Search resumes for missing fisherman off Whangārei coast at Pataua South

Source: Radio New Zealand The Coastguard is one of several crews searching for the missing fisherman. NZ Coastguard Search crews are resuming the search for a man believed to be missing in the sea in Northland. The man was one of two people on a boat that was reported overdue on Friday night. The 17-foot … Read more

US drops tariffs on $2b of NZ exports

Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Tariffs have been removed from more than $2 billion worth of New Zealand’s exports to the United States, Trade Minister Todd McClay says. US president Donald Trump on Friday (US time) signed an executive order cancelling tariffs on a wide range of food … Read more

Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro visits Antarctica’s Scott Base

Source: Radio New Zealand Antarctica NZ chief executive Jordy Hendrikx said hosting the Governor-General was an honour. Antactica NZ/ Anthony Powell The Governor-General has travelled to Antarctica’s Scott Base to see the work happening on the ice. During the visit, Dame Cindy Kiro and husband Dr Richard Davies also visited Scott’s Hut and Shackleton’s Hut, … Read more

Biosecurity New Zealand intensifies hornet eradication efforts

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is continuing to ramp up its campaign to locate and eliminate the invasive yellow-legged hornet, following confirmed detections on Auckland’s North Shore. To date, 10 queen hornets, 2 workers, and 7 nests have been successfully located and removed from the Glenfield and Birkdale areas. “We’re laser … Read more

Grand slammed – what went wrong for the All Blacks against England

Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. www.photosport.nz Analysis – In hindsight, the All Blacks going all in on dubbing this an ‘official’ Grand Slam tour is looking like a lamentable decision right now. The 33-19 loss to England at Twickenham busted that manufactured dream, which makes the loss seem far worse now, but really when … Read more

Police stop antisocial road users in their tracks across Tāmaki Makaurau

Source: New Zealand Police Tāmaki Makaurau Police were out in force this weekend in a coordinated approach to disrupt antisocial road user gatherings across the city. Over the course of Friday and Saturday night, Police intercepted groups before they could get established at multiple locations, meaning large groups were unable to participate in unlawful activity … Read more

Search resumes for missing fisherman, Pataua South

Source: New Zealand Police Search crews are resuming the search for a man believed missing in the sea off Northland. The man was one of two people on a boat that was reported overdue on Friday night. The 17-foot runabout was meant to return at 7pm on Friday, and the alarm was raised at 9pm. … Read more

One person dead after hit-and-run in West Auckland’s Henderson

Source: Radio New Zealand Police are at the scene of a hit-and-run fatality in West Auckland. RNZ / Nate McKinnon One person has died following a hit and run in West Auckland’s Henderson overnight. Police said emergency services were called to the intersection of Tango Place and Larnoch Rd at 2.50am after a person was … Read more

NZ Substack co-founder says ‘Any attempt to simplify Elon Musk is futile’

Source: Radio New Zealand Central Otago-born McKenzie, a former Tesla employee, is also the author of Insane Mode – a 2018 book about Elon Musk and his automotive company. He says that in 2022, after buying Twitter, Musk approached his fellow Substack co-founder (and now CEO) Chris Best with an offer: “What if Substack joins … Read more

Helicopter crash near wind farm on Wellington’s west coast, one injured

Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened near the Mākara Wind Farm. (File photo) Unsplash / Nate Watson A helicopter pilot is being rushed to hospital after crashing near a wind farm on Wellington’s west coast. Emergency services were called to the Mākara Wind Farm about 8.30am on Sunday. Fire and Emergency shift manager Murray … Read more

Police appeal for information after fatal hit and run, Henderson

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a hit and run incident in Henderson overnight. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Tango Place and Larnoch Road at around 2.50am after a person was located injured on the road. Sadly, despite best efforts from emergency services, the person died at the scene. … Read more

Silver Ferns take first test against England

Source: Radio New Zealand Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke. (File photo) Jason McCawley / Getty Images The Silver Ferns have opened up the three-Test series against England with a 61-58 win in London. Trailing by three at half-time, England upped their intensity in the third quarter and levelled things 47-all heading into the final spell. … Read more

Mediawacth: BBC under pressure from outside – and within amid edit scandal

Source: Radio New Zealand The BBC’s top boss and news chief have both resigned. HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP The BBC’s top boss and its news chief had both resigned late on Remembrance Sunday in the UK – the day the victims of war are remembered. Ironic perhaps for the BBC, because it wasn’t just that … Read more

Manawatū fire: Four dead, including three children

Source: Radio New Zealand A close-up of the Fire and Emergency NZ logo. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Four people, including three children, have died in a house fire in Sanson, Manawatū’s mayor has confirmed. Police earlier said several people died in the blaze on Saturday afternoon at a home on State Highway 1, just south … Read more

Review: Lenny Kravitz puts on a night of love in Auckland

Source: Radio New Zealand It’s been 36 years since his debut album, Let Love Rule, but Lenny Kravitz finally made it to New Zealand. It was love at first sight. The crowd in Spark Arena in Auckland on Saturday were there to celebrate the man who has spent longer as a rock icon than some … Read more

Live rugby: Ireland takes on Australia

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the rugby action, as Ireland take on Australia’s Wallabies at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. It is the third of four autumn internationals to be played by Ireland in 2025. Ireland have played Australia 38 times since first meeting in 1927, with the Wallabies securing 22 wins. There’s been one … Read more

Manawatū fire: Investigators at scene of blaze where three children died

Source: Radio New Zealand A close-up of the Fire and Emergency NZ logo. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Police officers have returned to the scene of a fatal house fire in Sanson, Manawatū. RNZ understands a man and children were among those who died on Saturday afternoon when flames engulfed the home on State Highway 1 … Read more

How do I know if my kid is worrying about food and their body too much?

Source: Radio New Zealand A child doing more exercise or choosing healthier foods can be normal and even positive. Yet these are also actions taken by young people who develop an eating disorder – the serious mental health condition characterised by a persistent, unhealthy relationship with food, eating and body image. So how can you … Read more

Many primary prinicpals likely to leave job in next five years, according to insights poll

Source: Radio New Zealand Seventy-three percent of principals said they are likely to quit within the next five years due to the workload and wellbeing impacts changes. RNZ / Alexander Robertson A new insights poll from the New Zealand Educational Institute surveyed 228 primary school principals nationwide regarding the changes and the resulting impact on … Read more

Sanson fire: Investigators back at scene of fatal blaze

Source: Radio New Zealand A close-up of the Fire and Emergency NZ logo. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Police officers have returned to the scene of a fatal house fire in Sanson, Manawatū. RNZ understands a man and children were among those who died on Saturday afternoon when flames engulfed the home on State Highway 1 … Read more

Primary principals at breaking point according to insights poll

Source: Radio New Zealand Seventy-three percent of principals said they are likely to quit within the next five years due to the workload and wellbeing impacts changes. RNZ / Alexander Robertson Primary school principals are at breaking point, as they face heavy workloads and burnout from the government’s curriculum changes. A new insights poll from … Read more

Review: I Fought the Law – A gripping tale of one woman’s dogged battle for justice

Source: Radio New Zealand An outstanding British TV drama landed on TVNZ+ with little fanfare recently. Set in industrial North East of England, it tells the true story of a young woman’s sudden disappearance in 1989, and the subsequent discovery of her body concealed in the bathroom where she had lived. Sheridan Smith plays her … Read more

All Blacks crash to defeat against England

Source: Radio New Zealand Fraser Dingwall of England scores his team’s third try during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 rugby international match between England and New Zealand at Allianz Stadium. David Rogers/Getty Images The All Blacks’ Grand Slam hopes are over, following a comprehensive 33-19 loss to England at Twickenham. Despite scoring the first two … Read more

Former Police Commissioner not sure if he’s ‘free to comment’ on scathing report

Source: Radio New Zealand Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. RNZ / REECE BAKER Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster does not know if he’s “free to comment” on a scathing report by the police watchdog, a spokesperson for him says. The Independent Police Conduct Authority’s report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police, including … Read more

‘Reinvasion is inevitable’: Joy over zero possums in Wainuiomata short-lived

Source: Radio New Zealand A possum caught on camera. Supplied / GWRC A recent pest control operation in Wainuiomata momentarily knocked the possum population down to zero – the lowest result recorded in the area for 20 years. Greater Wellington Regional Council carries out aerial 1080 drops in the area every five years. This latest … Read more

5 types of ‘wellness woo’ that borrow from mainstream medicine

Source: Radio New Zealand Massage was once considered a fringe therapy, but later morphed into present-day physiotherapy. Swiss medical student Maximilian Bircher-Benner first blended a breakfast of oats, nuts and fruit, aka muesli, for hospital patients. But sometimes ideas flow in the other direction, too, and legitimate medical therapies are offered by untrained or barely … Read more

Why David Byrne doesn’t read reviews

Source: Radio New Zealand When David Byrne performs at Auckland’s Spark Arena on 14 January, he’ll be accompanied by performers from his wildly successful American Utopia album tour in 2018. This year’s live performances of Byrne’s new album Who is the Sky? may even be more cheerful than his last tour, which NME called possibly … Read more