https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/rss NZME Get the latest news from Newstalk ZB. From breaking news to the debate and opinion, we bring NZ the news from around the world as it happens. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:55:21 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/john-law-metservice-meteorologist-defends-cyclone-vaianu-warnings/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/john-law-metservice-meteorologist-defends-cyclone-vaianu-warnings/ MetService is defending its Cyclone Vaianu warnings, saying it still believes it could have been deadly.  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:51:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/news-fix/afternoon-edition-13-april-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/news-fix/afternoon-edition-13-april-2026/ The Afternoon Edition of News Fix for 13 April 2026, straight from the Newstalk ZB newsroom - bringing you everything you need to know in news, politics, business, entertainment and sport. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:49:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/matt-heath-tyler-adams-afternoons/audio/full-show-podcast-13-april-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/matt-heath-tyler-adams-afternoons/audio/full-show-podcast-13-april-2026/ Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday 13 April. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:44:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/northland-weather-meteorologist-explains-pink-sky-phenomenon-ahead-of-cyclone-vaianu/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/northland-weather-meteorologist-explains-pink-sky-phenomenon-ahead-of-cyclone-vaianu/ Kiwis in the North Island marvelled at the pink skies before Cyclone Vaianu’s arrival on Sunday. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:15:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/cyclone-vaianu-driver-claims-sh1-median-barrier-on-waikato-expressway-prevented-serious-crash/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/cyclone-vaianu-driver-claims-sh1-median-barrier-on-waikato-expressway-prevented-serious-crash/ A man who witnessed a ute lose control and crash near his car during Cyclone Vaianu says the highway’s median barrier most likely saved lives. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:11:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/cyclone-vaianu-live-updates-states-of-emergency-continue-as-cyclone-moves-away-from-new-zealand/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/cyclone-vaianu-live-updates-states-of-emergency-continue-as-cyclone-moves-away-from-new-zealand/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:05:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/serious-two-vehicle-crash-closes-hamilton-s-wairere-drive/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/serious-two-vehicle-crash-closes-hamilton-s-wairere-drive/ A serious crash involving a car and a truck has blocked Hamilton’s Wairere Drive this afternoon. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:25:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/rangitikei-farmer-david-william-newcombe-gets-home-detention-after-causing-140-animal-deaths/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/rangitikei-farmer-david-william-newcombe-gets-home-detention-after-causing-140-animal-deaths/ A Rangitīkei farmer who underfed hundreds of animals and left some sheep unshorn for so long they became unable to move has been sentenced to home detention for the shocking neglect. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:15:20 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/pm-christopher-luxon-to-speak-as-cyclone-vaianu-clean-up-continues/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/pm-christopher-luxon-to-speak-as-cyclone-vaianu-clean-up-continues/ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is about to speak to journalists in the aftermath of Cyclone Vaianu. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:56:35 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/police-warning-after-dramatic-rescue-of-kayaker-in-k%C4%81piti-coast/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/police-warning-after-dramatic-rescue-of-kayaker-in-k%C4%81piti-coast/ Police are urging the public to be careful on the water after a dramatic rescue of a kayaker on Ōtaki Beach last week. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:52:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/eric-swalwell-suspends-governor-campaign-as-expulsion-calls-grow/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/eric-swalwell-suspends-governor-campaign-as-expulsion-calls-grow/ Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California) is suspending his campaign for California governor two days after reports that a former staffer accused him of sexual assault and multiple other women alleged sexual misconduct. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:32:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/former-cbl-director-peter-harris-and-financial-markets-authority-reach-settlement-on-ipo-proceedings/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/former-cbl-director-peter-harris-and-financial-markets-authority-reach-settlement-on-ipo-proceedings/ The Financial Markets Authority and former CBL director Peter Harris have agreed to settle initial public offering proceedings. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:28:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/kaikohe-gliding-club-break-in-northland-man-charged-over-250k-damage/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/kaikohe-gliding-club-break-in-northland-man-charged-over-250k-damage/ A Northland man has been charged in relation to an alleged break-in at the Kaikohe Gliding Club that caused more than $250,000 worth of damage. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:19:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/tranzalpine-railway-named-among-world-s-most-beautiful-train-routes/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/tranzalpine-railway-named-among-world-s-most-beautiful-train-routes/ A scenic New Zealand rail route has been named among the world’s most beautiful train journeys. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:06:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/evacuation-orders-ignored-why-many-hawke-s-bay-coastal-residents-decided-not-to-leave/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/evacuation-orders-ignored-why-many-hawke-s-bay-coastal-residents-decided-not-to-leave/ Many residents of the 550 coastal homes in Hawke’s Bay placed under mandatory evacuation orders before Cyclone Vaianu say they decided to stay and ride out the swells. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:06:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/extreme-weather-scientists-warn-of-government-funding-drought/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/extreme-weather-scientists-warn-of-government-funding-drought/ By Kate Newton of RNZ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:33:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/masters-golf-commentator-confirms-rory-mcilroy-carrying-pounamu-again-for-another-masters-win/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/masters-golf-commentator-confirms-rory-mcilroy-carrying-pounamu-again-for-another-masters-win/ As Rory McIlroy lined up a shot from off the back of the 16th green at Augusta National, Kiwi commentator Frank Nobilo set the scene. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:24:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/dunedin-airport-chemical-spill-fire-crews-respond-to-emergency/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/dunedin-airport-chemical-spill-fire-crews-respond-to-emergency/ Two people have been hospitalised after a chemical spill at Dunedin Airport’s Wastewater Treatment Plant sent smoke into the air. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:18:59 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/te-arai-links-blaze-owners-vow-to-rebuild-ric-s-restaurant-investigation-underway/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/te-arai-links-blaze-owners-vow-to-rebuild-ric-s-restaurant-investigation-underway/ An investigation is underway into the cause of fire that gutted an iconic restaurant at luxury golf course Te Arai Links yesterday. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:13:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/hawke-s-bay-mayor-says-he-refused-state-of-emergency-for-cyclone-vaianu-calls-response-woke/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/hawke-s-bay-mayor-says-he-refused-state-of-emergency-for-cyclone-vaianu-calls-response-woke/ A Hawke’s Bay mayor has called the region’s response to Cyclone Vaianu “woke” and said “there was a lot of panicking going on” over not too much. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:09:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/a2-milk-cuts-earnings-forecast-as-supply-chain-hit-by-middle-east-conflict/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/a2-milk-cuts-earnings-forecast-as-supply-chain-hit-by-middle-east-conflict/ Shares in a2 Milk slumped in morning trade after the infant formula company downgraded its earnings forecasts because of supply chain issues partly relating to the conflict in the Middle East. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:02:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-trump-orders-us-navy-to-block-hormuz-strait-after-iran-talks-fail/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-trump-orders-us-navy-to-block-hormuz-strait-after-iran-talks-fail/ Trump has ordered the US Navy to block the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:53:16 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/technology/hp-smart-tank-7605-easing-the-biggest-printer-pain-point-of-all/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/technology/hp-smart-tank-7605-easing-the-biggest-printer-pain-point-of-all/ Printer frustration. After arguments between colleagues about what temperature the office air-con should be set at, surely getting the printer to do what it's supposed to is cause for more workplace stress than any other issue. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:44:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/anz-now-tips-three-rbnz-ocr-hikes-starting-in-july/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/anz-now-tips-three-rbnz-ocr-hikes-starting-in-july/ ANZ economists have changed their interest rate outlook and now expect three consecutive Official Cash Rate hikes - in July, September and October. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:38:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/bay-of-plenty-couple-ken-and-frances-elphick-celebrate-75-years-of-marriage/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/bay-of-plenty-couple-ken-and-frances-elphick-celebrate-75-years-of-marriage/ Bay of Plenty couple Ken and Frances Elphick will celebrate 75 years of marriage on Tuesday. Still living independently in their 90s, they attribute their long lives and marriage to their faith in God and living off the land. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:31:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/hunter-shot-dead-in-the-ruahine-range-near-dannevirke/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/hunter-shot-dead-in-the-ruahine-range-near-dannevirke/ A police officer involved in the retrieval of a shot hunter’s body in bush near Dannevirke says the impact of what occurred will stay with many people for the rest of their lives. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:17:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/cyclone-vaianu-telcos-suffer-many-small-outages-but-no-king-hits-industry-exec-says/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/cyclone-vaianu-telcos-suffer-many-small-outages-but-no-king-hits-industry-exec-says/ Telcos are dealing with dozens of small broadband and mobile outages following Cyclone Vaianu. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:40:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/lebanon-pm-says-he-s-working-to-stop-war-ensure-israeli-withdrawal/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/lebanon-pm-says-he-s-working-to-stop-war-ensure-israeli-withdrawal/ Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, even as Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu told troops in south Lebanon the fight there was far from over. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:22:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/government-to-deliver-13-000-more-cancer-infusions-by-end-of-year/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/government-to-deliver-13-000-more-cancer-infusions-by-end-of-year/ Health Minister Simeon Brown says increased funding will mean 13,000 additional cancer infusions will have been delivered by the end of the current fiscal year, a 12% increase. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:11:39 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/russia-ukraine-war-easter-truce-between-ukraine-and-russia-ends/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/russia-ukraine-war-easter-truce-between-ukraine-and-russia-ends/ A truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter has formally expired, both sides having accused each other of thousands of violations, despite a lull in Russian air raids. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:55:11 Z