Govt Cuts – MSD plan to cut security guards risks repeating mistakes of the past – PSA

Source: PSA The PSA is calling on the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to pause a proposal to cut security guards from three to two at 20 offices around the country until the union is satisfied that proper risk assessments have been carried out. MSD is planning to introduce the two-guard model at smaller centres across … Read more

How rugby and NZ are giving hope in war-torn Ukraine

Source: Radio New Zealand Anton Shashero with Sir Graham Henry. Sarah Gloyer Waiheke Gulf News  While the country has been dragged into a devastating war, two Ukranians are ensuring that rugby stays alive in their home, and that young players have a potential path to safety. Anton Shashero is coach of Ukraine’s national under-16 side, … Read more

Watch: Luca Harrington claims bronze in men’s freeski slopestyle at Winter Olympics

Source: Radio New Zealand Luca Harrington has claimed New Zealand’s second medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy, taking bronze at the men’s freestyle skiing slopestyle event. Norway’s Birk Ruud took gold, while silver went to American Alex Hall. Harrington – one of the youngest competitors at 21 – was fourth on course, … Read more

What does the Air New Zealand flight attendant strike mean for travellers?

Source: Radio New Zealand Flight attendants working aboard the airline’s Boeing 777 and 787 long range aircraft will stop work on Thursday and Friday after failing to agree on terms over pay and conditions. camfoto/123RF It is “business as usual” at Air New Zealand despite a number of flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers as … Read more

International Convention Centre a major win for tourism and hospitality

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed the official opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), the country’s largest conference, exhibition and entertainment venue, describing it as a significant milestone. “Today’s grand opening of this multi-purpose convention space is a game changer for New Zealand’s capacity to host … Read more

‘It whacked my snowboard’: Olympian Zoi Sadowski-Synnott’s medal breaks

Source: Radio New Zealand Silver medallist New Zealand’s Zoi Sadowski Synnott poses on the podium after the snowboard women’s big air final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. AFP/KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV New Zealand snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has joined an elite club of Olympians – those who will be bringing home broken medals. After a … Read more

Auckland’s international convention centre finally opens

Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Tourism Minister Louse Upston open the New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland, RNZ / Paris Ibell The New Zealand International Convention Centre opened its doors for the first time. It’s been almost 13 years since the government announced the deal for SkyCity to build the Centre … Read more

Ministry of Social Development set to cut security guards

Source: Radio New Zealand The number of security guards at Work and Income offices are being reduced throughout the country (file image). supplied The Ministry of Social Development is planning to cut the number of security guards at Work and Income offices throughout the country. Twenty jobs are set to go at 20 offices in … Read more

Morning Report live: Paul Goldsmith defends pulling the plug on retail crime group

Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Justice Minister says it’s uncharitable to say a government retail crime advisory group was a waste of time. Paul Goldsmith has confirmed the group will wind down four months early, after three of its five members walked away. Labour this week said … Read more

The Secret Art of Naturing: A Beginner’s Guide

Source: NZ Department of Conservation I’ll admit it: I’m addicted. Not to coffee (well, that too), but to naturing. It started small, a quick stroll outside, a sneaky breath of fresh air. Next thing I know, I’m knee-deep in bush tracks, whispering encouragement to kererū, and declaring “this counts as exercise” while holding a pie. … Read more

Cause of days-long Cuba Street power cut unclear

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A major power cut at a boutique hotel has thrown families and businesses into darkness on Wellington’s Cuba Street. Residents of The Wellington Apartments are entering their third day without full power, after a failure at neighbouring Naumi Hotel. The section of Cuba Street, which houses the … Read more

Black Caps spinner Michael Bracewell ruled out of World Cup

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell celebrates after taking a Bangladesh wicket, Champions Trophy, 2025. AFP Black Caps spinner Michael Bracewell won’t play any part of the T20 World Cup after being ruled out with injury. Bracewell suffered a calf injury during the ODI series against India last month and while he had … Read more

Rugby providing hope in war-torn Ukraine

Source: Radio New Zealand Anton Shashero with Sir Graham Henry. Sarah Gloyer Waiheke Gulf News  While the country has been dragged into a devastating war, two Ukranians are ensuring that rugby stays alive in their home, and that young players have a potential path to safety. Anton Shashero is coach of Ukraine’s national under-16 side, … Read more

‘I’ll keep that to myself’: Dalton Papali’i on Razor feedback

Source: Radio New Zealand Dalton Papalii. Photosport / John Davidson Blues v Chiefs Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 14 February Eden Park, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Dalton Papali’i has kept his cards close to his chest regarding his relationship with former All Black coach Scott Robertson. Speaking to 1News at Blues training on Tuesday, Papali’i … Read more

National war memorial bell-playing job axed, likely to be outsourced to Australia

Source: Radio New Zealand The carillon’s 75 tonnes of bells have not played for years while the belltower is being earthquake strengthened. RNZ / Phil Pennington The war memorial bells at Pukeahu in Wellington may have to be played by an Australian on Anzac Day after the local player’s job was cut. It would be … Read more

Better to burn Huntly’s ‘giant mountain of coal’ than import, renewable energy advocate says

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The country would be better off burning the coal it has in reserve than building a billion-dollar liquefied natural gas terminal, a renewable energy advocate says. The government said this week it would proceed with plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility in Taranaki, with the estimated … Read more

UK citizens want refunds, more clarity from NZ Post over passport pandemonium

Source: Radio New Zealand Dual citizens face having to get both passports and keep them up to date – and to get a UK passport soon if they want to travel from the end of February. Gill Bonnett NZ Post customers say the company should offer refunds and be more upfront about increased demand and … Read more

Mayor backs Auckland Museum’s request for government funding – but it has no plans to help

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is backing the Auckland War Memorial Museum’s request for the government to help top up its cash flow. Most of the museum has been open to the public since October, after asbestos was found in the almost 100-year-old building, forcing a five month shut-down. But the Te … Read more

Decision to reduce security guards at Work and Income offices suggests Ashburton tragedy forgotten – union

Source: Radio New Zealand The number of security guards at Work and Income offices are being reduced throughout the country (file image). supplied The Ministry of Social Development is planning to cut the number of security guards at Work and Income offices throughout the country. Twenty jobs are set to go at 20 offices in … Read more

Bitcoin’s value halves: Should you buy it?

Source: Radio New Zealand Bitcoin’s value has dropped by about half. CFOTO / NurPhoto via AFP Bitcoin’s value has dropped by about half – but are investors who buy the currency now really getting a bargain? Bitcoin’s price dropped through the latter half of January and then sharply on Waitangi Day. It has lifted a … Read more

Consumer issues power price warning

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumer NZ is warning that power prices could rise at least another 5 percent this year, after a 12 percent increase in 2025. Powerswitch general manager Paul Fuge said he thought that was a conservative estimate. An increase of that size would be mainly driven by the next step in … Read more

Auckland is SailGP’s marquee event but no guarantees for future

Source: Radio New Zealand The shot that sold Auckland to SailGP fans as the Black Foils sail past the grandstand. Felix Diemer for SailGP Great photos, terrific facilities and enthusiastic crowds don’t necessarily mean Sail GP is a certainty for the city in the future It’s got the action and suspense of a Hollywood blockbuster, … Read more

When Valentine’s Day forces a relationship reckoning

Source: Radio New Zealand For people who have been quietly struggling with doubts about their relationship, the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day can feel fraught. As 14 February approaches, questions that were once easy to sidestep often become harder to ignore. In a study that tracked romantic couples over a year, relationships were about … Read more

F1: Everything you need to know before the 77th season

Source: Radio New Zealand Visa Cash App Racing Bulls unveil their 2026 Formula One liveries JOE GALL / AFP The 2026 Formula 1 season will feature some of the biggest technical changes in the history of the sport, since the inaugural season in 1950. The cars get an overhaul with the two testing sessions in … Read more

Speed dating firm scrambling after being dumped by payment provider

Source: Radio New Zealand Rachel Brant was hoping 2026 would be a big year for her speed dating business. Supplied Rachel Brant was hoping 2026 would be a big year for her speed dating business, but a decision by payment provider Stripe to cut her off has left her scrambling for an alternative. Brant started … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific preview: The Chiefs

Source: Radio New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific is back after a real return to form last year, with the competition kicking off in Dunedin on 13 February. As usual, each team has gone through an eventful off season, so today we’re checking in on a Chiefs side desperately looking for a title win. Read: Highlanders … Read more

‘Victim of unspeakable cruelty and deliberate evil’: Coroner’s findings on Malachi Subecz death

Source: Radio New Zealand Malachi Subecz died of a blunt force head injury at Starship Hospital in 2021. Supplied A coroner has found everything possible went wrong for Malachi Subecz in the last six months of his life, when opportunites to identify the abuse and torture he suffered were not picked up. Coroner Janet Anderson … Read more