Fixing the basics of NZ’s transport rules

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is continuing its work to fix the basics of New Zealand’s transport system, with public consultation opening today on two packages of practical rule changes to make everyday travel safer and cut red tape for truck operators, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “For most New Zealanders, transport rules are … Read more

Health NZ and PSA reach deal after months of negotiating and strike action

Source: Radio New Zealand The agreement included a pay increase of 2.5 percent from December 2025 and a further 2 percent from December this year. 123RF After months of negotiating and strike action, Health New Zealand and the union for allied health workers have reached a deal. The Public Service Association (PSA) said its more … Read more

Man arrested after allegedly shooting victim at their front door in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand A man and a woman, who is co-accused, will also appear in the Manukau District Court today. RNZ / Liu Chen A 34-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting in Manurewa, Auckland. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers said officers were called to a property on Marumaru Lane at about 8.45pm on … Read more

Woman pleads guilty to dangerous driving charge, Motutere fatal crash

Source: New Zealand Police A woman has pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing death in relation to the fatal crash on SH1, Motutere, on 4 July 2025. The 24-year-old woman first appeared in court on 16 December 2025. She has now entered a guilty plea and is due to appear in Taupo … Read more

Man arrested after Police units rammed

Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid a raft of charges against a man after he allegedly rammed two Police vehicles, one of which he rammed multiple times. The man’s van came to Police attention just before 1.45am in the Manukau area. Inspector Warrick Adkin, of Counties Manukau Central Police, says the Hiace van was … Read more

Parking shortages ‘a failed experiment’ in policy planning – Auckland councillor

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro An Auckland City councillor says a lack of parking in developments is leading to anxiety and disputes. Directives for developers to provide a minimum amount of spaces were outlawed in most major cities in 2020. But the government is looking at repealing the change and bringing back … Read more

Arrests made in Manurewa shooting

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a 34-year-old man after a shooting in Manurewa last Wednesday. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers says at around 8.45pm on 18 February, Police were called to Marumaru Lane after reports a person had been shot. “The offender has gone to the door and asked for the victim, before allegedly … Read more

Early morning traffic incidents close State Highway 1 lanes at Kaiapoi

Source: Radio New Zealand A crash blocked lanes on State Highway 1 in Kaiapoi pm Wednesday morning. (File photo). RNZ / Tom Kitchin Two separate incidents on State Highway 1 in Kaiapoi, Canterbury, brought early morning traffic to a near-standstill. Police were alerted to a two-vehicle crash on the soutbound side of the motorway about … Read more

PSA members vote to accept settlement

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the successful ratification of a new collective agreement covering Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical (APHST) members represented by the Public Service Association (PSA). “I am pleased for the approximately 12,300 workers employed by Health New Zealand nationwide who will benefit from this agreement. Allied, … Read more

Citizens arrests, armed guards, and the power of Sunny Kaushal

Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime, headed by Sunny Kaushal and set up to give expert advice, has collapsed and three members quit before it was due to wind up, exposing deep differences within the retail industry.  RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Government has long promised to be … Read more

‘Absolute shambles’: Dual nationals on UK border change

Source: Radio New Zealand Dual British citizens need UK passports to travel there from Wednesday. Gill Bonnett Dual British citizens need UK passports to travel there from Wednesday – but can try their luck with an expired passport if they have to. UK dual citizen Chris Betterton is among those outraged by the change to … Read more

Tasman District river catchments study aims to protect communities during extreme weather

Source: Radio New Zealand A study aims to investigate the most affordable and effective ways of restoring native habitats across the lowlands of the Motueka (pictured), Moutere and Riuwaka rivers. RNZ/Tess Brunton A study of river catchments in the Tasman District aims to make native restoration easier for landowners, while also working to protect communities … Read more

Wellington Mountain Bike festival: 3 days of riding, racing and socialising

Source: Radio New Zealand The Wellington Mountain Bike festival kicks off this Friday with three days of racing, shuttle runs, food, beer and entertainment in three different trail spots around the city. Local riders said up to 265km of trails made the capital a world-class riding destination worth celebrating. They said riders in the capital … Read more

Horner blames Marko for Liam Lawson’s demotion from Red Bull

Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson. FLORENT GOODEN / PHOTOSPORT Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed that it was team advisor Helmut Marko that made the decision to swap Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda early in the 2025 Formula 1 season. After a difficult start to the 2025 season, the New Zealand driver … Read more

Number of Auckland rough sleepers drops, advocates say true figure remains unknown

Source: Radio New Zealand The number of rough sleepers known to outreach teams has dropped in Auckland. Nick Monro The number of rough sleepers known to outreach teams has dropped in Auckland, but those on the front line are treating the figure with caution. Auckland Council’s latest tally shows the number of homeless people social … Read more

Government support for regional air routes takes flight

Source: New Zealand Government Golden Bay Air will be the first airline to receive a loan from funding ear-marked for at-risk regional air routes, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. The airline will receive approximately $1.1 million from the $30 million package set aside by the Coalition Government from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF), designed … Read more

MPI proposes new options to trace pigs and sheep for better disease response

Source: Radio New Zealand The government has proposed new options to improve pig and sheep traceability. RNZ / Cosmo Kentish-Barnes The government has proposed new options to improve pig and sheep traceability so it can better respond to disease outbreaks. While counting sheep may put some to sleep – keeping track of the animals and … Read more

Crash blocks lanes on State Highway 1 at Kaiapoi

Source: Radio New Zealand A crash blocked lanes on State Highway 1 in Kaiapoi pm Wednesday morning. (File photo). RNZ / Tom Kitchin A crash on State Highway 1 in Kaiapoi, Canterbury, brought early morning traffic to a near-standstill. The Transport Agency said a crash shortly after 5am on the Kaiapoi River Bridge on Wednesday … Read more

Will a couples therapist take sides? An expert explains

Source: Radio New Zealand Should we do couples counselling? Are we happy? Are we both pulling in the same direction? How can we get our spark back? These kinds of questions are normal in a society that places such importance on coupledom, despite there being no handbook or one-size-fits all approach. Many people seek out … Read more

MediMap health portal hack ‘a wake-up call’, cyber security expert says

Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, hospice and the community to accurately record medication doses. RNZ/Calvin Samuel A hack at a second healthcare portal is being labelled a concern and a worry by a cyber security consultant who also used to work at the National Cyber … Read more

Lyall Bay businesses excited at prospect of Wellington south coast beaches reopening

Source: Radio New Zealand Lyall Bay beach and the rest of Wellington’s south coast has been off limits since the Moa Point treatment plant failed on 4 February. RNZ / Krystal Gibbens Lyall Bay businesses are excited by the prospect that beaches along the south coast in Wellington could soon reopen after being off-limits since … Read more

Fancy being a real estate agent in your 80s? Why salesforce has weathered market fall

Source: Radio New Zealand There are 42 people registered with individual real estate license who are aged over 83. RNZ If you picture a real estate salesperson, you probably don’t imagine someone living in a retirement village. But it might be more common than you think. Ray White general manager and licensee agent Antonia Baker … Read more

Immigration officers to get increased powers to ask suspected overstayers for identification

Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. Nick Monro Immigration officers will soon have the power to ask suspected overstayers for identification in homes and workplaces. The government said it was closing a compliance gap in the deportation system, while critics argued it was a step towards the immigration conditions that had allowed the … Read more

‘If I’m guilty, I’m guilty’: What a father who admitted killing his son told a journalist

Source: Radio New Zealand Mukzameel Mukhzar Ali pictured holding his baby Mustafa Mahir Ali, whom he admitted killing in their Te Kūiti home. SUPPLIED Nearly two years before Mukzameel Ali pleaded guilty to killing his son, he spoke to RNZ national crime correspondent Sam Sherwood on several occasions, with his explanation about what happened. “If … Read more

Power concerns: Lines companies urged to consider ‘non-network’ solutions

Source: Radio New Zealand One of the most significant options was shifting electricity use away from peak times, the agencies wrote. File photo. RNZ / Russell Palmer The agencies governing energy use in New Zealand are urging lines companies are being urged to consider flexible pricing and other ‘non-network’ solutions instead of building more powerlines … Read more

Youth facing more psychological distress, finding it harder to get specialist help – report

Source: Radio New Zealand The report revealed that 23 percent of people aged 15 to 25 had experienced high or very high psychological distress in the four weeks leading up to the survey – up from 8 percent 10 years ago. RNZ/Michelle Tiang Young people are facing more psychological distress and finding it harder to … Read more

Primary school teachers’ pay talks resume after government’s last offer rejected

Source: Radio New Zealand Primary school teachers picket in Whangarei in October. RNZ/Peter de Graaf Primary school teachers’ pay talks resume on Wednesday, two-and-a-half months after union members rejected a government offer. Educational Institute Te Riu Roa (NZEI) negotiator Liam Rutherford said the Employment Relations Authority would mediate the negotiations. The collective agreement had been … Read more