Noisy neighbours’ loud gear to be sold off

Source: Radio New Zealand Confiscated audio equipment. Supplied Dozens of sound systems seized by noise control officers in New Plymouth are about to go on sale at a charity op shop after their owners failed to pay the administration fee to have them returned. Once the bane of sleeping neighbours, 18 sets of sound equipment … Read more

Woman sex trafficked as a child wants mandatory abuse reporting from teachers

Source: Radio New Zealand Gloria Masters founded Handing the Shame Back, a campaign and charitable initiative aimed at combating sexual abuse against children. GLORIA MASTERS / SUPPLIED Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking of young girls shines light on a ‘silent epidemic’, says survivor She wants mandatory reporting by teachers if they suspect a child has been abused … Read more

New Plymouth’s Metro Plaza building demolition to begin next month

Source: Radio New Zealand A concept image showing the view over the development site from Devon Street. Supplied / New Plymouth District Council Demolition of central New Plymouth’s Metro Plaza building will begin next month, starting a three-stage project to bring daylight back to a section of the Huatoki Stream after almost a century under … Read more

Person dies after vehicle flips, hits parked car in Auckland’s Hillsborough

Source: Radio New Zealand Police were alerted to the incident at about 6.30pm, where a vehicle had hit a parked car and flipped near the intersection of Frederick Street and Belfast Street. RNZ One person has died following a crash in the Auckland suburb Hillsborough last night. Police were alerted to the incident at about … Read more

Memorial service to be held in Christchurch to mark 15 years since 2011 earthquake

Source: Radio New Zealand The magnitude 6.3 quake on 22 February left 185 people dead, while thousands of homes were demolished because of damage to the buildings or land. RNZ / SIMON ROGERS A public memorial service will be held in Christchurch today to mark the 15th anniversary of the 2011 February earthquake. The magnitude … Read more

Running shoes or barefoot – what should I wear to lift weights?

Source: Radio New Zealand At the gym, you might have been told not to lift weights in runners. There’s a common belief that this can be bad for your performance and lead to injuries. But is it really the case? Let’s unpack the science. Flat sneakers may be a good choice for lifting weights because … Read more

Broken collarbone for Kiwi free skier Fin Melville Ives

Source: Radio New Zealand Fin Melville Ives, after crashing out in qualification for the Freeski Halfpipe competition at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic games. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP The medical assessments are in and it’s been confirmed that New Zealand Freeskier Fin Melville Ives broke his collarbone in crashing out during the qualification rounds … Read more

Man On The Run: How Paul McCartney rebuilt his life after The Beatles

Source: Radio New Zealand “The event is so momentous that historians may, one day, view it as a landmark in the decline of the British Empire.” That was dramatic framing by CBS News of The Beatles’s break-up in April 1970. It was illustrative of the intense hyperbole that followed this band, who went from Liverpool … Read more

‘War orphans’ express gratitude to Chinese foster parents

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 February 2026 – Organized by the Japanese Repatriates and Japan-China Friendship Association, a delegation of 90 Japanese “war orphans,” along with their descendants and family members, visited Harbin in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province on September 11, 2025, for a cultural performance. The event served … Read more

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