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Source: Radio New Zealand The Mayor of Lower Hutt is encouraging people to check on their neighbours in the wake of major flooding today. About 25 homes were evacuated in Stokes Valley. Ken Laban said most of those evacuated had been placed with family or friends, with their welfare team working to place the remaining … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Select Committee review of the EPA reveals that, between December 2024 and December 2025, 49 applications were lodged. RNZ The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has admitted that the costs of running the government’s fast-track process are ”well in excess” of what it expected. The agency was granted a $10 million … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs’ Xavier Roe attacks during their Super Rugby Pacific match against the Hurricanes at FMG Stadium, Hamilton, 18 April 2026. Photosport The Chiefs have claimed a thrilling extra-time 22-17 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Hurricanes in Hamilton. With the scores locked at 17-all at fulltime, Super Point was introduced with … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Matt Payne celebrates his win in race 12 of the Supercars championship at Ruapuna Raceway, Christchurch. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographic A loose wheel upended Matt Payne’s chance of victory in Supercars race 11, but he proved dominant in race 12. The Auckland driver won by 11.6 seconds from Broc Feeney, with James … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 April 2026 – VinFast today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on strategic cooperation with 14 e-scooter distributors in the Philippines. The agreements demonstrate VinFast’s ability to rapidly scale its retail network, while further affirming its long-term commitment to advancing green mobility … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand China has urged New Zealand to abide by international law and basic norms governing international. RNZ / Richard Tindiller China says it has lodged a serious complaint over the New Zealand Air Force’s alleged repeated harassment near its airspace, which the Defence Force denies. Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Carys Stythe of the Steel had a big game. Joshua Devenie / Photosport The highly-fancied Stars have been brought back to earth by the Southern Steel in round two of netball’s ANZ Premiership with a deflating 69-60 loss in Invercargill. A massive 21-7 second quarter blitz by the Steel left the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lani Daniels lands a right hand to the jaw of Shadasia Green during their IBF, WBO and Ring Magazine championship bout at Madison Square Garden, New York, April 17, 2026 AFP New Zealand boxer Lani Daniels has claimed three world titles with a TKO victory over Shadasia Green, but triumph turned … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police seized a man’s dirtbike and arrested him for dangerous driving. Police/Supplied An 18-year-old Taupō rider was arrested and had his dirt bike seized after speeding in residential areas and public roads. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley said police had been targeting the use of off-road motorcycles on local roads. “We’ve … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge is closed. NZTA/Screenshot Forecasted rain and an unstable slip has closed State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge. The Bay of Plenty, East of Whakatāne River, is under an Orange Heavy Rain Warning from 3am Sunday through to 4pm. The Transport Agency said it will remain … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Hurricanes take on the Chiefs at FMG Stadium. After dispatching the Blues 42-19 in Wellington, the competition leaders head to Hamilton for another top-of-the-table clash. “We were pretty proud of our performance [against the Blues],” Hurricanes midfielder Billy Proctor said. ”We’re happy … Read more
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Source: Radio New Zealand China has urged New Zealand to abide by international law and basic norms governing international. RNZ / Richard Tindiller China says it has lodged a serious complaint over the New Zealand Air Force’s alleged repeated harassment near its airspace, which the Defence Force denies. Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand China has urged New Zealand to abide by international law and basic norms governing international. RNZ / Richard Tindiller China says it has lodged a serious complaint over the New Zealand Air-force’s repeated harassment near its airspace. Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Guo Jiakun said that a P-8A … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking the public to help identify a man involved in a burglary in Glen Innes. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police are asking for help to identify a man involved in a burglary in the Auckland suburb of Glen Innes. An investigation is underway after the occupants awoke to an … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police Maritime responded to a search and rescue incident this afternoon after a group of kayakers were reported overdue off the coast in the Stanmore Bay area. The group had set off from Mahurangi intending to paddle to Manly Beach. When one double kayak failed to arrive as expected and sea … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as NZ Warriors take on Gold Coast Titans at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. The Warriors will be riding high, after snapping a 17-game, 11-year losing streak against Melbourne Storm 38-14 last weekend. While the struggling Titans have just two wins from six games so far … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Stock market numbers are displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 17, 2026 in New York City. MICHAEL M. SANTIAGO / AFP A leading economist says investors are expecting a change in the Middle East conflict, as the New York Stock Exchange reaches … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaipo Olsen-Baker of New Zealand scores a try, Canada v New Zealand Black Ferns, World Rugby Pacific Four Series women’s rugby union match at CPKC Stadium, Kansas City, USA on Friday 17 April 2026. Jay Biggerstaff / Photosport The Black Ferns have avenged their World Cup semifinal loss to Canada last … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Torrential rain has triggered what locals say is the worst flooding seen in years across parts of the Wellington region, forcing evacuations, inundating homes and cutting roads as more downpours loom. Twenty-five homes in Stokes Valley and one in Porirua were evacuated on Saturday morning, with most residents staying with family … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have seized a dirt bike and arrested its rider following dangerous and unlawful behaviour on Taupō roads. We’re targeting the use of off-road motorcycles on local roads says Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley, Taupō Area Investigations Manager. “We’ve had numerous complaints about dirt bikes speeding in residential areas and on … Read more
Source: WEAll Aotearoa New Zealand Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy is fragile, and we’re all feeling it. Our standard of living is being buffeted by global forces we don’t control and home ownership is slipping out of reach for everyday New Zealanders. Fewer than one in five New Zealanders (17%) believe the next generation will be better off than … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male involved in a burglary at Glen Innes home early on Friday morning. An investigation is underway after occupants awoke to an unknown male inside their home on Chiltern Crescent at around 4.30am. Police are releasing an initial description of the man … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand UCI Track World Cup Hong Kong Women’s Team Pursuit gold medalists: Bryony Botha, Prudence Fowler, Emily Shearman, Ally Wollaston and Samantha Donnelly. Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com Kiwi track cyclists have secured three medals, two of them gold, on the opening day of the UCI World Cup in Hong Kong. Both the women’s and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZPFU said crews were happy to work with another truck if one was provided (file image). RNZ / Paris Ibell Hutt Valley firefighters have placed a ban on a fire truck they say broke down at a building fire on Friday. The New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union (NZPFU) has issued … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the rugby action, as the Black Ferns take on Canada in the Pacific Four series at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City. The Black Ferns will be keen to avenge their World Cup semifinal loss, when the teams last met in September. A hattrick of tries to winger Mererangi Paul … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, ‘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 … Read more