Live rugby: All Blacks v England updates, commentary, analysis

Source: Radio New Zealand The All Blacks take on England at Allianz Stadium in London’s Twickenham. Recent history is on the visitors’ side, with the All Blacks winning the last five games against England at the London ground. The hosts’ last victory over New Zealand at Twickenham was in 2012. The All Blacks are coming … Read more

Governor-General Dame Cindy Kio 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

Quarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake test

Source: Radio New Zealand Authorities tested the brakes of 58 vehicles and 15 of them were faulty. siwakorn / 123RF The brakes on more than a quarter of trucks tested in a recent police operation on central North Island roads were found to be faulty. Between 3-6 November, the police inspected 910 “heavy vehicles and … Read more

Multiple dead in Manawatū house fire that closed section of State Highway One

Source: Radio New Zealand Sanson is at the juncture of SH1 and SH3, between Palmerston North and Whanganui. Google Maps/Screenshot Police have confirmed several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson on Saturday afternoon. RNZ understands three children were missing after the fire. Emergency services were called to the property southwest of … Read more

State Highway 30 shut near Whakatāne following crash

Source: Radio New Zealand A two-vehicle crash has closed a section of State Highway 30 in the Bay of Plenty. RNZ / REECE BAKER State Highway 30, inland from Whakatāne, is shut following a serious crash on Saturday evening. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash near the Kawerau Road intersection, close to the township … Read more

Fatalities at scene of fire, Sanson

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatu Area Commander: Police can confirm there have been several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson today. Emergency services were called to the property southwest of the town about 2:30pm. Fire and Emergency NZ have now handed the scene to Police, who … Read more

All Whites need to learn ‘dark arts’ before Football World Cup

Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites coach Darren Bazeley. Photosport All Whites v Colombia Sunday, 16 November Kickoff 1pm Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Live blog updates on RNZ Sport Much separates New Zealand and Colombia on a football field. Not only are the two nations 72 places apart in the FIFA world rankings, the … Read more

Two more yellow-legged hornet queens found in Aukland’s Glenfield brings total to nine

Source: Radio New Zealand Yellow-legged hornets are an invasive species, and a danger to local honey and wild bees. Biosecurity NZ Several more predator yellow-legged hornets have been found in Auckland, including two queens. A further two nests have been located – one the size of a cricket ball and the other the size of … Read more

House fire closes section of State Highway One in Manawatū

Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to a house fire in Sanson on Saturday afternoon. RNZ/Marika Khabazi A house fire has closed a section of State Highway One in Manawatū on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the property southwest of Sanson at about 2.30pm. Flames engulfed a home, closing the highway … Read more

Road blocked, SH 30, Te Teko, Whakatāne

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 30, Te Teko, Whakatāne is blocked following a serious crash this evening. Police were called to the crash, near the Kawerau Road intersection, around 4:50pm. It appears there were two vehicles involved and initial indicators are that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and … Read more

Carnage at Cup Week as violent thunderstorm hits Canterbury

Source: Radio New Zealand Patrons at Christchurch’s Cup Week at Riccarton Park scrambled for cover, as the city was battered with hail, heavy rain and thunder on Saturday afternoon. One person attending the event described the scene as “carnage”, with big pieces of hail falling out of nowhere, like snow. Cup Week patrons scramble for … Read more

House fire closes State Highway 1, Sanson

Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a house fire in Sanson. Emergency services were called to the property southwest of the township around 2:30pm. There is a significant Police and Fire and Emergency presence at the property. As a result, State Highway 1 between Phillips Street and Speedy Road is closed while … Read more

Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker denies drug charges after latest defeat

Source: Radio New Zealand Joseph Parker faces Fabio Wardley in October. Richard Pelham/Getty Images Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has refuted a positive drugs test taken on the day of his heavyweight defeat to Briton Fabio Wardley in October. Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions has confirmed Parker tested positive for traces of cocaine and could face a … Read more

More than million Lotto tickets sold for must-win $55 million draw

Source: Radio New Zealand Many have lined up to get their hands on a lotto ticket for tonight’s record $55 dollar draw. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Lines have been building for tonight’s record $55 million Lotto draw. More than 1.2 million tickets had been sold by Friday night. Saturday’s draw is a must-win. In 2016, … Read more

Hawaiian voyaging canoe welcomed back to Waitangi

Source: Radio New Zealand Sailors and supporters are welcomed onto Te Tii Marae. RNZ / Peter de Graaf A Hawaiian voyaging canoe has been welcomed back to Waitangi, 40 years after its first visit sparked the revival of ancient ocean navigation traditions in Aotearoa. The Hōkūle’a and sister vessel Hikianalia arrived on Friday afternoon to … Read more

Missing Whangārei boat found with crew members missing

Source: Radio New Zealand The search continues after a missing fishing boat was found without its crew. NZ Coastguard An overdue fishing vessel off the coast of Whangarei has been located, but the two crew members are missing. The 5m-long vessel failed to return to Pataua South at 7pm Friday and a search began two … Read more

Body recovered after boating incident, Pataua South

Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm a body has been found during the search for an overdue boat in Northland, which went missing last night with two people onboard. About 9pm, family members called emergency services to report the 17-foot vessel was two hours overdue. The single-engine runabout had been expected to return to … Read more

Will I have to pay tax if I give my kids $150k? – Ask Susan

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launched anew podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions’, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop us a voice memo … Read more

Tennis: Kiwi young gun bows to Iga Swiatek in Billie Jean Cup playoff tie

Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Elyse Tse played a match she’ll never forget against world No.2 Iga Swiatek. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz The Kiwi women experienced a unforgettable Billie Jean Cup playoff tie, taking on the powerhouse Polish side led by six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek. The scoreline was one-sided for Elyse Tse, who … Read more

New Wellington College measles case brings national total to 19

Source: Radio New Zealand A new measles case has been linked to Wellington College. Mark Papalii Health authorities have confirmed one new measles case, linked to Wellington College, bringing the national total in the current outbreak to 19. Health New Zealand said 18 of those cases were no longer infectious, while the newest case – … Read more

Aged Care Association calls on government to fund Alzheimers care

Source: Radio New Zealand Aged Care Association chief executive Tracey Martin. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Aged Care Association is calling on the government to temporarily help fund Alzheimers Otago, which says its services are on the brink of collapse. Association chief executive and former MP Tracey Martin said the government would be “foolish” to … Read more

Search continues for missing Whangārei boat with two on board

Source: Radio New Zealand Police and Coastguard are searching for an overdue fishing boat with two people on board. File photo. Supplied A search is underway off the coast of Whangārei for an overdue fishing boat with two people on board. Police said a 17-foot, single-engine boat failed to return to Pataua South last night. … Read more

Biosecurity staff detect more hornets in Auckland

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries After intensifying ground search efforts, Biosecurity New Zealand staff have detected more hornets in the Auckland suburb of Glenfield. Two nests, one the size of a cricket ball and the other the size of a golf ball, were discovered just over 100 metres apart, in the same area as … Read more

Why Christmas barbecues likely to be a ‘pretty expensive endeavour’

Source: Radio New Zealand Month on month, just over 3200 products increased in cost from September to October 2025. Bianca Ackermann / Unsplash Higher food prices could have New Zealanders rethinking their Christmas meal plans – and a barbecue is likely to be an expensive option, one economist says. Infometrics has released its latest Grocery … Read more

Rugby: All Blacks XV named with Rivez Reihana to start at 10 against Uruguay

Source: Radio New Zealand Rivez Reihana of the Crusaders makes a break. AAP / Photosport Rivez Reihana has been handed his first start on tour, replacing Josh Jacomb in the All Blacks XV named to play Uruguay in Beziers, France on Monday morning (NZT). Coach Jamie Joseph’s team will be out to complete a perfect … Read more

‘Stop using them immediately’: Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as recall expands

Source: Radio New Zealand The Kmart 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set, Blue Magic Sand, Green Magic Sand, Pink Magic Sand have been found to contain asbestos. Supplied / MBIE The nationwide recall of coloured play sands has widened again, after testing found asbestos in multiple Kmart Magic Sand products, prompting warnings that parents, schools and early … Read more

Paid firefighters to head back to bargaining table next week, two strikes still scheduled

Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters picket in Woolston, Christchurch, last month. RNZ/Louis Dunham Paid firefighters are heading back to the bargaining table next week after calling off a strike scheduled for Friday at the last minute. The one hour strike, which would have taken place at 12pm, was part of a series of planned strikes … Read more