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

HKSTP Showcases Innovation Strength with 13 Park Companies at the China Hi-Tech Fair

Source: Media Outreach Actively Promote the “Bringing in and Going Global” Strategy to Empower I&T Companies to Expand into the GBA and Overseas Markets HKSTP leads 13 park companies to CHTF 2025, “China’s No. 1 Technology Exhibition”, presenting breakthroughs across AI, robotics, new energy, semiconductors, smart manufacturing, biotech, fintech, and more The Hong Kong Pavilion … Read more

Three players share record must-win $55m Lotto prize

Source: Radio New Zealand [rnz_online] Three Lotto winners will take away $18.3m each. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Three Powerball players have split the record, must-win $55 million Lotto prize on Saturday night, claiming $18.3m each. “What a fantastic result,” said Lotto NZ chief executive Jason Delamore. “It’s great to see the Powerball jackpot being shared … Read more

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