‘More fun in your 20s in the 70s’: Fran Lebowitz still going strong

Source: Radio New Zealand Fran Lebowitz has for decades entertained by lambasting the ridiculous. In her 20s in New York City, she wrote a column for Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine. Half a century on and she’s still going strong. It’s a very different city to the one she landed in 50 years’ ago she told RNZ’s … Read more

Privacy commissioner insists New Zealand’s laws need modernising

Source: Radio New Zealand Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. VNP / Phil Smith Privacy commissioner Michael Webster says the country’s laws must be modernised to protect better New Zealanders. Privacy complaints have risen by a fifth in the last financial year and serious privacy breaches notified by organisations have risen more than 40 percent, the commission’s … Read more

Homicide investigation launched, Kaitaia

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Geoff McCarthy:  One person is in custody and a homicide investigation has been launched following a serious incident in Kaitaia this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the Okahu Road address about 12.35pm following a report of assault. The victim was located at the address in critical … Read more

Kiwi triathlete Hayden Wilde hits out at race officials as Dubai T100 turns to chaos

Source: Radio New Zealand Double Olympic medalist Hayden Wilde knew his chances were over at the Dubai T100 triathlon. PHOTOSPORT Kiwi Hayden Wilde has slammed race officials, after he completed an extra bike lap in this morning’s Dubai T100 triathlon. Wilde finished eighth, after riding nine laps instead of eight on the bike in one … Read more

Several hurt in Otago gorge crash

Source: Radio New Zealand Map of the affected region. NZTA / Waka Kotahi Drivers are being asked to avoid Central Otago’s Kawerau Gorge after a two-vehicle crash left a car in a bank. Police said several people were injured in the crash on State Highway 6 between Gibbston and Cromwell, which happened around midday on … Read more

GP owners want separate primary health organisation after big corporates make their own

Source: Radio New Zealand General practice owners are frustrated with what they call “bloated bureaucracy” at primary health organisations. RNZ General Practice Owners Association moves to set up another PHO after big corporates do likewise GenPro says it’s responding to demand from members fed up with red tape and costs PHOs say GPs already get … Read more

Live cricket: Black Caps v West Indies first one-dayer

Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps take on the West Indies at Hagley Oval in Christchurch for the first match in their one-day series. They’ll then play at McLean Park in Napier on Wednesday. First ball at Hagley is at 2pm. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors … Read more

Second loss for Fiji rugby after defeat to France in Bordeaux

Source: Radio New Zealand Fiji was beaten by England last week before being dealt another defeat on Sunday morning against France. AFP / GLYN KIRK France defeated Fiji 34-21 in Bordeaux in their rugby test match on Sunday morning, scoring four tries in the process. That means the islanders have lost two of their matches … Read more

Missing man Louis last since at base of Mt Te Aroha in Waikato

Source: Radio New Zealand Louis, 44, has been missing from Te Aroha since Thursday. Supplied / NZ Police Waikato Police are renewing appeals for information as concerns grow over the whereabouts of missing man Louis. The 44-year-old has been missing since Thursday 13 November, and Police have been searching the area where he was last … Read more

Tongariro Alpine Crossing reopens

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 November 2025 DOC Central North Island Operations Director Damian Coutts says both DOC and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are confident the track is safe for visitors. “We will continue to monitor for hotspots across the fire area, but we are satisfied the Tongariro Alpine Crossing can be safely … Read more

All Blacks: Scott Robertson, Scott Barrett reflect on big loss to England

Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson has been left ruing a bad All Black habit that cost them in their 33-19 loss to England at Twickenham. Once again, his side found it difficult to score in the second half, as England racked up 25 unanswered points to take the game away for the eventual victory … Read more

Lotto names locations of three winning $55m Powerball tickets

Source: Radio New Zealand Three Lotto winners from the North and South islands will split Saturday’s record-breaking Lotto Powerball jackpot. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly The tickets that won Lotto’s top prize on Saturday night, were sold at New World Kawerau, Pak N Save Moorhouse in Christchurch and online to an Auckland punter. Three ticket-holders are … Read more

Mediawatch: BBC under pressure from outside – and within amid edit scandal

Source: Radio New Zealand The BBC’s top boss and news chief have both resigned. HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP The BBC’s top boss and its news chief had both resigned late on Remembrance Sunday in the UK – the day the victims of war are remembered. Ironic perhaps for the BBC, because it wasn’t just that … Read more

Live: All Whites v Colombia international football friendly

Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the football action, as the All Whites face Colombia in an international friendly at Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale. They’ll play Ecuador in New Jersey three days later. Colombia are ranked 13th in the world and Ecuador 23rd. New Zealand are ranked 85th. They are the highest-ranked nations New Zealand … Read more

Renewed appeal for information for missing man Louis

Source: New Zealand Police Waikato Police are renewing appeals for information as concerns grow over the whereabouts of missing man Louis. The 44-year-old has been missing since Thursday 13 November, and Police have been searching the area where he was last known to be. Louis was last seen at around 10am, believed to be heading … Read more

Police appealing for information after burglary in Napier South

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information from the public after a burglary in Napier South overnight. At around 8.50am, Police were notified of the burglary at the Red Cross shop on Carlyle Street. After initial enquiries it is believed the incident occurred between 5pm on Saturday and 8.30am on Sunday. Police are … Read more

Ireland victorious against Wallabies in Dublin

Source: Radio New Zealand Ireland has won against Australia’s Wallabies at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. It was the third of four autumn internationals to be played by Ireland in 2025. Ireland had played Australia 38 times since first meeting in 1927, with the Wallabies securing 22 wins. There had been one draw between the two … Read more

Update: Fatal house fire incident, Sanson

Source: New Zealand Police Police investigators are beginning a complex scene examination following several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson. Emergency services were called to the property, southwest of the town on State Highway 1, about 2.30pm yesterday. Several people are believed to have died at the property and Police are … Read more

Search resumes for missing fisherman off Whangārei coast at Pataua South

Source: Radio New Zealand The Coastguard is one of several crews searching for the missing fisherman. NZ Coastguard Search crews are resuming the search for a man believed to be missing in the sea in Northland. The man was one of two people on a boat that was reported overdue on Friday night. The 17-foot … Read more

US drops tariffs on $2b of NZ exports

Source: Radio New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Tariffs have been removed from more than $2 billion worth of New Zealand’s exports to the United States, Trade Minister Todd McClay says. US president Donald Trump on Friday (US time) signed an executive order cancelling tariffs on a wide range of food … Read more

Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro 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

Biosecurity New Zealand intensifies hornet eradication efforts

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity New Zealand is continuing to ramp up its campaign to locate and eliminate the invasive yellow-legged hornet, following confirmed detections on Auckland’s North Shore. To date, 10 queen hornets, 2 workers, and 7 nests have been successfully located and removed from the Glenfield and Birkdale areas. “We’re laser … Read more

Grand slammed – what went wrong for the All Blacks against England

Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. www.photosport.nz Analysis – In hindsight, the All Blacks going all in on dubbing this an ‘official’ Grand Slam tour is looking like a lamentable decision right now. The 33-19 loss to England at Twickenham busted that manufactured dream, which makes the loss seem far worse now, but really when … Read more

Police stop antisocial road users in their tracks across Tāmaki Makaurau

Source: New Zealand Police Tāmaki Makaurau Police were out in force this weekend in a coordinated approach to disrupt antisocial road user gatherings across the city. Over the course of Friday and Saturday night, Police intercepted groups before they could get established at multiple locations, meaning large groups were unable to participate in unlawful activity … Read more

Search resumes for missing fisherman, Pataua South

Source: New Zealand Police Search crews are resuming the search for a man believed missing in the sea off Northland. The man was one of two people on a boat that was reported overdue on Friday night. The 17-foot runabout was meant to return at 7pm on Friday, and the alarm was raised at 9pm. … Read more

One person dead after hit-and-run in West Auckland’s Henderson

Source: Radio New Zealand Police are at the scene of a hit-and-run fatality in West Auckland. RNZ / Nate McKinnon One person has died following a hit and run in West Auckland’s Henderson overnight. Police said emergency services were called to the intersection of Tango Place and Larnoch Rd at 2.50am after a person was … Read more

NZ Substack co-founder says ‘Any attempt to simplify Elon Musk is futile’

Source: Radio New Zealand Central Otago-born McKenzie, a former Tesla employee, is also the author of Insane Mode – a 2018 book about Elon Musk and his automotive company. He says that in 2022, after buying Twitter, Musk approached his fellow Substack co-founder (and now CEO) Chris Best with an offer: “What if Substack joins … Read more