Auckland Blues v Force – Super Rugby Pacific

Source: Radio New Zealand Blues face Western Force in Super Rugby Pacific. Liam Swiggs / RNZ First-five Stephen Perofeta converted all six of his team’s tries and scored one himself, as the Blues overhauled Western Force 42-32 at Perth. After a controversial loss to the Chiefs in their opener last week, the Auckland-based side took … Read more

Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific

Source: Radio New Zealand Highlanders face Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific. Liam Swiggs / RNZ Hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho had a try double, as the Chiefs downed the Highlanders 26-23 in Dunedin for their second straight win of the season. Follow the live action here: Squads Highlanders: 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Jack Taylor, 3 Rohan … Read more

Live: Auckland Blues v Force – Super Rugby Pacific

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Blues take on Western Force at HBF Park in Perth. Kickoff is at 9.35pm. Squad Blues: 1 Joshua Fusitu’a, 2 Bradley Slater, 3 Marcel Renata, 4 Laghlan McWhannell, 5 Josh Beehre, 6 Anton Segner, 7 Dalton Papali’i (c), 8 Hoskins Sotutu, 9 … Read more

Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer apologises to fans after embarrassing loss

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal, A-League, Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 21 February, 2026 © Mandatory credit: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are closing in on the top of the A-League after dismantling the Wellington Phoenix 5-0, a dominant win that … Read more

Wellington Phoenix coach quits after loss to Auckland FC

Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has quit after a heavy loss to Auckland FC. AAP / Photosport Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has resigned, after a [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/587537/phoenix-captain-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-5-0-loss humiliating 5-0 A-League loss to Auckland FC. The Wellington club has thanked ‘Chief’ for his work, with the coach confirming his departure after the match … Read more

Phoenix captain apologises to fans after embarrassing 5-0 loss

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal, A-League, Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 21 February, 2026 © Mandatory credit: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are closing in on the top of the A-League after dismantling the Wellington Phoenix 5-0, a dominant win that … Read more

Northcote College to close for a week after fire destroys building

Source: Radio New Zealand A fire destroyed the sport’s pavillion at Northcote College. Victoria Young Northcote College will shut for a week after a fire destroyed one of its buildings on Friday. In a post on Facebook, the college said it had “been advised by the Ministry of Education and specialist contractors to close the … Read more

Speedster Tommy Te Puni breaks national 200 metres record at Christchurch

Source: Radio New Zealand Sprinter Tommy Te Puni is in the national record books. supplied Sprinter Tommy Te Puni has etched his name in the national record books at the International Track Meet in Christchurch. Te Puni eclipsed the national 200 metres record, running 20.35s, ahead of closest rival Lex Revell-Lewis. The Auckland sprinter dips … Read more

Live: Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Highlanders take on the Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Squads Highlanders: 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Jack Taylor, 3 Rohan Wingham, 4 Oliver Haig, 5 Mitch Dunshea, 6 Te Kamaka Howden, 7 Sean Withy (VC), 8 … Read more

Northern Districts women win maiden Hallyburton Johnstone Shield cricket title

Source: Radio New Zealand Northern Districts women celebrate, as Wellington Blaze’s Jess McFadyen walks off the Basin Reserve. Marty Melville Northern Brave have claimed the domestic one-day women’s cricket title for the first time, toppling star-studded Wellington Blaze. Bowler Marama Downes led the charge in the grand final, bagging three wickets on Saturday at the … Read more

Chorus locates fault in West Auckland internet outage

Source: Radio New Zealand It is not expected to be restored until Sunday. 123RF Chorus said it has located the fault that has knocked out internet services to nearly 7500 customers in West Auckland. The Chorus outage is impacting Te Atatū, Henderson, and Massey – with people unable to access the internet via their fibre … Read more

Three injured in dog attack in Bryndwr, Christchurch

Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at a house in Bryndwr, Christchurch. Sam Sherwood / RNZ Emergency services are at an address in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr, where a number of people have been hurt after being attacked by dogs. Several police cars and ambulances were at the scene on Bevin Place, as well … Read more

Crash blocks SH25 in both directions south of Thames

Source: Radio New Zealand A serious crash south of Thames has closed State Highway 25 in both directions. RNZ / REECE BAKER A serious crash south of Thames has closed State Highway 25 in both directions. Police were alerted to the two-vehicle incident near the Orongo Corner at about 2.30pm. Initial indicators were that there … Read more

National to campaign on review of ‘controversial’ Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing rules

Source: Radio New Zealand National Party conservation spokesperson Tama Potaka. RNZ / Mark Papalii National’s conservation spokesperson Tama Potaka says the party will campaign on further restricting commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf. Legislation brought by the coalition government last year, established 12 high protection areas (HPAs) where a range of activities, including most commercial … Read more

Emergency services attend incident in Bryndwr, Christchurch

Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at a house in Bryndwr, Christchurch. Sam Sherwood / RNZ Emergency services are at an address in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr. Several police cars and ambulances were at the scene on Bevin Place, as well as a Christchurch City Council animal management vehicle. An RNZ reporter at the … Read more

Taranaki exhibition gives voice to native species

Source: Radio New Zealand Whiria ko te iwi tuna Toiaa Taiao A Taranaki exhibition is giving a voice to native species including tuna (eels), iinanga and kooaro (whitebait), and piharau (lamprey), revealing the rhythms of life beneath the surface of New Zealand’s freshwater streams and rivers. Whiria ko te iwi tuna opens on 28 February … Read more

Nurses and senior doctors’ bargaining stretches into second year

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Bargaining over pay and conditions has stretched into its second year for nurses and senior doctors, while bargaining for junior doctors is just beginning. The collective agreement for senior doctors with the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) expired in August, 2024. Nurses, too, through the New Zealand Nurses Organisation … Read more

40 student volunteers part of Banks Peninsula clean up crew

Source: Radio New Zealand Bridge on Okuti Valley Road on Thursday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) has deployed 40 volunteers from the University of Canterbury to help clean up Banks Peninsula. A state of emergency was declared in the region on Tuesday, after it was hammered by nearly six times the … Read more

Surge in work-related concussions at Oranga Tamariki ‘ deeply concerning’, social workers body says

Source: Radio New Zealand Concussions can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head. (File photo) 123RF The professional body for social workers says a surge in diagnosed work related concussions at Oranga Tamariki is deeply concerning. Figures released to RNZ reveal the number of head injuries suffered by Oranga Tamariki staff … Read more

Uncertainty likely to remain following US Supreme Court tariff ruling, Trade Minister says

Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay said New Zealand exports had been holding up well overall in the US market since the original 15 percent tariff was imposed (file image). Nick Monro Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay says considerable uncertainty is likely to remain with the latest moves in the US … Read more

Zaroa NZ salami products recalled after concerns over food safety controls

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A brand of salami is being recalled after being produced without the required food safety control and oversight. The three Zaroa NZ-branded products being recalled are Pure, Delicaté Salami Pohutukawa Smoked, and Hawke’s Bay Black Angus Beef Chorizo Salami. Supplied / MPI Food Safety’s Vincent … Read more

Nearly 7500 West Auckland homes affected by fibre outage

Source: Radio New Zealand It is not expected to be restored until tomorrow. 123RF The number of households affected by a fibre outage in West Auckland has climbed to nearly 7500. The Chorus outage is impacting Te Atatū, Henderson, and Massey – with people unable to access the internet via their fibre connections since 5.30am … Read more

NZ Breakers’ chance for silverware on the line

Source: Radio New Zealand Mexican teenager Karim Lopez will play his final game for the Breakers on Sunday before going into the NBA draft. photosport The New Zealand Breakers players won’t pocket all of the prize money from the Ignite Cup final. Sunday’s finale of the inaugural in-season tournament between the Breakers and Adelaide 36ers … Read more

Olympics: No medals for NZ, USA’s Alex Ferreira takes the win at men’s halfpipe finals

Source: Radio New Zealand USA’s Alex Ferreira celebrates after winning the freestyle skiing men’s freeski halfpipe final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. AFP/JEFF PACHOUD USA’s Alex Ferreira celebrates after winning the freestyle skiing men’s freeski halfpipe final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. There were no medals for New Zealand … Read more

Woods equaliser bags point for Phoenix women against Victory

Source: Radio New Zealand Makala Woods of the Wellington Phoenix runs ball back to half way after scoring. photosport American striker Makala Woods has rescued a 1-1 draw for Wellington Phoenix away to Melbourne Victory, to keep the Kiwi club second on the A-League women’s standings. Wood scored her fourth goal since joining the club … Read more

Watch: Ben Harrington heads to freeski halfpipe final, Fin Melville Ives takes brutal fall

Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Harrington has qualified for the men’s freeski halfpipe final. Fin Melville Ives is in a stable condition after a fall left him unconscious and saw him stretchered off the snow. The finals are set down for 7.30am Saturday 21 February (NZ time). Ben Harrington has qualified for the men’s freeski … Read more

Cricket: Central Districts romp into men’s one-day final against Canterbury

Source: Radio New Zealand Josh Clarkson is congratulated after taking a wicket for Central Districts against Wellington. photosport Central Districts (CD) have stormed into the final of the men’s Ford Trophy domestic one-day cricket competition, crushing Wellington by 211 runs at the Basin Reserve. CD will carry momentum in the final on Sunday at the … Read more