Motorbike doco inspired by a quarter-life crisis wins international award
Published: May 18, 2026 18:29
In Faster Than Fear, Brooke Darrow explores why people love riding motorbikes and what it is like for family members watching from the sidelines.
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Eleven Fijian police officers investigated for ties to Auckland drug trade links
Published: May 18, 2026 08:44
A statement confirmed that Australian and New Zealand authorities "assisted" in the investigation.
Auditions for the next James Bond are finally underway
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/screens/movies/auditions-for-the-next-james-bond-are-finally-underway
Published: May 17, 2026 21:10
The name's Bond, James Bond. But what's the name of the next person who'll be playing him? The wait for an answer may soon be over.
Ukraine offers NZ deal to build military drones
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/595494/ukraine-offers-nz-deal-to-build-military-drones
Published: May 17, 2026 18:26
Ukraine says it can offer unique innovations and has raised the issue several times with the government.
Drone strike starts fire outside United Arab Emirates nuclear plant
Published: May 17, 2026 17:58
The United Arab Emirates says the drone that targeted the facility was one of three that entered the country from the western border direction.
Ukraine offers NZ deal to build military drones
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/595494/ukraine-offers-nz-deal-to-build-military-drones
Published: May 17, 2026 17:16
Ukraine says it can offer unique drone innovation and raised the issue several times with the NZ government.
Netflix doco star: Betraying wives of paedophile polygamist was 'emotional torture'
Published: May 15, 2026 23:50
Secretly helping to convict a false Mormon prophet, cult psychology expert Christine Marie felt so conflicted she could barely handle it.
Kiwi onboard hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests negative, isolating in Taiwan
Published: May 15, 2026 08:57
The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control says the passenger entered Taiwan on 7 May and has reported no health issues.
Delta Goodrem reaches Eurovision grand final after fiery performance
Published: May 15, 2026 03:07
Delta Goodrem has performed her pop ballad Eclipse at Eurovision in Vienna, the 11th time Australia has appeared at the music extravaganza.
James Ehnes has more awards than any classical musician ever
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/culture/james-ehnes-has-more-awards-than-any-classical-musician-ever
Published: May 14, 2026 22:58
"I had this this great plan that I would be a professional baseball player in the summer, and I would be a professional violinist in the winter. So, I like telling people that I'm only 50 percent failure in my life."
Kiwi onboard hantavirus-hit cruise ship doesn't usually live in New Zealand
Published: May 13, 2026 06:58
One New Zealand citizen left the ship before the outbreak was revealed, while another disembarked on Monday and is now being quarantined in Australia.
Everlee Wihongi case: Government officials confirm contact with US immigration over Kiwi's detention
Published: May 13, 2026 02:34
This is the first time the government has confirmed any direct contact with US officials since Everlee Wihongi's detention on 10 April.
New kind of threat hovers over Tongan media
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/594987/tonga-media-faces-new-type-of-challenge-following-threat
Published: May 12, 2026 23:25
Tongan journalists have been confronted with a new type of challenge to media freedom, following a threat.
Sir Peter Jackson honoured at Cannes
Published: May 12, 2026 21:38
Jackson recieved the Palme d'Or from Elijah Wood, recalling the "huge gamble" of showing Lord of the Rings at the festival.
The name of this health condition was wrong - it's been changed
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-has-a-new-name
Published: May 12, 2026 20:43
A researcher who led the process describes it as a 'landmark moment'.
Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po meets Prince William at Windsor Castle
Published: May 12, 2026 20:03
Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po says she is following in the footsteps of her tūpuna.
'Shame on Hollywood': Cannes-winning writer rails at stance on Gaza
Published: May 12, 2026 18:46
Paul Laverty, who wrote two films that won Cannes' top prize, was cheered as he lambasted the studios.
Everlee Wihongi transferred to state with tougher immigration rules, lawyer says
Published: May 12, 2026 16:48
Everlee Wihongi's lawyer believes she was transferred from California to Arizona because the latter state takes a harsher view of federal immigration law.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has a new name
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-has-a-new-name
Published: May 12, 2026 09:01
An Australian researcher who led the process describes it as a 'landmark moment'.
Hantavirus 'contact' case quarantined in Pitcairn after transit in Tahiti
Published: May 11, 2026 23:55
A hantavirus "contact" case has been quarantined in Pitcairn after a short transit in Tahiti over the weekend, French Polynesia's local government says.
Martin Short speaks about 'nightmare' of his daughter’s death
Published: May 11, 2026 21:51
The actor and comedian has spoken for the first time since his 42-year-old daughter Katherine died by suicide in February.
New York Times' Wordle game to be turned into TV show
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/screens/tv/new-york-times-wordle-game-to-be-turned-into-tv-show
Published: May 11, 2026 21:29
The popular game will be turned into a show airing next year, which will be produced by Jimmy Fallon and hosted by Savannah Guthrie.
ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi being moved to another state
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/594891/ice-detainee-everlee-wihongi-being-moved-to-another-state
Published: May 11, 2026 18:56
"She doesn't know how long she'll be there, they told her not to get comfortable," her mother says amid confusion.
Manufacturers sell off stock as Middle East conflict leads to sharp drop in revenue
Published: May 11, 2026 17:54
The Manufacturing Health Index indicates small and medium sized manufacturers saw average profit margins drop to the lowest point since records began in 2018.
ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi taken to another state
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/594891/ice-detainee-everlee-wihongi-taken-to-another-state
Published: May 11, 2026 16:56
Her mother Betty Wihongi said Everlee was told she was being removed from a centre in California on Friday.
Is this the most Michelin-starred chef you've never heard of?
Published: May 10, 2026 23:31
Yannick Alléno is one of the most awarded chefs in the world, yet he's not well-known outside of his native France.