Queues form at Auckland supermarkets as people prepare for Cyclone Vaianu

Source: Radio New Zealand Queues in the car park at PAK’nSAVE Wairau Road. RNZ / Pretoria Gordon Queues have been forming at supermarkets in Auckland, as people prepare to hunker down for Cyclone Vaianu. The storm is expected to hit the North Island on Saturday. The car park at PAK’nSAVE Wairau in the North Shore … Read more

Is ‘reo trauma’ holding back the revitalisation of te reo?

Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands celebrate 50 years of Te Wiki o te reo Māori in Wellington, in September 2025. RNZ / Mark Papalii Researchers have identified “te reo trauma” as a barrier to the revitalisation of the Māori language. Dr Raukura Roa (Waikato, Maniapoto, Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Ngāti Raukawa) told RNZ the … Read more

Strait of Hormuz tolls would impact on freedom of navigation – law expert

Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Supplied A law professor is warning of the impact on freedom of navigation if tolls are imposed on ships trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz or Iran retains control of it. Waikato University Professor Al Gillespie said if … Read more

Government and cruise sector team up for further growth

Source: New Zealand Government A second joint Government and industry Cruise Forum will bring together responsible ministers and industry representatives to further strengthen New Zealand’s position as a world‑class cruise destination. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the upcoming Forum is an effective way for the Government and industry to work together to support … Read more

Watch live: Artemis II astronauts return to Earth following historic moon mission

Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] When four astronauts set off on their historic trip around the moon in NASA’s 16.5-foot-wide Orion spacecraft, they knew they’d be testing a known flaw with their spacecraft – one that had some experts urging the space agency not to fly the mission with humans on board. NASA remains … Read more

Three suspicious fires in Manurewa

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Fire investigators are looking into three separate fires in Manurewa, Auckland on Friday night. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) said crews were initially called to a garage fire on Russell Road around 8.30pm. It said two other structural fires happened in the area around the same … Read more

Young people remain on roof of youth justice residence in South Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand Oranga Tamariki said there has been some damage to the residence. RNZ/Peter de Graaf A group of young people remain on the roof at a youth justice residence in Wiri, South Auckland. Police have been at the Korowai Manaaki facility since 11am on Friday. Oranga Tamariki said there had been some … Read more

Country Life: Crunchy, crispy cranberries

Source: Radio New Zealand You wouldn’t eat a sprig of rosemary, a whole spring onion stalk, or raw garlic. Some produce best serves the palette as an ingredient – like fresh cranberries. Cranberries Westland growers Kevin MacGregor (left) and Kate Buckley. RNZ/Anisha Satya Follow Country Life on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart or wherever you get … Read more

Ben Lister called up by Black Caps to replace injured Clarke

Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Lister of the Auckland Aces. PHOTOSPORT Northern Districts allrounder Kristian Clarke has been ruled out of the Black Caps’ white-ball tour of Bangladesh, replaced by Auckland pace bowler Ben Lister. Left-armer Lister, 30, could make his first international appearance in more than two years after his late recall, having previously … Read more

Wellington’s new water entity facing scrutiny from Commerce Commission over proposed bills

Source: Radio New Zealand A leak behind the Old Bank Arcade in Wellington’s city centre. RNZ / Jemima Huston Wellington’s new water entity is under scrutiny from the Commerce Commission over proposed water bills it released last month, and charges may not reach the steep amounts initially projected. Commerce Commission Chair John Small said the … Read more

Live weather: Rain and wind warnings, watches in place for much of North Island

Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu continues making its way toward North Island, with an orange heavy rain warning in place for Northland and parts of Bay of Islands from Saturday night. Coromandel Peninsula is under a red strong wind warning and orange heavy rain warning from the early hours of Sunday morning. Northland and … Read more

Why did my accommodation supplement drop when NZ Super increased? – Ask Susan

Source: Radio New Zealand Old couple illustration. 123rf Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, [ https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions ‘No Stupid Questions’], with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop us a voice memo to … Read more

UFC 327: Carlos Ulberg v Jiri Prochazka – what you need to know

Source: Radio New Zealand Carlos ‘Black Jag’ Ulberg will headline UFC 327 in Miami. Jayne Russell Photography UFC 327: Ulberg v Prochazka 1pm Sunday, 12 April Kaseya Center Miami, Florida. Live blog updates on RNZ An agent of chaos meets a cerebral assassin. The king has vacated his throne and the fight to succeed him … Read more

Michaela Foster’s full-circle moment as Football Ferns close in on World Cup qualification

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Michaela Foster celebrates after scoring a goal with Maya Hahn during Fifa Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Joshua Devenie / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns are two games away from qualifying for next year’s World Cup and, for Michaela Foster, the three years since the last global tournament have been transformative. … Read more

NRL: NZ Warriors enjoy surprise support against Melbourne Storm

Source: Radio New Zealand Former Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen (centre) had some bad news for former teammates Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes. YouTube/167 Podcast Staring unwanted NRL history in the eye, NZ Warriors have found an unexpected ally, as they prepare to visit Melbourne Storm on Saturday. The Auckland-based outfit have lost their last 17 … Read more

North Island on alert with Cyclone Vaianu due to hit from Saturday night

Source: Radio New Zealand Satellite image of Cyclone Vaianu from Friday afternoon showing it approaching New Zealand. windy.com The entire North Island is on alert with Cyclone Vaianu due to hit from Saturday night. A state of emergency is in force in Northland and lasts an initial seven days. Local Civil Defence said it was … Read more

The Detail: From inmate to influencer, Dave Letele Snr is turning lives around

Source: Radio New Zealand After serving time in prison, Dave Letele realised he’d had enough – and in 2007 started The Grace Foundation with his wife and late daughter. Supplied / Sky A new documentary shines a light on the Grace Foundation’s bold rehab model for high-risk offenders and addicts, fuelled by the loss and … Read more

Charity disappointed not to be involved in National Bereavement Care Pathway for Perinatal Loss

Source: Radio New Zealand A charity that has been helping hundreds of families in Auckland grieve the loss of a baby is disappointed not to have been involved in the National Bereavement Care Pathway for Perinatal Loss. Health New Zealand released the National Bereavement Care Pathway for Perinatal Loss, known as Tuituia te Kahu, on … Read more

LUX CHIN UP: The Free and Easy Fix for Text Neck Syndrome

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Modern beauty has a new enemy, and it’s right in our hands: the mobile phone. Endless scrolling keeps us hooked, but it also keeps our heads down. With content so addictive, one ends up spending hours slouching. So, all that main character … Read more

LUX Turns Ads into “Algorithm Cleansers” Designed to Influence Social Feeds

Source: Media Outreach Soap giant LUX is bringing its cleansing power to social media feeds. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – LUX has launched LUX My Algorithm, a new global initiative that reimagines the role of social media advertising by transforming ads into tools designed to influence the algorithms that shape … Read more

Storm News – State of Emergency declared in Northland as precautionary step

Source: Northland Regional Council A State of Emergency has been declared for Northland as at 5pm Friday 10 April, for an initial period of seven days, as part of the regional response to Cyclone Vaianu. The emergency declaration was made after consultation with local councils and emergency services, and was requested by Northland Civil Defence Emergency … Read more

Price index methods – updates for the March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ methods paper

Source: Statistics New Zealand Price index methods – updates for the March 2026 quarter – methods paper 10 April 2026 This page summarises methodological updates for Stats NZ’s price indexes for the March 2026 quarter. Visit our website to read the full methods paper: Price index methods – updates for the March 2026 quarter For … Read more

Infrastructure-Driven Value, Vinhomes Green Paradise – Can Gio is Anchoring Global Capital Flows

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Vinhomes Green Paradise – Can Gio is introducing a new concept to Vietnam’s real estate landscape: critical mass. Located immediately adjacent to a mega-city (Ho Chi Minh City), with nearly 3,000 hectares, an integrated all-in-one model, and a … Read more

Country Life: The Methven Ute Muster

Source: Radio New Zealand Please publish to Country page and Country Life page (CLI) by ****** Saturday 8AM ********* Loganne Brown coordinated this year’s Methven Ute Muster. RNZ/Anisha Satya The trusty ute holds a strangely unique position in New Zealand’s economy. Loved and loathed in equal measure, the ubiquitous utility vehicle – with its tray … Read more

Timaru’s bus fleet to be fully electric

Source: Radio New Zealand Timaru’s bus service will soon be completely electric with new additions to the fleet, including a half dozen of the so-called very-small-buses. The service operates an on-demand system with pick-up and drop-off points and times varying. Canterbury Regional Council said the service would now be fully electric with the upcoming introduction … Read more