WRC: Hayden Paddon third at drama-filled Croatia Rally

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Source: Radio New Zealand Hayden Paddon and John Kennard drive a Hyundai i20 at Rally Croatia. AFP Hayden Paddon has turned back the clock, climbing a World Rally Championship (WRC) podium for the first time in eight years following a carnage-filled round in Croatia. The 38-year-old and his long-time co-driver John Kennard combined to produce … Read more

NZ ‘getting a cyclone season’: Cyclone Vaianu’s impacts felt across the North Island

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Source: Radio New Zealand The North Island has taken yet another hammering, with Cyclone Vaianu’s wrath lashing the north and east. Hundreds of households were evacuated, while thousands more went without power as fallen trees took down lines. It also caused storm surges and massive ocean swells. Cyclone Vaianu – live updates Vaianu’s force was … Read more

Extreme weather scientists warn of impending funding drought

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Source: Radio New Zealand Waves at high tide in Whitianga. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Senior climate scientists say the major funding for extreme weather research is drying up just as the country needs it the most. In a joint comment provided to RNZ, three leading New Zealand researchers said there was little upcoming investment into … Read more

Live weather: Cyclone Vaianu leaves roads closed, evacuees still out of homes

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with RNZ’s live blog. Whakatāne acting mayor Julie Jukes says Cyclone Vaianu caused significant amount of damage, and the full extent is not yet known. Vaianu is tracking south-east away from mainland New Zealand, after causing power cuts, flooding and road closures across the east coast of the … Read more

Wellington women Irene Katsougiannis died from blow with heavy ornament – coroner

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Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. A pathologist found a bloody ornamental dolphin at the scene was the probable weapon. RNZ A Wellington woman, murdered by her son in 2023, died from a blow to the head with a heavy dolphin ornament, a coroner’s report has revealed. Irene Katsougiannis, 62, was killed in her Miramar … Read more

Cyclone Vaianu brings 220mm of rain to Coromandel in 24 hours

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Source: Radio New Zealand Whitianga before Cyclone Vaianu’s arrival. RNZ/Marika Khabazi A Coromandel weather station recorded more than 200mm of rain as Cyclone Vaianu swept over the North Island. The cyclone, which caused power outages, flooding and road closures across the east coast of the North Island, tracked away from mainland New Zealand overnight. Some … Read more

Prisoners need help planning for release – Salvation Army

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Source: Radio New Zealand Prisoners can’t seek help from Ministry of Social Development until they have left prison. 123RF The Salvation Army says prisoners deserve more help planning for their release to ensure they’re not out on the streets. An Auditor-General’s report revealed Corrections did not know how many people leave prison with nowhere to … Read more

One in four skip meals, medical care due to cost of housing – survey

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Source: Radio New Zealand 50 percent of respondents worry they cannot pay for housing in the future. RNZ / Quin Tauetau The cost of housing is making it difficult for people to pay their bills, with one-in-four delaying medical care and/or skipping meals in the past year. “The sacrifices revealed in this data are not … Read more

Money: ‘Gentrified’ suburbs where renters are disappearing

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Source: Radio New Zealand New developments had changed the character of suburbs around the city. RNZ / Quin Tauetau New Zealand’s recent building boom has changed the make-up of some suburbs around the country. Census data shows the number of households who do not own their own homes has dropped in the past decade. Some … Read more

Calls for independent dispute resolution service for schools, parents

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ was recently contacted by two families that took their children out of school because of what they said was lack of support for their children’s special needs. 123rf Children are missing weeks and even months of vital schooling because of stand-offs between their parents and their schools. Youth advocates say … Read more

Cyclone Vaianu brings 220m of rain to Coromandel in 24 hours

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Source: Radio New Zealand Whitianga before Cyclone Vaianu’s arrival. RNZ/Marika Khabazi A Coromandel weather station recorded more than 200mm of rain as Cyclone Vaianu swept over the North Island. The cyclone, which caused power outages, flooding and road closures across the east coast of the North Island, tracked away from mainland New Zealand overnight. Some … Read more

Vingroup Launches Hanoi – Quang Ninh High-Speed Railway Project

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Source: Media Outreach QUANG NINH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 April 2026 – The People’s Committee of Quang Ninh Province, in coordination with Vingroup and the People’s Committees of Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Bac Ninh, today officially launches the Hanoi– Quang Ninh high-speed railway project, which is expected to be completed by the … Read more

Wellington Phoenix suffer crucial A-League loss to Melbourne City

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Source: Radio New Zealand Corban Piper stood out for the Phoenix against Melbourne City. Photosport Wellington Phoenix’s chances of making the A-League playoffs have nosedived, with a 2-0 away loss to Melbourne City. The result is good news for City, who improve their chances of sealing a top-six spot, but the Phoenix have a huge … Read more

One-legged Carlos Ulberg wins UFC light-heavyweight title by miracle knockout

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Source: Radio New Zealand Carlos Ulberg became the first Kiwi to claim the UFC light-heavyweight belt. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images King Carlos has his crown. Kiwi Carlos Ulberg is the new UFC light-heavyweight champion, after knocking out Jiří Procházka in round one, while on one leg. Ulberg blew out his knee, after stepping back and landing … Read more

The House: Citizens assemblies – an alternative to select committees?

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Source: Radio New Zealand A meeting of Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly. The country’s first deliberative democracy process was a Constitutional Convention held over 18 months starting in 2012. Maxwells What if a group of randomly selected people were put in a room and asked to hammer out national policy, or co-opted onto select committees? It sounds … Read more

Mayor ‘grateful’ Far North escaped serious cyclone damage

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Source: Radio New Zealand Rāwene residents are being urged to conserve water after a water main broke under Parnell Street, the town’s main street. Supplied / FNDC Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says he’s breathing a huge sigh of relief after his district escaped serious damage from Cyclone Vaianu. The district was the first to … Read more

One-legged Carlos Ulberg wins UFC heavyweight title by miracle knockout

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Source: Radio New Zealand Carlos Ulberg became the first Kiwi to claim the UFC light-heavyweight belt. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images King Carlos has his crown. Kiwi Carlos Ulberg is the new UFC light-heavyweight champion, after knocking out Jiří Procházka in round one, while on one leg. Ulberg blew out his knee, after stepping back and landing … Read more

Rāwene residents urged to use less water after main break

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Source: Radio New Zealand Rāwene residents are urged to conserve water, after a water main broke under Parnell Street, the town’s main road. Supplied/Far North District Council Residents and businesses in the Far North town of Rāwene are urged to immediately reduce water use, due to a major break in a main. The Far North … Read more

Storm News – Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #2

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to respond to 111 calls for assistance in areas affected by Cyclone Vaianu. Most of the calls have come from the east coast of the North Island, reflecting the path of the storm and the high winds and rainfall. Since 5am today, fire … Read more

How to stop your bed becoming a microscopic eco-forest

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Source: Radio New Zealand Up to 300ml of sweat goes onto our sheets every night, along with the skin cells we shed, says a microbiologist. “And it doesn’t matter what the temperature is outside, you will still sweat. And don’t forget the dead skin cells that you shed as well, that the house dust mites … Read more

Discipline problems but Black Ferns score commanding win over USA at Pacific Four

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Source: Radio New Zealand Mererangi Paul scores a try for the Black Ferns against the United States in their World Rugby Pacific Four series in Sacramento, 12 April, 2026. PHOTOSPORT A hat-trick of tries to winger Mererangi Paul has helped propel the Black Ferns to a 48-15 victory in their opening Pacific Four match in … Read more

‘Monkey off our back’: What we learnt from Warriors win over Storm

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Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck celebrates a try saving tackle on Storm wing (and Warriors successor) Will Warbrick. AAP / Photosport Analysis: There’s no better way to put championship aspirations back on track than a big win over an opponent that has bullied you in the past. So it was for NZ Warriors, who … Read more

Live: UFC 327 – Carlos Ulberg v Jiri Prochazka

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s own Carlos ‘Black Jag’ Ulberg will clash inside the cage with Jiri ‘Czech Samurai’ Prochazka for the UFC light-heavyweight strap in Miami, after champion Alex Pereira relinquished his title to move to heavyweight. Prochazka brings one of the wildest, most unorthodox and chaotic striking styles in the game, while … Read more

State of Business Poll shows business owners facing rising stress levels

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Source: Radio New Zealand Alongside the negative economic outlook is a growing sense of strain among business owners themselves. Unsplash/ Blake Wisz New Zealand business owners are facing rising levels of stress after years of tough economic conditions, according to the latest State of Business Poll from Research New Zealand. The April poll, which surveyed … Read more