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Source: Radio New Zealand The bank’s cash fund returned 2.8 percent a year over the past 10 years, compared to 4.2 percent for its conservative fund. File photo. 123RF A woman who did not realise that her KiwiSaver was mistakenly in a cash fund for more than a decade is taking her complaint to the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Five years after Who’s Eating NZ, this series revisits where our food goes, but this time through the lens of Kiwi breakfast, lunch and dinner staples. We track how much of what we produce is eaten here, and who has a seat at our global table during meal times. First, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Happiness House manager Léna Boss suspected the cost of living was reaching a crunch point. SUPPLIED The proportion of Queenstown Lakes residents facing housing insecurity has doubled in the past year, a new survey shows. The Queenstown Lakes District Council annual quality of life survey found 10 percent of Queenstown Lakes … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand “The trend is not good” for the Prime Minister, says Liam Hehir. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Last week was “disastrous” and a “last straw scenario” for the prime minister, says a former National Party chief press secretary, while another political commentator says National MPs will be considering whether now is the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the T20 World Cup final action as the Black Caps take on India at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Black Caps are coming off the back of a stunning win over South Africa, in which Finn Allen hit the fastest century in T20 World Cup history. Meanwhile, defending … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Alexander Robertson A tour through Parliament is among several new locations of interest connected to a measles case in a traveller who visited New Zealand. The traveller was infectious during their visit from 23-27 February. The new locations include both Auckland and Wellington airport, several trains between … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Waitaki District Council is considering allowing people aged over the age of 80 park for free in Oamaru. 123RF The Waitaki District Council is considering allowing people aged over the age of 80 park for free in Oamaru. Age Concern Otago has asked the council to consider removing parking fees … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] Lights, camera, action, Ōtepoti! A new pitch is hoping to put Dunedin centre stage as the next Hollywood A-list film location. Enterprise Dunedin has teamed up with Dunedin-raised comedian James Mustapic to entice location scouts, filmmakers and producers to set their sights on the southern city for their next … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Brent Randell, who has taken five wickets in five balls, known as a triple hat-trick. www.photosport.nz Central Stags pace bowler Brett Randell has achieved a cricketing rarity, taking five wickets in consecutive balls, which has been described a “triple hat-trick”. New Zealand Cricket statistician Francis Payne said Randell becomes the first … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Liam Lawson trails Mexican Sergio Perez during the Australian Grand Prix. AFP Kiwi driver Liam Lawson has finished 13th in Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix, after a disastrous start in a race, won by Briton George Russell. Italian Kimi Antonelli completed a Mercedes quinella in the F1 season-opener, while Charles … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand After 15 years bringing the iconic character Riff Raff to audiences across the world Kristian Lavercombe says he experienced a kind of mourning when he stopped playing him. Lavercombe holds the world record for the most performances in The Rocky Horror Show, he has performed as Riff Raff 2622 times. Now … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Cosgrove heads in for what was subsequently ruled to be an own goal by Perth Glory in their A-League clash at Mount Smart Stadium, 8 March 2026. www.photosport.nz Auckland FC’s run for the A-League men’s premiership has suffered a hiccup with a 2-all home draw with Perth Glory. The Auckland … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police launch Lady Elizabeth IV found the boat about 6km off the coast. Police and Westpac Rescue Helicopter have rescued a diver and boaties in windy and choppy conditions off Wellington’s south coast this week. The police maritime unit responded to an emergency call from two people on a 5.4m runabout … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The oil spill is contained on Akaroa Harbour. Facebook/Environment Canterbury A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel has spilled hundreds of litres of oil into Akaroa Harbour on Saturday morning. About 200-300 litres of oil leaked from the HMNZS Te Kaha, due to a defect to an oil cooler on the ship’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER One person has died after a crash on State Highway 1, just north of Tūrangi, near Rawhira Road. The road remained closed and diversions were in place around the western side of Lake Taupō. Motorists were advised to continue avoiding the area. The past 24 hours have … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A cache of firearms seized from a property in Gore in 2025. Supplied / NZ Police An IT project behind the overhaul of firearms regulations has been put on hold, due to uncertainty over what is needed. A Treasury report from last September, released this week, rated the ‘Arms Transformation’ project … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Teamwork between the Police Maritime Unit and Westpac Rescue Helicopter successfully rescued a diver and boaties in windy and choppy waters off the Wellington South Coast earlier this week. Around 4pm on Thursday 5 March, the Wellington Police Maritime Unit responded to a 111-emergency call to Police from two people on … Read more
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand Honouring the Courage, Resilience, and Strength of Palestinian Women – Palestine Forum of New Zealand joins communities around the world in commemorating International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026. This year, we dedicate its observance to the extraordinary Palestinian women mothers, doctors, journalists, teachers, and activists who continue to demonstrate … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Liberation Aotearoa’s Jen Olsen said all the figures show electric vehicles are a better option. AFP A climate activist says it is up to individuals to do the right thing if the government will not do more to reduce vehicle emissions. The government is considering scrapping the clean car standard, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The brand has grown to include household items such as jams, teas, wine and honey and is expected to continue beyond the partnership. “As ever is grateful for Netflix’s partnership through launch and our first year,” a spokesperson for As Ever said in a statement shared with CNN. “We have experienced … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said initial indications are that there are serious injuries. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A two-vehicle crash just south of Motutere has closed State Highway 1. The crash was reported near Rawhira Road just after 1.10pm on Sunday. Police said initial indications were that there were serious injuries. Motorists have been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Karaka’s whānau confirmed his death in a statement shared on social media. Combining the influences of Bob Marley and the music of their Polynesian heritage, Herbs were pioneers of a Pacific reggae sound. Born in 1950, Karaka co‑founded the band in Auckland in 1979 with Toni Fonoti, Spencer Fusimalohi and Fred … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The kayak was found washed up near Blaketown where a person was swept up. SUPPLIED/POLICE A Search and Rescue operation is continuing in Greymouth on Sunday after a person was swept out to sea. Emergency services got the call around 6pm on Saturday a person was swept out in the Greymouth/Blaketown … Read more
Source: ChildFund New Zealand Too many women in our shared home of the Pacific still struggle to access clean water for their families. “It’s the 21st century, and yet only hours away from New Zealand, women have to watch their children get sick, or worse, from contaminated water. They have to prioritise finding clean water instead … Read more
Source: Property Council of New Zealand Thirty wāhine whose leadership is shaping the future of New Zealand’s built environment have been recognised in the inaugural Women of Impact in Property list, unveiled by Property Council New Zealand this International Women’s Day. Spanning developers, designers, engineers, strategists, policy leaders and project specialists, the list – selected … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood, West Coast Search and Rescue: A Search and Rescue operation is continuing in Greymouth today. At around 6pm Saturday, emergency services received a report of a person who had been swept out to sea in the Greymouth/Blaketown area. Extensive searches have been conducted in the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern in the Pacific. SUPPLIED More than $5 million has been granted for a programme to eliminate cervical cancer across the Pacific, with the support of former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern. The University of Auckland has found the incidence rate of cervical cancer is up … Read more