Rugby: Chiefs dominate Moana Pasifika in Rotorua

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Source: Radio New Zealand Damian McKenzie became the Chiefs’ highest-ever try scorer in his side’s dominant 62-17 win over Moana Pasifika at Rotorua International Stadium. The result sees the Chiefs go to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table, pending the top of the table clash between the Hurricanes and the Blues on Saturday … Read more

Football: PNG claim Oceania qualifier final spot

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Source: Radio New Zealand PNG goalscorer Keren Kalapai celebrates her goal against American Samoa in Hamilton on Saturday afternoon. PNG won this match 1-0. OFC Media via Phototek Papua New Guinea have booked a final spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers, following their 1-0 win over American Samoa in Hamilton on … Read more

Live: Fijian Drua v Western Force at Churchill Park, Lautoka – Super Rugby Pacific

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Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as Fijian Drua take on Western Force at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Kickoff is at 4.35pm. Team lists Fijian Drua: 1. Haereiti Hetet, 2. Zuriel Togiatama, 3. Mesake Doge, 4. Isoa Nasilasila (co-c), 5. Joseva Tamani, 6. Etonia Waqa, 7. … Read more

XEV Will Launches A New “Hardware + Service” EV Model in Europe, Cutting Entry Costs and Expanding Access to Battery Swapping

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Source: Media Outreach TURIN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2026 – XEV today announced the European rollout of its new Customer-to-Manufacturer (C2M) ecosystem, a direct-order model designed to lower the cost of entering the electric vehicle market by separating vehicle ownership from battery service. Through the program, customers can purchase an XEV … Read more

What can you do if weather forecast terrifies you

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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

Young people come down from roof of youth justice residence in South Auckland

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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

When smartphones become ‘the third’ in relationships

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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

Supercars’ Sunday races at Taupō Super 440 round cancelled due to cyclone

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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

Live weather: Warnings upgraded, more emergencies declared as Cyclone Vaianu arrives

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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

Job well done resolving rooftop incident

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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

Calls for transparency on medicine shortages caused by Iran war

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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

Police attend Christchurch home after reports of firearm possession

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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

How to protect your home from flooding

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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

Live: Chiefs v Moana Pasifika at Rotorua International Stadium – Super Rugby Pacific

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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

Queues form at Auckland supermarkets as people prepare for Cyclone Vaianu

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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