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Suzanne Vega after Covid: 'A very tempestuous time to be alive'
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/music/it-s-a-very-tempestuous-time-to-be-alive
Published: December 7, 2025 08:28
Her first album in 11 years, Flying with Angels looks at some of the struggles her native New York has gone though after the pandemic.
Four injured after vehicle hits tree in Whatatutu
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581128/four-injured-after-vehicle-hits-tree-in-whatatutu
Published: December 7, 2025 07:19
Two people suffered moderate injuries and two minor, after a vehicle hit a tree on Mangamaia Road
Government urged to ditch second military-style boot camp
Published: December 7, 2025 06:24
The Green Party is calling on the government to abandon boot camps, after revelations that another intake is planned for early next year.
Two people injured after jetboat crash in Wairarapa
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581109/two-people-injured-after-jetboat-crash-in-wairarapa
Published: December 7, 2025 06:24
The incident occurred during the opening round of the NZ Jetsprint Championship at Featherston.
Man charged with murder after Mt Wellington stabbing
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581125/man-charged-with-murder-after-mt-wellington-stabbing
Published: December 7, 2025 05:53
A 21-year-old man has been charged after the death of a man in the Auckland suburb on Friday.
Ngira Simmonds challenges Te Pāti Māori leadership at AGM
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581120/ngira-simmonds-challenges-te-pati-maori-leadership-at-agm
Published: December 7, 2025 05:48
The former Kiingitanga spokesperson questioned whether the current leadership could heal months of party turmoil.
Biosecurity puts Aucklanders on alert for yellow-legged hornets, as more are found
Published: December 7, 2025 05:42
Thirty-three Queen Hornets have been found in the Glenfield and Birkdale areas of the North Shore - two more since Friday.
Measles outbreak: Auckland bars included in new locations of interest
Published: December 7, 2025 05:27
Anybody who may have been exposed is asked to urgently contact Healthline.
One person injured after Waikawa housefire, north of Picton
Published: December 7, 2025 04:50
Fire and Emergency said the fire was contained to the top floor of the two-storey house.
Police confirm emails about Jevon McSkimming weren't shown to police minister
Published: December 7, 2025 04:33
A handwritten file note made by police regarding the processing of emails sent to Mark Mitchell said: "There are these emails. What do I do with them?"
Two people injured after jet boats crash in Wairarapa
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581109/two-people-injured-after-jet-boats-crash-in-wairarapa
Published: December 7, 2025 03:57
The collision occurred during the opening round of the NZ Jetsprint Championship at Featherston.
Family violence refuge fully booked out over weekend, as pressure mounts
Published: December 7, 2025 03:31
Shine Refuges would have had to arrange hotel accommodation for any emergency cases over the weekend.
Wellington braces for influx of visitors for 'Avatar' premiere, cricket
Published: December 7, 2025 02:36
The Embassy Theatre will host the Australasian launch of James Cameron's science fiction movie.
Oodles of Noodles: How do I know which is the 'right one' to use?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/food/oodles-of-noodles-how-do-i-know-which-is-the-right-one-to-use
Published: December 6, 2025 23:39
Egg or rice based? Thick, thin, flat or round? Noodles came in all forms, shapes and sizes.
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster claims ministers knew about McSkimming allegations
Published: December 6, 2025 22:14
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is defending himself against allegations of corruption, following a damning report into the handling of the Jevon McSkimming case.
Review: Jennifer Lawrence 'spectacularly, fearlessly, uncompromisingly brilliant' in Die My Love
Published: December 6, 2025 21:01
On the talkshow circuit, Lawrence usually presents as a lovable ditz. But when she turned up on Lynn Ramsey's Die My Love, she was here to work.
Weather: Heavy rain, gales to hit South Island
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581105/weather-heavy-rain-gales-to-hit-south-island
Published: December 6, 2025 20:58
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Fiordland, with up to 150mm of rain and thunderstorms predicted.
'Anytime he had a word that he didn't know, we would write a song'
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/music/anytime-he-had-a-word-that-he-didn-t-know-we-would-write-a-song
Published: December 6, 2025 19:05
Award-winning Kiwi musicians and parents Steph Brown and Fen Ikner use death metal, reggae and Latin grooves to help kids learn how to spell tricky words.
Water nitrate levels rise in town previously hit by unsafe levels
Published: December 6, 2025 18:55
Nitrate levels are inching up in a small South Canterbury town where some council water supplies were previously off limits for extended periods following breaches of the drinking water standards.
Te Pāti Māori tensions expected to loom as party AGM goes ahead
Published: December 6, 2025 18:55
Te Pāti Māori gathers for its long-awaited AGM today, after months of turmoil that led to the expulsion of two of their six MPs.
Workers injured by chemical at Taumarunui transfer station
Published: December 6, 2025 09:24
An unknown chemical sent for recycling has injured two workers and forced the facility's closure.
Weather: MetService issues orange wind, rain warnings for parts of South Island
Published: December 6, 2025 08:53
Some regions of Te Waipounamu are warned to expect gale northwesterlies gusting up to 120km/h, while others should expect to be lashed by downpours.
Tammy Davis on co-creating 'Outrageous Fortune' character Munter
Published: December 6, 2025 07:29
"I wanted him to be a guy who made mistakes, but learnt from them."
Auckland University group believes this season best in five decades for Kākāpō breeding
Published: December 6, 2025 06:37
Auckland University's Kākāpō Recovery Group believes all breeding-age females may lay eggs.
Christchurch childcare company where children burned admits it failed on safety
Published: December 6, 2025 06:35
Seven people, including five children have been discharged from hospital in Christchurch.
Christchurch house, shed fire across two properties now under control
Published: December 6, 2025 05:39
The shed fire spread to the neighbouring house, and sent plumes of black smoke across central suburbs.
Kaitāia woman sentenced after four dogs injure neighbours in Kaiwaka attack
Published: December 6, 2025 04:39
A Kaiwaka woman enjoying the sunshine ended up being flown to hospital, after four dogs set upon her.
Car tips onto side after crash on Nelson Street in central Auckland
Published: December 6, 2025 02:52
Emergency services were called to Nelson Street about 2.55pm, after a report of a crash involving four vehicles.
Seven injured after crash between car and van in Auckland
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581070/seven-injured-after-crash-between-car-and-van-in-auckland
Published: December 6, 2025 00:54
One person is in serious condition
Person critical after shooting in Auckland suburb
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581068/person-critical-after-shooting-in-auckland-suburb
Published: December 6, 2025 00:16
Emergency services received reports of a person sustaining a gunshot wound at 2.30am Saturday.
Extra police in Auckland suburbs as homicide investigation continues
Published: December 5, 2025 22:10
A homicide investigation was launched when an injured man arrived at a medical centre in Mt Wellington on Friday afternoon.
Seven discharged from hospital after receiving chemical burns at Christchurch childcare centre
Published: December 5, 2025 21:58
The victims, including five children, received burns at a Christchurch childcare centre.
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals: 'Worried where I will be in two weeks'
Published: December 5, 2025 21:29
In October, $49.4m was withdrawn for hardship reasons, up from $38.4m in October 2024.
Person hospitalised after Queenstown house fire
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581058/person-hospitalised-after-queenstown-house-fire
Published: December 5, 2025 19:41
About 20 firefighters are tackling a house fire in central Queenstown on Saturday morning.
Watercare delays Onehunga treatment plant opening two years
Published: December 5, 2025 18:55
The facility was shut three years ago, after detection of substances linked to cancer and immune problems.
Country Life:Tangihau Angus' record-breaking bulls
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/581053/country-life-tangihau-angus-record-breaking-bulls
Published: December 5, 2025 17:33
Tangihau Angus near Gisborne has a habit of breaking records. Last year it set a top price for New Zealand bulls at $135,000. This year it's done it again, setting a new record price of $161,000.
Country Life: Sheep Dog test Aussie v NZ
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/581051/country-life-sheep-dog-test-aussie-v-nz
Published: December 5, 2025 17:20
How do sheep dogs and shepherds' handling techniques vary between New Zealand and Australia? The best teams battle it out at a Trans-Tasman dog trial, the Wayleggo Cup.
Is Fanny Osborne our most impressive forgotten artist?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/culture/is-fanny-osborne-our-most-impressive-forgotten-artist
Published: December 5, 2025 17:17
The mother of 13 lived on Great Barrier Island and did exquisite watercolour paintings of native plants in the early 1900s.
Review: Wake Up Dead Man best of the Knives Out series
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/screens/movies/wake-up-dead-man-best-of-the-knives-out-series
Published: December 5, 2025 16:12
It has a star-studded cast, including Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc, but the real star of Wake Up Dead Man is its supremely clever writer-director Rian Johnson.
NZTA relaxes weekend Transmission Gully closure for Kāpiti Food Fair
Published: December 5, 2025 16:01
The Transport Agency will not be shutting the northbound lanes down as planned, but there'll still be some lane closures in place.
'Full circle': Canterbury Tuahiwi School opens new whare for 250 tamariki
Published: December 5, 2025 10:10
The new Tūranga Tuarua hall at Te Kura o Tuahiwi allows assemblies, sports, and cultural events for 250 students.
Waikato medical school build begins despite opposition
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581038/waikato-medical-school-build-begins-despite-opposition
Published: December 5, 2025 09:44
Despite years of challenge from political parties and established schools, the construction of the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine was marked off with a groundbreaking ceremony.
Public Health Agency faces job cuts to emergency management, pandemic preparedness, Māori health
Published: December 5, 2025 08:05
The staff cuts will see reductions to emergency management, pandemic preparedness and Māori health.
Bomb disposal team called as Hāwera residents evacuated
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581027/bomb-disposal-team-called-as-hawera-residents-evacuated
Published: December 5, 2025 07:03
Cordons were put in place, after "an item" was found on a nearby property.
Low demand sinks Wellington's long-delayed Beers at the Basin festival
Published: December 5, 2025 06:36
The long-postponed Beers at the Basin has been scrapped, with organisers blaming sluggish ticket sales and reduced spending.
Boil water notice for Paihia to continue until at least Monday
Published: December 5, 2025 05:01
Residents there, as well as Waitangi, Ōpua, Haruru and Te Haumi have been told to boil tap water for at least a minute before drinking it or cooking with it.
National Public Health Service faces job cuts to emergency management, pandemic preparedness, Māori health
Published: December 5, 2025 04:49
The staff cuts will see reductions to emergency management, pandemic preparedness and Māori health.
Man dies after stabbing in Mt Wellington; homicide investigation launched
Published: December 5, 2025 04:39
A man suffered multiple stab wounds during a confrontation with a group of people in the Auckland suburb.
South Korean man jailed following DOC undercover gecko-smuggling sting
Published: December 5, 2025 04:07
Gunak Lee, 23, was jailed for 14 months after an undercover DOC sting exposed his role in a planned international gecko-smuggling operation.
Biosecurity mulls how to fund ongoing invasive yellow-legged hornet response
Published: December 5, 2025 03:43
It's estimated the war against the yellow-legged hornet in Auckland is costing about $1 million a month.
Feral cat that decimated a black-fronted tern colony finally caught
Published: December 5, 2025 02:58
Tarapirohe are endangered, with an estimated declining population of less than 10,000 birds.
Police say teen accused of stealing $20,000 worth of clothing caught in the act
Published: December 5, 2025 02:41
Police located a stolen vehicle full of stolen merchandise in front of the store in the Auckland suburb of Albany.
Auditor-General scrutinises Chatham Islands Council spending where Paul Eagle is CEO
Published: December 5, 2025 02:20
Eagle is a former Labour MP and has headed up the council since November 2023.
Breath testing data concerns to be resolved 'as quickly as possible', police say
Published: December 5, 2025 02:20
On Thursday, an NZTA spokesperson told RNZ it had paused $6m worth of police funding until the matter was resolved.
Emergency services respond to incident at Christchurch daycare
Published: December 5, 2025 02:10
RNZ understands that five chidren and one adult have been transported to hospital after suffering chemical burns.
Dunedin man Andrew Mercer jailed for causing death of partner who fell from moving trailer
Published: December 5, 2025 01:34
Andrew Mercer was driving erratically and aggressively when he swung onto a road and his partner jumped off the trailer.
Air New Zealand updates rules of portable power bank usage on flights
Published: December 5, 2025 01:14
It comes after a number of international airlines banned the use of portable power banks during flights due to safety risks.
Former Auckland councillor wins defamation case against Pro-Beijing commentator
Published: December 5, 2025 00:03
Morgan (Zhi Hong) Xiao, also known as 'Demon King' (魔王) online, has been ordered to pay more than $200,000.
Remember when we flagged getting a new flag?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/people/remembering-the-flag-debate-just-take-a-kiwi-add-lasers
Published: December 4, 2025 23:50
Ten years after the big vote, designers Kyle Lockwood and Lucy Gray look back at what might have been.
Pro-Beijing activist loses defamation case against former Auckland councillor
Published: December 4, 2025 23:45
Morgan (Zhi Hong) Xiao, also known as 'Demon King' (魔王) online, has been ordered to pay more than $200,000.
Cat that vanished 14 years ago reunited with owner, will be 'spoilt rotten'
Published: December 4, 2025 23:44
Paul Myburgh says Mo will be 'spoilt rotten' after their reunion.
Person dies after truck crash on SH2 north of Dannevirke
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/580974/person-dies-after-truck-crash-on-sh2-north-of-dannevirke
Published: December 4, 2025 23:43
Fire and Emergency says its crews helped free the driver who was trapped.
Christchurch school launches internal probe over mouldy lunches
Published: December 4, 2025 23:26
The meals have come under scrutiny at a select committee as a dispute simmers over who was responsible.
$33,000 pendant swallowed in Auckland jewellery heist 'recovered'
Published: December 4, 2025 23:16
Police said the egg necklace is back in their custody.
Highs of 30C for parts of South Island before scorching weather moves north this weekend
Published: December 4, 2025 23:09
The South Island is in for a hot one, before the summer heat starts to move up the country.
Successful medical drone delivery could offer faster healthcare access for remote communities
Published: December 4, 2025 22:51
A drone successfully delivered medical supplies to Bay of Plenty's Matakana Island during a simulated emergency as part of a healthcare trial.
Monty Knight's alleged killer has name suppression extended while mental state assessed
Published: December 4, 2025 21:35
Name suppression for a woman accused of murdering well-known Far North businessman Monty Knight has been extended.
Are pōhutukawa trees flowering early this year? A botanist explains
Published: December 4, 2025 21:20
Plenty are already in full bloom, but is it unusual?
Person in hospital as car ploughs into Auckland villa
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/580954/person-in-hospital-as-car-ploughs-into-auckland-villa
Published: December 4, 2025 20:56
The crash, in the Auckland suburb of Grafton, was reported to police just after 7.30am on Friday.
Mountain biker says they're no threat to nesting kārearea after track vandalism
Published: December 4, 2025 20:31
Tracks on Matairangi/Mt Victoria in Wellington have been vandalised this week, with a local rider saying it appeared to be a misguided attempt to protect nesting kārearea.
GP worries crowded housing will add to measles spread in Auckland
Published: December 4, 2025 20:01
An Auckland doctor says the tight living conditions of some families makes them more vulnerable to the spread of the virus, and at higher risk for children to develop complications.
Negotiate with your landlord - but how?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/580924/negotiate-with-your-landlord-but-how
Published: December 4, 2025 19:42
The Housing Minister might be encouraging tenants to negotiate a cheaper rent deal as prices drop - but how do you do it?
Air NZ cabin crews may strike in week before Christmas
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/580955/air-nz-cabin-crews-may-strike-in-week-before-christmas
Published: December 4, 2025 19:41
The strike is being planned for eight days before Christmas.
Victim of Whakatāne River crash named
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/580952/victim-of-whakatane-river-crash-named
Published: December 4, 2025 19:17
Police are still investigating how it happened
WorkSafe rule change introduces 'lethal' risk of electrocution, electrical inspectors say
Published: December 4, 2025 18:36
RNZ can reveal a dispute that's escalated over the last month as electrical inspectors in multiple meetings and letters have pleaded unsuccessfully with officials to do a U-turn.
IKEA's Hawke's Bay pine tree expansion flames fears residents will be left to pay
Published: December 4, 2025 18:18
The Swedish furniture giant is one of the biggest forestry owners in a region, and it's worrying residents.
'Transformed my life': Call for specialist courts to break addiction cycles
Published: December 4, 2025 18:14
Melanie Rauth was 13 when drugs and alcohol first entered her life after her parents split.
Kiwis putting cost of living ahead of environment, ministry boss says
Published: December 4, 2025 18:05
Pressures on households mean environmental action is understandably of less importance, the Environment Ministry boss says.
GP worries crowded housing contributing to measles spread in Auckland
Published: December 4, 2025 17:29
An Auckland doctor says the tight living conditions of some families makes them more vulnerable to the spread of the virus, and at higher risk for children to develop complications.
Testing, testing and more testing for the country's biggest transport job: Auckland's CRL
Published: December 4, 2025 16:30
The opening has been pushed back again, the price is extraordinary, but Auckland's City Rail Link is expected to deliver the region the wow factor.
Negotiate with your landlord - but how?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/580924/negotiate-with-your-landlord-but-how
Published: December 4, 2025 16:16
The Housing Minister might be encouraging tenants to negotiate a cheaper rent deal as prices drop - but how do you do it?
Auckland welcomes world's longest direct flight, linking China and South America
Published: December 4, 2025 11:12
A new China Eastern Airlines route linking Shanghai and Buenos Aires touched down in Auckland on Thursday.
Kmart cancels recalls for three coloured sand products caught up in scare
Published: December 4, 2025 09:25
Tests confirmed no asbestos in the three items, but recalls remain in place for other Kmart sand products.
Watch: Take a walk through Auckland's Franklin Road Christmas light show
Published: December 4, 2025 09:02
Join us for a tour of one of the country's most popular neighbourhood light displays.
Principal says school not to blame for mouldy lunches as authorities review footage
Published: December 4, 2025 07:58
Haeata Community Campus principal Peggy Burrows says the footage shows the school was not at fault but Food Safety officials disagree
Scammer activity on the rise ahead of Christmas period, police say
Published: December 4, 2025 07:55
The golden rule with Facebook Marketplace is: "if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is."
Hamilton armed robber Hone Daniels claimed he was doing his laundry, not robbing a pub
Published: December 4, 2025 07:28
A judge, sentencing Hone Daniels after a jury found him guilty of the Hamilton robbery, has even labelled it as "entertaining".
A batch of Tom & Luke's Low Carb Snacka Balls was recalled after plastic was found inside
Published: December 4, 2025 07:27
NZFS said specific batches of Tom & Luke's Low Carb Snacka Balls have been recalled due to the possible presence of hard plastic.
Bay of Plenty highway closed after two-vehicle crash
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/580903/bay-of-plenty-highway-closed-after-two-vehicle-crash
Published: December 4, 2025 06:55
Three people suffered serious injuries in the incident.
Korean War heritage 16th Field Regiment marks 75 years
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/580902/korean-war-heritage-16th-field-regiment-marks-75-years
Published: December 4, 2025 06:33
The 16th Field Regiment has since served around the world, and veterans of many conflicts and their families marked its anniversary at Linton on Thursday.
Paid firefighters refuse to call off strikes despite pressure from FENZ
Published: December 4, 2025 05:45
The Employment Relations Authority is referring Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Professional Firefighters' Union to facilitation.
Christchurch police using helicopter to tackle rising youth crime after Opawa dairy owner stabbed
Published: December 4, 2025 05:43
A 14-year-old was arrested after an Opawa dairy owner was stabbed during a robbery on Tuesday.
Christchurch teenager arrested for aggravated robbery as police see spike in youth crime
Published: December 4, 2025 05:26
The 17-year-old is set to appear before the Youth Court on a number of charges, including burglary, aggravated robbery, and wounding.
New case of measles in Wellington
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/580888/new-case-of-measles-in-wellington
Published: December 4, 2025 04:29
It takes the national total to 28.
Canterbury police arrest resident for over 500 graffiti tags across South island
Published: December 4, 2025 03:54
The 23-year-old man will be appearing in Court on charges of entering agricultural land with intent and wilful damage for graffiti.
Air NZ reaches 'in principle' deal to ward off some strikes
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/580865/air-nz-reaches-in-principle-deal-to-ward-off-some-strikes
Published: December 4, 2025 03:54
Air New Zealand says there will no longer be strike action affecting long-haul or regional travellers, but other disruptions remain possible.
Asbestos sand clean-up legal responsibility falls on schools, Education Ministry says
Published: December 4, 2025 03:14
The Ministry of Education says childcare centres and schools are legally responsible for funding asbestos-contaminated sand removal.
Secondary teachers vote to accept government's latest collective agreement settlement
Published: December 4, 2025 02:43
The deal includes a 4.6 percent pay increase over two years.
Boil water notice issued for Paihia, Ōpua and Waitangi in Far North
Published: December 4, 2025 02:36
People in three Far North towns have been warned to boil their tap water before drinking or cooking with it.
Auckland police still cannot say if machete linked to killing of Kyle Whorrall
Published: December 4, 2025 02:14
It has been five months since police investigating the American student's death announced they had found a machete close to where he was attacked.
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