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Source: Radio New Zealand Whether it’s enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone, many of us spend hours a day using our headphones. One 2017 study of 4185 Australians showed they used headphones on average 47–88 hours a month. Health advice about headphones tends to focus on how loud sounds might … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Todd McClay says he does not think there will be a resumption of live animal exports any time soon. RNZ / Mark Papalii The National Party has withdrawn its support for resuming live animal exports by sea. Animal Welfare Minister Andrew Hoggard announced on Tuesday that the government would not get … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi A woman has died after a car mounted the curb and ploughed into a cafe in Auckland. The crash, about 9am on Wednesday, closed William Souter Street in the North Shore suburb of Forrest Hill. Three people were initially hurt – one critically, one with moderate injuries … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Anna Adams has been appointed Solicitor-General and Chief Executive of the Crown Law Office, Attorney-General Judith Collins announced today. “Ms Adams is an outstanding lawyer and leader,” Ms Collins says. “She has extensive experience in public law and has worked for many years at the highest levels of our legal system. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Images showing rot in beams and exposed wood and peeling paint on window frames. Branz/supplied About 90 percent of homes in New Zealand are in need of immediate maintenance, with the total cost of the work thought to be $27 billion, research has found. Centre for Research, Evaluation and Social Assessment … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Joshua Jones – Wairoa CIB: Police are appealing for information following a serious assault at an address in Mahia at the end of February. On Saturday 28 February, around 11.30pm, Police were called with a report that a man had entered an address uninvited, on Newcastle Street, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a serious crash on William Souter Street, Forrest Hill this morning. Police were called at around 8.55am to reports of a single-vehicle crash. A car has mounted the curb and hit two people before impacting a building. One person was transported to hospital in a critical … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Willow-Jean Prime has picked up the social development role. VNP / Phil Smith Willow-Jean Prime has lost the education portfolio, but picked up social development, as Labour reshuffles its decks ahead of the election. Ginny Andersen will take on the education role, making her the third Labour MP to take on … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police MEDIA ADVISORY: Hawke’s Bay Police Open Day Hawke’s Bay Police invite everyone to an Open Day at the Hastings Police Station on Sunday 15 March from 10am-12pm (gates close at 11.30am). Entrance via Market St Police Station gates. Held at the rear of the station, the event will host a patrol … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Matamata Police have arrested a recidivist burglar after an electronic tracking tag alerted officers to the location of a stolen lawnmower. A local officer took the report of the burglary on Monday morning, with the victim stating that the $1,200 brand new lawnmower had an electronic tracking tag attached for security. … Read more
Source: Auckland Council If you travel past Auckland’s many factories, it’s not immediately obvious how much these businesses contribute to our everyday life. But they do, producing everything from stainless-steel tubing to food products, plastics, electronics and specialist components. They’re also a very important part of New Zealand’s prosperity. Auckland’s manufacturing firms keep thousands of … Read more
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says today’s Government response to the Health Committee inquiry into aged care capacity recognises serious system pressures but leaves families and informal carers continuing to shoulder the consequences. The inquiry examined how well the aged care sector can support people experiencing neurological cognitive disorders, including dementia. While the Government has … Read more
Source: SAFE For Animals SAFE is celebrating news that the Government will not move forward with plans to reinstate live animal exports by sea, ensuring the ban on the trade remains in place at least for this parliamentary term. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard confirmed yesterday that Cabinet had been unable to reach agreement on reviving … Read more
Source: Greenpeace In an open letter launched this morning, Greenpeace is calling on the New Zealand Government to put public health above industry profits by lowering the legal limit for nitrate in drinking water. (ref. https://www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/publication/open-letter-nitrate-limits/ ) This follows the Danish Government’s move to lower the legal limit for nitrate in drinking water, after an expert panel recommended it … Read more
Source: Consumer NZ New research from Consumer NZ shows an overwhelming 96% of electric vehicle (EV) owners would buy another EV, confirming strong satisfaction among current owners. Consumer has released findings from its latest car reliability and satisfaction survey, representing responses from 5,791 members and supporters collected in November and December 2025. “This survey canvassed … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells: Police have arrested two men and seized amounts cash, methamphetamine, firearms, and ammunition, in Canterbury. Over the past two weeks, Police executed search warrants at various properties linked to Mongrel Mob gang members, in Christchurch and North Canterbury. During these searches, Police located and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham in action against the Blues. Brett Phibbs The Crusaders concede they have not been good enough but are confident they can turn around their disappointing start to the Super Rugby season. The defending champions have won just one of their first four games with losses to the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Covid-19 booster vaccination rates are dropping. (File photo) AFP The latest wave of Covid-19 is being driven by low vaccination rates, a health expert says. Latest number show 50 hospitalisation and 19 deaths with the virus within the span of a week. University of Otago professor of public health Michael Baker … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of literature’s biggest names – from Aotearoa and around the world – will hit the stage for this year’s Auckland Writers’ Festival in mid-May. The festival’s 2026 programme features more than 220 artists participating in more than 170 ticketed and free events. Audiences will be among the first in New … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Caitlin Clark for USA and Emma Rogers for the Tall Ferns will both made their senior team debuts at the Basketball World Cup qualifiers this week. Photosport Three of the biggest stars of USA women’s basketball share something special with a trio of inexperienced New Zealanders. Jade Kirisome and cousins Emma … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Skyline Track near Wānaka. Department of Conservation A person has died on a popular hiking track near Wānaka. Emergency services were called to the Skyline Track, which runs along the ridgeline between Roys Peak and the Cardrona Valley, just before 3pm on Tuesday. The body was recovered by a helicopter. Police … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A series of rural resilience workshops to help farmers and growers be better prepared for adverse events will be rolled out starting next week, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. “Significant rainfall and flooding this summer have caused damage to farms and orchards, and had an impact on freight, transport … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire ban has been declared for most of the Queenstown Lakes district. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A fire ban has been declared for most of the Queenstown Lakes district amid warnings of recent near misses. Firefighters and helicopters fought to control a vegetation fire near houses at Arthurs Point on … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund new treatment options for people living with cystic fibrosis from 1 April 2026. The decision includes: widening access to Trikafta and Kalydeco for all people with eligible mutations funding Alyftrek for the first time for people with eligible mutations “Trikafta has already changed the lives of hundreds of New Zealanders … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps A person has been critically injured and others also hurt after a car hit a cafe in Auckland. Emergency crews were called to William Souter Street in Forrest Hill on the North Shore around 8.55am on Wednesday. A person was taken to hospital in a critical condition. St John … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A late-night burglary attempt in Henderson on Wednesday ended with two men facing court after being caught by Police. Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Nick Salter, says around 2.15am Police were called to Central Park Drive following reports people had been seen unlawfully inside a building. “These two alleged … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 March 2026 Department of Conservation science staff and rangers recently caught 31 kea from a record flock of about 36 birds, attaching leg bands with tiny microchips. The bands are scanned by solar-powered readers attached to hut roofs and other sites that kea like to visit, allowing their travels … Read more