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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Gerard Peoples: Two young people have been arrested after an attempted aggravated robbery in Sockburn, Christchurch, last night. At around 9.40pm, Police were called to Kumai Place with a report that two youth had threatened a person in an attempt to rob them. Thankfully, the victim was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon visits Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in New Delhi, India, in March 2025. RNZ / Marika Khabazi New Zealand’s Indian community has welcomed the government’s decision to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement with India next week in New Delhi, describing it as a major milestone in bilateral trade ties. Trade … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh in their second one day international at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. It’s the second of three ODI matches, followed by three T20I series matches, taking place during the Black Caps tour of Bangladesh. First ball is at 5pm … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF As margins tighten, some small and medium-sized businesses are turning to family members to help keep their operations running. However, legal risks can arise when a family “helper” is later found to have effectively been an employee. Employment lawyers say that when a family relationship unravels due to issues such … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow updates in our live blog above. The prime minister says he has the full support of his caucus, as National MPs gather in Wellington for the first time in nearly three weeks. Parliament’s first sitting day since 2 April comes after a 1News-Verian poll showing the government would be out … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Police/Supplied There has been no update overnight in the search for a Wellington man, reported missing after flash floods hit the capital. A family member called emergency services around 7am on Monday after being unable to make contact with Philip Sutton, who is aged in his 60s. Sutton’s Karori South … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Anzac Day is Saturday, but the holiday will also be marked on Monday with a public holiday. RNZ / Reece Baker Anzac Day is coming, and it’s one of the holidays when many businesses must close for part of the day. On Anzac Day, most shops need to stay shut for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand For many midlife women busily juggling work and care responsibilities, an evening glass of wine can feel like the perfect antidote. But that everyday habit comes with real risks. Beyond the familiar hangover, alcohol is linked to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, bowel, mouth and throat cancer. Even … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Bruce the disabled kea has achieved social dominance with an innovative fighting technique. Supplied / Ximena Nelson A disabled kea has achieved social dominance with an innovative fighting technique. Though he lacks the top half of his beak, Bruce keeps a stiff upper lip. Using his lower mandible as a spear, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Businesses around Christchurch’s new stadium are buzzing about the first sports match at the $683 million arena on Friday night and making preparations for an influx of patrons. The Crusaders will play the New South Wales Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in front of 25,000 people at One New … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Brooklyn residents clearing gutters of debris from a slip further up the road. RNZ / Charlotte Cook A woman was so worried about rising floodwaters she decided to sleep in her shop after flash floods ravaged Wellington. The capital and surrounding areas are under a rare red rain warning after days … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Wellington region and Wairarapa have spent the night under a red heavy rain warning, with downpours expected to continue through to late Tuesday. Wellington was hit by widespread, damaging floods and landslides overnight on Sunday following a weekend of storms. Authorities are urging lower North Island residents to stay off … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Jayden Lennox is clean bowled by Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana during the second ODI, Mirpur, 2026. MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP The Black Caps have been beaten by Bangladesh by six wickets in the second ODI in Dhaka. Pace bowler Nahid Rana ripped through the New Zealand batting order dismissing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Tenants are using artificial intelligence to help make applications to the Tenancy Tribunal. RNZ Tenants using artificial intelligence to help them make applications to the Tenancy Tribunal are creating extra work and backlog, one property manager says. Property Brokers general manager of property management David Faulkner said there had been a … Read more
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Source: Radio New Zealand The Wellington region and Wairarapa have spent the night under a red heavy rain warning, with downpours expected to continue through to late Tuesday. Wellington was hit by widespread, damaging floods and landslides overnight on Sunday following a weekend of storms. Authorities are urging lower North Island residents to stay off … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime minister Christopher Luxon says he has the full support of his caucus. RNZ / Mark Papalii The prime minister says he has the full support of his caucus, as National MPs gather in Wellington for the first time in nearly three weeks. Parliament’s first sitting day since 2 April comes … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh in their second one day international at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. It’s the second of three ODI matches, followed by three T20I series matches, taking place during the Black Caps tour of Bangladesh. First ball is at 5pm … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A conceptual illustration of a blockchain system. AFP / Sergii Iaremenko / Science Photo Library Cryptocurrency and blockchain experts, investors, financial advisors appear unfazed by immediate threats to the Bitcoin blockchain posed by quantum technology. Google has issued a white paper urging the Bitcoin community to take urgent action to upgrade … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Falk Kalamorz and Rebecca Manners study a kiwivine plant within an outside level 1 containment area. Craig Robertson Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts. In 2010 the kiwifruit vine killing bacterial disease Psa-v was found in a Bay of Plenty orchard. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents evacuate from Konini Street in Wainuiomata. RNZ / Mark Papalii Authorities are urging lower North island residents to stay off the roads and evacuate if they feel unsafe, as torrential rain continues to pour. A state of emergency was declared for the Wellington region earlier on Monday. MetService has issued … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with RNZ’s liveblog above. A state of emergency has been declared in the Wellington region after it was hit with torrential rain. Heavy rain warnings in Wellington and Wairarapa have been upgraded to red until Tuesday night. MetService says the forecast rain presents a threat to life from … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Total exports rise in March – news story 20 April 2026 Total exports were valued at $7.9 billion, a rise of $542 million (7.3 percent) in March 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Leading the rise in total exports were precious metals, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand With several cows unaccounted for, motorists have been urged to be careful 123RF Three cows have been put down and up to 10 are unaccounted for after a stock truck turned over in Elgin, Canterbury. Police got the call at around 6:40pm on Monday evening and said the accident also blocked … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – China Unicom and Huawei capped off a series of successful 5G-A GigaUplink deployments by guaranteeing the premium connectivity at the Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon, where human and robot runners competed alongside through the E-Town in Daxing District. This … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) proudly announces the launch of the ESG Achievement Awards 2025/2026, marking another milestone in recognising outstanding achievements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Building on its established legacy, this year’s Awards will … Read more