NZ bottom of world’s savings rate – or is it?

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Source: Radio New Zealand A graphic circulating online from Visual Capitalist shows New Zealand ranked last in a comparison of countries’ net household savings rate. Unsplash/ Li Rezaei New Zealand is bottom of the world when it comes to how much we’re saving. Or is it? A graphic has been circulating online from Visual Capitalist, … Read more

Local state of emergency lifts for Ōhura

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Source: Radio New Zealand Flooded farmland in Ōhura, on 19 April, 2026. Supplied/ Ross Perry The local state of emergency for Ōhura in the Ruapehu District has been lifted. Flooding cut off the remote King Country settlement last Sunday. About 50 homes were damaged, with six receiving serious damage. Ruapehu civil defence controller Clive Manley … Read more

Bryony Botha and Pru Fowler combine for World Cup madison silver

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Source: Radio New Zealand Bryony Botha and Pru Fowler contest the women’s Madison at the track cycling World Cup in Malaysia. SWPix Bryony Botha and Prue Folwer returned to the podium for New Zealand at the track cycling World Cup in Malaysia after clinching silver in the women’s madison. The result came 24 hours after … Read more

Looking to history to protect marae from climate change

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Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Akuhata Bailey-Winiata. Supplied/The University of Waikato New research is looking to examples from the past to inform how marae might relocate and rebuild in the face of sea level rise and other natural hazards brought on by climate change. University of Waikato PhD graduate Dr Akuhata Bailey-Winiata (Tūhourangi, Ngāti Whakaue, … Read more

Rebuilding regional tourism after severe weather

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing more than $800,000 to repair three of New Zealand’s Great Ride cycle trails following significant storm damage, plus marketing funding to aid regional tourism recovery, says Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston.  “Repairing these trails ensures they can continue to drive regional tourism, support local businesses, and provide high‑quality outdoor recreation … Read more

New invention sees newborn babies stay asleep during hearing checks

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Source: Radio New Zealand Baby Lihona sleeps while she has her hearing checked. Supplied Technicians at Christchurch Hospital have come up with a simple invention to keep newborn babies asleep during hearing checks. The first six months of a baby’s life are considered a critical window for language and speech development, and the Newborn Hearing … Read more

He taonga tuku iho: Remembering 28th Māori Battalion soldier Robert McLean

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Source: Radio New Zealand This story is part of a series sharing the voices of whānau of the 28th Māori Battalion, keeping their memories alive. Before any kōrero begins, Piripi McLean opens with karakia. It is a practice passed down from his late father, Rāpata Pōtahi Makarini Tītore – also known as Robert McLean – … Read more

Moana looking for another miracle

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Source: Radio New Zealand Miracle Faiʻilagi was a foundation member of Moana, and used his time there to elevate his game to become one of the country’s premier loose forwards. Supplied / Moana Pasifika Moana need another miracle. The side’s captain, inspirational leader, and encapsulation of what the franchise represents – Miracle Fai’ilagi, is walking … Read more

The House: Open mic night at Parliament

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Source: Radio New Zealand VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox Debate in Parliament reveals a patchwork of roles and purposes: representational and legislative; government and governance; personal and political. The political weight of everything rises incrementally in an election year. The variations are most prominently on display in the weekly Wednesday General Debate – the only regular … Read more

Ramones at 50: How a commercial flop became the foundation of punk rock

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Source: Radio New Zealand “Hey! Ho! Let’s go!” Is there a more powerful clarion call in rock ‘n’ roll? That catchy, four-word refrain opens ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’, the first song on Ramones’s eponymous debut album, released 50 years ago today. The phrase is now arguably bigger than the band. It’s a rallying cry at sporting events … Read more

Kiwi shearers facing charges after footage showing abuse of sheep uncovered

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Source: Radio New Zealand Among the 32 sheds investigated, 11 held ZQ accreditation – a New Zealand certification intended to assure ethical wool production. Phil Smith More than twenty animal welfare charges have been laid against four shearers after an animal rights group gathered undercover footage showing graphic abuse of sheep. The charges are part … Read more

Gisborne’s State Highway 35 opens after rainfall damage

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Source: Radio New Zealand Damage to State Highway 35 from a landslide during the January storm. Supplied / NZTA Gisborne’s State Highway 35 is now open, after cracking was found in the Waikura slip area. The stretch between Pōtaka and Wharekahika / Hicks Bay closed on Saturday night after advice from geotechnical engineers. The road … Read more

Netball: Dame Noeline’s selection plan for unprecedented Comm Games build-up

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Source: Radio New Zealand Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Despite an inconceivable build-up to the Commonwealth Games in July, Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is feeling buoyant about her side’s chances at the pinnacle event. It’s unprecedented on many fronts, not least because when the Silver Ferns finally get together in … Read more

Black Ferns beat Wallaroos to complete Pacific Four clean sweep

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Source: Radio New Zealand Amy Du’Plessis of the Black Ferns. photosport The Black Ferns have completed an impressive start to Whitney Hansen’s tenure as coach by thumping the Wallaroos 40-5 on the Sunshine Coast to defend their Pacific Four series title. New Zealand scored six tries to one, including a double to winger Ayesha Leti-I’iga, … Read more

How much money do you really need to retire early?

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Source: Radio New Zealand Friends That Invest founder Simran Kaur. Supplied Friends That Invest founder Simran Kaur recently told her online networks that she had retired at age 29. She said she worked out that she should be able to do so when she could draw down enough from investments to cover her annual expenses … Read more

Councils want government to pay for more for natural hazard protections

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Source: Radio New Zealand Severe weather has struck many communities hard in recent years, now some want more government input into safeguards (file Nelson, 2025). Supplied / Valeriya Horyayeva Councils are calling on the government to foot more of the bill for improving New Zealand’s disaster resilience in the wake of last week’s devastating storms. … Read more

Pacific Four Series – Black Ferns v Australia Wallaroos

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Pacific Four Series rugby action, as the Black Ferns take on Australia Wallaroos at Sunshine Coast Stadium. Black Ferns selectors made four changes to the side that beat Canada in Kansas City last weekend for the historic clash against Australia. It’s the first Anzac Day test for the … Read more

In pictures: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar

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Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of New Zealanders gathered in chilly but mostly clear conditions for Anzac Day services across the country, with large crowds turning out in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to honour the fallen. In Auckland, this year’s commemorations highlighted the contribution of Pasifika servicemen and women, while Wellington’s Pukeahu service marked the … Read more

NRL: NZ Warriors v Dolphins

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Source: Radio New Zealand Alofiana Khan-Pereira scores a try for the Warriors against the Dolphins, on Saturday night. Photosport Wing Alofiana Khan-Pereira grabbed another try double, but fullback Taine Tuaupiki provided the late heroics, as NZ Warriors rallied to beat the Dolphins 20-18 at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium. The visitors led 18-4 midway through the first … Read more

Watch: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar

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Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of New Zealanders gathered in chilly but mostly clear conditions for Anzac Day services across the country, with large crowds turning out in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to honour the fallen. In Auckland, this year’s commemorations highlighted the contribution of Pasifika servicemen and women, while Wellington’s Pukeahu service marked the … Read more

‘Can you chip in?’: coach’s cheeky plea to keep Fineanganofo in country

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Source: Radio New Zealand Fehi Fineanganofo is the latest export from Aotearoa’s rugby factory, and will leave our shores at the end of the season. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz Fehi Fineanganofo is in rare form. Already with 14 tries to his name this season, the calls for an All Black callup have become deafening. … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Blues survive another late scare to go top

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Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues are making a habit of leaving the door open for opposition to steal late wins. Luckily for Vern Cotter’s men, they have survived consecutive scares in the dying stages, winning an extra-time thriller against the Reds 36-33 at Christchurch’s Te Kaha, on Saturday night. Beauden Barrett slotted the winning … Read more

Live: Pacific Four Series – Black Ferns v Australia Wallaroos

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Pacific Four Series rugby action, as the Black Ferns take on Australia Wallaroos at Sunshine Coast Stadium. Black Ferns selectors made four changes to the side that beat Canada in Kansas City last weekend for the historic clash against Australia. It’s the first Anzac Day test for the … Read more

Man rescued after clinging to kayak in harbour for hours

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Source: Radio New Zealand The police Eagle helicopter (file photo). RNZ / Dom Thomas A man has been rescued close to death after clinging to a kayak in frigid water for hours off Auckland’s coast, police say. Two men were in kayaks heading for a moored boat when they capsized in the early hours of … Read more

Live: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar

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Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of New Zealanders gathered in chilly but mostly clear conditions for Anzac Day services across the country, with large crowds turning out in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to honour the fallen. In Auckland, this year’s commemorations highlighted the contribution of Pasifika servicemen and women, while Wellington’s Pukeahu service marked the … Read more