Articles by RNZ
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National
Smoke from plane at Christchurch Airport, fluid leak suspected
Friday, 20 June 2025, 2:10pmFirefighters have been called to Christchurch Airport after a cargo plane on the tarmac began billowing smoke from its undercarriage. Fire...
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National
Police officer who beat his children with a belt subject to another employment process
Friday, 20 June 2025, 12:16pmBy Sam Sherwood of RNZ A senior police officer who admitted to beating his children with a belt is the subject of another...
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National
Missing Phillips children's harsh winter: Fourth birthday on the run
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 3:43pmBy Libby Kirkby-McLeod of RNZ The oldest missing Phillips child will celebrate yet another birthday on the run today, but...
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National
KiwiRail charged over Aratere ferry grounding
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 1:14pmMaritime NZ has filed two health and safety charges against KiwiRail over its grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere...
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Politics
Takeover powers - Govt can override councils under RMA shake-up
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 9:45amThe Government will take back power from local councils if their decisions are going to negatively impact economic growth,...
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National
Northland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floods
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 3:04pmBy Peter de Graaf of RNZ First came the tornado that struck Mangawhai on January 26, tearing off roofs and leaving two people...
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Lifestyle
Why Matariki has become one of NZ's most meaningful public holidays
Monday, 16 June 2025, 3:44pmBy RNZ Matariki celebrates the Māori New Year and is a time for people to gather, honour the dead, celebrate the present...
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National
Why disposable vapes will vanish from stores this week
Monday, 16 June 2025, 1:54pmBy Nik Dirga of RNZ Disposable vape fans will see their habit go up in smoke from Tuesday, as tough new vape rules kick in. Here’s...
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National
6yo believed to be among two dead in boat capsize off Taranaki
Monday, 16 June 2025, 10:45amOne of the two people who died when a boat capsized off the coast of South Taranaki is believed to have been a 6-year-old. Three...
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National
Second Northland Two by Twos member charged with sex offences to stand trial
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 1:50pmBy Amy Williams of RNZ A second Northland man linked to a secretive sect known as the Two by Twos will stand trial for sex...
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National
11 sunscreens sold in New Zealand don't meet SPF claims
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 1:43pmBy Nicky Park of RNZ A new study has found more than half of sunscreens tested didn’t reach their SPF claims, including one...
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National
Wellington’s Terrace Tunnel down to one lane after armed police stop
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 1:16pmBy RNZ The Terrace Tunnel on State Highway 1 in Wellington is down to one northbound lane after an armed police stop. Police...
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National
'Out of character': Concern grows for missing US student in NZ
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 8:53pmBy RNZ Private investigators are concerned for the safety of a missing US aviation student, who vanished from Palmerston...
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Lifestyle
How Covid changed the way we view sick leave and workplace health
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 3:06pmRNZ Feel guilty taking sick leave? Don’t – soldiering on is so pre-pandemic. Workplace attitudes are slowly shifting when...
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National
MPI to review controls for tomato virus
Monday, 9 June 2025, 2:53pmBy RNZ The Ministry for Primary Industries says it will review its current controls after Australia changed its strategy...
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Lifestyle
Expert discusses TikTok's viral migraine remedy claims
Monday, 9 June 2025, 2:12pmBy RNZ Epidemiologist Dr Fiona Imlach has lived with migraines for many years. Now, as co-founder of Migraine Foundation...
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Politics
Who is Alex Baker? Wellington's newest mayoral candidate steps up
Monday, 9 June 2025, 1:50pmBy RNZ A seventh candidate has thrown their hat into the ring to be Wellington’s next Mayor. Alex Baker is a chartered accountant...
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National
'Dwindling faster': NZ's falling gas supply bad news for householders
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 4:03pmBy Susan Edmunds, RNZ Reports that New Zealand’s natural gas reserves might be dwindling faster than expected may be unwelcome...
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Sport
Liam Lawson’s replacement Yuki Tsunoda to be given ‘time and support’ - Red Bull
Friday, 6 June 2025, 12:32pmRed Bull say they will give Yuki Tsunoda time to settle into his Formula 1 seat. The Japanese driver replaced Liam Lawson...
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Sport
Debate grows over NZ netball's post-game huddle tradition
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 2:55pmBy Bridget Tunnicliffe of RNZ It’s the post game ritual that netballers have taken part in for as long as anyone can remember...
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National
Kaikōura boat tragedy: Petrol fumes killed five passengers - coroner
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 8:39amThe deaths of five people when a boat capsized off the Kaikōura coast were caused by exposure to petrol fumes while they...
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National
Fish stress forces King Salmon to reduce harvest
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 2:49pmBy Nona Pelletier of RNZ Fish farmer New Zealand King Salmon says its fish are not eating as much as usual, forcing it to...
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National
'I was frustrated': Chris Bishop won't apologise for music awards controversy
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 2:24pmBy RNZ Senior Government minister Chris Bishop says he was frustrated by the politicisation of Stan Walker’s performance...
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National
Family adds to calls for action after teen dies in run it straight tackle game
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 8:40pmBy Jimmy Ellingham of RNZ There are mounting calls for sports stars and influencers to come out publicly against the dangers...
