Cheese recalled over Listeria concerns

Source: Radio New Zealand The 200-gram packet of Emborg Emmentaler cheese that is the subject of the recall. Supplied A batch of cheese from Goodfood Group Limited is being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria. Food Safety says the affected product is a 200-gram packet of Emborg Emmentaler cheese with a best before … Read more

Live: Black Caps v South Africa – first T20 at Mount Maunganui

Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram (L) and David Miller (R) celebrate their win over New Zealand at the T20 World Cup. AFP The Black Caps return home from their World Cup heartbreak in India to host South Africa in a five-match T20 series at Mt Maunganui. Top order batters Katene Clarke … Read more

Four separate crashes cause highway closures and three fatalities

Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists have been advised to avoid the area. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Crashes in Hastings, Rotoru, Mangaweka and Lindis Pass have left three people dead, another with serious injuries, and forced multiple highways to close. Hastings A crash in Hastings left one dead and closed a road. Police said one person … Read more

Northlanders stage windblown protest against Bream Bay sand-mining application

Source: Radio New Zealand About 700 people gathered on Northland’s Ruakākā Beach to protest a proposed sand-mining operation. Supplied / Bream Bay Guardians At least 700 people have staged a noisy protest at Northland’s Ruakākā Beach against a controversial fast-tracked proposal to mine up to 8 million cubic metres of sand. The crowd included many … Read more

Twizel photographer Jeff Ng captures Aurora Australis from Lake Ruataniwha

Source: Radio New Zealand Twizel photographer Jeff Ng took took the photo at Lake Ruataniwha. Jeff Ng Twizel astrophotography enthusiast Jeff Ng says the region has seen a few auroras lately, after he captured a magnificent view on Saturday night. The Airbnb owner with a passion for photography took the colourful photo at Lake Ruataniwha … Read more

Twizel photographer Jeff Ng captures aurora from Lake Ruataniwha

Source: Radio New Zealand Twizel photographer Jeff Ng took took the photo at Lake Ruataniwha. Jeff Ng Twizel astrophotography enthusiast Jeff Ng says the region has seen a few auroras lately, after he captured a magnificent view on Saturday night. The Airbnb owner with a passion for photography took the colourful photo at Lake Ruataniwha … Read more

Fire Safety – Total fire ban as risk escalates in parts of Nelson and Tasman Districts

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand will enforce bans and restrictions on outdoor fires in much of the Nelson-Tasman area from tomorrow morning (Monday 16 March) due to the escalating fire risk. This includes a Prohibited Fire Season in the Coastal, Waimea and Lake Rotoiti fire zones, where all outdoor fires … Read more

Silver Fern Kate Heffernan stars in incredible Australian Super Netball debut

Source: Radio New Zealand Kate Heffernan in the action for the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Australian Super Netball competition. Sarah Reed Standout Silver Fern Kate Heffernan has wasted no time making her mark on Australian Super Netball, showcasing her skills against the world’s best. Heffernan made a spectacular debut in the opening round for premiership … Read more

Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Moana Pasifika

Source: Radio New Zealand Photosport The Blues head into their fixture against Moana Pasifika at Eden Park buoyed by a rare win over Super Rugby rivals Crusaders last week. Meanwhile, Moana sit bottom of the table with just one win from their opening four fixtures. Kickoff is at 3.35pm. Blues: 1. Ofa Tu’ungafasi. 2. Kurt … Read more

Live: White Ferns v South Africa T20 at Mount Maunganui

Source: Radio New Zealand Maddy Green of New Zealand. New Zealand White Ferns v Zimbabwe Women, 2nd ODI at University of Otago Oval, Dunedin. Photosport The White Ferns play South Africa in the first of five T20 internationals at Mount Maunganui on Sunday. The two sides will then play three one-day matches as part of … Read more

Gull stations run out of fuel as petrol hits the $3 a litre mark

Source: Radio New Zealand Signage at a Gull station in Auckland. RNZ/Pretoria Gordon Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry about rising prices and supplies. Petrol (91) has tipped over the $3 a litre mark in some areas because of the conflict in the Middle … Read more

Gull stations run out of gas as petrol hits the $3 a litre mark

Source: Radio New Zealand Signage at a Gull station in Auckland. RNZ/Pretoria Gordon Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry about rising prices and supplies. Petrol (91) has tipped over the $3 a litre mark in some areas because of the conflict in the Middle … Read more

Four separate crashes cause highway closures and two fatalities

Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists have been advised to avoid the area. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Crashes in Hastings, Rotorua and Mangaweka have left one person dead, another with serious injuries, and forced multiple highways to close. Hastings A crash in Hastings left one dead and closed a road. Police said one person was found … Read more

Changing sexual norms among young people a growing concern – report

Source: Radio New Zealand The report said in some cases, the patients did not think what happened to them was sexual assault (file photo). Supplied/123RF A new parliamentary report warns some young people are turning up to hospital with injuries after violent sex but do not realise they may have been sexually assaulted. The issue … Read more

Commemorations mark seventh anniversary of Christchurch mosque attacks

Source: Radio New Zealand The memorial outside the Masjid Annur. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Commemorations are underway in Christchurch to mark the seventh anniversary of the mosque attacks. On 15 March 2019, Australian white supremacist Brenton Tarrant opened fire at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre as the congregations marked Jumu’ah – the most … Read more

Braden Jane discharged without conviction after Arrowtown bar assault

Source: Radio New Zealand The attack took place outside the Fork and Tap pub in Arrowtown. Google Maps/Screenshot It was a “rush of blood” moment when Braden Jane knocked a 19-year-old unconscious outside an Arrowtown bar. While his victim was lying on the ground, Jane left the scene, leading police to release CCTV images of … Read more

Prime Minister’s office denies Christopher Luxon requested Samoan matai title

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is due to fly to Apia on Sunday evening. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Prime Minister’s office has denied reports that Christopher Luxon requested to be given a matai title ahead of his visit to Samoa. Luxon is due to fly to Apia on Sunday evening for … Read more

Rotorua, Hastings crashes cause closures and one fatality

Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists have been advised to avoid the area. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Crashes in Hastings, Rotorua and Mangaweka have left one person dead, another with serious injuries and forced multiple highways to close. Hastings A crash in Hastings left one dead and closed a road. Police said one person was found … Read more

Far North man reels in 7.66kg snapper and wins nation’s biggest fishing prizes

Source: Radio New Zealand Far North man Harley Ra with the snapper that earned him a whopping $30,000. Supplied / Snapper Bonanza Far North man Harley Ra has won one of the biggest fishing prizes in the nation after landing a 7.665 kilogram snapper in the Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza. Ra hooked the winning … Read more

FENZ declares fire ban for part of Nelson-Tasman

Source: Radio New Zealand The fire zones affected by changes to fire seasons in the Nelson and Tasman Districts. SUPPLIED/FENZ Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a total fire ban for part of the Nelson-Tasman region from Monday. District manager Grant Haywood has urged people not to be complacent in light of the escalating risk. … Read more

Tall Ferns go down to Senegal

Source: Radio New Zealand Tall Ferns head coach Natalie Hurst, at the the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico, March 2026 EDGARDO MEDINA The struggles have continued for the Tall Ferns at the 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico, going down to African nation, Senegal, in their latest match … Read more

Rotorua, Hastings crashes cause highway closure and serious injuries

Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists have been advised to avoid the area. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A crash in Hastings left one dead and closed a road and another in Rotorua closed State Highway 5. Police said one person was found dead at the scene of a single vehicle crash in Hastings near Te Mata … Read more

‘AI illiterate’: NZ at risk of being left behind as data centre plans move forward

Source: Radio New Zealand Artist’s impression of how the data centre is to look. Datagrid / supplied A new $3.5 billion data centre that will be built near Invercargill is being touted as the country’s first “artificial intelligence factory”, but a tech expert says New Zealand is currently “AI illiterate” and without urgent action, the … Read more

Hastings crash causes serious injuries and closes road

Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists have been advised to avoid the area. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A single vehicle crash in Hastings has caused serious injuries and closed a road near Te Mata Road. Police got the call around 6:45am on Sunday morning and have said initial indications show there are serious injuries. Waimarama Road … Read more

Review: Iron & Wine is in fine voice on Hen’s Teeth

Source: Radio New Zealand Listening to Sam Beam’s first releases as Iron & Wine felt like going back in time. They were recorded at home to analogue tape, and the mixture of grainy fidelity with his love for Southern American folk traditions (and instruments like banjo), meant the tunes emerged with a mix of nostalgia … Read more

Hastings crash causes serious injures and closes road

Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists have been advised to avoid the area. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A single vehicle crash in Hastings has caused serious injuries and closed a road near Te Mata Road. Police got the call around 6:45am on Sunday morning and have said initial indications show there are serious injuries. Waimarama Road … Read more

How Bluey nails the perfect playground sounds

Source: Radio New Zealand Eight years after it first aired, Bluey has won over the world and been scientifically proven to teach kids resilience. But the Australian animation- in which a family of four blue heelers “navigate the vicissitudes of life with good humour and love” – is much more than children’s entertainment, says its … Read more