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Source: Radio New Zealand A broken ramp on the Bluebridge Connemara left hundreds of passengers stuck on the ferry overnight. Supplied Ferry operator Bluebridge says Monday evening’s sailing of the beleaguered Connemara ferry from Wellington to Picton is scheduled to go ahead. The Connemara’s sailing’s have been cancelled since Thursday as teams worked to repair … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The three-day event was expected to generate more than 60,000 visitor nights at hotels. The Hotel Council Aoetaroa says events are a big part of turning Auckland’s central business district into a central entertainment district. A Jehovah’s Witness Convention in the city over the weekend has been forecast to boost the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Temperatures are forecast to return to regular January temperatures this week. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Temperatures are set to return to normal this week after peaking around the country. MetService meteorologist Ngaire Wotherspoon told Morning Report a number of places reached the mid-thirties over the weekend, driven by a heat wave … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A fire in Hawke’s Bay, January 2026. Hawke’s Bay – Fire and Emergency Campers and hikers have been asked to evacuate the Boundary Stream Camp and Bell Rock Scenic Reserve in Hawke’s Bay because of a large fire. The fire is in a forestry block near Waitara Road in Te Haroto, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Warning: this story contains details that may disturb some readers. Moeaia Tuai will be sentenced next month for enslaving a young woman who he forced to work and sexually abused. Two victims broke free from the Auckland man’s control in harrowing echoes of New Zealand’s most infamous slavery trial, but such … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Waving down a bus is not required, but it sure helps. RNZ / Mark Papalii Whether you’re heading to work before an important morning meeting, or coming home with kids and shopping in tow, there are few things more maddening than your bus just seeming to sail on by. Last year, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Trail cameras planted by Whakatipu Wildlife Trust have detected 44 cats over three weeks. Supplied/Whakatipu Wildlife Trust A restored wetland on the edge of Queenstown is drawing rare native wildlife back to an area once dry and barren, but conservationists say roaming pet cats could undo years of community-led work. Just … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The words “cost of living” have become synonymous with a struggle faced by an increasing number of Kiwi families. The news is full of stories about the price of butter, pain at the pump and pay parity. With the phrase first popping up in newspapers more than a century ago, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathaniel Salmon has accepted an offer to play college football. Supplied NZ American football player Nathaniel Salmon has accepted an offer to play college football for Washington State Cougars – but it’s been one of the most unconventional paths to the American college system for the Porirua-born athlete. Two years ago, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand This half-finished apartment block in Auckland’s Epsom has been derelict for the past six years. MELANIE EARLEY / RNZ Unfinished housing developments are dotted across the Auckland region, with many seemingly in a state of limbo. The derelict properties often led to concerns from local communities about vandalism and squatters. A … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand My second son’s birth 42 years ago was uneventful. I recall it was surprisingly quick. We barely had time to drive to the birthing unit before I was on my back, panting. At my head offering encouragement was my husband. At the business end was a young GP with blonde hair, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Hundreds of sailors made the most of blazing sunshine and 10-15 knot winds in the Bay of Islands at the 50th annual Tall Ships race. RNZ / Peter de Graaf With temperatures reaching the high 30s in Napier and Hastings on Sunday, many spent the day finding ways to beat the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand On the West Coast, winds and heavy rain also brought down trees onto State Highway 6 and caused surface flooding. MetService Flooding has closed the key road link between Canterbury and the West Coast, as a fierce thunderstorm swept over the region this afternoon. State Highway 73 between Otira and Arthur’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Isaac Hughes scores a goal for Wellington against Adelaide. Masanori Udagawa/Photosport Wellington Phoenix have shown some heart and courage in their A-League men’s match against Adelaide in Wellington, fighting back from two goals down at halftime to draw 2-2. The home team weren’t looking good in the first half, as Adelaide … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire was contained and the building was not badly damaged. RNZ/Marika Khabazi About 60 people have been evacuated, after a fire broke out at a large badminton centre in Auckland. The owner of the NZ Badminton Centre on East Tamaki Road, Dev Senthiya, said about 20 firefighters put out the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Elina Svitolina serves during the ASB Classic final. Alan Lee/Photosport Ukrainian veteran Elina Svitolina has won the 2026 ASB Classic women’s tournament in Auckland. The 31-year-old proved too good for China’s Xinyu Wang, winning in straight sets 6-3 7-6 in an hour and 43 minutes. Despite the scoreline, the contest was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Parker Jackson-Cartwright led the Breakers to victory against the Hawks. Blake Armstrong / PHOTOSPORT Forty-eight hours after their worst display of the Australian NBL season, the NZ Breakers have regrouped for a gritty 101-96 win over defending champions Illawarra Hawks in Sydney. American point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright led all scorers with … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand On the West Coast, winds and heavy rain also brought down trees onto State Highway 6 and caused surface flooding. MetService Flooding has closed the key road link between Canterbury and the West Coast, as a fierce thunderstorm swept over the region this afternoon. State Highway 73 between Otira and Arthur’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran. AFP/SUPPLIED Iranian New Zealanders hold grave concerns for their family members, amid a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran. Reports from Teheran suggest security forces have killed or injured hundreds over the past three days, as unrest spreads nationwide. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Finley Melville-Ives, current 2025/26 FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup Standings leader with the yellow bib. FIS/Andrew Wevers Nineteen-year-old freeskier Finley Melville-Ives of Wānaka continues to warm up for the Winter Olympics in sensational style by winning the Aspen Freeski Halfpipe World Cup in Colorado. Melville-Ives was the top qualifier into the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A car flips on Waipa St on Auckland’s North Shore. Supplied / K Choi Traffic has been building on a main road in Auckland’s North Shore, after a car flipped in a crash. Police said a car crashed into a parked vehicle on Waipa Street in Birkenhead and then rolled at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand On Friday, FENZ suspended all fire permits for Canterbury, warning of extreme fire danger Sunday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A dozen fire crews and several helicopters have responded to a fire in Rotherham, a small Canterbury settlement south of Hanmer Springs. A shed and about 100 square metres of vegetation were … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand *This story has been updated to reflect that funding was available for general practitioners to provide consultation. More than 70 percent of those impacted by the Manage My Health breach are based in Northland, according to Health NZ. The ransomware group behind the attack, Kazu, demanded US$60,000 (NZD$105,000) after hundreds of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand More sailings cancelled after mechanical issues. Supplied Bluebridge has cancelled all of the Connemara sailings through to Tuesday. A problem with the winch that controls the stern door led to 200 passengers being stuck for 15 hours on Thursday. It said it has been working hard to establish a timeframe to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand There have been at least eight fatal house fires since July last year. VIKTOR CAP / 123RF There are fears New Zealanders are becoming more complacent around fire safety at home, Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says. The number of fatal house fires increased to 17 for the year ending June 2025, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Hillsborough Holden Museum in New Plymouth has dozens of classics from the original family car the Holden 48-215 through to the muscly, Monaros of the 1970s. “Ever since I was a young lad, Holdens were my passion. We started off with one, bought another, bought another, and now we’ve ended … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are urging anyone going near waters, no matter how strong at swimming, to take basic precautions to keep themselves safe. Inspector Andrea McBeth, Area Commander for Hamilton City, says that each year Police see tragic outcomes in and around water. “If you’re heading out to enjoy the water, be prepared. … Read more