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Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services at the scene last month at a property on Kākāriki Grove. Supplied Six people have now been arrested in relation to the murder investigation of a Kāpiti man, as police call for the public to come forward with information. Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at home … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency said the fire ripped through cutover pine forest across several gullies. RNZ / Alexander Robertson Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery are back at a large forestry fire near Whanganui trying to get it under control before winds pick up in the afternoon. It has so far ripped through … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister welcomes the Ministry of Education’s ECE Food Programme Kōhanga Reo Survey Report. The report shows overwhelming support for the service provided by KidsCan in delivering taxpayer funded meals for up to 10,000 ECE children who need them. The list of positive ratings given to KidsCan from 130 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Have you ever thought a font looked “friendly” or “elegant”? Or felt that Comic Sans was somehow unserious? You’re not imagining it. Typefaces carry personalities, and we react to them more than we realise. My work explores how the shapes of letters can subtly influence our feelings. When we read, we … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Glyphosate-free oat crops in the South Island for Dunedin company Harraway and Sons. SUPPLIED/HARRAWAYS Longstanding Otago business Harraways and Sons is investing millions of dollars into its oat mill, the only operational one in Aotearoa, to meet growing demand for the healthy and humble locally-grown oat. The company, known as Harraways, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating the death of a man in Waikanae are asking the public for information and vehicle sightings. Police have now charged five gang associates with murder, and one with being an accessory, in the ongoing homicide investigation in Waikanae. Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Field Crime Manager, says Police are resolute … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car outside a Wellington synagogue on Monday 15 December 2025. RNZ / Mark Papalii Security measures have been increased for the Jewish community across New Zealand after the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney, Australia. Sixteen people died and dozens were injured after two gunmen opened fire on the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Sixteen people have been killed after gunmen opened fire at a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Australian officials described it as a targeted, anti-semitic terror attack. One of the suspected gunmen was also killed. Authorities said far more people would have been killed were it not for a bystander, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Emma Twigg wins gold in the Women’s Solo event at the World Beach Sprint Championships in Turkey 2025. Rowing NZ / Photosport Three New Zealanders are up for World Rowing awards. Single sculler Emma Twigg has been recognised for her efforts in 2025, while Kerri Williams and Grace Prendergast … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the Wesley Community Action group Ngahere Korowai are measuring the water clarity at the pond. RNZ / Mark Papalii The birds are calling in Cannon’s Creek reserve, and strands of Raupō flax wave tall fingertips in the breeze. Members of the Wesley Community Action group Ngahere Korowai are measuring … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Henry Nicholls scores a century for Canterbury. www.photosport.nz Henry Nicholls’ red hot form with the bat continues as the Canterbury skipper recorded his highest ever first class score. The 34 year old’s knock lasted almost eight hours and included 25 boundaries. His previous best score for Canterbruy was an unbeaten 171 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand First-placed New Zealand’s Alice Robinson celebrates on the podium after the Women’s Super G event of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup 2025-2026, in St. Moritz. FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP Queenstown skier Alice Robinson has won her maiden Super G World Cup title, beating American legend Lindsey Vonn in the process. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ajaz Patel of New Zealand celebrating a wicket, India, 2024. PHOTOSPORT The Black Caps have called in spinner Ajaz Patel for this week’s third Test against West Indies, while Tom Blundell is also in the 14-player squad. Patel replaces his Central Districts team-mate Blair Tickner, who suffered a dislocated shoulder during … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency said the fire ripped through cutover pine forest across several gullies. RNZ / Alexander Robertson A large fire in the Lismore Forest near Whanganui last night has spread to about 100 hectares. Firefighters and helicopters will be back in full force on Monday morning, trying to contain a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Being a good driver isn’t just about following the road rules, sometimes it’s the little things that count. Polite gestures, like flashing your hazard lights when another driver lets you in, or a wave when they let you pass, are all part of road etiquette. But with lives getting busier and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lake Taharoa is the Kaipara District’s most popular swimming and boating spot. RNZ / Peter de Graaf An electronic gate is to be installed at one of Northland’s most popular – and ecologically precious – lakes in the hope of keeping out a hugely destructive aquatic pest. The move comes amid … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 1.3 milllion passports were set to expire in the next two years. 123RF With a massive surge in passport applications expected next year, the government is urging people to renew early to beat the rush. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden said with the anniversary of 10-year passports coming … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealander Gorka Zozaya is leaving for Europe four days after Christmas, to comply with INZ rules, but his 21-year-old son Enzo will stay in NZ. Supplied An immigration lawyer says authorities need to crack down on unscrupulous ‘ghost’ agents – not victimise migrants who were defrauded by them. New Zealander … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Waipa last night. The two-vehicle crash on Arapuni Road was reported just after 8:40pm. One person died at the scene, three others sustained serious injuries. Arapuni Road remains closed near Monckton Road while a scene examination is carried out. ENDS … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden is urging New Zealanders to check their passport expiry dates this summer, with a massive surge in applications expected next year. In November 2015 the validity of passports changed from 5 to 10 years, meaning those who renewed their passport in 2015, and 2016 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand What a great year for telly 2025 has been. There were so many good shows coming out so consistently that it sometimes felt hard to keep up. As a TV fan, this has been a nice problem to have. You’ll probably notice some perceived big omissions, like Stranger Things (Netflix) and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Many Auckland areas have a difference of more than $1m in median value across the border between them. File photo. nataliacatalina/123RF If you are hankering after an exclusive suburb, but your budget can not quite stretch to it, you might be able to get a good deal on the area next … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Twelve people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday. Australian officials described as a targeted anti-semitic attack. One of the suspected gunmen was also killed, and a second is in critical condition. Authorities said far more people would have been killed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Five people have been injured – with one in a critical condition. AFP / Andri Tambunan Five people have been injured – with one in a critical condition – following a two-vehicle crash in rural Waikato on Sunday evening. St John ambulance was called to the crash in Parawera, at the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire is in an area where a 20ha eucalyptus forest is being cleared for a new development. RNZ/Peter de Graaf A large fire has burnt through four hectares in an area with eucalyptus forest in Kerikeri on Sunday afternoon. More than 20 firefighters, two helicopters and a digger have been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand When people doubted that a humanoid shown by Chinese smart EV company Xpeng was in fact a robot, the makers cut it open on stage last month. Although some doubt still lurks around it, the topic of humanoids and their place among us has been brewing, with Elon Musk this year … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Bondi Beach. File photo. David Gray / AFP Sydney police are urging the public to stay away from Bondi Beach after reports of multiple shots fired in the area. Police said they were responding to a developing incident at Bondi Beach. “Anyone at the scene should take shelter. Police are on … Read more