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Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ Inflation was steady in the first three months of the year. Stats NZ numbers show annual inflation was at 3.1 percent in the three months ended March, unchanged from the December quarter. The numbers don’t fully capture the impact on prices from the Middle East conflict. The greater … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ned was unearthed in a Wairarapa garden in AUgust 2025 and was found to be something quite special – a left-spiralled snail. Supplied / Giselle Clarkson A rare snail’s quest to find a mate has come to an abrupt end. But not because he found true love. Ned the snail died … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Based in Tarras in Central Otago, he mostly sees a lot of red stags, fallow bucks, chamois and tahr through the season. Supplied Taxidermists and butchers are in the middle of their busy season, the roar. The roar, or rut period, runs from late March through until early May when red … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A net one percent of respondents think economic conditions will improve in coming months, compared to 39 percent in the previous survey. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Business sentiment has plummeted in the first quarter of this year as the Middle East conflict weighed on confidence. The Institute of Economic Research’s December … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Invercargill Police have arrested a local man after 855 litres of petrol was stolen from a contractor’s yard over the last month. “Police have been investigating the rising reports of fuel thefts, and this quick arrest should be a warning to anyone that commits this type of offending: we’ll hold you … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Auckland is about to find its rhythm like never before. Launching this May as part of NZ Music Month, Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau is a vibrant new programme dedicated to championing Auckland musicians and offering Aucklanders a front-row seat to upcoming talent in the region. Shining a spotlight locally, Sounds of Tāmaki … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow updates in our live blog above. Wellington and Wairarapa have spent the night under a red heavy rain warning, with downpours expected to continue through Tuesday. Wellington was hit by widespread, damaging floods and landslides on overnight on Sunday. Authorities are urging lower North Island residents to stay off the … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ analysis of the April 1 electricity price rises shows large differences around the country, and those getting hit the hardest can least afford it. “The impact of the increases vary across the country,” says Paul Fuge, Manager of Powerswitch. “In the Far North we found annual cost increases in the … Read more
Source: PSA More than 250 workers at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi face an uncertain future as the Government’s relentless squeeze on spending forces yet another major restructure. Staff in Waka Kotahi’s Regulatory Group were this week briefed on a proposed restructure impacting around 250 positions or around 10% of the total workforce. The plan proposes … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man caught rummaging through a Whangārei construction yard will face court today. Just before 11pm on Monday, security monitoring the yard off Okara Drive contacted Police. Whangārei Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete says a man was allegedly removing items off a trailer parked in the yard. He then … Read more
Source: New Zealand Chinese Language Week Trust Today’s celebration of Chinese Language Day is a good time to remind people that New Zealand Chinese Language Week is early this year. New Zealand Chinese Language Week will run from June 29 to July 5 2026. NZCLW Trust chair Jo Coughlan says the last week of the … Read more
Source: Save the Children Over 2.7 million children aged under five in Pakistan are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition before September, as areas of the country still struggle to recover from devastating floods in 2025, Save the Children said. [1] The new analysis from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), the world’s leading authority on hunger … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Wool filters in breathing apparatus being tested prior to the Artemis II mission. NASA It’s one for small step for man, one giant leap for New Zealand wool. Auckland-based company Lanaco had its EcoStatic air filters on board the Artemis II mission, NASA’s first crewed lunar flyby in 50 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The owner of an Island Bay pharmacy says he had been lucky to find no extra damage after flood waters ripped through the property on Monday. Wellington’s south coast was one of the worst affected areas during yesterday’s flooding. Unichem owner Duncan Sutherland said he sandbagged the shop overnight, and was … Read more
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa 20 April 2026 – Inland Revenue’s Long Term Insights Briefing on the future of New Zealand’s tax system has been welcomed as recognising the need for more government revenue, but it is short on meaningful solutions to solve the problem, says tax reform group Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA). “IRD draws attention to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Backlit by an orange sky, Romeo appears. He smokes on a derelict outdoor stage; the only curtains here the blonde hair framing his face. The moody keyboard of Radiohead’s Talk Show Host swells, a 21-year-old Leonardo DiCaprio comes into focus, and a million teenage crushes are launched. The year is 1996 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland-based midwife Sandy Wen is not just a mother to teenage chess player Luna Lu, who competes internationally in tournaments. She’s her comrade, her supporter, her teacher, her competitor and team player. When Luna became intrigued by chess pieces at the age of eight during the Covid-19 pandemic, Wen naturally began … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Graphic artist Ant Sang made a name for himself as head designer of the hit animated series Bro’Townin the early 2000s. But he’s never tackled animation and always felt “like a bit of a faker”, he told RNZ’s Culture 101. “People meet me and they assume that I can do the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Microsoft is boosting its commitment to improving New Zealanders’ skills in artificial intelligence. The company says it is pledging to provide digital and AI training for 200,000 New Zealanders by 2028. It follows an earlier commitment in 2024 to train 100,000 New Zealanders. Microsoft Australia and New Zealand president Jane … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Retailers across Police’s Central District are facing prosecution for illegally selling nitrous oxide for recreational use, following operations by Police in New Plymouth, Hāwera, Whanganui, Palmerston North, and Levin. Superintendent Dion Bennett, District Commander for Central District, says this is both good and bad news for Police and our communities. “It’s … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is rolling out immediate targeted support to help small, rural and isolated schools manage fuel cost pressures, keep classrooms warm, and ensure students remain engaged in learning, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “Global fuel price volatility is hitting some schools harder than others, particularly those that rely on diesel … Read more
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