Standoff as Vega crew await repatriation to India

Source: Radio New Zealand The Aratere was sold to Jahaj Solutions in October and renamed. Glen Tomlinson Indian crew members on board the ship Vega have raised concerns about when they can return home, as they wait for permission to sail to India, where it will be dismantled. The former Interislander ferry Aratere has been … Read more

Two arrested after road rage incident leaves Christchurch man with serious injuries

Source: Radio New Zealand Police arrested two men thanks to help from a member of the public. RNZ / REECE BAKER Two people have been arrested after a road rage incident in Christchurch that left a man with serious injuries. Police were called to the intersection of Burwood Road and Queen Elizabeth II Drive about … Read more

Rāhui in place off Kaikōura Peninsula after fatal boat capsize

Source: Radio New Zealand The rāhui restricts access and activities within the designated area to acknowledge the recent loss of life (file image). RNZ / Robin Martin A rāhui is in place around Sharks Tooth off the Kaikōura Peninsula, following a fatal boat capsize. Police were called to South Bay around 12pm Saturday where a … Read more

Global Sumud Flotilla calls on NZ government to intervene after Israeli interception

Source: Radio New Zealand Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by the Israeli Defense Force. GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA / SUPPLIED The Global Sumud Flotilla is demanding the New Zealand government intervene to uphold international law, after being intercepted by Israel. It said 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near … Read more

Armed police swarm Waihi after gunshots fired, man arrested

Source: Radio New Zealand A cordon was put in place, where the man then shot towards a car. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A man has been arrested after a firearms incident in the North Island town of Waihi. Police were alerted to the man allegedly threatening someone on Rosemont Road at 8.55pm on Sunday. They … Read more

Small quake wakes Wellington, followed by jolt in East Cape

Source: Radio New Zealand Magnitude 5.2 earthquake off the East Cape on Sunday 3 May 2026. GeoNet A second noticeable quake has struck the North Island, this one on the East Cape, following an earlier tremor in Wellington. The Wellington region had an early morning jolt from a magnitude 4 earthquake on Sunday. The quake … Read more

NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ win over Parramatta Eels

Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors coach Andrew Webster addresses media after the win over Parramatta. David Neilson/Photosport Analysis: NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has broken from tradition, giving his under-siege halves combination a ringing endorsement to continue their work, after steering their team to a 36-14 win over Parramatta Eels. “I don’t normally select teams … Read more

New Zealand’s Maritime Operations Centre gets ‘state-of-the-art’ upgrade

Source: Radio New Zealand A state-of-the-art upgrade at the national Maritime Operations Centre is expected to boost its response to mayday calls. “When somebody gets in trouble and they call up and they want someone at the other end of the line, that’s us,” said Kordia chief executive Neil Livingston. Manned 24/7 by communications network … Read more

AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy

Source: Radio New Zealand New rules include a requirement that only real, live human performers – not their AI avatars – are eligible for the film world’s biggest prizes, and screenplays must have been penned by a person, rather than a chatbot. “In the Acting category, only roles credited in the film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed … Read more

40-year-old man to appear in court after firearms incident overnight, Waihi

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Superintendent Scott Gemmell, Waikato District Commander: One person is before the court following a firearms incident in Waihi overnight. At around 8.55pm, Police were alerted to a person threatening another person with an alleged firearm at a premises on Rosemont Road. Initial enquiries established the firearm had allegedly been … Read more

Penalties mount while KiwiSaver members wait for hardship withdrawal approval

Source: Radio New Zealand KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals have increased dramatically in recent years. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Delays as KiwiSaver providers struggle to keep up with high numbers of hardship withdrawal applications may be costing members money. The number of hardship withdrawals has increased dramatically in recent years, and an RNZ survey showed some providers … Read more

Fish and Game not concerned about vigilantes flying drones at duck hunters

Source: Radio New Zealand Duck shooting season opened on Saturday. Supplied / Fish and Game Fish and Game says it is not concerned about vigilantes flying drones at hunters this gamebird season. Duck hunting opened on Saturday, with Minister for Hunting and Fishing James Meager among the thousand that took part in the annual season … Read more

Two men charged after road rage incident in Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Acting Senior Sergeant Sarah Griffin:  Two men have been charged after an apparent road rage incident in Burwood, Christchurch last night. Police were called to the intersection of Burwood Road and Queen Elizabeth II Drive at around 7pm yesterday (2 May), after a man was found injured … Read more

Cricket: Black Caps overcome Bangladesh and rain delays to draw T20 series

Source: Radio New Zealand Bevon Jacobs of the Black Caps. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The Black Caps beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-affected third and final T20 in Dhaka. The series finished tied 1-1 after Bangladesh won the first match and the second game was washed out. Batting first, Bangladesh’s innings was … Read more

Animal Justice Party renews call to ban duck hunting

Source: Radio New Zealand The Animal Justice Party is renewing a call for duck hunting to be banned. Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager was among the thousands who took part in the annual game bird hunting season opening. Spokesperson Danette Wereta said it was not an effective way to control the population, and was … Read more

Small offshore quake wakes Wellington

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf The Wellington region had an early morning jolt from a magnitude 4 earthquake on Sunday. The quake struck 10 kilometres northwest of Porirua at 3.15am, and registered at a depth of 22 kilometres. Its epicentre was in the sea, near Mana Island. The tremor attracted more than 2000 ‘felt it’ … Read more

Career firsts and unwavering belief save Auckland FC’s season

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC celebrate their shootout success against Melbourne City in the A-League, on Saturday. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Dreams and manifestation were behind Auckland FC’s penalty shootout win that has sealed back-to-back A-League semi-finals appearances. Last season, goalkeeper Michael Woud was sitting on the bench while his team-mates were playing finals football. This … Read more

How parents manage devices and little kids

Source: Radio New Zealand Parents are told to avoid screens altogether in the first two years of a child’s life. At the same time, digital devices are part of everyday family life used for communication, work, learning, and at times, simply getting through the day. Our new research talks to first-time parents about how they … Read more

Police ‘appalled’ by motorists speeding through school zones

Source: Radio New Zealand Speeding through school zones is not isolated to Auckland. RNZ/ Nick Monro Speeding through school zones is a common problem around the country, according to the New Zealand Principals’ Federation. Police “have been left appalled” after more than 70 infringement notices were issued in South Auckland within two hours. Senior Sergeant … Read more

ACT’s plan to toughen immigration rules

Source: Radio New Zealand The ACT Party says immigration rules need to be tightened. RNZ ACT is proposing a shakeup of immigration policy, with a six-point plan including deporting serious offenders no matter how long they have been in the country. It would also include a $6 per day infrastructure surcharge on temporary work visas … Read more

Petite Fleur Bringing Enchanting Floral Arrangements to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 May 2026 – Building on its remarkable success in Singapore and Indonesia, Petite Fleur is thrilled to announce its expansion into Malaysia with the launch of Petite Fleur KL. Petite Fleur KL Team This strategic growth marks a significant milestone in the company’s … Read more

NRL: Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors

Source: Radio New Zealand Alofiana Khan-Pereira scores for the Warriors against Parramatta. David Neilson/Photosport Flying wing Alofiana Khan-Pereira scored his third straight try double for NZ Warriors, as they pulled away from Parramatta Eels 36-14 in Sydney. Leading 16-6 at halftime, the visitors allowed their hosts back into the contest at 18-14 midway through the … Read more

Blues: ‘Hard’ to close Moana chapter

Source: Radio New Zealand Moana huddle, after the game on Saturday: On the same ground the team produced its greatest hour in 2025, their historic win over the Blues now feels like an even more distant memory. Photosport What began as a heated inter-city rivalry has eased significantly as any resentment the Blues felt for … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: More Moana misery as Blues bash little brothers

Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ The scenes at Albany tonight stood in stark contrast to 2025. A night when Ardie Savea inspired them to their most famous win, a year on and it was an uninspired Moana being beaten up by their big brothers as the Blues took a convincing 45-19 win. … Read more

Auckland FC into A-League semis after penalty shoot-out

Source: Radio New Zealand Guillermo May and Auckland FC are through to the semi-finals of the A-League. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC have ended Melbourne City’s A-League title defence with a win in penalties an Elimination Final on Saturday. By recording their first victory in six weeks Auckland progress to the semi-finals for the second consecutive … Read more