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Source: Radio New Zealand There had been an increase of 266 percent in meth seized in New Zealand and offshore over the past 5 years. Supplied / NZ Customs The government has unveiled a plan to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand, strengthening border security, and increasing addiction services and maritime operations to disrupt organised … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to a bold and comprehensive action plan to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Meth is a scourge on our society. Consumption doubled last year and ultimately, increased meth use fuels organised crime, and destroys lives. This Government’s primary justice target is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place for Auckland and Northland, with intense rainfall possible. MetService said rising temperatures were likely to cause heavy showers and thunderstorms, with the watch in place until 9pm Sunday. Localised downpours of 25-40 mm/h were possible. The forecaster said surface and flash flooding were also … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1 between Longbush and Kennington near Invercargill is closed following a truck hitting an electric power pole on the highway. No injuries are reported, but ambulance services were called as a precaution. The road will remain closed while contractors repair the electrical damage. Motorists should expect delays. ENDS Issued … Read more
Source: World Vision A new report from World Vision finds many Pacific countries are failing to adequately address climate-related child hunger and malnutrition in their climate strategies. The Hungry Futures Index scores the climate strategies prepared under the Paris Climate Agreement of more than 80 nations and ranks countries according to how well their climate policies address hunger … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a serious crash in central Johnsonville, Wellington involving a car hitting a pedestrian. The crash happened shortly before 1:10pm on Moorefield Road, outside the Johnsonville library. It is believed the pedestrian is seriously injured. The Police Serious Crash Unit has been notified. The road is blocked … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand This is one of a series of essays and short stories commissioned to commemorate RNZ’s 100 years on air in Aotearoa. Barbara turns the radio on. It’s square and brown and has four perfectly round knobs along the bottom. The voice from the wooden box says it’s 9am, so Barbara’s just … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland CBD’s rough sleepers worry they will be kicked out of the city. (File photo) RNZ / Luke McPake A tougher stance on rough sleepers in Auckland’s central city has some homeless people fearing they will be pushed out to unfamiliar suburbs where they could struggle to survive. Earlier this week, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Health is being accused of sitting on a state abuse survivor’s compensation claim. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Ministry of Health is being accused of sitting on a state abuse survivor’s compensation claim for weeks, knowing she had cancer and was about to die. Wellington lawyer Sonja Cooper … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Greens Party’s new chief of staff Kevin Hague. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Former Green MP Kevin Hague is returning to politics to be the party’s new chief of staff. In a social media post on Thursday, Hague said he was coming “out of retirement” to take up the role after Eliza … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Michael Johnston is a senior fellow at the policy think tank New Zealand Initiative. New Zealand Initiative Many agree NZ’s education is below par, but how to fix it is the subject of major conflict – as the government’s proposed curriculum has made clear When Michael Johnston stepped onto the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Labour is promising to make cervical screening free for everyone, if elected, through its previously-announced Medicard scheme. Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall said the move would help prevent cancers and avoid costly hospital treatments. “Each year 175 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cervical … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An example of the military style uniform the youths in the pilot were required to wear. RNZ / Rachel Helyer-Donaldson The final evaluation for the government’s military-style boot camps found it was too small to provide any meaningful data, and its implementation was rushed. The 82-page report says the pilot contributed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Eru Kapa-Kingi claims the party had an executive and leadership model that “thinks it’s beyond critique”. Image courtesy of Te Tari o te Kiingitanga Former Te Pāti Māori staffer Eru Kapa-Kingi has taken to social media to defend his criticism of party leadership, saying – despite knowing he’d be “dragged through … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Labour leader says it is “unacceptable” that former Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming’s behaviour was not picked up in vetting for the role. McSkimming pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material. McSkimming performed Google searches on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Education Ministry’s ministerial approval rating has more than doubled. The ministry’s 2025 annual report shows Education Minister Erica Stanford rated the ministry seven out of 10 overall for its oversight of the education system, up from three in the previous report. However, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. RNZ / Russell Palmer The National Iwi Chairs Forum says it is working towards getting both factions of Te Pāti Māori to a hui in Wellington next week. The leadership body has been liaising with the party’s leadership and estranged MPs Mariameno … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mt Ruapehu, the North Island’s highest spot, is a prominent feature from Waimarino, formerly National Park. Photo: supplied Chef and barista Sam Wilson hopes the re-opening of his cafe in a rustic railway station flanked by Mt Ruapehu is a pointer to something good for a region suffering economic hardship. He … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. Photo: RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launcheda new 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 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Inland Revenue guidance suggests hard hats could be a taxable work perk. Photo: 123RF New Inland Revenue guidance suggesting hard hats could be a taxable work perk could confuse some employers, one tax expert says. IRD has released an update on when fringe benefit tax (FBT) exemptions apply to employee … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand *Since this story was published Callaghan Innovation has identified errors in the numbers it released to the PSA under the Official Information Act. RNZ has updated the story with the corrected figures which show a reduction in the number of roles going and the amount paid out for redundancy. Callaghan Innovation’s … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Photo: Sealord Sealord has confirmed 48 job losses as the company makes parts of its Nelson operations seasonal. Sealord last month announced that it was closing its coated fish factory, resulting in the loss of 79 jobs. The company originally proposed cutting a further 59 jobs under plans to operate its … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Treasury secretary Iain Rennie. Photo: RNZ The Treasury has warned the strength of the Crown’s balance sheet is likely to deteriorate if policy settings are not changed. Its 2025 Investment Statement found liabilities were forecast to rise 33 percent by 2029 to $504 billion, as the debt grows to fund investment … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Briscoe Group owns Briscoes home goods and Rebel Sports. Photo: Hazel Redmond Photographer Retailer Briscoe Group sales dropped in the third-quarter sales, as consumers pulled back spending on sports goods. Total group Q3 sales $171.0m (-1.8%) Homeware sales +1.8%, sports -7.3% Group sales for nine months $542m (-0.7%) Re-affirms full-year profit … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Plenty Foods promises to employ 40 staff, mostly from the local community. Photo: Supplied by Plenty Foods The owner of a new, independent Upper Hutt supermarket hopes he can offer locals an alternative to the big supermarket duopoly. Plenty Foods supermarket opened in Brewtown on Thursday, the second Hutt Valley store … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash investigation is ongoing. Photo: 123RF A cyclist has died in collision with another cyclist in Carterton. Emergency services were called to the scene on Kokotau Road at 11:30am on Saturday. One of the cyclists were airlifted to hospital, where they later died. The road was closed while police completed … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Various education industry groups have spoken out about changes to the Teaching Council announced last week by the Minister of Education. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller Groups including Catholic school principals and kindergartens have united to oppose government changes to the teacher registration and disciplinary body the Teaching Council. In an … Read more