Two men charged after road rage incident in Christchurch

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Acting Senior Sergeant Sarah Griffin:  Two men have been charged after an apparent road rage incident in Burwood, Christchurch last night. Police were called to the intersection of Burwood Road and Queen Elizabeth II Drive at around 7pm yesterday (2 May), after a man was found injured … Read more

Cricket: Black Caps overcome Bangladesh and rain delays to draw T20 series

Source: Radio New Zealand Bevon Jacobs of the Black Caps. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The Black Caps beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-affected third and final T20 in Dhaka. The series finished tied 1-1 after Bangladesh won the first match and the second game was washed out. Batting first, Bangladesh’s innings was … Read more

Animal Justice Party renews call to ban duck hunting

Source: Radio New Zealand The Animal Justice Party is renewing a call for duck hunting to be banned. Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager was among the thousands who took part in the annual game bird hunting season opening. Spokesperson Danette Wereta said it was not an effective way to control the population, and was … Read more

Small offshore quake wakes Wellington

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf The Wellington region had an early morning jolt from a magnitude 4 earthquake on Sunday. The quake struck 10 kilometres northwest of Porirua at 3.15am, and registered at a depth of 22 kilometres. Its epicentre was in the sea, near Mana Island. The tremor attracted more than 2000 ‘felt it’ … Read more

Career firsts and unwavering belief save Auckland FC’s season

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC celebrate their shootout success against Melbourne City in the A-League, on Saturday. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Dreams and manifestation were behind Auckland FC’s penalty shootout win that has sealed back-to-back A-League semi-finals appearances. Last season, goalkeeper Michael Woud was sitting on the bench while his team-mates were playing finals football. This … Read more

How parents manage devices and little kids

Source: Radio New Zealand Parents are told to avoid screens altogether in the first two years of a child’s life. At the same time, digital devices are part of everyday family life used for communication, work, learning, and at times, simply getting through the day. Our new research talks to first-time parents about how they … Read more

Police ‘appalled’ by motorists speeding through school zones

Source: Radio New Zealand Speeding through school zones is not isolated to Auckland. RNZ/ Nick Monro Speeding through school zones is a common problem around the country, according to the New Zealand Principals’ Federation. Police “have been left appalled” after more than 70 infringement notices were issued in South Auckland within two hours. Senior Sergeant … Read more

ACT’s plan to toughen immigration rules

Source: Radio New Zealand The ACT Party says immigration rules need to be tightened. RNZ ACT is proposing a shakeup of immigration policy, with a six-point plan including deporting serious offenders no matter how long they have been in the country. It would also include a $6 per day infrastructure surcharge on temporary work visas … Read more

Petite Fleur Bringing Enchanting Floral Arrangements to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 May 2026 – Building on its remarkable success in Singapore and Indonesia, Petite Fleur is thrilled to announce its expansion into Malaysia with the launch of Petite Fleur KL. Petite Fleur KL Team This strategic growth marks a significant milestone in the company’s … Read more

NRL: Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors

Source: Radio New Zealand Alofiana Khan-Pereira scores for the Warriors against Parramatta. David Neilson/Photosport Flying wing Alofiana Khan-Pereira scored his third straight try double for NZ Warriors, as they pulled away from Parramatta Eels 36-14 in Sydney. Leading 16-6 at halftime, the visitors allowed their hosts back into the contest at 18-14 midway through the … Read more

Blues: ‘Hard’ to close Moana chapter

Source: Radio New Zealand Moana huddle, after the game on Saturday: On the same ground the team produced its greatest hour in 2025, their historic win over the Blues now feels like an even more distant memory. Photosport What began as a heated inter-city rivalry has eased significantly as any resentment the Blues felt for … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific: More Moana misery as Blues bash little brothers

Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ The scenes at Albany tonight stood in stark contrast to 2025. A night when Ardie Savea inspired them to their most famous win, a year on and it was an uninspired Moana being beaten up by their big brothers as the Blues took a convincing 45-19 win. … Read more

Auckland FC into A-League semis after penalty shoot-out

Source: Radio New Zealand Guillermo May and Auckland FC are through to the semi-finals of the A-League. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC have ended Melbourne City’s A-League title defence with a win in penalties an Elimination Final on Saturday. By recording their first victory in six weeks Auckland progress to the semi-finals for the second consecutive … Read more

Silver Fern legend Casey Kopua comes out of retirement to help Magic

Source: Radio New Zealand Casey Kopua played 187 games for the Magic. Photosport Ltd 2017 www.photosport.nz The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have named Silver Fern legend Casey Kopua as an interim replacement player ahead of their ANZ Premiership clash against the Stars. The long-time Magic stalwart is joining the side to provide defensive cover … Read more

Bilingual singer Geneva AM: ‘I just want to keep making music and uniting everybody’

Source: Radio New Zealand Geneva AM (aka Geneva Alexander-Masters) thought she was done with putting her feelings into music after fronting the alt-electronic band SoccerPractise. Then, in 2023, she gave birth to her son at home on Waiheke Island during level four lockdown. “I was suddenly overwhelmed with emotion and overwhelmed with love, and I … Read more

Netball: Mystics beat Tactix in grand-final rematch

Source: Radio New Zealand Mystics shooter Sophia Lafaiali’i (file photo). © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz The Mystics have ended the unbeaten run of the Tactix, with a 52-43 win over the team that upset them in last year’s ANZ Premiership grand final. The meet on Saturday was the first between the teams since that game, … Read more

Peace activist urges government to reject US proposal to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

Source: Radio New Zealand Valerie Morse. Johnny Blades / VNP A peace activist is urging the New Zealand government to reject a US proposal to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The shipping route has been largely blocked by Iran since February, causing the price of oil to soar. Peace Action Wellington spokesperson Valerie Morse … Read more

Live: NRL – Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors

Source: Radio New Zealand The NZ Warriors are away to Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. The side are riding a three match unbeaten run and welcome the return of centre Adam Pompey to Saturday’s line-up. Kickoff is at 7.30pm. Warriors: 1. Taine Tuaupiki, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 4. Adam Pompey, 5. … Read more

Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua prove too tough at home for Highlanders

Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ The Fijian Drua have scored their first Super Rugby Pacific win over the Highlanders with a 24-14 win in Ba. The results is a blow to the Highlanders’ hopes of making the playoffs, while at the same time a boost to the Drua’s chances. The Drua made … Read more

Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Moana Pasifika v Blues

Source: Radio New Zealand Bottom-of-the-table Moana Pasifika host the third-placed Blues in a crosstown Super Rugby Pacific clash at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland. Moana Pasifika are chasing just their second win of the season, while their rivals are looking to potentially move up the ladder up with a win. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Moana … Read more

Tiwai Point aluminium smelter workers announce strike

Source: Radio New Zealand Tiwai Point, in Southland RNZ / Nate McKinnon Workers at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter have voted to take industrial action from Monday, following unsuccessful bargaining, but the smelter – owned by Rio Tinto, says it provides a competitive package. E tū union members at New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter in Southland, … Read more

Ongoing rescue after boat capsizes in Kaikōura

Source: Radio New Zealand South Bay, Kaikoura (file photo). RNZ / Samantha Gee A rescue is underway in Kaikōura after a boat capsized on Saturday afternoon. Police said they responded to the capsizing of a boat in South Bay at around 12:40pm. Volunteers from Coastguard Kaikōura and police are working alongside each other at the … Read more

A naturopath’s school-lunch hack: ‘Put fruit and vegetables in a thermos’

Source: Radio New Zealand When Catie Gett’s 10-year-old started school, she ate up the highly nutritious lunches her mum prepared. But when she got older, she wanted her lunch to look like everyone else’s – i.e., processed food. Changing tack, the Melbourne naturopath now mostly concentrates on the “book ends” of her children’s diet – … Read more

Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua v Highlanders in Ba

Source: Radio New Zealand Fijian Drua host the Highlanders in a bottom-half Super Rugby Pacific clash at Four N Stadium in Ba. Both sides boast the same record — four wins and six losses — but the Highlanders’ superior bonus points have them three places ahead on the table. Kickoff is at 4pm. Drua: 1. … Read more

Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua v Highlanders

Source: Radio New Zealand Fijian Drua host the Highlanders in a bottom-half Super Rugby Pacific clash at Four N Stadium in Ba. Both sides have boast the same record – four wins and six losses – but the Highlanders’ superior bonus points have them three places ahead on the table. Kickoff is at 4pm. Drua: … Read more