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Source: Radio New Zealand This story is a republished version from February 2026. Explainer – If the weather lately is stressing you out, you’re not alone. Repeated weather events and the wider spectre of concerns about climate change can all add up to a lot of stress and anxiety, said Dr Jackie Feather, a clinical psychologist … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Oranga Tamariki said there has been some damage to the residence. RNZ/Peter de Graaf A group of young people on the rooftop of a youth justice residence in the South Auckland suburb of Wiri have come down. They accessed the rooftop of Korowai Manaaki residence around 11am on Friday. Minister for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand There was a time when your partner might have been the last thing you’d see before going to sleep at night, and the first thing you reach for in the morning. But now the smartphone is taking the place of couple connection and has become an uninvited third presence in many … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supercars drivers line up in Taupo. photosport Supercar organisers have cancelled Sunday’s race day at the ITM Taupō Super 440, with Cyclone Vaianu making its way toward the North Island. Following the state of local emergency for the Waikato region, including the Taupō District, Supercars has determined that conditions on Sunday … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu is 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. Local states of emergency have been declared in Whakatane, Hawke’s Bay and Waikato. Aucklanders recieved an emergency notification via their phones shortly before … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government All young people who had accessed the rooftop of the Korowai Manaaki residence have now come down, thanks to the hard work of staff on site. “I want to thank all the staff who worked hard throughout this incident to resolve the situation. This was a multi-agency effort, including staff from Oranga … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Pharmacists have written to Health New Zealand about medicine supply concerns. RNZ /Dom Thomas Pharmacists are calling on Pharmac to be more transparent about medicine shortages caused by the Iran war. The agency had listed isosorbide mononitrate, an angina medication, as the first drug to have shipping delays because of the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said community members may see police presence in the area as they continue to enquire. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police cars are at the scene of a home in Jennifer Street, Christchurch after reports of a person possessing an alleged firearm. Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison said they got the call … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand This story is a republished version from March 2026. When people prepare for tropical cyclones and severe weather events, there are some simple steps to protect your home and belongings from flooding. Nick Brown, head of intelligence for Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters team, says in extreme rainfall, public drains can’t take … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Chiefs take on Moana Pasifika at Rotorua International Stadium. Moana Pasifika have given veteran lock Jimmy Tupou the chance to play his first game for the franchise, going up against his former team, who he played for during the 2024 and 2025 … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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