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Source: Radio New Zealand Concept art of how the Silverstream Forest houses might look. Guildford Timber Company / supplied A Wellington landfill could struggle to renew its operating licence because of its proximity to a proposed housing development, a report for the Hutt City Council has found. The Tompkin & Taylor authored report notes noise … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers announced Thursday (local time). Diana: The Unheard Truth, set for release in 2027 – 30 years after her death in a Paris car crash – promises to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and co-founder and managing director Bruce Smith, during a tour of the new nitrogen fertiliser plant in Taupō. Abby Dance-The Photographer A new fertiliser manufacturing facility aims to improve on-farm efficiencies and reduce environmental impacts through its use of new slow release technology. Tnue’s new facility … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s Conservation Week (20–26 April). She’s in her autumn era now. Cosy. Slightly introspective. Crunchy-leaf soundtrack. Which brings us to the question… Have you done any naturing lately? What Is Naturing? Naturing = doing one small, normal-life thing that helps nature. On purpose. Without announcing it like you’ve invented trees. It is NOT: ➔ Quiting … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Three men on a late night fishing expedition have narrowly escaped tragedy following a terrifying ordeal in Wairoa Bay early this morning. At about 6.45am, Police received a report from a person who had managed to swim to shore after the aluminium dinghy he was in had sunk. While the man … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged one person and removed five firearms from circulation following the execution of a search warrant in Te Atatū Peninsula yesterday. Waitematā Police had received information that a person was in possession of illegal firearms. The suspect was allegedly involved in supplying these firearms to gang members. “Information suggested … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Foils SailGP boat was damaged during the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, in February. Simon Bruty for SailGP / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s Black Foils won’t be on the start line at either of May’s SailGP Championship events, as extensive repairs continue to keep the boat off the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A regionally significant industrial land development in Christchurch has been granted Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. This is the 20th project to be approved under the Fast-track process and the seventh project in the South Island. Ngāi Tahu Property Development Holdings (NTP Development … Read more
Source: Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (NZSA) Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (NZSA) is proud to announce the launch of a significant new initiative for young writers: the CLNZ | NZSA … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New rules restricting lead plumbing products will ensure new homes and buildings are fitted with modern plumbing products that protect the quality of our drinking water, Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says. “The quality of the buildings where we live, work and play can have a significant impact on our … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Global real worker pay fell 12 percent while real CEO pay surged 54 percent between 2019 and 2025 At least four CEOs of major corporations each pocketed over $100 million in pay and bonuses last year. Broadcom CEO Hock Tan led the pack at over $205 million. Billionaires were paid $2,500 per second … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The lead choreographers for the new Michael Jackson biopic say it’s an honour to represent the Pacific as the film smashes box office records worldwide. The film traces the rise of Michael Jackson, from child star to becoming one of the most influential artist in the world. Despite receiving negative reviews … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The stabbing happened on Kiwi Street in the Hastings suburb of Camberly on Thursday afternoon. RNZ A man is due to to appear in court on Friday after a Hastings shopkeeper was stabbed, police have confirmed. The stabbing happened on Kiwi Street in the suburb of Camberley on Thursday afternoon. Two … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Spider-Noir Nicolas Cage slips on the trench coat and fedora to bring this hard-boiled superhero series set in 1930s New York to life. Based on the comic of the same name, the story follows Cage as a weathered, world-weary private eye struggling to pay the bills and reckoning with his past … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Tōrea Scott-Fyfe It started right at the beginning of the trip. Eight DOC workers and three Ngāi Tahu contractors squeezed around a small Airbnb table, eating nachos. We were from all sorts of backgrounds; some of us already knew each other well, others didn’t know anyone. Our group had … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party says new Stats NZ data shows a 2.1% increase in household living costs is driven by out of control fossil fuel and power prices, and is hitting lower income people the hardest. “The Green Party will continue working for practical, common-sense solutions to bring down the cost of living for ordinary people,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “The … Read more
Source: Green Party The Green Party has released an updated Member’s Bill to extend the Winter Energy Payment to tertiary students and temporarily raise this year’s payment for students by $50 a week, to match the fossil fuel crisis response payment. The Winter Energy Payment begins today, 1 May, and is currently provided to beneficiaries and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand If you are a parent or caregiver, there’s a good chance you are often presented with a range of parenting hacks to help ease the daily grind. A recent trend on social media includes videos of parents pretending to call out a random name — Jessica, specifically — when their child … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters and Donald Trump. Mark Papalii / RNZ / Jim Watson / AFP The United States has invited New Zealand to join forces with a number of other countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The vital shipping route has beenlargely shut since the beginning of the Middle East war. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand When comedian Guy Montgomery calls, he’s sitting in a chair near the food court of a Sydney shopping centre. His in-laws are visiting, helping his partner, actor Chelsie Preston Crayford, with their eight-month-old baby. Along with his stepdaughter Olive, there isn’t much quiet space at home. Luckily, the shopping centre has … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly An Auckland man has admitted spray-painting anti-Indian graffiti near a school, in an incident that caused alarm in the community. The message last month incited violence against the Indian community and was spotted near Papatoetoe Central School. The 61-year-old has applied for permanent name suppression in part … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making a contribution of $150k to Mayoral Relief Funds to help communities in the lower North Island impacted by last week’s flooding, Minister for Emergency Management Mark Mitchell announced today. “The Government will provide $100,000 to the Mayoral Relief Fund for those impacted by the flooding in Wellington … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau East Police have been left appalled following a recent crackdown on motorists travelling at speed through school zones. More than 70 infringement notices were issued to motorists in just two hours across two days this week. Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, of Counties Manukau East Police, says officers set up … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumption of ultra-processed foods – including soft drinks, snacks and ready meals – is growing worldwide, despite evidence they are unhealthy. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up about 70 percent of packaged food products on supermarket shelves, and even more in convenience stores. In our new research, we explore how companies that … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Randle, will not be joining Munster, by mutual agreement. Clay Cross Irish rugby club Munster has confirmed that New Zealand coach Roger Randle will no longer be joining the team’s coaching staff after all parties mutually agreed not to proceed with the appointment. The long-serving Chiefs assistant coach announced last … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 01 May 2026 Part of the Tongariro Northern Circuit, the two huts (and Oturere Hut when the rebuild is complete) will no longer be first-in, first served through the off-season, and can be booked for dates starting from 1 May to 24 October 2026. Principal Ranger Jenny Hayward says it … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Internet outage on 1 May 2026. screenshot / OneNZ One NZ internet customers are experiencing outages across the country. It said the issue was under investigation. The South Island and the lower North Island were experiencing the outages heavily, with Christchurch and Wellington listing the most outages on One NZ’s outage … Read more