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Source: Radio New Zealand Drone warfare has proven to be a gamechanger in the Ukraine conflict. AFP / VACHESLAV MADIIEVSKYI Ukraine has approached New Zealand about a deal to build military drones, in a new push to sell its Russian-killing technology around the world. Ukraine has 20 countries interested and four signed agreements on drones, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announced she is leaving Te Pāti Māori to launch a new political party. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Māori politics has erupted as Mariameno Kapa-Kingi launched a rival party, Te Pāti Māori fractures deepen, and the battle for the Māori vote heats up. The fight for the Māori vote … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Fair has clocked about 10,000 kilometres driving TR Group’s first hydrogen fuel cell trucks, testing routes and training other drivers. RNZ / Kate Newton A partnership to get green hydrogen trucks up and running in New Zealand says there is renewed interest in the technology as diesel prices remain high. … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 3 minutes ago Leaving behind an established international aviation career to move to New Zealand and study at EIT has paid off for Vinodh Dharmarajah, who will graduate as one of two valedictorians this week. The 38-year-old will graduate with a Master of Digital Business from EIT Auckland and deliver … Read more
Source: New Zealand Superannuation Fund The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has maintained its position as the world’s best performing sovereign wealth fund over the past 20 years, according to rankings compiled by international sovereign wealth fund experts GlobalSWF. Average annual returns of 9.93 percent (after costs and before NZ tax) placed the Super Fund well … Read more
Source: DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN & LAKE WĀNAKA TOURISM Queenstown, New Zealand (17 May 2026) Electrify Queenstown 2026 opened today with a sell-out 400-strong crowd, amped to explore Aotearoa’s electric future. Climate Change Minister Hon Simon Watts and New Zealand Climate Foundation chief executive Izzy Fenwick led the programme, which focused on how electrification can lower costs, … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 18 May 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding property owners, and those carrying out building work, that inspectors’ notices are legally binding – and ignoring them puts safety at risk. It follows the sentencing of Palmerston North property owner Sanal Lonappan, who defied inspectors and continued refurbishing a building confirmed to … Read more
Source: Green Party The National Party’s decision to scrap NCEA entirely guarantees many thousands of children will leave school with no qualification, no love of learning, and no preparation for a complex and fast-changing world, the Green Party says. “One thing is clear from the announcement today by Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford, they want … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello is visiting Samoa and Fiji as part of her Customs and Associate Polce responsibilities. Ms Costello is in Samoa today and will attend the Pacific Transnational Crime Summit Minister’s meeting in Fiji tomorrow. “Jointly hosted by Fiji and Australia, this is the only meeting … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 May 2026 Along with impressive views and unique rock formations, Stony Batter Historic Reserve on Waiheke Island is known for its World War II tunnels and gun emplacements. Considered the largest fortress constructed in New Zealand, Stony Batter is a historically and culturally important site for Tāmaki Makaurau. The … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health Matt Doocey will today travel to Australia to attend the Digital Health Festival 2026 in Melbourne and visit mental health commissions across Australia. “HealthTech is one of New Zealand’s largest and fastest-growing technology subsectors, contributing $3.9 billion to the New Zealand economy … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy, Northland CIB: An investigation is underway after the death of a man at a Waimamaku property last night. Emergency services were called to the Wekaweka Road property about 8.45pm. Upon arrival a man was located deceased. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently … Read more
PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 18, 2026 – Full Text
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for May 18, 2026 – Full Text
Source: PSA The closure of specialist sexual violence prevention organisation RespectEd Aotearoa will lead to preventable sexual violence, the PSA is warning, unless the Government provides urgent funding to keep it operating beyond August. Wellington-based RespectEd Aotearoa delivers specialist sexual violence prevention education to local schools, workplaces, prisons and communities – work that changes attitudes, builds skills and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scores for the Warriors against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. AAP / Photosport Wing Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored a try double, as his NZ Warriors dominated reigning NRL champions Brisbane Broncos 42-12 at their Suncorp Stadium home for ‘Magic Round’. The superb win – their fifth in a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Sarah Waugh, Cromwell CIB: Police enquiries are ongoing following the fatal helicopter crash in Mt Aspiring National Park earlier today. I can now confirm the helicopter was a chartered craft, and the occupants were on a hunting trip. The two people who died were the sole occupants … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Aimee Fisher has won gold at a World Cup regatta in Germany. PHOTOSPORT New Zealand canoe racer Aimee Fisher has overcome tricky winds and a parochial German crowd to win gold at the World Cup regatta in Brandenburg. In the K1 500 final, Fisher sustained a strong challenge from the midpoint … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are encouraging owners to check for hidden issues in their jet skis. File photo. 123rf A jet ski near the Motuihe Channel exploded on Saturday, with smoke and flames seen in the area. Senior Constable Nick Hall, Marine Rescue Centre said a vessel near Emu Point reported seeing the jet … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The crowd looks on at the New Zealand Surfing Champs, Manu Bay, Raglan, on 17 May 2026. Finn Blackwell / RNZ It’s surf’s up in the small Waikato town of Raglan, as it hosts the New Zealand Surfing Championships, and locals are excited for what it means for the town. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as NZ Warriors take on Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett is one of four players returning from injury for the NRL ‘Magic Round’ clash, but Luke Metcalf has been left out of the squad. The Warriors, who are second on the NRL … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Dan Jones New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced a policy to automatically enrol all newborn New Zealand citizens into KiwiSaver with a $1000 government contribution, alongside a proposal to buy back the Bank of New Zealand and merge it with Kiwibank to create a new state-owned bank. Speaking at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The National Party is promising tougher sentences for sexual offending if it’s re-elected. Its justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith – who is currently the Justice Minister – revealed on Sunday National would scrap good character assessments at sentencing for all sexual crimes, which meant harsher punishment. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First leader Winston Peters is due to make a policy announcement. Peters will be speaking from Trusts Arena in West Auckland where he has been addressing a public meeting. He is due to take questions around 2pm. Previously, during his State of the Nation speech in March, Peters had announced … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A humble hot bath may do more for your health than a session in the sauna, according to new research. Hot water immersion triggered stronger cardiovascular and immune responses than both traditional and infrared saunas, found the University of Oregon study, suggesting a simple soak offers surprisingly powerful health benefits. “Hot … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The 2026 International Walking Football Federation World Championships kicks off in Brisbane at the end of May. Screenshot/Youtube New Zealand’s walking football team is expecting to punch above its weight on the world stage this month. The 2026 International Walking Football Federation World Championships kicks off in Brisbane at the end … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kate Bowler was a 35-year-old academic with a young family when stage 4 colon cancer suddenly “exiled her into the land of the sick”. “I was like, how can I be both feeling utterly broken and yet feel kind of carried by this thing that turns out to be joy?”, she … Read more