Work under way to move cramped Wellington ED

Source: Radio New Zealand Outside Wellington Hospital. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER Healthcare staff in Wellington’s Emergency Department will have to wait until 2029 for a bigger space, with one nurse describing corridors crowded with patients waiting for beds. Renovations to add much-needed space to the ED were underway, as Health New Zealand worked … Read more

31k-strong petition for an independent Commissioner for Animals taken to Parliament

Source: Radio New Zealand A Southland livestock grazing company was fined close to $50,000 for allowing hundreds of cattle to graze in mud. Supplied / MPI Warning some of the images in this article may be distressing for some people. More than 31,000 New Zealanders want an independent “Commissioner for Animals” to improve animal welfare … Read more

Local council dealt with 34 complaints about bee poo in last two years

Source: Radio New Zealand Bees excrement can create a waxy substance which is hard to clean off outdoor furniture. (File photo) Supplied/Bioeconomy Science Institute Tauranga City Council wants to make it easier to deal with complaints about bee poo. It investigated 38 complaints about urban hives in the past two years – 34 of them … Read more

New Wellington Emergency Department won’t open until 2029

Source: Radio New Zealand Outside Wellington Hospital. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER Healthcare staff in Wellington’s Emergency Department will have to wait until 2029 for a bigger space, with one nurse describing corridors crowded with patients waiting for beds. Renovations to add much-needed space to the ED were underway, as Health New Zealand worked … Read more

Possible Māui dolphin found deceased

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 March 2026 The two sub-species of dolphin look so similar they can’t be identified without a genetic test – but based on the location it’s likely to be a critically endangered Māui dolphin. At the last survey there were just an estimated 48 to 64 individuals left. The juvenile … Read more

Live: Australia’s Middle East military HQ hit in Iranian drone attack, Qatar halts LNG production

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest with our live blog above US President Donald Trump is warning ‘a big wave’ of strikes against Iran is yet to come. Speaking to CNN, Trump said the US hasdn’t even begun to hit the Iranian regime hard. Missile strikes continued to fly over the Middle East overnight, … Read more

TamaIti Williams cops three-week ban for dangerous play

Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams. photosport Crusaders and All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams will serve a three-week suspension after being found guilty of dangerous play during Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific win over the Chiefs. The competition’s foul play review committee found the ruling after Williams was cited for his entry to a … Read more

Opposition leader Chris Hipkins says US-Israel strikes illegal

Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister admitted he “misspoke” when he said New Zealand supported “any actions” to prevent Iran having nuclear weapons. The Prime Minister has admitted he “misspoke” when he said New Zealand supported “any actions” to prevent Iran having nuclear weapons. Christopher Luxon also said New Zealand will not join the … Read more

Convicted sex offender and former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple will not be going to jail

Source: Radio New Zealand Howard Temple The Press/Kai Schwoerer The lawyer for convicted sex offender and former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple says his client has won a High Court appeal against his sentence and will not be going to jail. Temple was sentenced to 26 months’ jail in December for indecently assaulting young women and … Read more

Where have the pay rises been this year?

Source: Radio New Zealand Based on the average advertised salary, some people received significant pay increases. 123rf.com A weak labour market has meant that many people have had small pay rises – or none at all – over the past year. Seventy percent of workers received a pay rise of less than the rate of … Read more

Local News – Porirua lightboxes to show off new art

Source: Porirua City Council The lightboxes in Porirua’s CBD will be showcasing new works this year. The call has gone out for curators and artists to put forward their work for the lightboxes, which provide a unique opportunity to exhibit outside the usual gallery environment. In Porirua’s Te Manawa, the three 3-metre tall lightboxes, made of … Read more

Health – New leaders appointed to expand radiology access across New Zealand

Source: RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group (the owner of Auckland Radiology, Bay Radiology and Pacific Radiology) RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group (the owner of Auckland Radiology, Bay Radiology and Pacific Radiology) has appointed two new executive leaders to help expand access to diagnostic imaging across Aotearoa. The company operates more than 70 clinics nationwide. RHCNZ CEO, Steve Carden, … Read more

Aviation Sector – Airways NZ announces FY26 interim results

Source: Airways New Zealand Airways New Zealand has today announced its interim results for the half year ending 31 December 2025, reporting strong safety and operational performance alongside a stable financial result. Airways safely managed 243,785 flight movements across the airspace it controls during the period, with no Category A serious air proximity events attributable … Read more

Climate News – Earth Sciences New Zealand Seasonal Climate Outlook March to May 2026

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for Autumn 2026: Highlights: Seasonal air temperatures for March-May 2026 are most likely to be above average for the north and west of the North Island, near average for the east of the North Island and the north and east of the South Island, … Read more

Animal welfare alliance calls for Government to establish an independent Commissioner for Animals

Source: SAFE For Animals An alliance of 21 animal protection organisations is delivering a petition to parliament at midday today, calling for the establishment of an independent Commissioner for Animals. Representatives from the Commissioner for Animals Alliance will present the petition, signed by more than 31,000 people, to Green Party animal welfare spokesperson Steve Abel on … Read more

University Research – When will the price be right for green hydrogen? – UoA

Source: University of Auckland – UoA New modelling suggests green hydrogen will play a very limited role in cutting New Zealand’s industrial emissions before 2050. Green hydrogen could help cut New Zealand’s industrial emissions, but University of Auckland modelling suggests it’s unlikely to make a dent by 2050, with electrification doing most of the heavy … Read more

EIT remembers honorary graduate and business leader Sir Selwyn Cushing

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 45 seconds ago EIT is remembering Sir Selwyn Cushing, a prominent Hawke’s Bay business leader and honorary graduate, following his recent passing. Sir Selwyn passed away on February 10, aged 89. He was awarded an honorary Bachelor of Business Studies by EIT in 2000, recognising his outstanding contribution to business … Read more

No goal: Rider strikes trouble trying to blend in

Source: New Zealand Police A motorbike rider who fled from Police before attempting to hide as an unsuspecting football fan will head to court. Just after 6pm last night, Police were conducting speed patrols around the Huapai area spotted a motorcycle allegedly travelling at 110kph in a 80kph posted speed zone on State Highway 16. … Read more

New neonatal unit for Hutt Hospital to boost local capacity

Source: New Zealand Government Construction on a new neonatal unit at Hutt Hospital will begin in April, expanding specialist care for newborns in the Hutt Valley, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Welcoming a baby who needs specialist support can be an anxious and unsettling time for families. We want parents to be able to focus … Read more

KiwiSaver changes open doors for farming business investments

Source: Radio New Zealand Kōura Wealth managing director Rupert Carlyon said the government proposal aligns with the National Party’s efforts to make KiwiSaver withdrawals available to New Zealanders who want to invest or own a business. 123RF Government’s plans to change KiwiSaver regulations for farmers and others, opens the door for retirement funds to be … Read more

NZ Rugby overhaul continues with performance boss moving on

Source: Radio New Zealand All Blacks trainer Nic Gill. photosport Another leading name is leaving New Zealand Rugby, with long-time fitness guru Nic Gill taking up a post at the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. It continues a period of enormous change for the organisation, which is still seeking a new chief executive along with a handful … Read more

Softball legend Marty Grant inducted into World Hall of Fame, reflects on legacy and sacrifice

Source: Radio New Zealand Black Sox hurler Marty Grant (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne o Wairau, Ngāti Apa o Te Rā) attended five world championships, claiming three titles and two silvers. He won New Zealand Softball player of the year in 1991, and pitcher of the year a total of five times. Photosport / Sandra … Read more

Flights diverted, ferries delayed, as strong winds hit lower North Island

Source: Radio New Zealand Interislander ferries. RNZ/ Rachel Thomas Cook Strait ferry sailings are delayed today as rough seas and strong southerlies continue in the Cook Strait. MetService Meteorologist Lewis Ferris said cold conditions in the Wellington region are a clear signal of the seasonal shift into Meteorological Autumn. Strong cold south easterly winds, rain … Read more

Iran conflict: What to do if you’re caught up in an international crisis

Source: Radio New Zealand Travellers and New Zealand citizens throughout the Middle East have been affected by the conflict with Iran. PUNIT PARANJPE / AFP Explainer – The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you’re caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? … Read more

Call for deer sightings as removal operation gets underway

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 March 2026 Coromandel has traditionally been deer-free and is not a recreational deer hunting area. However, aerial surveillance conducted by DOC in 2025 revealed a deer herd – prompting a new work programme to remove the animals from the southern tract of the Coromandel Forest Park. DOC’s Hauraki-Waikato-Taranaki Regional … Read more

All Whites adopt fly-in, fly-out approach to World Cup campaign

Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites players are replaced during their international match against Australia in Auckland. photosport The All Whites have confirmed they’ll take a fly-in, fly-out approach to their three group games at the FIFA World Cup after landing in San Diego as an official team base. Coach Darren Bazeley said they had … Read more

Former top cop Jevon McSkimming used police money to pay for hotels during affair

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Jevon McSkimming RNZ / Mark Papalii Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming breached police’s code of conduct by staying in hotels at police expense and inviting a woman he was having an affair with to join him up to 10 times, the police watchdog says. The revelation comes … Read more