Woman says son pleaded to leave boarding house days before death

Source: Radio New Zealand Lisa Hawkeswood and her son Jack on mother’s day in 2023 Supplied This story discusses suicide. Lisa Hawkeswood said her son Jack lasted three days in the lodge before pleading to live with her because he hated his accommodation. A woman whose adult son was discharged from a mental health unit … Read more

‘We want it to end’; Hui on Te Pāti Māori schism

Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly That came from a hui called for by Te Rūnanga Nui Ā Ngāpuhi where more than 200 people packed into Kohewhata Marae in Kaikohe to speak with Kapa-Kingi face-to-face and decide on their response to her and Tākuta Ferris’ expulsion from the party this month. … Read more

F1: Apologies all round after Liam Lawson mistake and McLaren disqualification

Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson of New Zealand RUDY CAREZZEVOLI / AFP Liam Lawson apologised to his team after he squandered valuable F1 points at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. A first-corner clash forced the young Kiwi into the pits and out of the points. Lawson started the race sixth on the grid after … Read more

‘It just seems cruel’: Councillor shocked by comments after cycling accident

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland councillor Julie Fairey says her fellow councillors who are women – particularly women of colour – often receive more abuse than their male counterparts. ******* Auckland councillor Julie Fairey has become accustomed to abusive comments – but she was still shocked by what she saw on social media after she … Read more

Woman says son pleaded to leave boarding house in distress

Source: Radio New Zealand Lisa Hawkeswood and her son Jack on mother’s day in 2023 Supplied Lisa Hawkeswood said her son Jack lasted three days in the lodge before pleading to live with her because he hated his accommodation. A woman whose adult son was discharged from a mental health unit into an Auckland boarding … Read more

Work underway to replace pipes after almost century underground in New Plymouth

Source: Radio New Zealand Fulton Hogan workers move the new pipe into place in Robe Street. Supplied Work is underway to replace some of the first water pipes ever installed in New Plymouth after almost a century underground. The district council was replacing about 306 metres of 1930s cast-iron pipes in Robe, Devon and King … Read more

Cause of large Waiheke house fire unknown

Source: Radio New Zealand Four firetrucks and 16 crew members tackled the blaze at its peak. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More than a dozen firefighters were called to a large house fire on Auckland’s Waiheke Island overnight. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) said it was called to the fire at a property on Nick Johnstone Drive … Read more

Former soldier left ‘sad, devastated and broken’ after training Ukranian recruits

Source: Radio New Zealand A former soldier who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken rage says the NZ Defence Force (NZDF) failed to get him desperately needed help after a traumatic stint training Ukrainian civilians for war. Jack Wesley says he was a ticking timebomb when he got back from Operation Tieke in the … Read more

How dark patterns on the web are designed to keep your cash

Source: Radio New Zealand A woman shops online from her phone. Unsplash/ Vitaly Gariev What’s being termed ‘dark patterns’ are becoming increasingly prevalent on shopping websites as online businesses scramble for your dollars Subscriptions that are impossible to cancel, hidden fees added at the checkout, and constant offers of discounts in exchange for your personal … Read more

Ten things your landlord can’t do

Source: Radio New Zealand Tenants have more control in New Zealand’s rental market than they have for a while. RNZ Tenants have more control in New Zealand’s rental market than they have for a while. With rents soft and more options to choose from, it’s not a bad time to be looking for a place … Read more

KiwiSaver provider calls for increased contribution to be compulsory

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. National leader Christopher Luxon and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone National’s policy to increase KiwiSaver contribution rates has been met with a big tick of approval by one provider, but with a call to make it compulsory. National is proposing that, if re-elected, it would gradually … Read more

National’s KiwiSaver plan could add millions to balances – but there’s a catch

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone National’s announcement that it would push up contribution rates for KiwiSaver to a total 12 percent is a good step – but there is a major flaw that needs fixing first, one KiwiSaver provider says. Prime Minister and National leader Christopher Luxon said on Sunday that if … Read more

Cliff rescue in central Auckland suburb

Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Two people stuck on a cliff in the Auckland suburb of St Heliers have been rescued two hours after they fell. Emergency services were called to the accident shortly after 9pm this evening. Fire and Emergency says its specialist lines team managed to reach the … Read more

First indigenous woman to study at Oxford inspires Māori Rhodes Scholar

Source: Radio New Zealand University of Waikato student Naianga Tapiata has been named a Rhodes Scholar and will attend the University of Oxford. Supplied/University of Waikato A Māori Rhodes Scholar says Mākereti (Maggie) Papakura, believed to be the first indigenous woman to study at Oxford, was a huge inspiration behind his choice to study at the … Read more

Primary school enrolments drop, as national roll growth slows

Source: Radio New Zealand The overall growth was significantly less than 2023 and 2024. Unsplash Growth in the national school roll slowed this year, as the number of primary school enrolments fell. Education Ministry figures showed 856,412 school students at the start of July, 5413 more than the same time last year. Rolls increased in … Read more

Tykhe Capital and Skyvast are Launching the World’s First and Largest Global Grade AI Infrastructure Tokenized Fund at US$150M

Source: Media Outreach The Fund offers a flexible revenue-share token, unlocking AI infrastructure access from US$1,000 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 November 2025 – Pioneer Asset Management Limited (“Pioneer“), a subsidiary of Tykhe Capital Group Limited (“Tykhe Capital“), a leading Real-World Asset (RWA) and Security Token Offering (STO) innovator in the … Read more

Tenancy Tribunal orders Auckland landlord Darren Williams to pay tenants at two properties

Source: Radio New Zealand Tenants Niral Dedhia and Jagdev Snider said property owner David Williams made racist comments, such as “go to Mumbai”. A landlord has been accused of subjecting tenants at two rental properties to racist messages, including telling one couple to “go to Mumbai”. Darren Williams has appeared before the Tenancy Tribunal twice … Read more

Search and rescue mission for missing person at Cape Reinga

Source: Radio New Zealand A person went missing in the water near Cape Reinga. 123RF A search and rescue mission is underway for a person missing in the water near Cape Reinga – the northern-most tip of the North Island. Police say they received a report of a person needing help in the water about … Read more

NZIGP Waikato Challenge cancelled after competitor taken to hospital in critical condition

Source: Radio New Zealand Hampton Downs Motorsport Park Hampton Downs A Waikato motorsport event has been cancelled, after a competitor was taken to hospital in a critical condition. MotorSport New Zealand said a competitor suffered a medical episode during a race at the NZIGP Waikato Challenge at Hampton Downs on Sunday. They pulled to the … Read more

Pouākai Tarns boardwalk upgrade could impair iconic photo oppportunity

Source: Radio New Zealand For many enjoying the Pouākai Tarns walk, getting the perfect shot of the maunga reflected in the water is a big drawcard. Madeleine Lynch Trampers are warned that upgrades to the Pouākai Tarns boardwalk in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki – the final phase of the Taranaki Crossing project – could mean they are … Read more

Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in stalemate

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal by Lachlan Brook to hit the lead early against Brisbane Roar. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC were unable to assert themselves after the international break in a 1-1 A-League draw with Brisbane Roar. With five key Auckland players sidelined by injury or suspension after red cards, … Read more

Football: Teenage sensation creates history in 1-0 win for Wellington Phoenix women

Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok,17, has become the youngest-ever goalscorer for Wellington Phoenix women. Marty Melville Wellington Phoenix women are on the board in the A-League, thanks to a 38th-minute goal from teenage star Pia Vlok. Wellington defeated heavyweights Melbourne Victory 1-0 at Porirua Park on Sunday afternoon in their third match of the … Read more

Man sent to prison for historical Whangārei sex crimes

Source: Radio New Zealand Geoffery Miller’s first victim had lived with post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and had more than 20 clinical bouts of depression as a result of his offending against her. 123RF Warning: This article discusses sexual abuse and may upset some readers. It was not the sexual violence or years of trauma … Read more

Iwi vs iwi at Taranaki Tū Mai festival

Source: Radio New Zealand Friday’s formalities open up three days of cultural and sporting events. Supplied / Quentin Bedwell It will be a case of iwi versus iwi at the Taranaki Tū Mai festival over the weekend. More than 5000 uri of the eight iwi of Taranaki are expected to come together in Ōpunakē to … Read more

Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in 1-1 stalemate

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal by Lachlan Brook to hit the lead early against the Brisbane Roar. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC were unable to assert themselves after the international break in a 1-1 A-League draw with Brisbane Roar. With five key players in blue sidelined by injury or suspension after … Read more

NZIGP Waikato Challenge was cancelled after competitor taken to hospital in critical condition

Source: Radio New Zealand Hampton Downs Motorsport Park Hampton Downs A Waikato motorsport event has been cancelled after a competitor was taken to hospital in a critical condition. MotorSport New Zealand says a competitor suffered a medical episode during a race at the NZIGP Waikato Challenge at Hampton Downs on Sunday. It says they pulled … Read more

NZSale closed for business

Source: Radio New Zealand Customers will only be able to return faulty or damaged items as the site closes operations in New Zealand. Unsplash/ Rupixen Christmas shoppers won’t be stocking up at NZSale this year. The site has closed its operations in New Zealand as of Sunday. Customers will not be able to return items … Read more