Navy faces potential fine after Akaroa Harbour oil spill
Oil spill from HMNZS Te Kaha is contained on Akaroa Harbour. Photo: Facebook/Environment Canterbury Canterbury Regional Council is…
KiwiRail director Scott O’Donnell quits board two years early after only months in role
Scott O’Donnell (file photo). Photo: Otago Daily Times / Laura Smith KiwiRail director Scott O’Donnell will step down…
Anonymous survey for supermarket suppliers too scared to speak out
Photo: Unsplash / Tara Clark The Commerce Commission says suppliers are scared to speak up about how they’re…
Man who drowned in Waimakariri River was trying to save dog
Waimakariri River (file photo). Photo: 123RF Police say a man who drowned in Canterbury’s Waimakariri River was trying…
Drivers flock to pumps as oil passes US$100 a barrel
Cars in a queue for petrol at Tasman Fuels in Epsom, on Sunday 8 March 2026. Photo: RNZ…
Meet ‘Tous’ – an entirely new genus of mammal we identified. Here’s why it’s so exciting
By Erik Meijaard, Kristofer M. Helgen and tim Flannery* of Tous ayamaruensis, a new species of gliding possum…
Defiant Christopher Luxon says no discussions needed on his leadership
Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he did not ask any of…
Concern over suitable athletics venue for 2034 NZ Commonwealth Games hosting bid
XIV Commonwealth games opening ceremony, Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand, 24 January 1990. Photo: Photosport Despite its…
Cricket: Black Caps lost World Cup final in the powerplays – Santner
Black Cap Finn Allen during the T20 World Cup grand final. Photo: www.photosport.nz The Black Caps are rueing…
Echo Technology expands footprint, acquires new company
Echo CEO Patrick Moynahan, right, with Altered Capital partner Sam Rapson, left, and BMS founder Stephen Westcott. Photo:…
Live Iran: Iranian oil facilities hit in latest attacks, new Supreme Leader named
Follow the latest with RNZ’s liveblog above Israel’s onslaught against Iran has entered a new phase, targeting energy…
PM Christopher Luxon facing a ‘last straw scenario’ – commentators
“The trend is not good” for the Prime Minister, says Liam Hehir. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Last…