Watch: Seven weeks worth of fuel stocks in NZ – Finance Minister Nicola Willis

Source: Radio New Zealand The finance minister says New Zealand’s fuel stocks remain at seven weeks worth, including stockpiles. But Nicola Willis concedes that keeping that buffer was still “dependent on ships like this continuing to turn up”. Speaking on Sunday afternoon at Channel Infrastructure’s Marsden Point Energy Precinct, Willis said she wanted to provide … Read more

Watch: Winston Peters delivers State of the Nation speech

Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters will make his State of the Nation address in Tauranga on Sunday. It comes off the back of heavy questioning by the New Zealand First leader about the previous government’s decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic, following the release of the second phase of the royal commission of inquiry. NZ … Read more

Watch: Nicola Willis visits fuel import terminal at Marsden Point

Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Sunday afternoon will be visiting Channel Infrastructure’s Marsden Point Energy Precinct. The visit comes amid fears of an energy crisis, with the global price of oil skyrocketing in the wake of the US and Israel’s attack on Iran. Iran’s response has included threatening ships passing through … Read more

Multiple crashes block lanes, two dead, others hurt

Source: Radio New Zealand In Auckland, northbound lanes were blocked on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera Two people have died and others injured in crashes in Waikato, Auckland and Southland. Waikato police said on Sunday morning a person died following a single-vehicle crash on Howden Road, to … Read more

Mahurangi oyster farmers call for more transparency on Watercare’s compensation calculations

Source: Radio New Zealand Mahurangi Oysters owner Jim Aitken. Nick Monro A group of North Auckland oyster farmers are calling for more transparency on how Watercare came to its final calculation on compensation over a sewage spill into the Mahurangi River last year, that contaminated tens of thousands of oysters during the businesses’ peak season. … Read more

Fuel price increases held off for Chatham Islands, for now

Source: Radio New Zealand Fuel price increases will be felt soon: Diesel is the main source of electricity for the remote Chatham Islands. Vk2cz / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) Chatham Islands diesel will remain at pre-war prices until mid-April, but pump-prices will soon rise, residents are being warned. In most parts of New Zealand, diesel has … Read more

Tiny extinct bat found in NZ fossil record

Source: Radio New Zealand An artist’s impression of a short-tailed New Zealand bat, similar to the new Mystacina nymphe species newly discovered in Otago. Gavin Mouldey / supplied A palaeontologist studying fossil fragments in Central Otago has identified a previously unknown, but now extinct, bat. University of New South Wales professor Suzanne Hand has been … Read more

Toxic algae warnings issued for Hutt and Wairarapa rivers

Source: Radio New Zealand By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey Journalism Student File photo. Supplied / Greater Wellington Regional Council Toxic algae warnings have been issued for Hutt and Wairarapa rivers. Red alerts are in place for Hutt River at Silverstream, Waipoua River at Colombo Road, and Ruamahanga River at Double Bridges and Te Ore Ore. Greater … Read more

Multiple crashes block lanes, one dead, several hurt

Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic was blocked in northbound lanes on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera One person has died following a crash in Waikato. The single-vehicle crash was on Howden Road in Temple View around 8.30pm on Saturday. Meanwhile, a crash has blocked lanes on Auckland’s … Read more

Multiple crashes block lanes, people injured

Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic was blocked in northbound lanes on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera A crash has blocked lanes on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway at Onehunga, and northbound drivers are being warned to take another route. Two vehicles were involved in the crash on State Highway … Read more

Government data being held by ‘unvetted third parties’ – Treasury report

Source: Radio New Zealand Government Communications Security Bureau director-general Andrew Clark. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) spy agency has taken six times longer than it should have to address questions about lax cyber security identified in a Treasury report. The report last year mentioned that government data was “being managed … Read more

Crash blocks lanes on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway

Source: Radio New Zealand Traffic was blocked in northbound lanes on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera A crash has blocked lanes on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway at Onehunga, and northbound drivers are being warned to take another route. Two vehicles were involved in the crash on State Highway … Read more

NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ win over Newcastle Knights

Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett returned to the Warrior side against Newcastle Knights. David Neilson/Photosport Analysis – Skipper Mitch Barnett’s comeback from season-ending knee injury has helped inspire his NZ Warriors to their best NRL start in eight years and second-best in history. After losing three of last week’s starters, coach Andrew Webster was … Read more

Horror won big at the 2026 Oscars – it’s time the genre was taken seriously

Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Coogler’s period vampire movie Sinners was nominated for a record-breaking 16 Oscars, bringing home four golden statues – including the coveted best actor prize for Michael B Jordan. Weapons‘ Amy Madigan fended off stiff competition to win best supporting actress, and – at the PG-rated end of the horror spectrum … Read more

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters to make State of the Nation speech

Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Winston Peters will be making his State of the Nation address in Tauranga on Sunday, purposely timed after the release of the quarterly GDP figures. It also comes off the back of heavy questioning by the New Zealand First leader about the previous Labour government’s … Read more

Kim Gordon is as fearless as ever on new album Play Me

Source: Radio New Zealand With each passing year, Kim Gordon grows more impressive. A fearless talent devoted to the avant garde who refuses to soften her artistic impulses, she’s not just releasing music into her 70s, but music that’s as challenging as her old band Sonic Youth were during their heyday. There’s no denying Play … Read more

‘We’ve got the cattle’: Penney warns Crusaders just getting started

Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders winger Chay Fihaki goes over for his second try. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Revenge served. The Crusaders dished up a vengeful performance against Moana in Albany, to all but banish memories of their loss to the side at home in 2025. “They stung us deeply last year,” said coach Rob … Read more

Wellington Phoenix score crucial win over Brisbane Roar

Source: Radio New Zealand Ifeanyi Eze scored the crucial goal for the Phoenix. File photo. AAP / Photosport A superb goal by Ifeanyi Eze has given the Wellington Phoenix a vital 2-1 win over the Brisbane Roar in Brisbane. It continues the resurgence of the Phoenix under interim coach Chris Greenacre and crucially keeps them … Read more

Live: Blues v Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby action as the Blues take on the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Kick-off is 9.35pm. Blues team list: Ofa Tu’ungafasi 2. Bradley Slater 3. Sam Matenga 4. Josh Beehre 5. Sam Darry 6. Anton Segner 7. Dalton Papali’i (c) 8. Malachi Wrampling 9. Finlay Christie … Read more

Two left with serious injuries after disorder in Feilding

Source: Radio New Zealand Police are working to locate all parties involved. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police say two people have been seriously injured following reports of disorder in Feilding. A spokesperson said police were called to Stafford Street shortly after 7pm on Saturday night. The spokesperson said one person was found at the scene … Read more

Kiwi tourist drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Pacific/ Lydia Lewis A New Zealand woman has drowned while on holiday in Rarotonga. In a social media post on Saturday, the Cook Islands Police said the 66-year-old tourist was pulled unresponsive from the lagoon at Vaimaanga late Wednesday afternoon. They said she had been snorkelling with friends. The New … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders crush Moana in Albany

Source: Radio New Zealand Beware a scorned Crusaders side. The defending champions avenged last year’s shock loss to Moana Pasifka in ruthless style, crushing the cellar dwellers 50-21 in Albany. Up by just three at the break, the Crusaders ran riot in the second, producing some scintillating running rugby in the rout. Moana lost Julian … Read more

New plan approved for Auckland’s future

Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee today approved new changes to the city’s planning rules to better protect people and property from floods and other hazards, while focusing more new homes in safer, well-connected places near jobs and public transport.  The decision sees the current planning requirements – called Plan Change 78 … Read more

Auckland FC crash to defeat against Macarthur FC

Source: Radio New Zealand Rafael Durán scores for Macarthur FC against Auckland FC at Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland, 21 March, 2026. Photosport.nz Auckland FC have suffered a shock 2-1 loss to the Macarthur Bulls on, a dampener on their chances of winning a second straight Premier’s Cup. It was a result that the fans didn’t … Read more

Taxpayers invest $784K to new Rakaia River wetland to try lure salmon back

Source: Radio New Zealand The small farming township of Rakaia’s river was once internationally-recognised for its abundant sea-run chinook salmon and other aquatic species, but population numbers have since drastically declined. Steve Terry It’s hoped a new $1.7 million wetland in Mid Canterbury will improve the once-thriving salmon run in the Rakaia River. For the … Read more

NRL: Warriors overrun Knights on Barnett’s return

Source: Radio New Zealand Leka Halasima scores a try against Newcastle Knights. David Neilson/Photosport For only the second time in club history, NZ Warriors have surged to a three-game winning streak to start their NRL season, overwhelming previously unbeaten Newcastle Knights 38-12 at McDonald Jones Stadium. The only previous occasion they have managed this feat … Read more

Kiwi tourist drowns while snorkling in Rarotonga

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Pacific/ Lydia Lewis A New Zealand woman has drowned while on holiday in Rarotonga. In a social media post on Saturday, the Cook Islands Police said the 66-year-old tourist was pulled unresponsive from the lagoon at Vaimaanga late Wednesday afternoon. They said she had been snorkelling with friends. The New … Read more