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

Wife of man accused of slavery and sexual assault denies allegations, charges against him

Source: Radio New Zealand Tuai, aged 63, has pleaded not guilty to two charges of dealing in slaves. RNZ / Gill Bonnett The wife of a man accused of slavery has denied her husband took money from two young people and threatened them with being deported if they didn’t “follow the rules”. Senia Tuai denied … Read more

Police need reform, external monitor, organisation working to end sexual violence says

Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii Police can no longer be relied on to self-monitor and reform is needed, an organisation working to end sexual violence says. The call follows this week’s damning report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority which found serious misconduct at the … Read more

Insurance Sector – Survey reveals Kiwis concerned about natural hazards driving up insurance costs

Source: Insurance Council of NZ A new nationwide survey has found that most New Zealanders believe natural hazards such as earthquakes, flooding, and sea level rise are having a significant impact on property insurance premiums. The research, based on responses from more than 1,000 people, highlights widespread concern about both the affordability and accessibility of insurance … Read more

New Wellington stroke pathway speeds up recovery

Source: New Zealand Government A new stroke pathway at Wellington Regional Hospital is delivering faster rehabilitation and better outcomes for stroke patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Ensuring people receive the right support as quickly as possible after a stroke is absolutely critical to their recovery,” Mr Brown says. Following a successful pilot, the new … Read more

All Whites v Colombia: What you need to know

Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites v Colombia. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT All Whites v Colombia (International friendly) Kick-off: 1pm Sunday 16 November Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA Live blog updates on RNZ Sport The All Whites are stateside for two big international friendly fixtures as they prepare for next year’s return trip … Read more

Moana Pasifika grant assistant coach Stephen Jones early release

Source: Radio New Zealand Stephen Jones. www.photosport.nz Moana Pasifika Assistant Coach Stephen Jones has been granted an early release from his contract to take up a role in England. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions first-five departs two seasons into his contract at Moana, where he arrived after four seasons as an assistant … Read more

Person dies after 4WD rolls on Tokerau Beach, Far North

Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to beach at about 7.30pm Friday. RNZ / Alexander Robertson One person has died after a four-wheel drive rolled on Tokerau Beach in the Far North. Police were called to beach at about 7.30pm Friday. It was initially indicated that at least one person was critically injured, and … Read more

Country Life: Massey University’s teaching farm

Source: Radio New Zealand LATU’s farm manager Mike Reilly. Gianina Schwanecke / Country Life An uptick in the take-up of veterinary and agriculture studies has seen Massey University expand its Large Animal Teaching Unit (LATU) in recent years. The country’s only veterinary school currently has a cohort of about 650 students across the five-year programme. … Read more

Fatal crash, Tokerau Beach, Far North

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Tokerau Beach in the Far North last night. Police were notified of the crash, where a 4WD has rolled, at around 7:30pm on Friday. Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene. The two other occupants of the vehicle were airlifted … Read more

Country Life: Jefferson Fellow Kate Green

Source: Radio New Zealand Reporters at work during the 2025 Jefferson Fellowship trip. Supplied RNZ reporter Kate Green has a strong focus on environmental issues but more recently her attention has been on the future of food security and lessons from Southeast Asia. She travelled there last month as part of a Jefferson Fellowship and … Read more

Lotto jackpot: What to do if you find yourself $55 million richer on Saturday

Source: Radio New Zealand Winners with a physical ticket can take it to a shop they bought it from and fill out a form, or go to the Lotto head office in Auckland. Supplied / Lotto NZ Lotto has jackpotted to a record $55 million prize, which has to be won. But what would you do … Read more

Review: Rosalia’s new album is everything pop usually isn’t (and why that’s a good thing)

Source: Radio New Zealand A few weeks ago Spanish pop musician Rosalía sat down with the New York Times Popcast, for an interview that’s already been picked apart in multiple articles. One response in particular seems to have inflamed the discourse: When asked if her new album Lux was asking a lot from listeners, she … Read more