Treasury figures show $6 billion deficit for seven months ended January
Treasury figures show the government’s finances are in better shape than expected. Photo: RNZ The government’s finances are…
Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith says he ‘may have grunted’ at TVNZ chair
Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith confirmed on Thursday the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the police minister…
About 5500 Waikato Health New Zealand staff not paid overnight due to glitch
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) is scrambling to pay about 5500 staff in Waikato after a…
Nowhere immune from earthquakes, not even Northland
All five quakes were centred under Kerikeri Inlet at a depth of around 5km. Photo: Supplied / Hauraki…
Moa Point wastewater plant replacement equipment not yet ordered, Wellington Water says
A blockage in the plant’s outfall pipe led to a backflow of sewage into the plant, shutting it…
What are New Zealand’s global supply chains being disrupted by the US-Iran conflict?
The Hormuz Strait between Iran and Oman carries around a fifth of the world’s oil and a large…
Was it really a rubbish summer this year? What the numbers say
Canterbury flooding – Little River – 17 February 2026 Photo: RNZ/Nathan McKinnon The latest data from Earth Sciences…
Housing market ‘upturns start somewhere’
Hamilton and Dunedin experienced a lift of 0.9 percent in the month while Auckland was up only 0.1…
Construction worker pulls man from burning house in Auckland
A number of firefighters are at the scene on Tawariki Street. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi A construction worker has…
New Zealand family in Kuwait waits to hear if they can return home
Kuwait-based Kiwi family, from left, Malia-Lavalea Magele, Pauline Toleafoa, Koulton Magele, Sinsemillia Magele and Sage Magele. Photo: Supplied…
Former Gloriavale member criticises Louise Upston’s decision to visit Christian community
Louise Upston visited Gloriavale on 30 January. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii A former Gloriavale member has criticised…
Why Air NZ is in the red while rivals soar
While other international airlines are reporting a profit, Air New Zealand recently announced a $40 million loss. Photo:…