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Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Trina Cole were found dead at a rural property in Ruatiti last December. SUPPLIED A 30-year-old is facing murder charges in relation to the December deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole. The bodies of 56-year-old Brendon Leigh Cole and 54-year-old Trina Michelle Cole were found at a rural property … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has launched a new prevention initiative for parents and caregivers to help keep New Zealand children safe from sexual harm, Associate Minister for ACC Nicola Grigg says. Little Matters is a set of 10 everyday actions that the adults in young children’s lives can take to build healthy relationships and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Urgent, decisive action is needed on how communities will pay for the costs of adapting to climate change, a major new report says. Climate-driven severe weather events were already causing “long-lasting hurt, grief and fear”, and tens of thousands more people would likely be exposed to hazards by 2050, the Climate … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Santana Minerals CEO Damien Spring who says Cromwell is well placed to benefit from the mine. RNZ / Katie Todd The company behind the Bendigo‑Ophir gold project in Central Otago has received Overseas Investment Office consent to purchase the land required to progress the development. It’s a project that has faced … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Several edits have been made to this story for clarity and to include the developer’s reply on claims kiwi are present in the area. A developer is calling on the Upper Hutt City Council to let it build what it believes to be a crucial road, so it can construct 1600 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Public Health Summer School – Otago University Youthline says it is undertaking an average of three emergency interventions a day, up from one a week five years ago. On Wednesday, the helpline released a new report that found young people are facing a perfect storm of mental health distress, rising living … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole on Murumuru Road in December 2025. Detective Inspector Gerard Bouterey says this arrest represents a significant milestone for the investigation team and Police are pleased to have this result for … Read more
Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme Delays in processing payments while banks conduct fraud checks can be frustrating but are necessary to prevent scams, says the Banking Ombudsman. Nicola Sladden said the scheme recently investigated a case in which a customer was unhappy with such a delay, and the consequences it caused. The customer asked the bank to transfer $500,000 … Read more
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, alleging the company abandoned the public-interest mission on which it was built. New research suggests Musk has a point, though the full picture is complex. The article, OpenAI: Governance for Public Good or Private Gain? by Alexandra Andhov (University … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ has opened nominations for the worst businesses, services and products in Aotearoa New Zealand – the ones that have excelled at letting consumers down. It’s time for the Yeah, Nah Awards 2026. “If you’ve been at the pointy end of a bad experience that’s cost you time or money, given … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing up to $7.1 million to upgrade six Great Rides cycle trails, strengthening regional tourism and safety, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka say. “This investment supports the continued growth of New Zealand’s world-renowned cycle trails, one of our most successful regional tourism … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been a vocal supporter of making English an official language in New Zealand. A bill doing just that is now before Parliament. VNP / Phil Smith Explainer – You’re reading this in English right now – but should English be an official language? Parliament … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand There are heavy rain warnings for the north and west of the South Island. METSERVICE / SCREENSHOT Heavy rain is expected for the parts of the South Island through until the weekend with MetService issuing orange heavy rain warnings. MetService said heavy rain was expected for most of the West Coast … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is moving to permanently shut down loopholes that allowed children adopted overseas to be brought into unsafe homes, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. The Overseas Adoptions Legislation Bill is being introduced to Parliament today and replaces last year’s temporary suspension with a stronger, enduring system that puts child … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Will O’Rourke returns to the Blackcaps test squad, after recovering from a stress fracture. PHOTOSPORT The return of two key fast bowlers, and the maiden selection of a batting allrounder, are the highlights in the Blackcaps squad to play upcoming test matches against Ireland and England. Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Piha beach, west of Auckland City, is considered one of New Zealand’s most dangerous beaches. RNZ / Rayssa Almeida Surf lifeguards at Auckland’s notoriously dangerous Piha beach have raised questions with police about possible delays in activating rescues at the drowning blackspot. One spoke up about worries over helicopters being delayed, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Evans, 24, disappeared from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. Supplied / Scotland Police A body had been found in the water near a remote Sottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared last month. Justin Evans, 24, went missing from the Golgotha Monastery, on Papa Stronsay, shortly before midnight on April … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An inset of Tom Phillips and one of the campsites he used. RNZ / Supplied / Police Police are assessing their media and communications team including whether it’s “resourced in the right places”. It comes as police review the processes around the management of a Tom Phillips documentary. In response to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A developer is calling on the Upper Hutt City Council to let it build what it believes to be a crucial road through native bush, so it can construct 1600 homes. Guildford Timber Company (GTC) wants to build the road through an area of council-owned land known as the Silverstream Spur, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Submissions have been received on the Employment Leave Bill, which is to replace the Holidays Act. 123RF A new law that is intended to simplify New Zealand’s rules around leave has the potential to add complexity – and create difficulties particularly for people being paid commission, some legal experts say. Submissions … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Who has the most disposable income in the country? RNZ has crunched the data to look at which areas in New Zealand are left with the most in their bank accounts after they’ve covered the essentials. The exercise is far from definitive, and everyone’s individual circumstances will be different, but … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Young people are worried about mental health, bullying and job prospects, while feeling pressure to “have it all figured out”, according to new research by Youthline. But where social media and vaping were near the top of their concerns in 2023, this year’s cohort are worried about job opportunities – … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand University of Auckland researchers will trial technology which they hope will allow asthma sufferers to predict attacks up to a week ahead of time. Unsplash People with asthma could soon be using smartwatches to predict asthma attacks up to a week ahead of time. Researchers at the University of Auckland will … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Jonelle Price is looking forward to Badminton. Libby Law/Photosport Equestrian Jonelle Price believes she has a horse that can be a contender at major three-day events for the next few years. Price is one of six New Zealanders lining up for the Badminton Horse Trial in Gloucestershire this week. Price, whose … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand White Fern Jess Kerr Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The White Ferns have beaten an England development side by 18 runs at Chester-le-Street to open their tour of England. After deciding to bat first in the 50-over game, New Zealand were bowled out for 200 in the 48th over. New Zealand slipped to 49 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Noah says he’s been inspired by the wheelchair rugby players he’s met while in Christchurch and he hopes to get further into the sport. Supplied A young man paralysed from the chest down in an accident earlier this year says he’s focusing on the positives and working hard to regain his … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand DOC Kākāpō Recovery Programme announced that this year was officially biggest kākāpō breeding season on record. JAKE OSBORNE Days of tunnelling, an uncertain outcome, a welcome find – it has been high drama on Te Kākahu / Chalky Island as the 2026 kākāpō breeding season comes to a close. At the … Read more