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. Tue, 26 May 2026 07:59:41 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/enda-brady-uk-correspondent-on-the-heatwave-impacting-the-uk/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/enda-brady-uk-correspondent-on-the-heatwave-impacting-the-uk/ Temperatures hit record highs for May in the United Kingdom over the weekend, with experts warning of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week. Tue, 26 May 2026 07:53:13 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/mass-motorcycle-convoy-to-occupy-auckland-harbour-bridge-in-protest-of-unfair-acc-levies/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/mass-motorcycle-convoy-to-occupy-auckland-harbour-bridge-in-protest-of-unfair-acc-levies/ Police and transport officials say they will be monitoring a planned go-slow motorcycle protest riding a loop over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge this weekend. Tue, 26 May 2026 04:15:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/winston-peters-teases-good-news-regarding-outgoing-moana-pasifika-rugby-team/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/winston-peters-teases-good-news-regarding-outgoing-moana-pasifika-rugby-team/ Government minister and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is hinting at possible “good news” for the beleaguered Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific franchise, which owes the Crown $2.7 million among its debts. Tue, 26 May 2026 04:11:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nelson-rugby-player-retires-after-serious-injury-that-left-him-stricken-on-field-for-an-hour/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nelson-rugby-player-retires-after-serious-injury-that-left-him-stricken-on-field-for-an-hour/ A Nelson rugby player has suffered a career-ending injury which left him stricken on the field for an hour. Tue, 26 May 2026 03:54:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/crusaders-will-jordan-to-miss-remainder-of-super-rugby-pacific-season-with-calf-injury/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/crusaders-will-jordan-to-miss-remainder-of-super-rugby-pacific-season-with-calf-injury/ The Crusaders have been dealt a severe blow ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with star fullback Will Jordan ruled out for the remainder of the campaign with a calf injury. Tue, 26 May 2026 03:44:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/labrador-attacked-by-dogs-on-palmerston-north-walking-track/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/labrador-attacked-by-dogs-on-palmerston-north-walking-track/ By Sammy Carter of RNZ Tue, 26 May 2026 03:30:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/wellington-rape-trial-husband-found-not-guilty-of-raping-wife/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/wellington-rape-trial-husband-found-not-guilty-of-raping-wife/ Warning: This story includes details of alleged sexual offending and may offend some readers. Tue, 26 May 2026 03:18:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/meat-industry-association-appoints-nick-beeby-as-new-chief-executive/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/meat-industry-association-appoints-nick-beeby-as-new-chief-executive/ The Meat Industry Association has appointed Nick Beeby as chief executive. Tue, 26 May 2026 02:55:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/moana-pasifika-in-liquidation-27m-in-public-debt-likely-lost/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/moana-pasifika-in-liquidation-27m-in-public-debt-likely-lost/ Super Rugby Pacific franchise Moana Pasifika has been placed in liquidation, as the team heads to Canberra for its final game on Saturday. Tue, 26 May 2026 02:45:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/accused-sect-leader-kaixiao-liu-questions-officer-at-auckland-body-in-a-bag-manslaughter-trial/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/accused-sect-leader-kaixiao-liu-questions-officer-at-auckland-body-in-a-bag-manslaughter-trial/ One of the first officers at the scene on the day an unidentified body was found wrapped in plastic recalled today how she held on to the gruesome find for about 30 minutes to prevent it from being swept away by the tide. Tue, 26 May 2026 02:41:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/one-person-dead-after-serious-crash-in-wainuiomata-lower-hutt/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/one-person-dead-after-serious-crash-in-wainuiomata-lower-hutt/ A person has died following a crash in Wainuiomata this afternoon. Tue, 26 May 2026 02:34:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/planet-fun-toy-recall-asbestos-found-in-toys-sold-at-farmers-the-warehouse-toyworld-paper-plus/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/planet-fun-toy-recall-asbestos-found-in-toys-sold-at-farmers-the-warehouse-toyworld-paper-plus/ An urgent recall has been issued for several children’s toys after asbestos was discovered. Tue, 26 May 2026 02:31:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/former-all-blacks-assistant-scott-hansen-to-lead-crusaders-next-season/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/former-all-blacks-assistant-scott-hansen-to-lead-crusaders-next-season/ A changing of the guard is coming to the Crusaders with former All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen set to grasp the reins next year.  Tue, 26 May 2026 01:36:36 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/feilding-diesel-trailer-theft-police-hunt-three-after-trailer-recovered/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/feilding-diesel-trailer-theft-police-hunt-three-after-trailer-recovered/ Three people are wanted by police for allegedly stealing a diesel trailer in Feilding overnight. Tue, 26 May 2026 01:29:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/the-average-kiwisaver-balance-for-your-age/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/the-average-kiwisaver-balance-for-your-age/ By Susan Edmunds of RNZ Tue, 26 May 2026 01:25:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/mukzameel-ali-jailed-for-six-years-for-killing-infant-son-mustafa-in-te-kuiti/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/mukzameel-ali-jailed-for-six-years-for-killing-infant-son-mustafa-in-te-kuiti/ The young mother of a baby violently killed at the hands of his father says she remains consumed by “overwhelming grief”. Tue, 26 May 2026 01:21:04 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/election-2026-labour-criticises-govt-crime-policies-as-bumper-stickers-but-won-t-commit-to-repealing-them/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/election-2026-labour-criticises-govt-crime-policies-as-bumper-stickers-but-won-t-commit-to-repealing-them/ Labour’s new justice spokeswoman, Camilla Belich, is criticising the coalition Government’s “bumper stickers” crime policies and for prioritising “soundbites” over substance but has stopped short of committing to repeal two of the laws her party finds most problematic. Tue, 26 May 2026 01:13:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/us-forces-strike-iranian-missile-sites-and-mine-laying-vessels-in-self-defence/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/us-forces-strike-iranian-missile-sites-and-mine-laying-vessels-in-self-defence/ Tue, 26 May 2026 00:48:50 Z