Employment Trends – Modest salary growth leaves 42% of New Zealand professionals feeling underpaid as cost‑of‑living pressures persist

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Source: Robert Walters Auckland, New Zealand – 24 February 2026 – Salary growth across New Zealand remains minimal despite stabilising business conditions, with 42% of professionals reporting they feel underpaid, according to new research released by global talent solutions partner Robert Walters. The findings come from the firm’s latest Salary Guide, which surveyed over 5,500 white‑collar professionals … Read more

Baftas interrupted by racist slur from man with Tourette syndrome

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Source: Radio New Zealand It was the clip heard around the world after Monday’s BAFTA ceremony in London — a man yelling the n-word as two celebrated Black actors, Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, presented an award on stage. The man was John Davidson, the subject of the British indie film I Swear, about … Read more

Greens welcome launch of People’s Select Committee report on Pay Equity

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Source: Green Party The Green Party has welcomed the release of the report from the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity.  “This report makes clear what we have said all along: the Government’s decision to make it easier to underpay people and limiting pay equity access is yet another attack on women,” says the Green Party’s spokesperson for women, Kahurangi Carter.  “The Government underestimated … Read more

NZME back in profit as Herald, OneRoof and ZB deliver growth

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/ Brad White Media company NZME is back in the black with increased earnings, as it put the asset writedowns and tougher economy of a year ago behind it. The owner of the OneRoof property platform, New Zealand Herald, and Newstalk ZB radio network said it was cautiously optimistic heading into … Read more

Warriors co-captain Mitchell Barnett to leave at end of 2026 season

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Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett www.photosport.nz New Zealand Warriors co-captain Mitchell Barnett will return to Australia at the end of the 2026 NRL season for personal reasons. Club chief executive Cameron George confirmed today the 31-year-old Kangaroos and New South Wales front rower will be released from the final year of his contract. It … Read more

Hawke’s Bay water storage project a step closer

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Source: Radio New Zealand The proposed Heretaunga Water Storage Facility, would be a 27 million cubic metre dam on private land near Whanawhana, in Hastings District. Supplied A massive Hawke’s Bay water storage project is one step closer, with geotechnical work having started as part of a feasibility study. Investigations into the proposed Heretaunga Water … Read more

Recidivist shoplifter before courts, Thames

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Source: New Zealand Police Numerous hours of scouring video footage has led to the arrest of a woman in relation to retail crimes in Thames. Yesterday, Police arrested and charged a 52-year-old woman following multiple shoplifting incidents dating back over the past month. “This type of offending, especially at this large scale, has a big … Read more

PGG Wrightson increases half-year profit on back of increased sales

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Source: Radio New Zealand PGG Wrightson is a rural services company (file photo). Supplied Rural services company PGG Wrightson (PGW) increased its half-year profit on the back of increased sales to a buoyant agricultural sector and farm exports. Key numbers for the six months ended December compared with a year ago: Net profit $17.3m vs … Read more

Mercury reports strong return to profit

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Source: Radio New Zealand Ngā Tamariki Geothermal Station. Supplied / Mercury Energy Renewable energy generator and retailer Mercury has reported a strong return to profit, reflecting ongoing cost savings as well as investment in renewable energy projects. Mercury chief executive Stew Hamilton said the company had invested 50 percent ($270 million) of the first half … Read more

New Zealand announces more support for Ukraine, sanctions on Russia

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Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand will provide $8 million in new assistance for Ukraine and implement additional sanctions targeting Russia’s war machine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced.  “Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion, now entering its fifth year, has devastated Ukraine, destabilised Europe and impacted the security of our own region,” Mr Peters says.   “Russia’s relentless … Read more

Boycotts and big questions: What you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand celebrate qualification for the 2026 Football World Cup. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz Explainer – The 2026 FIFA Football World Cup is taking place in the United States for the first time since 1994, with the country co-hosting the tournament alongside Mexico and Canada. The lead-up to the competition, however, … Read more

David Seymour says Andrew’s removal from line of succession not a priority

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Source: Radio New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. RNZ / Mark Papalii Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says his focus is on New Zealand and issues facing Kiwis – not on joining the chorus to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession. It comes after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote to British … Read more

Child seriously hurt after being hit by car in Christchurch driveway

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ A child has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Christchurch. Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Ferry Road in the suburb of Woolston about 8.40am on Tuesday. Police officers are standing guard at an address on the street. A driveway and a Toyota Prius … Read more

Labour’s Chris Hipkins to wait until after Budget 2026 to make commitments

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Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he wants to wait until nearly June to make any commitments following criticism of his State of the Nation speech from his political opponents. On Monday, Hipkins promised a different Labour should they be elected in November, but he was offering up no new policy for … Read more

‘There had been discussions’: Phoenix coach was on borrowed time before quitting

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Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix operations manager Shaun Gill (right) with general manager David Dome. Photosport Former Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano was already on borrowed time before his resignation at the weekend. Italiano quit after Saturday’s 5-0 loss to Auckland FC. The Australian had been with the Phoenix since 2019 and head coach since … Read more

Larger-than-life DJ Mu immortalised in new Wellington mural

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Source: Radio New Zealand On the exterior wall of Wellington’s Jam Hair Company, where once stood a mural of English music legend David Bowie, now lies the image of a local legend – Fat Freddy’s Drop co-founder Chris Faiumu, who died suddenly last year. Mark Williams from Fat Freddy’s Drop says the mural seems an … Read more

Financial pressure reshaping university life, student leaders say

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Source: Radio New Zealand Students using support services has surged, according to student leaders. (File photo) 123RF Student leaders say the rising cost of living is reshaping university life – and for some, putting tertiary study out of reach altogether. Campus groups said demand for hardship help was climbing as students struggled to cover rent, … Read more

Only a quarter of cardiac arrest patients survive the trip to hospital – report

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Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Elena Garcia, St John. Supplied / St John Only a quarter of people who have cardiac arrest in the community survive the trip to hospital, according to a new report by ambulance services. Hato Hone St John and Wellington Free Ambulance have released the latest annual Out of Hospital Cardiac … Read more

Arrest made following New Lynn aggravated robbery

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Source: New Zealand Police Good old-fashioned Police work has ended in the arrest of a man wanted in relation to an aggravated robbery in New Lynn last week. At about 1am on 16 February, four masked offenders entered a venue on Great North Road and stole a large amount of cash. The group fled the … Read more

‘We still have nowhere else to go’: Rough sleepers question police’s new move on powers

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Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland streeties say they already get moved on by security guards, council workers and police. Nick Monro Stay clean, don’t be seen – that’s the motto of many Auckland streeties who say they already get moved on by security guards, council workers and police. The government is giving police new powers … Read more

Is it ever a good idea to stay together for the kids?

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Source: Radio New Zealand Breaking up is rarely easy, especially when kids are involved. People in unhappy relationships often attempt to stay together for the sake of children, says family lawyer and co-parenting coach Gabriella Pomare. “I see it all the time in my practice … it usually comes up when life feels too big … Read more

Inside a prince’s hard and fast fall from grace

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Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his “prince” title in October, 2025, due to his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. AFP/ PAUL FAITH The former prince hardly received the royal treatment last week as he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, but an insider says the House … Read more

Our Changing World: The democratisation of space?

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Source: Radio New Zealand AFP PHOTO /ROCKET LAB/KIERNAN FANNING AND SIMON MOFFATT Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts. New Zealand is number three in the world for rocket launching – posing some tricky questions. It is a stat that tends to catch people off guard. When … Read more

Calls on Wellington Electricity for compensation after days with no power

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Source: Radio New Zealand Damage from the storm to electricity networks was extensive. Wellington City Council Questions are mounting over whether Wellington Electricity should compensate households hit by damaging storms, as residents count the cost of week-long power outages. The company had hoped to restore power to all affected properties that did not need complex … Read more

Unions acuse Peters of being ‘wilfully misleading’ over Employment Relations Amendment Bill

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Source: Radio New Zealand PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons (left) and New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters. RNZ Winston Peters’ public spat with two unions has gone up a notch, with the PSA and Workers First now writing to the Prime Minister. Secretaries from both unions say the New Zealand First leader is being “wilfully … Read more

‘Imaginary income’ lands family $4000 Working for Families bill

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Source: Radio New Zealand A New Zealander who has left for Australia says he’s been hit hard by Inland Revenue “annualising” his income to claw back Working for Families credits. Kenneth, who wanted to be identified only by his first name, said he moved with his family from Auckland to Australia in January last year. … Read more

Emergency specialist says only law changes will reduce dog injury statistics

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Source: Radio New Zealand A dog runs freely on a roadside. RNZ The patterns are clear for Dr Natasha Duncan-Sutherland to see. Dog injury statistics are on the up, and the emergency specialist at Te Toka Tumai / Auckland City Hospital said that would not be fixed without urgent action. “So if you see a … Read more