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Source: Radio New Zealand VNP / Phil Smith The Prime Minister’s office says it has no evidence to back Christopher Luxon’s claim that Winston Peters micharacterised his view of the Iran War. Luxon had personally declined to offer such evidence, instead pointing to public government statements reflecting the official view. RNZ requested under the OIA…
Source: New Zealand Police A complex Police investigation spanning nearly a year has unearthed alleged corruption and other criminal activity taking place within several corrections facilities. Twenty people have been charged this week after the National Organised Crime Group terminated Operation Jasper. Those arrested include Corrections Officers, Reintegration Officers and members of the public associated…
Source: Radio New Zealand Turners Automotive Group. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Car dealer and financier Turners Automotive has posted a slightly lower net profit after a goodwill write-down in its credit business masked a record performance across its divisions. Key numbers for the year ended March compared with a year ago: Net profit…
Source: Green Party The Government should be focused on the cost-of-living crisis facing whānau across Aotearoa, not pushing through NZ First’s Definition of a Woman and Man Bill, says the Green Party. “People are struggling to pay the rent and the power bills. There is so much this Government should be focusing on,” says Green…
Source: Radio New Zealand Northern Mystics defender Catherine Hall. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Mystics star defender Catherine Hall has been ruled out of the rest of the ANZ Premiership season due to injury, leaving her Silver Ferns Commonwealth Games prospects in serious doubt. Hall could be seen on crutches when the Mystics beat the Stars 57-51 on…
Source: Radio New Zealand Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show broadcast on Thursday in the US (Friday NZ time) will close out his run in the storied CBS late-night chair once occupied by David Letterman. What comes next remains an open question for one of television’s most prominent entertainers. In the months leading up to his…
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 47 seconds ago More than 200 graduates crossed the stage at the Aotea Centre this week as EIT celebrated its latest graduating cohort across two ceremonies. The morning and afternoon ceremonies on Tuesday (May 19) saw 207 learners graduate, including 186 receiving master’s qualifications across a range of disciplines. EIT…
Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Defence Force has joined a new multi-national initiative led by Norway to train Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel in Poland, Defence Minister Chris Penk says. “New Zealand remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion,” Mr Penk says.…
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for submissions on a proposal to restrict the use of insecticides containing bifenthrin. The public consultation runs from 21 May – 21 July 2026. Bifenthrin is used on a wide range of crops, including kiwifruit, squash, vegetable brassicas, and tomatoes, to control insects. It is … Read more
Source: Hapai Te Hauora The past year has pushed many whānau to their limits. Rising living costs, housing stress, severe weather events and ongoing inequities continue to place pressure on communities already carrying the weight of stretched systems. And yet communities continue to respond – supporting each other, stepping up during crises and leading solutions often … Read more
Source: Blood Cancer NZ Over 1,100 firefighters from across the country are once again gearing up to take on the 1,103 steps of Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower for Blood Cancer NZ’s Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge. The Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge will be held on Saturday, 23 May with firefighters from not only New Zealand but also … Read more
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO nurses working at Bupa aged residential care homes throughout Aotearoa New Zealand have raised a pay equity claim to address historic gender-based wage discrimination. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO has more than 380 registered nurse members working at Bupa’s 40 aged residential care homes across the country. NZNO aged … Read more
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Reacting to the World Health Organization’s declaration of the Ebola outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) – with over 400 suspected cases and 89 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo – Dr. Manenji Mangudu, Oxfam Country Director in the DRC, said: “Our partners are sending us deeply alarming … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Philanthropist Sir Graham Dingle. (File photo) Sir Graham Dingle Philanthropist Sir Graham Dingle says wealthy Kiwis need to invest in young people to help them reach their goals. Through his organisation, the Graham Dingle Foundation, he’s launching a nationwide fundraising initiative Move Mountains for Youth, calling on New Zealanders to help…
Source: Canstar 21 May, 2025: Tower has won its third consecutive Canstar Home & Contents Insurer of the Year Award, for consistently delivering outstanding value and customer satisfaction. For this year’s award, Canstar’s expert panel researched 14 home and contents insurance products from 11 providers. Each policy was assessed across 30 nationwide property addresses, to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A military drone operated by the NZDF. NZDF / supplied A retired major general says New Zealand is “tinkering” with military drones while other countries forge ahead. Australia and the US last month ramped up their drone rollout plans. But observers and industry players doubt that next week’s Budget will deliver…
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand has joined the international condemnation of Israel’s far-right national security minister, even summoning the Israeli ambassador to convey that message. A video posted by Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, showing him taunting detained flotilla activists, drew international condemnation on Thursday. The video showed kneeling activists, with their hands…
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign The ‘How Much Funding is Needed for Health in the 2026 Budget?‘ report just released by Kaitiaki Hauora reveals the extent of underfunding of our health system, and the pressing need for significant changes to our tax system to gather the revenue we need to build a better … Read more
Source: Burnett Foundation Aotearoa Nationwide campaign launches 1 June to support Rainbow and Takatāpui communities Thousands of New Zealanders are preparing to lace up, move their bodies, and get sweaty for a cause, as Sweat with Pride officially returns on 1 June 2026. Led by Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, the month-long nationwide movement challenges Kiwis to get … Read more
Source: Peace Action Wellington 21 May 2026 – Israeli Ambassadors are being summoned by host governments after media footage emerged showing Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting activist in Israeli custody including three New Zealanders: Mousa Taher, Julien Blondel and Hāhona Jason Ormsby. All the activists were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla taking humanitarian aid … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand She has reigned as certified Australian pop royalty across five decades, rising from homegrown TV sensation to worldwide chart domination. As with any storied superstar, however, the dazzling professional highs have inevitably come with some squirming middles and difficult lows. And Kylie Minogue’s career is no exception. “It was all of…
Source: Worksafe New Zealand Awareness and management of arc flash risks nationwide are set to improve, thanks to a new legally binding agreement between WorkSafe New Zealand and Citywide Electrical Limited. This follows a February 2025 arc flash incident in which a worker suffered significant burn injuries while working on an energised main switchboard in…
Source: Radio New Zealand OKSANA KAZYKINA/123RF New Zealand’s largest drug maker AFT Pharmaceuticals has reported strong full year sales growth and net profit, giving the company reason to lift its 2027 revenue target to more than $300 million. Company chair David Flacks said the strength of its core Australasian business and increasing geographic and product…
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Cook Insurance company Tower’s interim profit has more than halved amid a jump in weather-related claims, a subdued market and pricing pressure. Key numbers for the six months ended March compared with a year ago: Net profit $22.9m v $49.7m Gross written premium $301m v $297m Underlying profit…
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to Ponsonby’s Williamson Ave on Wednesday evening. (File photo) RNZ A man has been charged for allegedly stealing a car outside an Auckland supermarket and forcing a child out of the front seat. Police were called to Williamson Ave in Ponsonby after 6.15pm on Wednesday. Senior Sergeant Dave…
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate activists gathered outside the International Court of Justice in July last year after the court issued its opinion finding countries could be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas emissions. Jamie Tahana A United Nations resolution backing the findings of a landmark climate change ruling has been passed with the…
Source: New Zealand Police Police acknowledge the IPCA’s findings in relation to the actions of three Christchurch officers during an incident that resulted in a car being hit by a train. At 3.55am on 17 October 2023, a Police officer (Officer A) saw two stolen vehicles travelling in convoy in the Upper Riccarton area. Upon…