Wellington Water chair’s resignation ‘right thing to do’ – Mayor Anderw Little

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Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s mayor says he has confidence in Wellington Water’s current leadership, after its chair resigned in the wake of the Moa Point crisis. Nick Leggett [ttps://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/586892/wellington-water-chair-nick-leggett-resigns-over-moa-point-sewage-disaster stepped down] on Sunday, saying the failure at the Moa Point treatment plant was deeply serious and … Read more

Onehunga shooting: Police seize firearm in ongoing investigation

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to make progress in investigating a shooting in Onehunga last month. The Auckland City Organised Crime Unit has been investigating the incident on Arthur Street on 16 January 2026. Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce says the investigation team executed a search warrant at a Māngere property on Friday. … Read more

Households and the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate decision

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Source: Radio New Zealand How soon is the official cash rate (OCR) likely to start to increase? And will any hint of it send what banks charge higher? For many homeowners and households, that will be the main thing on their minds when the Reserve Bank issues its next update this week. It cut the … Read more

Ōtorohanga flooding: The silver lining amongst devastation, damage and disarray

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Source: Radio New Zealand An Ōtorohanga man in his 80s is devastated by the damage and disarray at his flooded home after the weekend weather event – save the silver lining of a saved pet goat and an heirloom teddy bear that survived the waters. Kio Kio Station Road resident Colin Payne had to be … Read more

Auckland’s Eden Park to host State of Origin match in 2027

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Source: Radio New Zealand Watch above: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and Tourism Minister Louise Upston announce the deal. A State of Origin match will be played in Eden Park in Auckland in 2027 following three years of high-level talks with the NRL and the Australian Rugby League Commission. It is expected … Read more

More gigs, more goals, more growth: Eden Park planning restrictions eased

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is building Eden Park’s future as a major events venue, making significant changes to local planning rules that have been holding Eden Park back from its full potential, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “Late last year the Government launched an investigation into whether outdated planning rules were unnecessarily … Read more

State of Origin heads to New Zealand

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Source: New Zealand Government In an historic moment, New Zealand will host its first-ever State of Origin match next year at Eden Park, a major event expected to draw thousands of international visitors and deliver a significant economic boost for Auckland. The New Zealand Government and Auckland Council have worked in tandem, alongside the Australian … Read more

Amelia Kerr confirmed as White Ferns captain

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Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Blaze captain Amelia Kerr. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Amelia Kerr has officially been confirmed as White Ferns captain. Kerr takes over in all formats from fellow Wellingtonian Sophie Devine who stepped down as captain following the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in October. The 25-year-old, who has represented the White … Read more

‘Every tonne matters’: The climate scientist who wants to give you hope

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Source: Radio New Zealand for Monday AM University of Bremen glacier scientist Ben Marzeion RNZ / Kate Newton The ice sheets are unstable, the glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and one of the world’s largest carbon polluters has just abandoned its global and domestic efforts to curb emissions. Every new climate change headline … Read more

Live weather: Evacuations, power cuts, roads closed as severe gales, rain batter lower North Island

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest in RNZ’s live blog above People have been evacuated in Manawatū and on the coast of the Tararua District due to rising river levels. The entire Manawatū-Whanganui region is in a state of emergency with heavy rain, flooding as severe weather lashes the lower North Island. Thousands of … Read more

Do you need an admin party to get your life back in order?

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Source: Radio New Zealand “We’re always behind on something. We’re always juggling too many things. We’re always trying to deal with some company that we need to remember the password for their portal, or we need to dispute an insurance claim … or we need to wait on hold for a thousand hours for something … Read more

New dietary guidelines from the US stir the pot

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Source: Radio New Zealand U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveils the department’s new dietary guidelines food chart during a policy announcement event. ANNA MONEYMAKER/ Getty Images via AFP New dietary guidelines from the US have upended the traditional food pyramid, moving protein into the spotlight – but some of … Read more

SailGP reviews split-fleet experiment, after high-speed crash between NZ, France

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Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Russell Coutts admits the smaller fleet drew mixed reviews from sailors. Alan Lee/Photosport SailGP boss Sir Russell Coutts has confirmed this weekend’s split-fleet experiment will become the norm next year, when the professional fleet grows to 14 teams, but reaction from teams is divided. New Zealand SailGP off Auckland’s Wynyard … Read more

Winter Olympics: Alice Robinson misses medals, snowboarders impress

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Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Alice Robinson at the Winter Olympics, 2026. www.photosport.nz Queenstown skier Alice Robinson missed out on the medals in the Giant Slalom at the Winter Olympics. Robinson finished eighth in a very tight Giant Slalom competition, missing out on the podium by just 0.13 seconds. Italy’s Federica Brignone completed a … Read more

Corrections takes action against staff’s ‘unacceptable’ use of artificial intelligence

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Source: Radio New Zealand A privacy risk assessment was undertaken where instances of inappropriate use by Corrections’ staff were identified. RNZ / Blessen Tom Corrections staff have been warned about the use of artificial intelligence tools after some staff were found to be using it to draft formal reports. Corrections said any misuse of technology … Read more

Live weather: Evacuations, power cuts, road closed as severe gales, rain batter lower North Island

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow the latest in RNZ’s live blog above People have been evacuated in Manawatū and on the coast of the Tararua District due to rising river levels. The entire Manawatū-Whanganui region is in a state of emergency with heavy rain, flooding as severe weather lashes the lower North Island. Thousands of … Read more

Science and Ethics – New animal-free alternative flies to NZ today replacing blood from unborn calves

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Source: Beyond Animal Research For the first time in New Zealand, a new animal-free alternative to Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) is being imported today by a charity, and will be trialled in a research laboratory, marking a major milestone for both science and animal welfare in Aotearoa. Today (16/02/26) the first shipment of FRS Pioneer, an animal-free, serum-free … Read more

Wild weather warnings issued across NZ, five districts in states of emergency

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Source: Radio New Zealand Rain warnings for Canterbury. Supplied / MetService Wild weather is expected to hit much of central New Zealand overnight, with multiple warnings and states of emergency. MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for Banks Peninsula, starting from 2am Monday and a Heavy Rain Watch for Canterbury Plains and foothills between … Read more

‘Hidden in plain sight’: How slavery case stayed in the shadows for years

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Source: Radio New Zealand Moeaia Tuai in court on Thursday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Immigration New Zealand says the ‘disturbing’ case of two young people kept as slaves shows how extreme exploitation can be hidden in plain sight. Moeaia Tuai was on Thursday jailed for 16 years and four months for the slavery, rapes and … Read more

Documentary series ‘My China Story’ shines spotlight on US martial artist Jake Pinnick

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2026 – The People’s Daily has launched two seasons of the documentary My China Story, featuring 10 foreigners who have pursued their careers in China. Season one features tech entrepreneur Nikk Mitchell, US zoologist Kevin Messenger, US ceramist Matt Watterson and Argentinian motorcycle … Read more

Wellington Phoenix women fall to Central Coast Mariners in shocking conditions

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Source: Radio New Zealand Teenager Peta Trimis celebrates an outrageous strike for the Central Coast Mariners Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz Chasing a fifth straight win and club record, the Wellington Phoenix women suffered a 2-1 defeat to bogey team Central Coast Mariners in their A-League clash. Players from both sides battled fierce winds hitting the … Read more

Serious crash closes road in Merivale

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Source: Radio New Zealand One person has serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash in Christchurch’s Merivale. Police said officers were called to Heaton Street, between Allister Avenue and Circuit Street, at 5.50pm on Sunday. “Initial indications suggest one person has been seriously injured. “The road is closed, with diversions in place.” Police said people should … Read more

Live: Wild weather warnings issued across NZ, five districts in states of emergency

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Source: Radio New Zealand A fifth State of Emergency has been declared ahead of severe weather expected to strike tonight and overnight. Manawatū District Council is the latest to make the declaration – in a post on social media, the council said it has activated its emergency response team and is closely monitoring river levels. … Read more

Live: Wild weather warnings issued across NZ, three districts in states of emergency

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Source: Radio New Zealand A fourth State of Emergency has been declared ahead of severe weather expected to strike tonight and overnight. Manawatū District Council is the latest to make the declaration – in a post on social media, the council said it has activated its emergency response team and is closely monitoring river levels. … Read more

Body found washed up on beach near Wairoa

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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A body has been found after washing up at Māhia, near Wairoa. In a statement, Tuai senior constable Tony Maultsaid said a member of the public found the body on Mahanga Beach about 1pm on Saturday. “Specialist officers from Tai Rāwhiti attended and the formal identification process … Read more

Live NRL: NZ Māori v Australian Indigenous Men’s All Stars

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Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the NZ Māori All Stars take on the Australian Indigenous All Stars at FMG Stadium, Waikato. Six Warriors have been named for the Māori men: captain James Fisher-Harris, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Adam Pompey, Te Maire Martin and Jacob Laban. Kick-off is at 5.45pm. Team lists: … Read more

Body found, Mahia

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Tuai Senior Constable Tony Maultsaid: Police are making enquiries after the body of a person washed up at Mahia, near Wairoa. A member of the public made the discovery on Mahanga Beach about 1pm on Saturday 14 February and called Police. Specialist officers from Tairāwhiti attended and the formal … Read more