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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jithin Jose and Remya Sunny continue to follow traditions surrounding Holy Week after moving to New Zealand 11 years ago. Supplied Asian Christians in New Zealand...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ruben Love of the Hurricanes and Quinn Tupaea of the Chiefs battle for the ball. Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz The Hurricanes plan to take the wind...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced a new Chair and members for the Board of Health New Zealand, reinforcing its focus on delivering for patients....
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· April 16, 2026
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 16 April 2026 At nearly 90 years old, heritage icon the Bridge to Nowhere owes its enduring stature to a regular beauty regime, with a...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government A major resilience project on State Highway 73 (SH73) at Candys Bend between Christchurch and the West Coast is getting underway to repair a damaged...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The Marlborough District Council has today started its consultation programme to fund Port Marlborough’s $110 million capped contribution to revenue-earning port assets in Picton, Rail Minister...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed completion of a new roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road near Ōpōtiki, making this key corridor significantly safer and...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Researchers are designing chatbots to help make life online safer and more welcoming for seniors. New research, co-authored by Dr Jade Brooks (University of Auckland),...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Auckland Council Great news for Northcote! The new community hub has been awarded a 6-Star Green Star Design rating and As-Built v1.1 Certified Design Rating – the highest possible...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Two Hawke’s Bay marae damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle will be rebuilt in safer locations following a $27.6 million Government investment, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. Through the Whenua Māori and Marae Pathway, the Government has approved $11.54 million for Petāne Marae and $16.06 million for Tangoio Marae to relocate and rebuild after both sites were severely affected by...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika players after a game. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz There might be life in Moana Pasifika yet. After five years in Super Rugby, the franchise...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Ferns players celebrate a try. www.photosport.nz Coach Whitney Hansen has named an unchanged team to take on Canada in Kansas City on Saturday with prop...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Allbirds founder Tim Brown. (File photo) Supplied The New Zealand founded but US based footwear company Allbirds is to make a surprising pivot from shoes into...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour says it would be at least investigating following Australia’s lead on the fuel crisis if it were in power, but the circumstances in each country...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some households are facing new, higher water bills in the coming financial year as a shake-up to water services gets underway. Councils are investing nearly $48...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A cliff rescue in Northland in January. NZ POLICE / SUPPLIED Rescuers in Auckland were in the middle of asking for a helicopter to fly them...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP Owners of Ford plug-in hybrid vehicles that currently cannot be fully charged should ask for a refund or compensation if the problem is...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Santana Minerals chief executive Damian Spring. Supplied The Department of Conservation has warned a proposed gold mine near Cromwell is an unprecedented threat to wildlife, while...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tanya Kalounivale. www.photosport.nz Black Ferns front rower Tanya Kalounivale has escaped any further punishment and is free to play against Canada this weekend. Kalounivale was sent...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nottingham Forest forward Chris Wood. MANJIT NAROTRA / AFP All Whites striker Chris Wood says his knee injury is something he will have to manage for...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The prime minister says his government is “very interested” in rooftop solar, but has given no firm answers yet, amid calls from an energy alliance...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123rf Pensioners are turning to foodbanks to get by, as a new report says the pressure is growing on those relying on NZ Super...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand When 16-year-old Sally Wenley – a top sports student at a Havelock North boarding school in 1987 – returned as a paraplegic after a fatal school...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Folk singer Marlon Williams signs off his final months in the spotlight with a swag of seven nominations at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards. Williams first...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Football Ferns players celebrate qualifying for FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The champagne was flowing but the celebrations were measured after...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chair of GP advocacy group GenPro Angus Chambers. Supplied Doctors are warning of fishhooks in the latest government proposal to improve access to healthcare. Under the...
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· April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Police Commissioner has written a second letter to Jevon McSkimming asking him to pay back up to...