Articles by RNZ
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National
Govt to shut road-cone hotline early after pilot meets its objectives
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 3:42pmBy Lillian Hanly of RNZ The Government is shutting down its road-cone hotline before schedule, saying it has met its objectives,...
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National
Three men jailed for life over murder of Anaru Moana
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 1:44pmBy RNZ Three men have been jailed for life for the murder of South Canterbury man Anaru Moana. Hayden Burt, Aaron Boden and...
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National
Guide dogs attacked by roaming dogs leave blind handlers ‘stuck at home’
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 8:42pmBy RNZ Some guide dogs who get attacked by other dogs while on the job cannot recover their confidence and have to be retired. Several...
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National
Two injured after crash near Mt Victoria tunnel
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 8:39pmA northbound lane of State Highway 1, near Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington, is closed after a crash. Emergency services...
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National
ACG Parnell College chemical spill: Fire crews contain ‘nasty’ substance
Monday, 15 December 2025, 9:17pmBy Kim Baker Wilson and Finn Blackwell of RNZ A woman has been taken to hospital after a spill involving a “particularly...
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Business
Cautious optimism: Job market recovery gathers pace but remains uneven
Monday, 15 December 2025, 1:36pmBy RNZ The labour market is showing signs of improvement going into 2026, with the first fall in job applications and improved...
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National
Geminids meteor shower: Best time to see it in New Zealand skies
Sunday, 14 December 2025, 3:25pmBy RNZ The best meteor shower of the year will be visible across New Zealand skies from Sunday night. The annual meteor shower...
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National
Teen who fled youth justice facility found
Sunday, 14 December 2025, 9:22amBy RNZ Police have located a teenager who absconded from a youth justice residence near Christchurch. The boy fled from Te...
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National
Police press on with prosecution of Jevon McSkimming accuser 'Ms Z'
Friday, 12 December 2025, 12:57pmBy Sam Sherwood of RNZ Police are continuing with a prosecution against the woman who accused former deputy commissioner...
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National
Businesses on busy road suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for a year
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 8:54pmBy Evie Richardson of RNZ Behind a sea of road cones, diggers and traffic chaos, businesses on a busy Auckland road are crying...
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Politics
Taxpayers' Union releases fudge taking swipe at Nicola Willis
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 3:06pmBy RNZ The Taxpayers’ Union has launched a campaign targeting Finance Minister Nicola Willis and calling out what it says...
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National
Quote of the year: Luxon’s ‘go make a marmite sandwich’ in running for annual contest
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 2:54pmBy RNZ Online One-liners from under-pressure politicians, some frank conservationists and one of our most successful athletes...
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National
The internal journey of the $33,500 Faberge pendant swallowed in jewellery heist
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 1:40pmBy RNZ Online A pendant swallowed by a man during an alleged theft at an Auckland jewellery store made headlines around the...
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National
Warning as 26,000 devices infected with malicious software
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 7:18amThe country’s cyber agency is alerting tens of thousands of New Zealanders that their device has been infected with malicious...
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National
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected as summer officially begins
Monday, 1 December 2025, 4:00pmBy RNZ The start of December might mark the beginning of summer but the upcoming week is not all sunshine and clear, blue...
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National
'Big crowds': Commuters warned to expect 40-minute queues when IKEA opens
Friday, 28 November 2025, 4:00pmBy RNZ Motorists are being warned to expect 40-minute queues when IKEA opens its first New Zealand store in Auckland next...
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National
'Done without official confirmation': Missing woman's family criticise police over media release
Monday, 24 November 2025, 8:57pmBy RNZ The family of Te Anihana Pomana has criticised police for announcing they found a body before formal identification. Te...
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National
Iwi calls for Te Pāti Māori president to step down after fiery hui
Monday, 24 November 2025, 2:30pmBy Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira of RNZ Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says there was a call by an iwi for the party’s...
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National
Online abuse driving women from local politics
Monday, 24 November 2025, 10:40amBy Jessica Hopkins of RNZ Auckland councillor Julie Fairey has become accustomed to abusive comments – but she was still...
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National
Landlord fined $33k over unsafe Lyttelton boarding house
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 8:27pmBy RNZ A Canterbury landlord, who had been warned multiple times his property was not up to standard, has been ordered to...
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National
Police officers stood down for 'additional misconduct' in breath test probe
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 1:19pmBy Sam Sherwood of RNZ A “small number” of police officers who either falsely or erroneously recorded alcohol breath tests...
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National
'Tone deaf': Labour hits back at Govt over Rotorua housing claim
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 2:49pmBy Giles Dexter of RNZ The Government is celebrating the end of emergency housing motels in Rotorua - but Labour says it...
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Business
Why more Kiwis are dipping into their KiwiSaver – and what it could cost later
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 3:09pmBy Susan Edmunds of RNZ As many as 30% of people who are making withdrawals from their KiwiSaver funds for hardship reasons...
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National
Police Commissioner accidentally took FBI director for 'brief dip' during active tsunami advisory
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 7:14amA “brief dip” in Wellington’s Oriental Bay with FBI Director Kash Patel ended with the Police Commissioner apologising for...
