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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Some parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year, and the industry is warning bills could rise. Stephanie Pow, founder of Crayon, which helps employers with staff wellbeing, particularly around support for parents, said the cost of childcare and early childhood education was a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former National MP Marilyn Waring. Supplied A group of former female MPs has called changes to the pay equity law a “flagrant and significant abuse of power”. The unofficial People’s Select Committee was formed in response to the Equal Pay Amendment Act, passed under urgency last year. The law cancelled 33 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Andrew Coster resigned from the Social Investment Agency last year following the IPCA report into the McSkimming case. RNZ Disgraced former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming claims Andrew Coster – the Police Commissioner at the time – advised him to pursue harassment charges against a woman who accused him of sexual … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Frustrated dog owners are taking on Auckland Council in court on Tuesday. Last year, the Puketāpapa Local Board voted four to two to ban dogs from running free in part of Hillsborough’s Monte Cecilia Park. An interim order halting the decision is in place until the outcome of a judicial … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Elena Garcia, St John. Supplied / St John Only a quarter of people who have heart attacks 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
Source: Radio New Zealand Two galloping horse lanterns will be the main attraction for visitors at this year’s Auckland Lantern Festival. SUPPLIED / TĀTAKI AUCKLAND UNLIMITED A towering lantern of a moa is poised to make its debut at Manukau Sports Bowl when the Auckland Lantern Festival opens on Thursday, giving the annual event a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Campervan rentals are driving Tourism Holdings’ growth. photo by Miles Holden The outlook for the campervan tourism sector continues to improve with New Zealand set for further growth. “The tourism sector here in New Zealand is in a really positive place. We’ve got some good actions that have been undertaken by … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand CEOs are less worried about the impact of global issues than their overseas counterparts. 123RF Majority chief executives expect improved economics this year More than a third expecting higher revenue NZ chief execs more positive about finances, less worried about global issues than global peers Biggest concern is keeping … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford has today announced the appointment of Debbie Francis to the Teaching Council board, providing a valuable addition as the organisation undergoes significant change. “Ms Francis is a highly respected operator with strong, extensive experience in organisational change and strategy. She has led various change programmes across both … Read more