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Source: New Zealand Police An Auckland man faces serious charges after a dangerous dash across the city and attempting to steal two vehicles. The man’s hatchback had come to Police attention due to its manner of driving just before 3am. Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, Counties Manukau West Response Manager, says a unit attempted to stop … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Counties Manukau South Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tracey. The 14-year-old has been reported missing from her Conifer Grove home. Police believe Tracey is likely in the south Auckland area. Police and Tracey’s family would like to see her return home safely. If you see Tracey, or have … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents check clothing donated for them after a major fire swept through several apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on November 27, 2025. AFP / Dale De la Rey A New Zealander living in Hong Kong says the deadly apartment building fires … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand “If you match a tobacco cigarette in a joint in terms of the same size and smoked in the same way, cannabis results in five times higher levels of carbon monoxide” – physician and academic Richard Beasley. Elsa Olofsson New Zealand was once a world leader in getting people to give … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Six60 perform the first concert at Eden Park. Supplied/Six60 Albert-Eden Local Board’s chairperson says they’re are not opposed to more events at Eden Park after being put in the firing line by businesses. The government is seeking feedback from the public and the council on its plan to increase the number … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government A significant expansion of stem cell transplant services will help patients access critical, life-saving treatments without delay, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Every New Zealander deserves access to timely treatment that can save their life,” Mr Brown said. “Over the next three years, Health New Zealand will increase investment by $27.1 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A change of clothes failed to change the outcome for an alleged burglar in Manurewa this morning. Just after 3am, Counties Manukau Central Police received a report of a burglary in progress at a dental clinic in Manurewa. Inspector Warrick Adkin says units were quickly on scene at the business. “One … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews Campaigners have rejected statements from the Education Minister that schools are being pressured to reaffirm their commitment to Te Tiriti. As of 27 November, more than 1300 schools have publicly reaffirmed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Fox of New Zealand in action during the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland Golf Club in Brisbane, 2025. AAP / Photosport New Zealand golfers have made a solid start to the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane, with one near the top of the leaderboard and another hitting a hole … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Finn Delany will captain the Tall Blacks against Australia in the first round of world cup qualification. Jeremy Ward/Photosport Boomers v Tall Blacks Friday, 28 November Tip-off 9.30pm MyState Bank Arena, Hobart, Tasmania Live blog updates on RNZ Sport The road to the 2027 FIBA World Cup starts for the Tall … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A scrub fire in Palmerston. Supplied / Martin Neame Seven fire crews and heavy machinery will be heading to a vegetation fire near the Otago town of Palmerston that burnt through the night. The fire started at around 2.30pm on Thursday and was fought by ground crews and four helicopters. A … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand F1 driver Liam Lawson. MPS AGENCY / PHOTOSPORT The clock is ticking for Liam Lawson to show he has what it takes to stay in Formula 1. Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies said a decision on the driver line-ups for 2026 will be made next week. There are two … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / RNZ Painfully slow recruitment processes within public hospitals are masking the true scale of the dire workforce shortages in the health system, frontline workers warn. PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Health NZ data, obtained by the PSA under the Official Information Act, showed it was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand About 100 critically-endangered Mahoenui giant weta have been released into the Rotokare Sanctuary in Taranaki this week as part of efforts to preserve the taonga species. Supplied / Adrian Cleary About 100 critically endangered Mahoenui giant wētā have been released into the Rotokare Sanctuary in Taranaki this week as part of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A team of volunteers have been working together to build the float, here are some of them. L-R: Adam Poloha, Ben Mai, Daphne Benitez, David Scott, Ben Bell, Tim Brian, Whiti Rameka Ke-Xin Li Since 1933, Auckland’s Santa Parade on Queen Street has been a destination for festive crowds with its … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand It started as a tiny seed of an idea, but has grown into a flourishing vegetable garden in an unlikely spot – a concrete company car park in Kerikeri. Now that car park is feeding a bunch of families in need, thanks to the work a local tradie who had to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Karel Šroubek does not want to be deported back to the Czech Republic. (File photo) Carmen Bird Photography Šroubek, also known as Jan Antolik, is still in New Zealand seven years after then Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway ordered his deportation He used a false passport, smuggled in drugs and has been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he’s confident his party has changed enough since the 2023 election to win next year’s contest. Speaking to RNZ before Labour’s annual general meeting in Auckland on Friday night, Hipkins said the party was shifting from … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament’s Justice Committee has recommended the Electoral Amendment Bill be passed by majority, but suggested some amendments. RNZ / Nate McKinnon Parliament’s Justice Committee has released its report into the Electoral Amendment Bill. The select committee recommended the bill be passed by majority, but suggested some amendments. The bill would prevent … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest coloured sand products to be recalled over asbestos fears. Supplied The lack of a full and proper tally of how many schools are testing positive for asbestos from coloured play sand has stunned principals and a teachers union. Initially, RNZ was told by the Ministry of Education that no … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand “It’s dead Christmas,” Carl Yates says. Around him, a graveyard of sleeping elves, reindeer and toy soldiers lay still. ‘twas eerily quiet at Shands Road when RNZ visited. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Tangles of wires wound their way between model carnival rides, above them rows of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand “If you match a tobacco cigarette in a joint in terms of the same size and smoked in the same way, cannabis results in five times higher levels of carbon monoxide” – physician and academic Richard Beasley. Elsa Olofsson New Zealand was once a world leader in getting people to give … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Protesters in the ‘mega strike’ in Hamilton, October 2025. Libby Kirkby-McLeod / RNZ Mental health and public health nurses, allied health workers and policy staff will strike from 1pm to 5pm Hospitals and mental health units remain open, but some clinics and home visits cancelled PSA accuses Health NZ and the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Programme co-lead Uwe Morgenstern sampling a spring. Supplied / Earth Sciences New Zealand A world-first study of New Zealand’s aquifers reveals that some wells contain groundwater that is 40,000 years old with scientists warning they’ll be put at risk if too much water is taken. Earth Sciences New Zealand has developed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The koru on the tail of Air New Zealand Flight TE901 at the site of the Mount Erebus crash. Colin Monteith / Antarctica New Zealand Pictorial Collection The daughter of one of the victims of the Erebus disaster is disgusted that a memorial will be built in Christchurch. It has been … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Transmission Gully will be closed over the weekend. (File photo) RNZ / Charlie Dreaver The transport network between Wellington and the Kāpiti Coast will be under some pressure this weekend with State Highway 1 Transmission Gully closed to southbound traffic, and Metlink trains being replaced by buses. NZTA would close the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Icehouse Ventures chief executive Robbie Paul. Smoke Photography Ltd Icehouse Ventures says the response to its latest early-stage seed fund has been “phenomenal”, raising a record $70 million to help at least 30 ventures get started. Chief executive Robbie Paul said the market was hot, with new investments continuing to flow … Read more