Arts Grants – Do you have a completed draft of your manuscript that’s ready to take to the next level?

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Source: NZSA NZSA 2026 CompleteMS Programme – Do you have a completed draft of your manuscript that’s ready to take to the next level? Poetry, fiction, short fiction, non-fiction… Apply now for the NZSA Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa CompleteMS Manuscript Assessment Programme: https://authors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=905a5275ec5c023659502ec21&id=ef6ef93ca8&e=466373ae7c The NZSA CompleteMS assessment programme is open for applications until 28 May 2026. … Read more

“No fangirling” as Tall Ferns well beaten by star-studded USA team

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Source: Radio New Zealand Caitlin Clark of USA shoots against the New Zealand Tall Ferns at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament between New Zealand in Puerto Rico. EDGARDO MEDINA / AFP The scoreline might not suggest it but Tall Ferns captain Tayla Dalton felt her side played some of their best basketball against … Read more

Police seeking Nigel Byrd Edwards

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Source: New Zealand Police Police is seeking information on the whereabouts of Nigel Edwards who is wanted to arrest. The 41-year-old man is wanted in connection with a firearms incident in Papakura on 8 March 2026. Police have made a number of enquiries to locate Edwards in the past week. Edwards is actively avoiding Police, … Read more

Foreign and Defence Ministers to visit Canberra

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Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins will attend the third annual Australia and New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ANZMIN) in Canberra this week.   “The ANZMIN is a critical opportunity to engage with Australia – our closest friend and only formal ally – to set the strategic direction and confirm our shared approaches to foreign policy, security, and defence,” … Read more

Wellington State Highway 2 heavily congested after two crashes

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Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays. 123rf Wellington commuters are facing kilometres of bumper-to-bumper traffic after two crashes within half-an-hour on State Highway 2. Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays heading into the city following a two-car collision just before the Ngauranga off-ramp and one after the … Read more

EIT Tairāwhiti valedictorian inspired by whanau, driven by purpose

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 12 minutes ago Four years ago, Ami Hokianga set out to complete her Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at EIT Tairāwhiti as a commitment to herself, her tamariki, and her future. This week, she will fulfil that commitment, graduating with honours and taking the stage as this year’s Valedictorian. EIT … Read more

‘No need to panic’, fuel supplier says as average petrol price surges past $3

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Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Nick Monro Drivers are being urged not to panic-buy fuel as motorists worry about rising prices. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nicola Willis stands by her government’s decision to stop the electric car rebate scheme, as she looks at how the government could respond to rising prices. Petrol stations … Read more

Shoppers warned to brace for higher grocery prices

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Infometric’s data shows supplier costs rose 2.3 percent in February compared with a year ago. 123rf Shoppers are being told to brace themselves for higher prices at the checkout as the conflict in the Middle East drives up the cost of freight and fuel. New Infometric’s data shows supplier costs … Read more

New gift card rules a headache for small businesses – Retail NZ

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Source: Radio New Zealand Gift cards commonly expire after 12 months, leaving shoppers out of pocket. Andrey Popov / 123RF Retailers want changes to new gift card expiry rules, saying certain aspects will cause compliance headaches and put debt pressure on businesses. From Monday, all gift cards sold or given out with a purchase will … Read more

Which nut butter is healthiest – peanut, almond or cashew?

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Source: Radio New Zealand Once, the only nut butter on the supermarket shelf was peanut butter. Now you can also buy almond, cashew, hazelnut and macadamia nut butters, or blends. So which is the healthiest nut butter to spread on your toast? Peanut butter, banana and honey – a popular combo on top of your … Read more

Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell resigns

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Source: Radio New Zealand Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell. Supplied/LikeMinds Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell has announced he is leaving the dairy co-op after 25 years. Appointed the chief executive officer in 2018, he was tasked with leading a reset of the business to turn around Fonterra’s financial performance and rebuild farmers’ trust. Hurrell said … Read more

Coll wins collosal Australian Open final

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand squash player Paul Coll. PAUL ELLIS / AFP Greymouth squash player Paul Coll battled his way to a second Australian Open title with victory over Welshman Joel Makin in the final in Brisbane. World number two Coll and Makin fought out a 44-minute opening game with the Kiwi number … Read more

Consumer NZ warns over new barcode standards, GS1 NZ says it’s a ‘balancing act’

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Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer NZ has warned it could be harder for some people to access key health information. Unsplash / Getty Images GS1 New Zealand, the body behind the barcode standards used by retailers worldwide, says digital labelling will give people more information about products. The government has announced a trial of digital … Read more

Child dies after three-vehicle crash in Auckland

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Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. A child died and four other people received minor to moderate injuries. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A child has died following a three vehicle crash in East Tāmaki. Emergency services were called to the scene on Smales Road at the intersection with Te Irirangi Drive just after 8pm … Read more

Concerned mothers say mahjong falls outside gambling rules

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Source: Radio New Zealand Mahjong venues told RNZ that they are entertainment venues and that they are not breaking any laws. AFP / Hauke-Christian Dittrich / dpa Picture-Alliance Two mothers say their teenagers were part of a group of four who went missing for a week, and spent nights gambling at mahjong venues in Auckland. … Read more

What is breastfeeding aversion and how can you manage it?

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Source: Radio New Zealand While many women find breastfeeding an enjoyable bonding experience, some will have an involuntary and overwhelming urge to remove their child from the breast. Intense negative feelings during breastfeeding can be caused by breastfeeding aversion response (BAR). Women describe BAR as a “skin-crawling” feeling or like “fingernails on a chalkboard”, as … Read more

‘No need to panic’, fuel supplier says

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Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol has tipped over the $3 a litre mark in some areas. RNZ / Dan Cook The CEO of one of New Zealand’s largest independent fuel suppliers says there is no need for people to panic-buy fuel as motorists worry about rising prices. Petrol stations across the country are seeing a … Read more

Fatal crash, East Tāmaki

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Source: New Zealand Police A child has died following a three vehicle crash in East Tāmaki last night. Emergency services responded to the scene on Smales Road at the intersection with Te Irirangi Drive just after 8pm, where the child was located in a critical condition and CPR was commenced. The child was transported to … Read more

Adam Hall claims silver at Paralympics

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Source: Radio New Zealand Paralympian skier Adam Hall. © Jeff Crowe / Photosport 2026 www.photosport.nz Wānaka skier Adam Hall has finished second in the slalom on the final day of the Winter Paralympics in Italy. The 38-year-old improved from fourth after the first run to the silver medal position thanks to an impressive second run … Read more

Cricket: Contrasting results for New Zealand teams

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Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps player Bevon Jacobs. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black Caps admit they didn’t adjust quick enough to the wicket as they suffered a 7 wicket loss to South Africa in the opening T20 international. After deciding to bat first New Zealand were bowled out for just 91 in the 15th over … Read more

99-year-old dementia patient died after bedroom assault by another rest home resident

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Source: Radio New Zealand Leonard Hewgill was a resident at a 40-bedroom unit offering specialist dementia care. A 99-year-old dementia patient died after being assaulted in his rest home bedroom by another resident suffering from dementia, a coroner has found. Leonard Ralph Hewgill suffered a head injury in the attack at the Ryman Healthcare-run Hilda … Read more

Just 21 of tens of thousands of benefit sanctions have been non-financial

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Source: Radio New Zealand The government introduced a traffic light system in 2024 and expanded it last year. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Just 21 people have received non-financial benefit sanctions since the new traffic light scheme took effect. That is despite the government at the time describing them as a “very fair and reasonable” way … Read more

Liam Lawson ‘didn’t quite expect’ his success at Chinese Grand Prix

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Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson finished seventh place finish in the Grand Prix. MARCEL VAN DORST / AFP New Zealand driver Liam Lawson admits to being a little surprised with his success at the Chinese Grand Prix. Lawson had arguably his best weekend in Formula 1, capping off the weekend with a seventh place … Read more

Government’s climate change plans go to the High Court

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Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Action and the Environmental Law Initiative are asking the High Court to declare Climate Change Minister Simon Watts’ decisions unlawful. RNZ / Mark Papalii A landmark legal case that argues the government’s plan to tackle climate change is unlawful and risky will go ahead today. Climate advocates will argue that … Read more

The ‘gnarly and unnecessary’ fight reshaping the RSA

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Source: Radio New Zealand At the heart of the dispute is the RSA’s decision to use transitional rules allowing a new constitution to be approved by a simple majority rather than the 75 percent required under existing rules. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon A civil war has been unfolding inside the RSA, with suspended clubs, unpaid … Read more

Law change could let IRD change its interest rates more quickly

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Source: Radio New Zealand MONDAY The proposed change would allow the commissioner of Inland Revenue to set the rate. RNZ The government is making changes that could mean Inland Revenue is able to change its use-of-money interest rates more quickly. The change is included in the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025-26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial … Read more

‘They took my whole life’: ACC spied on man with a traumatic brain injury

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Source: Radio New Zealand Jeremy Buxton’s life changed forever after a car accident left him with a traumatic brain injury. But he says the hardest battle wasn’t recovery. It was fighting the system meant to help him. On a rainy winter night in Waikato, Jeremy Buxton wheels his barbecue into the garage to cook dinner under cover. He lights … Read more