Stars and royals on the Bafta red carpet

Source: Radio New Zealand Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales, arrive at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards in London, on 22 February, 2026.Jaimi Joy / POOL / AFP ‘One Battle After Another’ US singer-songwriter and actor Teyana Taylor.AFP / Adrian Dennis ‘Bugonia’ US actress Emma Stone.AFP / Adrian Dennis ‘Spider-Man: … Read more

Health NZ’s redundancy payouts a ‘disgraceful waste of money’ – PSA

Source: Radio New Zealand The redundancies were forced on Health NZ by government cuts, says the PSA. RNZ Spending millions on redundancy payouts for non-clinical staff at Health NZ is a “disgraceful waste of money”, says the PSA union. Te Whatu Ora made nearly $58 million in redundancy payouts between late 2023 and 2025. In … Read more

NZ-funded chatbot to support Ukrainian children’s mental health after four years of war – World Vision

Source: World Vision This week as Ukraine marks the grim anniversary of four years of war and a growing mental health crisis, World Vision New Zealand is funding a digital chatbot to help caregivers support children living through conflict. Four years of armed combat, bombings, and death have scarred children and nearly 85% of households … Read more

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare seeing ‘good growth’ across hospital products

Source: Radio New Zealand Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has upped its full year revenue and profit guidance on the back of “good growth” in its full range of hospital products. “We have continued to see good growth across the full range of our hospital products so far during our second half,” managing director Lewis Gradon … Read more

Media Advisory – Commissioner of Police Award presentation to Samson Aruwa

Source: New Zealand Police Media are invited to the presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Samson Aruwa in recognition of his courageous actions at a critical incident in Dunedin on the night of 5 October 2019. On that night, during a life threatening crowd crush at a student gathering, Samson demonstrated exceptional courage, calmness, … Read more

Minister attending US Pacific investment summit

Source: New Zealand Government Customs Minister Casey Costello will travel to Honolulu this week to represent New Zealand at the United States’ Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit. “The Summit is an important opportunity for New Zealand to strengthen partnerships that support the Pacific’s long‑term prosperity and resilience,” Ms Costello says. “Stronger economic connections, resilient … Read more

Government invests to support energy security

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed it will buy up to $200 million of new Genesis Energy shares as part of a capital raise announced by the company this morning. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the raise will support and advance the Government’s goals for secure and affordable energy. “We confirmed last year … Read more

Mounjaro now available for weight loss – but it comes with hefty price tag

Source: Radio New Zealand Mounjaro is now available by prescription in some New Zealand pharmacies. Christoph Reichwein / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP A newly approved weight loss drug could improve competition but will still be costly for patients, an obesity doctor says. Mounjaro is a self-administered injection which received regulatory approval for the treatment of … Read more

More than 20 companies yet to report results in last week of corporate reporting season

Source: Radio New Zealand The business outlook seems to be improving, Amova Asset Management’s head of equities said. (File photo) 123RF The last week of the corporate reporting season is underway with more than 20 companies yet to report their results to the December 31 balance date. The past week saw reports from some of … Read more

‘Very high’ demand sees 235 nurses begin advanced training through new scholarship

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF More than double the planned number of primary care nurses will begin advanced training this year, following strong demand for the government’s new scholarship. Health Minister Simeon Brown said the government had originally committed to funding 120 primary care registered nurses each year for four years to undertake advanced education … Read more

‘Calling for change for almost a year’; Hopes government will act after dog killing

Source: Radio New Zealand An animal control officer communicates with a roaming dog (file image). RNZ / Felix Walton Auckland Council is hoping recent tragic dog attacks, including a fatal attack, will make the government step in and make changes. On Tuesday, 62-year-old Mihiata Te Rore was killed by dogs while visiting a home in … Read more

‘It’s a little bit of wait and see’: Trade Minister Todd McClay on Donald Trump’s tariff hikes

Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii As the world grapples with US President Donald Trump’s latest move raising global duty on imports into the United States to 15 percent, Trade Minister Todd McClay says how it will impact New Zealand businesses remains to be seen. Over the … Read more

Luxon must act after Peters caught making false claims on employment bill

Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on Christopher Luxon to hold Winston Peters accountable for making false claims about union engagement on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill. “Winston Peters’ behaviour following the passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill is a disgrace,” says Green Party Workplace Relations spokesperson Teanau Tuiono.   “He has falsely … Read more

‘Bullying’, ‘draconian’ homeless move-on orders questioned

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Luke McPake An Auckland councillor is calling them draconian and heartless, the advocacy group for retailers doubts they will work long term, and a man on the streets says it’s bullying. But the government says its move-on orders announced on Sunday are part of reclaiming main streets … Read more

Gore’s iconic giant trout has finally caught a name

Source: Radio New Zealand The newly named Trevor the trout. Tess Brunton/RNZ Gore’s iconic statue is no longer with-trout a name The brown trout statue has been proudly leaping in the Southland town since 1989 after being locally designed, built and fundraised. Trevor was officially announced at the On The Fly Festival on the banks … Read more

Hundreds of Wellington homes still without power a week after storm

Source: Radio New Zealand Trees fell on power lines (file image). Supplied / Caleb Gordon More than 300 homes in Wellington are still without power a week after being hit by a southerly storm. Wellington Electricity said the extremely gusty nature of last week’s storm appeared to have made it extra damaging, and it was … Read more

Barker’s of Geraldine in a jam over waste

Source: Radio New Zealand An aerial view of the reserve, the water ponds, and the Barker’s blocks and factory. Supplied The Barkers jam maker is already in trouble with its neighbours over stinky wastewater ponds, and now it wants to dump the waste onto DOC land. With the backdrop of the Southern Alps and a … Read more

Hundreds of Wellinton homes still without power a week after storm

Source: Radio New Zealand Trees fell on power lines (file image). Supplied / Caleb Gordon More than 300 homes in Wellington are still without power a week after being hit by a southerly storm. Wellington Electricity said the extremely gusty nature of last week’s storm appeared to have made it extra damaging, and it was … Read more

Memorial unveiled for victims of Lake Alice child and adolescent unit

Source: Radio New Zealand The memorial pays tribute to Lake Alice survivors, and those who have died. RNZ/Jimmy Ellinghm In the 1970s the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit near Marton was a place of horror for the children tortured there. But farmland has replaced the psychiatric hospital, whose buildings have gone, and all that … Read more

Scheme paying for counselling within 24hrs making a difference

Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington East Girls College associate principal Anna Wilson. John Gerritsen/RNZ Schools say a Rotary Club-funded scheme that pays for counselling within 24 hours is making a huge difference for their students. The programme called Lifting the Lid runs in several parts of the country and started in Wellington in 2022. Schools … Read more

NZ Breakers bank prize money in disappointing season

Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers coach Petteri Koponen. Blake Armstrong/Photosport The New Zealand Breakers do not want to get left behind in the Australian NBL as other cashed up teams lock in tested talent and inject rising stars into squads to chase championships. The dust had barely settled on Dillon Boucher’s first season back with … Read more

Dog attacks: ‘Backyard breeding’ a major concern – vet

Source: Radio New Zealand The scene of Saturday’s dog attack in Christchurch. Sam Sherwood / RNZ A veterinary specialist says it is shocking to see another serious dog attack, days after a woman was mauled to death in Northland. Three people were injured after two dogs attacked people in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr on … Read more

E-scooter injuries on the rise, young people most affected

Source: Radio New Zealand By Irra Lee, Morning Report producer/reporter File photo. Young people the most affected by rise in e-scooter injuries. RNZ / Dom Thomas Newly-released ACC data shows claims for e-scooter injuries are on the rise, with children and young people among the most affected. It’s prompted an ED doctor to call for … Read more

Northcote College students learning from home after sports pavilion caught fire

Source: Radio New Zealand A fire destroyed the sport’s pavilion at Northcote College. Victoria Young Students from the Auckland school that had its century-old, heritage listed sports pavilion gutted by fire are learning from home for the week. The building at Northcote College was razed on Friday. In a letter to parents, the school said … Read more

Being a student is pricier than ever – does it pay off?

Source: Radio New Zealand Just under 35,000 students received some form of financial assistance under the student allowance scheme in the first quarter of last year. File photo. Tri Wiranto/Unsplash International student Huda Jamali says studying in Palmerston North is a bit cheaper than in other parts of the country – but she was still … Read more

‘Bullying’, ‘dracionian’ homeless move-on orders questioned

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Luke McPake An Auckland councillor is calling them draconian and heartless, the advocacy group for retailers doubts they will work long term, and a man on the streets says it’s bullying. But the government says its move-on orders announced on Sunday are part of reclaiming main streets … Read more

What is burnout? And do you have it?

Source: Radio New Zealand You might not have performed at Auckland’s Spark Arena or have had a film made about your journey reclaiming te reo Māori, but you probably can relate to the idea of taking a break “for a wee while” or having “a cup of tea and a lie down”. Those were the … Read more