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Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Martin James: Three people have died after an incident at an Avenue Road East, Hastings, address early this morning. Emergency services were called to the property about 6am after reports of several people being seriously injured. On arrival, one person was found deceased. Two others were found … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Speldhurst residents committee chairman Roger Parton has previously said increasing the speed limit outside Speldhurst would increase danger for motorists. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Transport officials are combing through hundreds of submissions about proposals for a full handbrake turn on state highway speed limits near Levin. The previous Labour-led government in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Matt Payne wins race three of the Christchurch round of the Supercars Championship, 18 April 2026. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics Kiwi driver Ryan Wood is in pole position to win the prestigious Jason Richards Memorial Trophy at Sunday’s final day of action of the Christchurch round of the Supercars … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Erin Clark scores a try for the Warriors against Gold Coast Titans. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Analysis: Seeking to build on their historic win over Melbourne Storm last week, NZ Warriors have banked two points against pesky opponents, without quite reaching the same dizzy heights. Gold Coast Titans arrived at Go Media Stadium … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ifeanyi Eze, one of the Wellington Phoenix’s goalscorers in their 2-1 win over Western Sydney in Christchurch, on April 18th 2026. photosport The Wellington Phoenix men’s side won’t be playing in the A-League playoffs, despite winning their penultimate game of the season 2-1 against Western Sydney Wanderers in Christchurch. Ifeanyi Eze … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Alofi’ana Khan-Pereira of the Warriors celebrates his try, NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans, round 7 of the NRL Telstra Premiership at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 18 April 2026. © Andrew Cornaga / Photosport Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz New wing Alofiana Khan-Pereira had a try double for his new … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Screengrab / MetService A state of local emergency has been declared for the small town of Ōhura in the Ruapehu District due to heavy rain. The National Emergency Management Agency is warning that life-threatening flooding is possible. It is urging residents to prepare to evacuate from low-lying areas near Mangaroa Stream … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Screengrab / MetService A state of local emergency has been declared for the small town of Ōhura in the Ruapehu District due to heavy rain. The National Emergency Management Agency is warning that life-threatening flooding is possible. It is urging residents to prepare to evacuate from low-lying areas near Mangaroa Stream … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ A dominant first-half performance from the Crusaders hasn’t been enough to see them home in their overnight Super Rugby clash against the Force in Perth. The Force won 31-26, their fourth victory against the Crusaders in their history and their first win at home this year. They … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nikita Walker, pictured with her daughter Jasmine. RNZ/Jimmy Ellingham A user-pays bus service for Manawatū children no longer eligible for government-funded services to schools in Palmerston North will stop at the end of the coming school term, starting Monday. The company that runs the service, Uzabus, has cited low usage and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon around the Manawatu coastline and RNZAF Base Ohakea. Corporal Naomi James A global security expert said China’s complaint, over what it calls the New Zealand Airforce’s repeated “harassment” near its airspace, could be sign of Beijing’s other concerns with New Zealand foreign policy settings … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding at the interchange of State Highway 2 – Haywards Interchange on Saturday. Screenshot / Video Josh Hay A state of local emergency has been declared for the small town of Ōhura in the Ruapehu District due to heavy rain. The National Emergency Management Agency is warning that life-threatening flooding is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Gen Z’s lack of interest in sex has been shaped by “unfortunate side effects” of the #MeToo movement, skewed self-perception thanks to social media and exposure to pornography at a very young age, says neuroscientist and human sexuality expert Dr Debra Soh. To young women serious about finding a partner, Soh’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Have you ever tasted a word, or seen colours while listening to music? If you have, you may be among the 1 percent to 4 percent of people who have a fascinating trait known as synaesthesia. Synaesthesia is a neurological phenomenon where the activation of one sense, such as hearing, triggers … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Association President Steve Watt says any indication that advocacy could result in punishment goes against good-faith bargaining. RNZ/ Phil Pennington The president of the Police Association says he’s heard “anecdotally” of reports that staff have been threatened in regards to police’s code of conduct amid a police pay bargaining campaign. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Stanmore Bay Beach. RNZ/Nick Monro Two people have been rescued from rough waters, clinging to their kayak 5.7 kilometres off Stanmore Bay Beach. Maritime police were called in on Saturday afternoon after the pair failed to show up at Manly Beach after leaving from Mahurangi earlier. One of the group contacted … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Banks have reported more interest in loans to purchase EVs in recent weeks. RNZ / Mark Papalii More New Zealanders have been thinking about switching to electric vehicles in recent weeks as pressure grows on fuel prices. Banks have reported more interest in loans to purchase EVs and Meridian said it … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Fern co-captain Ruahei Demant. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant says beating Canada felt good, but the way they beat them felt even better. The Black Ferns avenged their World Cup semi-final loss to Canada last year with a stunning victory in their Pacific Four Series clash in Kansas … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hutt River City on Saturday night after the storm. Mark Papalii/RNZ Emergency operations staff in Lower Hutt have been monitoring river levels throughout the night after heavy rain battered the city on Saturday Orange warnings for heavy rain were in place for much of the North Island including: Taranaki, King Country, … Read more
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Source: Radio New Zealand The Mayor of Lower Hutt is encouraging people to check on their neighbours in the wake of major flooding today. About 25 homes were evacuated in Stokes Valley. Ken Laban said most of those evacuated had been placed with family or friends, with their welfare team working to place the remaining … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Select Committee review of the EPA reveals that, between December 2024 and December 2025, 49 applications were lodged. RNZ The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has admitted that the costs of running the government’s fast-track process are ”well in excess” of what it expected. The agency was granted a $10 million … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs’ Xavier Roe attacks during their Super Rugby Pacific match against the Hurricanes at FMG Stadium, Hamilton, 18 April 2026. Photosport The Chiefs have claimed a thrilling extra-time 22-17 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Hurricanes in Hamilton. With the scores locked at 17-all at fulltime, Super Point was introduced with … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Matt Payne celebrates his win in race 12 of the Supercars championship at Ruapuna Raceway, Christchurch. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographic A loose wheel upended Matt Payne’s chance of victory in Supercars race 11, but he proved dominant in race 12. The Auckland driver won by 11.6 seconds from Broc Feeney, with James … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 April 2026 – VinFast today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on strategic cooperation with 14 e-scooter distributors in the Philippines. The agreements demonstrate VinFast’s ability to rapidly scale its retail network, while further affirming its long-term commitment to advancing green mobility … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand China has urged New Zealand to abide by international law and basic norms governing international. RNZ / Richard Tindiller China says it has lodged a serious complaint over the New Zealand Air Force’s alleged repeated harassment near its airspace, which the Defence Force denies. Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign … Read more