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:…
Spike in children under 12 needing mental health support
Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly More children under 12 are ringing Youthline, with its latest figures showing that…
New Zealand has small, important role in Middle East solution, expert says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and US President Donald Trump. Photo: Supplied / PMO A geopolitical analyst says New…
Fifty years after New Zealand stopped whaling, humpback population showing signs of recovery
Photo: Supplied / Claire Garrigue More than half a century after the last whale was caught and killed…
Pharmac warns unpredictable supply means ADHD drug shortage expected all year
Photo: AFP / Thom Leach / Science Photo Library Pharmac says shortages in some ADHD drugs are expected…
Coroner renews call for temporary pool ban after further death, says they are costing children their lives
Photo: creative commons – pixabay – markusspiske Another child has died in a portable pool and the coroner’s…