roskill fire
Source: Radio New Zealand Katavich Place in Auckland’s Mount Roskill. RNZ / Lucy Xia A person has been found dead after a fire in the Auckland suburb of Mount Roskill...
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Lessons from boot camp trial, Oranga Tamariki says, but earlier reviews showed same themes
Source: Radio New Zealand An example of the military style uniform the youth in the pilot will be required to wear. RNZ / Rachel Helyer-Donaldson Oranga Tamariki says it learnt...
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Judge accused of heckling Winston Peters wants clarity
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Insight/Dan Cook Lawyers for a judge accused of disrupting a New Zealand First event want clarity over the legal test which will apply at her...
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Commerce Commission takes legal action against Mobil
Source: Radio New Zealand Mobil New Zealand. RNZ / Dan Cook The Commerce Commission says it is taking legal action against Mobil New Zealand’s head office for pricing methods that...
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Warning to locals as huge, suspicious recycling centre fire spews smoke over Waiuku
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 60 firefighters tackled a blaze at Waiuku recycling facility. Supplied A large blaze that’s torn through recycling facility in the Auckland town of Waiuku...
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Person found dead after fire in Auckland’s Mount Roskill
Source: Radio New Zealand Katavich Place in Auckland’s Mount Roskill. RNZ / Lucy Xia A person has been found dead after a fire in the Auckland suburb of Mount Roskill...
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Women’s health services ‘flooded’ with referrals from cervical screening increase
Source: Radio New Zealand Surge in cervical screening with self-tests “floods” services with referrals Wait times for all patients blown out Health NZ putting more resources into follow-ups Specialists say...
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‘Gutting’: Auckland BMX club canteen destroyed by fire
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire broke out on Monday afternoon. Supplied / Givealittle An Auckland BMX club’s canteen has been destroyed after a fire it believes was deliberately lit....