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Source: New Zealand Police A simple traffic stop uncovered a cache of drugs and cash on Monday night in Millwater. Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie, Waitematā North Area Response Manager says a Police unit was patrolling the North Auckland suburb around midnight, when they spotted a suspicious looking vehicle. “Once stopped, officers approached the vehicle and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Twisted steel and roofless berry tunnels following the storms. SUPPLIED/CAM LEWIS Storms across the North Island have destroyed a Horowhenua grower’s large berry tunnels, but power to the milking shed has since returned. Severe weather over the weekend thrust five North Island districts into states of emergency; Manawatū, Rangitīkei, Tararua, Waipā … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The single-lane bridge to Lake Ferry, Wairarapa, has been gouged out by floodwaters. Supplied / South Wairarapa District Council A washout at a single lane bridge has completely cut off several settlements in southern Wairarapa, including Lake Ferry and Cape Palliser. Torrential rain, which began on Sunday night, caused widespread flooding … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an arson that destroyed over $50,000 worth of property at a Rānui sports club last year have made an arrest. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting says the fire was allegedly purposely lit in a rubbish bin, which was leaning up against the Birdwood Road BMX club’s canteen. “This fire … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Farm assistant wades in to rescue stranded sheep after huge downpours at Teddington, Banks Peninsula. Supplied A Banks Peninsula farm worker had to swim stranded sheep to safety after huge downpours at Teddington. More than 280mm of rain has fallen on parts of the Banks Peninsula from Sunday night to Tuesday … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 40 seconds ago EIT Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science student Ngaun Siau is preparing for a vintage placement at Craggy Range and an associate judging role at this year’s Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards. The 27-year-old was awarded the Craggy Range Young Vintner Scholarship and Best Student Wine for her … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Five years ago, Logan Paul set a world record when he purchased a Pokémon card for US$5.275 million (NZ$8.74 million). It proved a sound investment – the influencer and wrestler sold that card for a jaw-dropping $16.492 million (NZ$27.3 million), with a diamond encrusted necklace thrown in. The rare Pikachu Illustrator … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor best known for The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and many other tough-guy roles over an acclaimed screen career that spanned six decades, has died. He was 95. Duvall died “peacefully” at his home in Middleburg, Virginia on Sunday (US time), according to a statement sent by his … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 4 days ago Jo-Anna Tahuri grew up speaking te reo Māori, but her studies at EIT’s Te Whatukura helped deepen her understanding of the language she now teaches to the next generation. Originally from Whakatāne, Jo-Anna (Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa, Ngāti Awa and Tūhoe) moved to Te Tairāwhiti in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues captain Dalton Papali’i. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Blues captain Dalton Papali’i will leave New Zealand rugby at the end of the Super Rugby season to play in France. The Blues have confirmed the 28-year-old will take up an opportunity with French Top 14 team Castres Olympique. Papali’i, who made his Blues debut … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER One person has died following a head-on crash in West Auckland last night. The crash between two cars at the intersections of Hepburn and Great North Rd in Glen Eden happened shortly after 11pm on Monday. Three people were taken to hospital – one in a critical … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Senior technician Sean Taylor displays the new solution for mounting sensors onto smart clothing. RNZ Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Over the last three decades the rise of fast fashion, and the explosion of plastics in our clothes like polyester and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Built in a neo-Georgian style, St George’s opened in 1927. RNZ / Robin Martin Former students of St George’s Preparatory School in Whanganui have been stepping back in time on tours of the almost century-old campus ahead of its demolition. The district council-owned site is being deconstructed – piece-by-piece – ahead … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Akaroa hit by flooding as storm moves south. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are being lashed by heavy rain as the wild weather moves south, causing flooding in Akaroa. MetService said a deep low east of New Zealand is moving slowly southwards, bringing more heavy rain to the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents of an affluent east Auckland suburb fear their quiet lifestyle could be shattered. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Residents of an affluent east Auckland suburb fear their quiet lifestyle could be shattered by a three-storey development in the middle of their neighbourhood. With dozens of buildings looming high above her garden, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Glen Eden last night. The two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hepburn and Great North roads was reported at around 11.12pm. One person suffered critical injuries and was transported to hospital, where they have died. Two people suffered moderate injuries … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi in March 2025. Piyal Bhattacharya / The Times of India via AFP Workers, wine, and building new alliances – what New Zealand and India get from our free trade deal It’s the free trade deal that was expected … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZDF is warning about the costs and ethical difficulties of the latest military technology advancements. Supplied / NZDF “Human-machine teams” using leading-edge technology to defeat the enemy are part of the NZ Defence Force’s vision for the future. The defence force’s new briefing to Parliament on the future of fighting … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Untreated water is leaking onto the capital’s south coast beaches due to the Moa Point Treatment Plant flooding. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington iwi Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika has expressed profound disappointment at the ongoing discharge of untreated wastewater at Moa Point. In a statement, the iwi … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Some residents were warned to prepare for possible flooding. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Residents in Banks Peninsula are waking after heavy rain overnight, with up to 100 millimetres predicted to fall between Monday evening and Tuesday mid-morning, and flooding expected in some areas. Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger warned people not to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand One expert says there’s a meaningful gap between a basic and a more comfortable retirement. 123.rf You’ve probably heard warnings about how New Zealanders are likely to need to work until later in life. Treasury has pointed out the pressure an ageing population will put on the country’s finances – and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Shadrack Simi was in charge of the menu. RNZ / Robin Martin When the huge storm closed State Highway 1 between Taihape and Hunterville on Monday, leaving hundreds of drivers stranded, the community at Winiata Marae knew just what to do. They quickly put word out that warm food and a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand We’ve all heard the warnings about wet wipes and fatbergs but the kitchen sink is often where complacency creeps in. A splash of pan oil here or a rinse of leftover sauce there might seem harmless at first. According to plumber Marc Brouwer, who has worked across Australia and New Zealand … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The median price for insurance for a large house in Auckland had dropped 11 percent year-on-year, Consumer NZ said. RNZ Aucklanders may finally be getting some relief on their insurance premiums – but the same cannot be said for Wellington and Christchurch, and some people are struggling to get it at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A creek had burst in banks on Monday on Lake Ferry Road south of Martinborough, Wairarapa. RNZ/Mary Argue In the aftermath of the latest destructive storm, South Wairarapa’s mayor is calling for a frank discussion about the country’s future from grassroots to government level. Torrential rain and gale force winds caused … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 300 people attended a public meeting about the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant disaster. RNZ / Lauren Crimp Tempers flared at a packed public meeting on Monday night about the meltdown at Wellington’s Moa Point sewage treatment plant. Officials fronted the crowd of more than 300, but many left … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Akaroa hit by flooding as storm moves south. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are being lashed by heavy rain as the wild weather moves south, causing flooding in Akaroa. MetService said a deep low east of New Zealand is moving slowly southwards, bringing more heavy rain to the … Read more