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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Two bodies have been found inside a car that was discovered upside down in a stream in rural Wellington this morning. Police, Fire and Emergency and Wellington Free Ambulance were called to the crash in Mākara just after 8am. Fire and Emergency shift manager Alex Norris said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand ARK flood barriers are manufactured by Tauranga company Tarpaulin Makers. Supplied/Tarpaulin Makers The local makers of a temporary, reusable dam say it’s got the potential to protect homes, businesses and critical infrastructure across the motu from flooding. Two councils that have dealt with the fallout from devastating storms time and again … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Toby Williams Rural schools are feeling the pinch of rising fuel costs, with some struggling to get relievers, and even cancelling trips away. Association president and Ōropi School principal Andrew King told Checkpoint rural schools were becoming less appealing for relievers. “Many of these relievers might travel over 100km … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Filmmakers across indigenous cultures the world over are gathering in Ōtaki on the Kapiti Coast this week to connect and collaborate at the Māoriland Film Festival. The film festival, which runs until Saturday, is now in it’s 13th year, having grown from simply a place for indigenous filmmakers to come together … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A hefty bill is bubbling up for Wellington, after decades of underinvestment in the city’s water infrastructure. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The local government minister has called Wellington’s mayor for an explanation of the huge water bills that residents are facing – and are forecast to hit almost $7000 a year … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand has seen 30 years of underinvestment in the medicines budget, says Medicines NZ. File photo. 123RF More than four million New Zealanders are missing out on modern medicines languishing on Pharmac’s drug wish list. A new report commissioned by Medicines New Zealand – a group representing the pharmaceutical industry … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Several scams involved people depositing money through cryptocurrency ATMs. RNZ / Paris Ibell A woman who withdrew $31,500 from her bank account and gave it to a scammer is one of two recent cases that have sparked a warning from the Banking Ombudsman about cryptocurrency ATMs. Banking Ombudsman Nicola Sladden said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand One NZ Stadium Christchurch. Christchurch City Council With the opening of One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch just weeks away, the Crusaders are facing a significant shift – leaving behind a proven home fortress and adapting to life under a roof. While always intended as a temporary base, Apollo Projects Stadium … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Those missing out on the government’s fuel package still face having to cut back on essentials to fill the petrol tank. File photo. RNZ / Nick Monro People who are not eligible for the government’s fuel relief package – including beneficiaries or those living in rural communities with no children – … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Corrections’ Commissioner of Custodial Services Leigh Marsh. Supplied / Corrections Allegations of bullying against one of the most senior staff at Corrections were raised more than a month ago. RNZ earlier revealed Corrections commissioner of custodial services Leigh Marsh was facing an employment investigation in relation to allegations of bullying. On … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The man died at the Auckland District Custody Unit this morning. File photo. RNZ / Angus Dreaver An Auckland man has died after being arrested by police in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill this morning. Acting Auckland City District Commander Inspector Grant Tetzlaff said a critical incident investigation was now … Read more
AM Edition: Here are the top 10 politics articles on LiveNews.co.nz for March 25, 2026 – Full Text
Source: Radio New Zealand The two whio spotted by Southern Lakes Sanctuary staff. Supplied / Southern Lakes Sanctuary Conservationists in Otago are celebrating the return of whio to the Rees Valley after more than 50 years. Southern Lakes Sanctuary staff spotted a pair of the endangered blue ducks on a recent trip to install a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, Acting Auckland City District Commander: A critical incident investigation is underway after the death of a man in Police custody this morning. At around 9.40am, Police responded to several reports relating to a disorder occurring in the Mt Roskill area. A unit responded to Morrie … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Amelia Kerr scored her first international T20 century against South Africa in Christchurch. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The White Ferns had already won the T20 series against South Africa ahead of final game of the five match series in Christchurch and a 92-run win on Wednesday just emphasised their dominance. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A supplied AI-generated image of what the Tūparikino Hub is expected to look like. Supplied A traditional symbol of connection will embrace visitors when they enter the arena at the $50 million Tūparikino Active Community Hub when it opens in New Plymouth racecourse in 2028. With groundworks and design work done … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders are at risk of losing access to their own food, say experts. File photo. 123RF A plan is needed to ensure Aotearoa’s food production is protected, says Eat NZ. McCain announced yesterday it will close its Hastings frozen vegetable plant early next year. Wattie’s has also proposed stopping all … Read more
Source: deVere Group March 25 2026 – Households, businesses and investors should prepare for 1970’s-style global stagflation, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. Nigel Green of deVere Group is speaking out after private sector output in the euro zone sank to a 10-month low in March, amid mounting … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Heath Jones, Hastings Criminal Investigation Branch: Hasting Police have arrested and charged a person in relation to a fight at the Common Room bar earlier this month. Police responded to the fight around 1.45am on Sunday 8 March, where several people were injured – some seriously, with … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sonya Rockhouse (left) and Anna Osborne outside Parliament in 2025. RNZ / Anneke Smith Families of those killed in the Pike River Mine disaster fear the government’s proposed health and safety law changes will remove worker protections and risk another tragedy. Sonya Rockhouse, who lost her 21-year-old son Ben, and Anna … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand JTC Viticulture machinery in operation. Supplied The rural sector says it is being challenged by soaring diesel prices, the likes of which one operator says it has never seen before. JTC Viticulture in Marlborough is partway through a busy grape harvest, with 14 harvesting machines and 28 tractors running 24 hours … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mel Schilling emerged as one of Australia’s most recognisable relationship experts on Australian (and New Zealand) television. On Tuesday, she died of bowel cancer at the age of 54. As a judge on the hit reality show Married At First Sight Australia (MAFS), she was known for her sharp insight and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The man appeared via audio-visual link in the Chrirstchurch District Court. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man linked to a religious organisation who is facing charges including rape and strangulation will keep his name secret for now. The 45-year-old was granted interim name suppression when he appeared via audio-visual … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A car wreckers is on fire in Upper Hutt. Wellington Fire and Emergency Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at a wreckers yard in Upper Hutt, but will still be there for some time. Shift manager Murray Dunbar said they were called to the scene on Goodshed Road at 1.30pm, and at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rain has set in across Northland ahead of a major deluge expected – though so far it’s steady rather than torrential. Northland Regional Council data shows rain everywhere but the southern half of the Kaipara District. What’s the weather looking like at your place? Email us iwitness@rnz.co.nz The MetService red heavy … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Axing humanitarian appeal rights for temporary visa holders will potentially harm children caught in the crosshairs, legal experts say. RNZ Alarm bells are sounding about harsh reductions in appeal rights for migrants which could lead to families being separated by deportation. Overseas right-wing sentiment, reporting of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) … Read more
Source: Auckland Council The future parks and recreation outcomes for inclusion in A F Thomas Park in Wairau Valley have been decided. Today, the Kaipātiki Local Board voted for space in the park to be used for a mix of golf, sports fields and space to enable indoor sports and events, including: The provision of … Read more